Not a Vacant House in Gallipolis War Boom Holds Firm
Gallipolis experiences wartime prosperity as 1943 post office receipts rise and local banks report asset gains. Officials note full housing, strong postwar plans include new high school facilities and a large chamber driven five year program for urban renewal and veteran employment.
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Gallipolis
Elmer F. Caldwell
Ohio-West Virginia
Caldwell
City Board of Education
Washington
Gallia Academy
Board of Education
Commercial & Savings
First National
Ohio Valley
E Ech
Farm Income In 1944 Sets A New Record
Chicago reports farm income in 1943 near 20 billion dollars, with 1944 outlook for continued expansion. Higher prices and record production boosted earnings despite shortages and controls. Major gains shown across grains, livestock, poultry, and dairy. The Agriculture Department notes prices could rise further with stable demand.
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Chicago
Klaty
Department of Agriculture
Encome
South Atlantic
Middle West
Agriculture Department
Department
Pertinent To Women War Year Events Synopsis
A year in World War II highlights for U S women across home front and combat sectors. Notable events include Kay Francis, Martha Raye, Carole Landis and Mitzi Mayfair's North Africa arrival, formation of the Women’s Marine Reserve, rationing campaigns, WHS and WASP leadership changes, and rising female employment figures.
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U. S
Dan
U.S.C
Kay Francis
Martha Raye
Carole Landis
Mitzi Mayfair
North Africa
Man
S Marine Reserve
Bridgeport
Ruth Cheney Streeter
Marine Reserve
Veronica Lake
WPB
Chiang Kai-shek
Congress
CDVO
U.S.O
Pacific
Dune
Ford Motor Company
U. S.S. Cadet Nurse Corps
WACS
Regular Army
Jacqueline Cochran
Wasps
Census Bureau
Wafs
Air Force Service
OPA
Stockman Lassoed Coyote After Bull Attack
Kas Penaloza reports A B Hazell, stockman, set out to rope an excited bull that charged his horse Old Snake. The horse bolted, the bull close behind, and Old Snake ran so fast it flushed a coyote. Hazell roped the coyote and dragged it to the ranch house.
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Penalosa
Kas
A. B. Hazell
Old Snake
Hazell
Organized Labor Suffers Sharp Reverses in 1943
Labor fortunes declined in 1943 as government restraints grew amid wartime strikes and demands. Coal strikes boosted idle man days to 7.55 million in early 1943, with idleness up from 0.06 to 0.16 percent of working time. The Labor Disputes Act faced Congress, while John L. Lewis secured a government seizing breach to sign a mine agreement. War Labor Board prestige waned as labor renewed attacks on steel wages.
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Atin Ial
OaheMeee GL
United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis
U. S
War Labor Board
Organized Labor
Plan for mass housing production in postwar Britain
Hall England report outlines mass production of modern homes in Britain. Contractor Robert Tarran with over 2,000 workers proposes 200,000 small houses per year if government lends 20 airfields for factories. Tarran argues old methods should end and a streamlined bungalow could be built by 50 men in a week.
Liquor Sales Decline at Ohio State Stores in 1943
Revenue from liquor sales in Athens County two state stores fell to 184 665 37 in 1943 from 1942 by 39 844 41 amid rationing. Athens store sold 110 273 23 and Nelsonville 74 392 14. December receipts topped yearly results at both locations while June was weakest. county distribution of license fees totaled 23 960 with Athens 35 300 and several townships receiving small amounts.
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Athens County
W. A. Lawrence
Ohio Department of Liquor Control
Athens
Nelsonville
S Compa
Buchtel Chauncey
Glouster Sn
Jacksonville
Ames
Bern
Carty
Dover
Rome
Trimble
Car Frozen in Tee as Water Main Breaks Nearby
A car was frozen in ice after a water main break sent a spray of water into the air. Rex Hoy’s automobile became parky as nearby traffic was affected. Hours later the chunk of ice persisted, with responders working to thaw the vehicle in warmer weather.
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Rex Hoy
Howard Haa
Athens Ice & Storage Company Plans Postwar Expansion
Athens Ice and Storage Company says its water softening efforts reach 300 units and a growing wait list. It seeks priority for a sub zero room to store and support grocers and restaurants while war production limits capacity and aims to reopen employment through new plans after the war.
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Athens
Athens Ice & Storage Company
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West Virginia
W. Walter
Walter Chick Hatchery
Gills, Davis and Myers Companies
Ohio Produce Co
Gallia County Produce
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Vine St
Ohio Produce
Ari Lloyd
Knox Williams
Harold Dailey
Carl Myers
A. K. Merriman
Merriman
Paul Jarvis
Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Committee
Jarvis
County Agriculture Extension
Everett G. Royer
Gallia County
Roger
Auction Produce Co
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Fred Klages
Eric Denney
H. B. Shaver
Ohio
John Moots
Edith Hutsinpiller
Hutsinpiller
John North
North
Gallia
Otis Drummond
O. G. Lyle
Drive
State Department of Welfare
Civic Improvement Committee
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Walter
William G. Ferris
Joseph A. Loftus
Labor
Briton
Lewis
AFL
America
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