War Output and Labor Edges in War Production Report
The September report notes production gains across aircraft and merchant ships, with ship tonnage up 34 percent from August and overall outputs above forecasts. Army manpower shifts include abolishing the Army Specialist Corps and reorganizing to ensure uniformed service, while labor measures project millions more workers into war industries by year’s end. Wage controls and labor allocations accelerate as the War Labor Board sets plans for merit and seniority raises, with regional offices opening to manage applications and stabilization efforts across agriculture and manufacturing.
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Treasury
Hwa
Mabitinaton
War Labor Board
Ti Remioval
Washington
WLB
Beteiaa
Andling
Treasury Department
Aries
Old Age Assistance Checks Reduced By One Dollar
An estimated 162,000 aged recipients will see a one dollar reduction in their monthly old-age assistance checks effective November 1942 and continuing until further notice. The Welfare Department cannot adjust income and the law sets financing, with a state appropriation of 1,750,000 monthly to the old-age assistance fund and excess funding drawn from federal grants.
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Welfare Department
Okinge Ats
Atsiarance
Bat Poisoning Tears Through Wichita Falls Dogs and Pony
Wichita Falls report details the death of about 25 dogs and cats and a registered Shetland pony from rat poison used in a campaign. The poison, issued to 16 500 horse owners last week, was supposed to be destroyed after 24 hours. A 10-year-old boy, George Krohn, owned the spong valued at 160 dollars, and a registered hunting dog valued at 100 dollars was among the casualties.
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Wichita Falls
Olson
George Krohn
Fort Worth visitors and local families gather for weekend visits
Fort Worth residents Cecil Tergerson and Mina Evelyn Reesing spent the weekend with relatives in Bell Mead and nearby towns. Archie Nelson of Waco and Gus Trott family hosted guests, with Myrtice Nygaard visiting her parents. Numerous travelers from Dallas Clifton and Bryan joined weekend visits to local homes, including Adrian Dansby from Camp Edwards and Kristen Knudson visiting Providence Sanitarium affiliated relatives.
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Cecil Tergerson
Mina Evelyn Reesing
Fort
Douglas Railsback
H.C. Dahlen
Clifton
Dave Tindall Jr
Maggie MeKer
Adelaide Law
Laurence Kolb
Dallas
Katherine Bue
Ted Christenson
Mamitton
Malcolm Smith
Wacopent
Belvin
Community Notices and School News Roundup
Cranfills Cap School announces mileage ration applications for cars and motorcycles with specific dates and locations at the schoolhouse. Juniors celebrate class rings amid school updates while teachers welcome Mr. Hanson. First grade reports War Savings Stamps funds and lunchroom notes. Second and third grades celebrate perfect spelling scores. Fifth and sixth grades outline annual events and hobbies. Sports briefly notes a basketball trip to Meridian and related activities.
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Maren
Armed Services
Hanson Las
Albin
Picha
Ivy
Allen and Mary
Swenavy
Marold Victor Messner
Carte Abe Bertelani
Francia Samus Racant
Grady Pete McAduny
Gertrude Wiese
Willy Bob Beatt
Charles Jormstad
Irelene Warrell
Billy Bob Scott
Trumanham
Anneuma
Tor Gap
Meridien
Weemraday
Lions Coach Shapxon Receives Waving Support
Meridian crowd cheered the Lions as coach Shapxon urged players for a better position. Fans thanked him for rallying the team and praised his leadership. The coach is expected back for Friday’s game against Iredel after a strong Meridian showing.
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Ustra Point
Exma
Lion
Shapxon
Watch Subscription Dates By Name Weekly
Watch subscription dates by name weekly as notices urge prompt remittance to continue papers at present prices. Kilgore College affiliated readers and local subscribers warned of resales, rate controls, and office collection measures with five cent per copy charges. For sale section mentions pigs ewes and ranch ads from Ole P. Christenson in Clifton Texas.
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Epring
Poole Han
Shin
Espiritios School
Kilgore College
Tnt
Kilgore
Busbees
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Army Specialist Corps
War Department
Dix
II Corps
Army of the Tates
Stimson
Taille
Forrest Openglake
U. 8
Arrernean
Bint
Henderson Airfield
MacArthur
Australia
St In
Pais
Roosevelt
Perkins
War Manpower Com
Ission
McNottaid
Agriculture Department
WMG
McNott
Hivertock
Wickent
Indita State War Boards
WPD
Office of Price Administration
OFA
For Army and Navy i
Vietory
Tate
Misa Geraldine Rokne
Cranfills Cap School News
Ole P. Christenson
Chifton
Toxar
la France Beauty
The
Harper & Violet Ray
Inez Larsen
Texas
Congco Conner Cafe
Ybert Ruffin
Martin’s Tailor Shop
Dock Martin
Prop
San Antonio Express
San Antonio
Ony
Sunder Express
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