Salvage Paper Drive Centers on Businesses
Despite bad weather the Linn county Office of Civilian Defense collected more than 20 tons of salvage paper in March. A city wide campaign will follow later in the month with emphasis on business houses. Many stores are burning waste paper. call OCD at 3 2601 for pickup. Do not burn paper. it is needed for the war effort.
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Linn County
Civilian Defense
Jim Smith
Citizens, Service Corps
OCD
Smith
Stabilization plan links wage and living costs for price control
Washington lawmakers discuss a Gore Monroney amendment to the price control act tying wage changes to living costs. The plan would replace or supplement the Little Steel formula, allowing an 8 percent extra wage rise if costs rise, while aiming to curb future changes. Critics warn white collar workers may lack comparable bargaining power. Hearings on extending price controls start next week.
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Washington
Rep
Dilweg
D-Wis
House Banking Committee
Banking Committee
Reps
Gore
D-Tenn
Monroney
D-Okla
Disney
Wolcott
R-Mich
OPA
Community Drives Report Tonnage By Groups
Mary Wells group collected six tons while Central City campaigners led by Madge Kennedy and Boy Scouts gathered ten tons. J B Hungerford notes Coggon collected 12 tons in 1942 eight tons in 1943 and four tons so far this year. Palo Ladies Service Club reports 2600 pounds under Mrs Roy Hanover. Alburnett drive to be led by the school with Carl McCalley in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wells
Central City
Madge Kennedy
J B. Hungerford
Coggon
Ladies Service Club
Palo
Roy Hanover
Alburnett
Carl McCalley
Byrd Third Party Seen as Possible Bloc Against Roosevelt
political writer Forrest Davis in the Saturday Evening Post argues a Byrd led third party could tilt the 1940 race against a Roosevelt fourth term if voters do not give a landslide anti administration vote. Davis notes Byrd denied candidacy but has been urged in Southern primaries and a Byrd for President movement gains support in New Orleans. He warns Southern disaffection could be deep and decisive this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
INS
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Roosevelt
Forrest Davis
Saturday Evening Post
Davis
Byrd
Virginia
New Orleans
South
Negro infantry fortify Bougainville frontline for first time
Army reports in South Pacific theater that Negro infantry troops assume frontline positions on Bougainville Island. They relieve the 37th division unit which repelled five Japanese assaults since March 8, marking a historic first in the campaign.
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Army Headquarters
South Pacific
Bougainville Island
Millard F. Harmon
37Th
Dewey Urges Strong Clean War Effort and Unity
Governor Thomas E Dewey told a New York United Jewish Appeal dinner that Americans must keep government strong and clean to meet world duties after the war. He warned against rabble rousers who exploit prejudice and said a postwar problem will be protecting minorities. He called for action with Britain to end the White Paper and permit Jewish migration to Palestine.
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New York
Thomas E Dewey
United States
Dewey
United Jewish Appeal
Greater
Palestine
Bill Matus Wounded in South Pacific Action
Pie Wilbur Paul Bill Matus son of Mr and Mrs W L Matus 115 Seventh Street SW has been wounded in the South Pacific He is 19 and enlisted in the Marines two years ago overseas since last June Wilson High School alumnus
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Pie
Wilbur Paul
Bill” Matus
W L. Matus
Seventh Street
South Pacific
Matus
Marines
Wilson High School
Cleveland man granted divorce over wife leaving and drinking
Joseph Bunosky, 37, an elevator operator, told a judge he did not mind his wife drinking or neglecting their children but objected when she returned after a year away asking for ration books. The court granted a divorce. In Bedford Indiana, local watchers note that if Democrats win nominations and election the Lawrence county slate could be run by women, from sheriff to county commissioners.
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Cleveland
Joseph Bunosky
Bedford, Ind
ULP
Lawrence County
Kitchen Brigade
War prisoners caught in Canada escape chase
Whillis D. Fuller and Joseph Freisel German prisoners of war who escaped from a Canadian detention camp near Flanders Ontario Sunday were captured by mounted police Tuesday at a logging camp at Ignace midway between Kenora and Port Arthur Ontario.
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International Falls
Minn
Joseph Freisel
Flanders
Ont
Mounted
Ignace
Kenora
Port Arthur
Wanted Men And Women Who Are Hard of Hearing
Advertisement invites men and women who are hard of hearing to try the Curtheo Home Method test with a money back guarantee. It promises relief from ringing and head noises caused by ear wax and urges readers to ask about Ourine Ear Drops at May's and drug stores everywhere.
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May's
Mother's Tailored Button Style Jackets
Jacket line features button front, fully lined construction with small monotone checks. Available sizes range from 7 to 14, offering a neat, durable option with classic pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
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Boy Scout
Tyler School
PTA
Johnson School
South Side Civic Club
Cedar Rapids
Marion
John Mullin
Red Cross
Mt. Vernon
C .L. Rich
Center Point
American Legion Auxiliary
Maude Liabo
Raymond Shackleford
Walker
Spring Grove Township
Ann Treichler
Springville
Bougainville
Dero
Ieee
Bill Matus
Killian Company
Killian
Teen Department
Miss Petiteen
Infant's
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