Roosevelt trims WPA request as war draws labor
President Roosevelt told Congress the WPA request for 1943 is cut from 465 million to 283 million, citing labor shortages from the war and possible worker migration. McNutt urged selective staffing, WPB urged plant urgency, and local boards to reclassify workers. Four-fifths of jobs in vital war industries could be filled by women.
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War Manpower Commission
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WPB
Selective Service
U. S
Price control pledge echoed in Congress speech
The president urged fairness in all phases of price control during a recent congressional address. He warned that future experience would reveal the need for adjustments to stabilize prices and protect consumers.
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Congress
Retail price stabilization and its danger to small stores
The article warns that general price freezes require swift corrections to prevent retail business collapse. It notes a lag between wholesale and retail prices, caused by valuing stock at original cost, and argues corrections are needed to avoid bankrupting small and large stores. It mentions a Westphalia native tied to Osage County and recounts a local troubles tale involving Clarence Smith.
Missouri Poet Dennis Murphy Nears National Fame
Capaha Arrow notes Dal La Capaha Arrow reports poet Dennis Murphy of Southeast Missouri State Teachers College Cape Girardeau has Ozark poems Doomed Race recommended to Book of the Month Club as April alternate selection. Edward Bowles named special War Secretary consultant.
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Missouri
Dennis Murphy
Southeast Missouri State Teachers College
Cape Girardeau
Capaha Arrow
Ozark
Edward Bowles
Secretary of War
Summer 1942 horse breeding at Shelby farm
KING a brown Percheron stal lion about 1700 pounds and JOC CO a black jack with white points medium built are offered as sure breeders. Several colts from these animals are shown in the community. Terms eight dollars for both stallions to insure living cost. Season fee due if stock leaves. Farm located 24 miles southeast of Shelby four miles south of the gravel road. Care promised but no liability for accidents.
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Jocco
Shelby
Tick borne fever warns Missouri outdoorsmen
The State Board of Health urged hunters, golfers, fishermen and farmers to beware of Rocky Mountain spotted fever carried by wood ticks. Since 1938 cases rose from five to thirteen by 1941, with several this spring. Prevention includes protective clothing, careful tick removal, and medical help if symptoms appear.
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James Stewart
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Mid-West
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