War Production Board orders full scale war output boost
Nelson announced the War Production Board will rerate every project to maximize impact. Aircraft production rose in July with munitions up 3.5 times November 1941 levels, and naval deliveries near schedules. Allied actions in the Pacific and Europe include successful air battles, Dieppe raid, and a large convoy arrival in Britain. Roosevelt and Willkie plan Europe tour to project US aims, urging salvage drives for metal and rubber.
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War Production
Nelson
War Production Board
U. S
Pearl Harbor
MacArthur
Australia
Darwin
Solomon Islands
Pacific Fleet
Ninitz
Admiral Nimitz
Makin Island
U.S. Army
European
Britain
U.S
Europe
Amiens
Abbeville
North Sea
Batttalion
Dieppe
France
Navy
Aleutians
Far East
United Nations
Roosevelt
Tull
Brazil
Italy
Wendell L. Willkie
Near East
Willkie
Fremier Stalin
Tae
Rsident
Sheepmen urged to shear for army pelts in war effort
Wyoming extension livestock specialist Anton Fellhauer urges sheepmen to shear lambs in September and October to produce shearling pelts for aviators. Pelts with one-half to one inch wool earn about two dollars per best type, aiding war needs and potentially yielding profit after shearing costs. He notes the program helps provide warm clothing for armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
UNS
Wyoming
Anton Feilhauer
University of Wyoming
OPA
Papers from Home Oh Navy Boys Say
Navy men praise papers from home as a tonic that helps them cope with homesickness. George and his typist are thanked for delivering news from home, seen as a boost in the effort to slap the Japs in a very big way.
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Navy
George
Sublette County Republican Central Committee Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Sublette County Republican Central Committee will be held in the Distesc courtroom at the Courthouse in Pinedale Wyoming on Saturday August 29 at 8 30 p m for electing officers for the coming four years and handling other business All committeermen and Republicans are urged to attend G B Hockett County Chairman Frances Clark Secretary Want ads bring results
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Sublette County
Republican Central Committee
Distesc
Pinedale
Wyoming
Remains Found On Highway Near Frank Ball Property
Decomposed body found near the Mail Box of Frank D. Ball along the highway north of here by tourists during a detour for road oiling. Sheriff and coroner notified. remains taken to Pine Dale for identification. cause of death unclear, possible exposure since December.
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Frank D. Ball
Here
Francis Tamisr
Red Cross Kit Drive Aims For Three Hundred Units
The Neal Chapter of the Eastern Star pledges to supply many soldier kits and hopes other groups will fill a set number. County Red Cross treasurer Ruth L Kelly and Mrs. George Moffat accept contributions at $1.00 per kit, with all funds gratefully welcomed.
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Neal Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Red Cross
Ruth L Kelly
George Moffat
Dave Samora Sustains Arm Break After Horse Incident
Dave Samora suffered a broken arm when a horse struck him while he was corraling it last week. He was taken to Rock Springs Hospital where Dr. Lauzer treated him and reports he is progressing well.
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Dave Samora
Samora
Corral
Rock Springs
Lauzer
Trace Ture
American Legion to Provide Loan Funds to University Students
The American Legion offers loan funds for Wyoming students at the University of Wyoming. Loans assist sons or daughters of WWI veterans or Legion Auxiliary members, with limits up to 50 dollars initially and eligibility broad enough for new graduates. The University administers the fund and can approve loans quickly after registration.
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American Legion
Laramie
Wyo
University of Wyoming
University
Wyoming
Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Japan
Ioan
Town Council Proceedings Big Piney August 4 1942
Regular meeting held at eight oclock with Mayor F W Tanner and councilors Morgan Carr and Gutter present. Absent J H Luce. Minutes approved. A 008 mill tax for next year approved. Bills approved for printing hauling storage and clerk salary. Adjournment ordered with Attest John Stevens Clerk and Mayor Tanner.
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Big Piney
Wyo
F. W. Tanner
G. T. Morgan
W. E. Carr
R. H. Gutter
J. H. Luce
G T. Morgan
R. H. Gunner
Big Piney Examiner
H. G. Dunham
Griggs Power & Light Co
Jnl
South Side
G. B. Hackett
John Stevens
Treasury fixes August War Bond quotas by state map
The Treasury maintains a $12 billion annual goal and sets August War Bond sales at 815 million dollars. The plan factors seasonal farm income and allocates state shares plus payroll and territorial quotas for Alaska Canal Zone Hawaii Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Treasury
Alaska
Canal Zone
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
The
Virgin Islands
U.S. Treasury Department
Sculptor’s Craft and Market Challenges Across Cattle and Dairy Trade
A veteran agrarian note by Talcot L. Rudolph of Big Piney High School reflects on art, livestock farming, and rural education. It recounts early meat trade issues, the shift to refrigerated transport, and efforts to train boys in vocational agriculture while promoting breeding and market access for dairy and cattle. The piece also mentions Holstein stock, bull calves, Clydesdales, and farm income from milk and butter.
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Alvin H. Saniersy
G. F. Swift
Chicago
Boston
Armour
Morris
Gus
Swift
Chapman and Shelfey
Eden Valley Creamery
Hiss Dairy
Eder Mulley
Denver
Talcot L. Rudolph
Dept. of Voc. Agr
Big Piney High School
Wyoming graduates honored at university ceremonies
At graduation exercises in Laramie 21 students received advanced degrees while about 58 earned bachelor’s degrees or normal diplomas. Gov. Nels H. Smith and Mrs. Smith attended with Ralph S. Linn, Harriett T. Grieve, and Peter Sill. Caleb Gates Jr. of Denver University spoke on our responsibilities in a changing world. Gov. Smith urged graduates to pursue success and pride in Wyoming’s university.
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Laramie
University of Wyoming
Nels H. Smith
Ralph S. Linn
Moneta
University Board of Trustees
Harriett T. Grieve
Casper
Peter Sill
Larande
Gov. Smith
Bus Plan Under Consideration for Carpet School
Plans for a school bus from carpet to Big Piney are in the works to transport all pupils if a suitable vehicle is secured. The board hopes better instruction with more teachers scarce and the superintendent will contact Salt Lake City Wednesday to obtain a bus. The area lacks staff, while new courses such as vocational agriculture shop geography sociology and journalism are being considered. A student newspaper will be produced by the commercial department. Music room repairs involve cabinets for instruments and space for ensembles. The lunch room will be renovated with new tables an added sink and a matron to provide hot lunches. Government menus will ensure well balanced meals.
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Big Piney
Salt Lake City
Sish Ag
Saskewall
Clari
University summer school praised as leading institution
In a speech by Chancellor Gates and President Merrill, the University highlights its summer school as a notable national institution. Dean Lehwiering notes the program under strong leadership while Wyoming’s campus reports near record enrollment amid ceremony for cadet commissions and Phi Kappa Phi honors for Agrestad Hopkins Young Zeek.
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Sumer
Oulstannings
Merrill
United States
Gates
C. C. Lehwiering
University of Wyoming
Rocky Mountain
Eugene V. Behan
University Reserve Officers Training Corps
United States Army
John Hagen
Jackson
James Halloran
Camp Shelby
Tenn
National Honor Society
Gilmore CG. Agrestad
Laramie
John A. Hopkin
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