Seven Million Idle Predicted for Postwar Reconversion
Washington reports government economists forecast up to 7,000,000 unemployed by Christmas as industry shifts to peacetime output. They warn 8,000,000 to 9,000,000 could appear next year unless policy changes curb losses. Wagner, Snyder, and Taylor weigh wage controls and strikes while easing rationing restrictions signals gradual return to peacetime life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wattle Roe
Washington
John W. Snyder
George W. Taylor
War Labor Board
Japan
Little Steel
Taylor
White House
WLB
Armed Forces
Tost
War Department affirms secrecy on atomic bomb info
The War Department warned that a halt in hostilities with Japan will not change security rules for releasing atomic bomb information. It urged all Manhattan Project associates to continue strict compliance and cautioned against loose talk that could endanger national safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Washington
Japan
Dakota Prairies Yield Ancient Arrowheads
Vermillion South Dakota. A Folsom man possibly inhabited or hunted on the Dakota prairie. Folsom points, distinct arrowheads, found in several parts of the state. Dr W H Over director of the University of South Dakota museum reveals one perfect specimen and five fragments on display.
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S. D
North America
Dakota Prairie
W. H. Over
University of South Dakota Museum
Contour Cultivation Grows on U S Farms
Expansion of contour cultivation under the Agricultural Adjustment program has been rapid during the war years. Record totals show 29 217 806 acres assisted for contour practices including intertilled and drilled crops, furrowing and strip cropping.
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Agricultural Adjustment Agency
North Central
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Texas
MANN SIDING SUNDAY VISITORS AND FURLOUGH UPDATE
Local notes record several Sunday visits among residents including the Hileman Pfannes Porter Brockway and Heintz families. Robert Heber began a Camp Grant furlough return while others plan Christmas packages for overseas boys. Local hunting and community activity also noted. Sentinel classifieds advertise buying and selling via Call 35.
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Dick Hileman
Mt. Pleasant
Seb. Pfannes
Flint
Huskey
Charlie van Blarcom
Howard Brockway
Ed. Porter
Midland
Earl Brockway
Pontiac
Robert Heber
Camp Grant
Carl Bringold
Henry Heintz
Greenwood
August Huskey
Wm. Hileman
Marjorie
O. M
Postwar Machinery Haymaker Introduced by John Bean
The haymaker cuts seven feet, passes cut hay from the mower bar to rollers to crack stems. Designed by John Bean Manufacturing, it features a mower built into the machine and operates from the power takeoff of any full two-plow tractor. It includes hydraulic lift and speeds drying by at least 50 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bean Manufacturing Company
Ideal Leather Punch From Rifle Cartridge Shell
A method to make leather punches using the size rifle cartridge shell. Holes are cut in the shell side to allow easy emptying of the leather shavings and waste during punching.
Pullet Disease and Emergency Treatment Advised
The article describes Pullet Itis or Blue Comb affecting pullet flocks with darkened combs and lethargy. Rutgers University recommends emergency treatment using 1 tablespoon fuls of muriate of potash per gallon of drinking water and adding 1 percent to mash to prevent the disease.
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Rutgers University
Myers Corners Birthday Party Pleasantly Surprises Mrs Winn
Mrs. George Winn was surprised on her birthday by relatives and friends Tuesday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jim Winn and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Mclaren, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kemp, and Mrs. Robert Collins.
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George Winn
Jim Winn
John Mclaren
Walter Kemp
Robert Collins
Carl Cotton
Myers Home
Othel Denslow
Weidman
George Winh
Georgia
Forest Garver
Mary Kathleen
Hope Sunday
Greenwood Center Social and Personal Notes
Five women attended a Red Cross meeting last Wednesday where they cut fabric sewed and tied a comforter. Neighbors called on Virginia Gordon and Mrs Ethel Douglas. Carl Tippers helped Rogell Clark dig potatoes last week. Ed Gordon and Pat Chatman had dinner with Virginia Gordon on Sunday. Milford Gordon expected home soon from overseas. The Woodins entertain their daughter and husband. The Careys plan to form the Ray Dillon back place next year. Burnett family moved near Traverse City for teaching duties. A baby shower sponsored by Mrs William Webber honored Mrs Oscar Root who received many gifts.
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Red Cross
Hudson Jones
Virginia Gordon
Jones
Ethel Douglas
Chet Pickering
Douglas
Carl Tippers
Rogell Clark
Ed. Gordon
Pat Chatman
Hd. Sanford
Milford
Vern Woodin
Careys
Ray Dillon
Chas. Burnett
Traverse City
William Webber
Oscar Root
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National War Fund
Clig Berryman
D.C
B. F. Goodrich
Goodrich
Bac
Clare, Mich
Goodedrich
Rr Odri
Dakota Prairies
Wichs Rvaporus
U. S
Illinois
New York
Great Plains
Sentinel Classifieds
Greenwood Center
Goor
Advertisers Exchange Inc
Thrift
Houghton’s
Rouge
Dorothy Grey
Kienex Tissue
Colgate
Vicks VapoRub
Beltzer Venonci
ASC
Clare County United War Fund
Yeas
Michigan
LL Telephone Company
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