United States Builds New Merchant Fleet in War Effort
Washington reports a vast U S shipbuilding push to reach 1,383 freighters tankers and passenger ships by 1943 under the U S Maritime Commission. The Liberty Fleet led by the 5 5 Patrick Henry launches with 13 others as President Roosevelt hails the effort amid a nationwide riveters’ drive.
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Union
Washington
America
Cradle of Democracy
California
Florida
Maine
Gulf Coast
United States Maritime Commission
U. S
New Liberty Fleet
Patrick Henry
U. S. Maritime Commission
Gay
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Quincy
Mess
Flint
Maritime Commission
Hog Island
Philadelphia
Washington Monument
Virginia
Potomac
Midwest
Denver
Pike's Peak
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Seattle
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Western Hemisphere
Franklin Roosevelt
U S Ship Program Grows From 500 to 1400 Vessels
The article traces the wartime expansion of U S shipbuilding from a ten year plan of 50 ships annually to nearly 1,400 vessels slated for 1943. It notes the Maritime Commission’s role, Navy takeovers, and the Liberty and standard ships, with Roosevelt urging increased output and urgency.
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U. S
England
Russia
China
Congress
Roosevelt
United States Maritime Commission
Maritime Commission
Navy
United States
America
Naval Transport
West Point
Commission
Standard Oil Company
Oil Company
New York man creates $1000 Legion community award
Lewis S. Rosenstiel funds a yearly $1 000 prize for the Legionnaires who most aid their community. Homer Chaillaux notes political office holders are excluded to spur new leadership. The first award will be given next year in New Orleans.
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Chaillaux
Rosenstiel
Schenley Distillers Corporation
New Orleans
Scientific Study Reveals Rules for Relaxing Slumber
ST. LOUIS scientists warn insomnia is rising due to cultural lag and poor use of beds. They advise a mattress at least six inches longer than the sleeper and 39 inches wide, with vertically coiled springs and inner springs for muscular relaxation. Rotate the mattress weekly and use sheets with reversible hems to prevent wear and improve comfort.
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ST. Louis
Morpheus
Dangers to Agriculture Need Careful Attention
A Washington based column discusses farm price ceilings tied to parity, wage limits, and inflation risks. It notes the farmer’s worries about surplus postwar, possible government price guarantees, and the political stance of labor and defense policies amid looming global conflict. The piece reflects on leaders, the American Legion, and the backdrop of national defense.
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Congress
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Britain
Secretary of Agriculture
Soybean boom links to aviation and poultry records
The piece notes American soybean adoption for 5000 years of use giving 300 new applications. A Du Pont synthetic aims to cut natural rubber imports for aircraft parts. The Bureau of Animal Industry releases a Register of Merit poultry sire and dam directory, first national poultry family record. It contrasts one national forest 50 years ago with 161 today across 36 states plus Alaska and Puerto Rico.
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U. S
Far East
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Register of Merit
United States
Alaska
Puerto Rico
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