No Easing of Gas and Rubber Curbs Warned by Eastman
Eastman director of the Office of Defense Transportation warned there would be no easing of gasoline or rubber restrictions this year and that further stringent rulings are likely. He urged cooperation between motor carriers and shippers, noted a worsening pinch during the war, and cited manpower and parts shortages as major concerns for sustaining transport.
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Indianapolis
Joseph B. Eastman
Office of Defense Transportation
Eastman
Indiana
DDT
Review Sought in Marak Steffer Bankruptcy Case
A petition for review in the Marak Steffer Implement company bankruptcy case of Tipton challenges the order for payment of the second dividend issued by Michael W. O Riely Cedar Rapids referee in bankruptcy related to the proceed ing funds.
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U.S
Cedar Rapids
France
Tipton
O Rielex
Marak-Steffer
Marak- Steffer Implement Company
Michael W. O’rieley
Local Market Prices and Community Happenings Page
Market prices show wheat 40 cents, rye 25, corn 13 to 16, eggs 11, hens 5 to 8 cents. Nick Lucas performs at the Iowa theater. Federal court rooms redecorated. Linn county reports 120 marriage licenses and 23 divorces in the past week. CSPS holds fiftieth anniversary grand jubilation with 500 in attendance.
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Nick Lucas
Iowa Theater
Federal
Linn County
Forts-Fist
CSPS
Markets Show Wheat Oats Rye and More Prices
Wireless stations at such times as the Omaha disaster would be invaluable, said Dr G W Stewart head of the physics department at the University of Iowa. He urged a nationwide push to dot the United States with wireless stations for use in emergencies.
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Tsocal
Omaha
G W . Stewart
University of Iowa
Stewart
United States
U S Steel 1942 Output Tops Two Billion Dollars
United States Steel Corp and subsidiaries reported 1942 output up 28 percent from the prewar peak, producing over 30 million net tons of ingots. The firm employed 335,866 people and generated about 5.2 billion dollars in revenue, with war-related products ranging from armor plate to bombs and ships.
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New York
United States Steel Corp
Wo Sorll
US Steels
Ats
Federal Shipbuilding and Diy Dock Company
Carnegie-T Now Steel Corp
Amerian Steel and Wye Company
Compass
Company Reports 1942 Figures With Adjustments Possible
The company cites 1942 figures at $71,818,569 or $5.35 a share versus $116,171,075 or $10.45 in 1941. It cautions these numbers are not final as renegotiations continue and tax laws may alter totals.
Vichy Embassy Staff Men in Spain Resign
Four of seven members of the Vichy embassy to Spain resign and the full Vichy mission in Madrid faces upheaval as diplomatic tensions rise in wartime Spain. The resignations affect the staff handling Spain relations and may shift ongoing wartime diplomacy.
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Vichy
Spain
Madrid
Resignations Hit Five Barcelona Areas to Ambassador Pietri
Staff at Barcelona Valencia Bilbao and Malaga resign under Ambassador Francois Pietri with First Counselor La Maarte and others among the resigners. Remaining officials include Counselor De Cloux and Secretary Daurelles de Paladine with Press Attache Laffon.
Armor trial in European air raids aids U S airmen
London AP reports American airmen test body armor to deflect low velocity shell fragments in European raids. Major General Ira C. Eaker notes helmets over earphones complement armor and frostbite is a growing issue. crews must prep for 40 below conditions with rapid ground perspiration. Equipment not yet standard.
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London
Continent
Ira C. Eaker
Eaker
R.A.F
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