Raymond Clapper's Comment on News Reflections on Shipbuilding
Washington column argues for facts over rhetoric in war reporting. Admiral Land backs rapid ship production, with September deliveries surpassing 1,009,800 deadweight tons and monthly output rising toward 8,000,000 tons this year. The piece defends press candor and praises the Maritime Commission's shipbuilding progress amid wartime shortages.
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Washington
Admiral Land
Maritime Commission
Roosevelt
Between the Lines in Baruch Rubber Report
The Baruch committee rubber report is blunt and readable yet raises troubling implications. It notes four large firms designed polymerization plants but the standardized plan may not be best and no plant has yet been built. It hints grain based alcohol plans may betray taxpayers and grain raisers.
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Baruch Committee
Rubber Reserve Company
Baruch
Digest
Dairymen and Poultrymen in Ohio Face War Demand
Southeastern Ohio farmers built by visionary leaders stand to profit as milk butter and eggs surge for wartime needs. Federal orders push egg production from ten million to 400 million pounds as United Nations armies demand dairy products. With grain and forage ample, poultry and dairymen expect banner years, if farm labor stays available and properly balanced.
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Southeastern Ohio
Salt Lake City
Washington
United Nations
Uncle Sam
Ohio
Taxpayers gain notary-free income returns
A column applauds congressional action to drop the yearly notary oath for income tax returns. Treasury guidance prompted Congress to remove the requirement, allowing mailing of returns while preserving liability for fraud.
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Capitol Hill
Treasury
Congress
Administrative shakeup at WPB abolishes two divisions
Word arrives that two WPB divisions have been abolished and functions transferred as an internal reorganization. The personnel are not retained and the workers are released with no listed replacements.
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WPB
No More Green Tea Says War Rationing Hits
The piece notes shortages of green tea due to wartime disruption. Connoisseurs are advised to switch to black tea from India and Ceylon or do without. It mocks American tastes as fond of black tea.
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India
Ceylon
Peter Edson Reviews Washington Scene
The Senate panel probes small business troubles as the Smaller War Plants Corporation struggles to start operations. Only three SWPC contracts in four months stirs criticism from the National Small Business Men's Association while vast numbers of small firms face uncertain futures into 1943.
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Washington
Senate Committee
James E. Murray
Montana
War Plants Corporation
SWPC
Act of Congress
War Production Board
National
Small Business Men's Association
Little Fellows
Lou E. Holland
Hoover on Hitler parole and moral duty to buy war bonds
John Edgar Hoover cites a hypothetical outcome of Hitler remaining imprisoned to urge readers to support war bonds. The piece frames historical parole as a turning point and stresses patriotism through financial support for the war effort.
Farmers face action on election day
Campbell W. Stevens of Apple Grove West Virginia notes Congress worries about farmers and politics. He says action will come when harvest time and election day arrive, urging patience as the November election looms.
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the Messenger
Congress
Campbell W. Stevens
Apple Grove
W. Va
Be Alert To Protect Bridges During War Time
A letter from R. McCray of Nelsonville urges vigilance against enemy sabotage of railroad bridges and rail yards. He notes selectees headed to induction camps and asks older residents to watch and assist in safeguarding the transport of servicemen and the war effort.
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the Messenger
Chase Circle Holds Meeting and Thanksgiving Program
The Chase Circle of Ruth met at the home of Mrs. Della Stanley with 19 members and guests and several children. A pot luck dinner was served, letters were read, and $10.85 from a recent supper will buy a stove. The next meeting on Nov 15 will feature a Thanksgiving program.
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Chase
Ruth
Della Stanley
Kenneth Davis
Almont Robinson
Wilda Martin
Chase Church
Grace
Ruth Woodyard
Charles Bardin
Minta Chase
Emma Robinson
Grace Lynch
Florence Robinson
Vesta Robinson
M. H. Jenkinson
Julia Graham
Bliss Woodyard
John Cuckler
Pleasant Hill
Henry Chase
Edward Murray
Albany
Pauline Woodyard
Gedna Martin
Coolville and Ge ne Troy Classes Hold Election
Coolville and nearby Troy high school classes elected officers for each grade led by seniors with president Jack White and other officers. The article lists names for juniors sophomores and freshmen and notes visits by health officials and dental unit activity.
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Coolville
Carthage-Troy High School
Jack White
Bill Richardson
Barbara Kessler
Junior Romine
Ruth Brandeberry
Betty Dunfee
Tea Rose
Miss Knecht
Mabel Hope Butcher
Marguerite Burdette
Virginia Kincade
Clarice Humphrey
Harold Swisher
Junior Yeater
Miss Marjorie Malone
Meade Kayser
Betty Jo Humphrey
Bernice Richardson
Ralph Mantle
Donald Lawson
Miss Webb
Julia Ann Walden
Myrle Griffin
Thad Tantharey
Kenneth Shanks
Mayford Cook
Newsom
Albert Crombie
Ohio Department of Health
Children’s Dental Unit
C. G. Davis
Hockingport
Torch
W.S.C.S
F. W. Chapman
Oscar Gunder
London
Clara Daugherty
Parkersburg
Vera Daugherty
I. C. Chapman
Tuppers Plains
Rock St
Delphin Creeger
St. Joseph's Hospital
Red Cross
Chapman
Hazel Parrish
R. F. Henderson
Lawrence Holter
Waterford
T. J. Gearing
Columbus
Nancy Davis
Marshfield Social Notes from New Marshfield and nearby towns
Marshfield social items note Billy Llewellyn and Charles Russell Sellson enlisting in the Air Corps as ground mechanics. Local visits include James Pidcock and family in Canton, Mr and Mrs Clifford Bird with Delmer Taylor, and Mrs W E Reeves visiting here. Other items mention Travis Chesser in Columbus, Ann Nanna visiting from Dayton, a new furnace and bath at the Methodist parsonage, Albany Grange attendance, and Clarence McNeal visiting from Middleport.
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New Marshfield
Billy Llewellyn
Roy Llewellyn
Charles Russell
Janet Russell
Air Corps Division
U. S. Army
James Pidcock
Canton
Edward Pid~cock
Clifford Bird
Delmer Taylor
Travis Chesser
Columbus
Everett Wigal
W. L. Bridge
F. G. Hoodlet
Albany Grange
F. J. Burt
Lancaster
Clarence McNeal
Middleport
Brightness Gone In Nassau Plan Forward
Mrs. Harper suffers a heart attack and insists Candace stay to care for her. The pair debate a Nassau trip and Duffy’s feelings as the grandmother pushes for marriage as a path to security, while Candace weighs the cost of a wet‑nurse life and a possible future with the grandson.
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Mrs. Harper
Dr. Patterson
Candace
Patterson
Duffy
Moral Moron
Peter
Mra. Dufresne Carter Harper
Poet Letters and War News From Minersville and London
Poet verses from Messenger Readers praise family, home, and faith as war rages. A mother recalls her child’s innocence amid bombs and battle plans. London reports Lieut. Col. Elliott Roosevelt assigned to an air base near London as a unit commander and expected to fly soon.
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London
Elliott Roosevelt
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Army Chief of Supply
Donald Nelson
J. B. Priestly
Lo Mime
Iol
Peter Edson
Washington Scene
Wayne Chatfield Taylor
J. E
John Edgar Hoover
Hitler
Munich
the Public Forum
R. McCray
Nelsonville, Oct. Hi
Chase Circle
Thomas
Campbell
Hardin, Mont
By Galbraith
Em. Yeer
IC. YW
U.S. Pat. Off
Troy
Marshfield Social Notes
BY Holly Watterson
Beck
Forway
NEA
Poet's Corner
Messenger
Lad
Ocean Beach
Margaret L. Thomas
Minersville
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