Pigs and policy mix in a rambling rural column
A long, fragmented column touches hog market reports from 1941 to 1942, notes a 10 percent drop in hogs and a 6 percent fall in 1940 pig crops, and blends agricultural data with personal reminiscences and observations from Washington. It weaves in Beards and politicians, including Leon Henderson and Representative Tinkham, plus stray jokes about pigs, cows, and turkey experiments.
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Urse Piga
Agricultural Market Service
Agricultureating Service
Greek Children Washington Fire Helpers Aid Nurses
A story highlights young volunteers in Washington who join Youth organizations to assist firemen and nurses. The piece notes many are under 20 and part of a broad youth movement contributing to public service.
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Washington
Iare
Quake Returns to New England Rumors of Predicted Disaster
Reported earthquakes in New England spark fear and speculation that a major quake may occur within eight months. Scientists warn the shocks are only preliminary and caution residents not to expect immediate quakes.
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New England
FBI
New
NERB Gets Red Tag as House Committee Recommends Overhaul
The House committee ends a 17 month probe of the NLRB branding it an enemy of constitutional government. It backs Millis and Leiserson for the board, seeks Smith ouster, calls for removal of Communist front members and a sweeping Wagner Act revision with a congressional inquiry into labor relations. It ties Smith to Harry Bridges and accuses him of wrecking labor and employers while alleging 46.1.0 sympathy.
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Smith Committee
House of Representatives
National Labor Relations Board
Harry A. Millis
Williams. Leiserson
Edwin S. Smith
Howard W. Smith
Smith
NLRB
Congress
Harry E. Bridges
Air War Continues With Bombing Across Europe
Reports describe sustained Allied bombing and German air raids across England, Liverpool, Manchester, and Norway to Italy. Neutral towns in Ulster and Eire affected. Swiss casualties noted. Swordfish submarine missing. Hitler vows great 1941 victory.
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England
Liverpool
Manchester
Mannerheim
I. G. Ferbenindustrie
Germany
Norway
Italy
Venice
Northern Ireland
Ulster
Southern Ireland
Eire
Switzerland
Junker
Albania
Swordfish
House of Parliament
Hitler
Careers: Chandler and the Shipstad Johnson skating show
Evelyn Chandler and the team of Shipstad and Johnson continue a long association. The 1941 Tee Follies opens January 13 at Beaton Garden and runs through January 19 with weekend matinees. Chandler began skating as a child and rose to fame in the ground breaking skating show at College Inn Chicago.
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Evelyn Chandler
Shipstad and Johnson
Békan Mahy
Beaton
Mike ‘Chandler
Hlade
Evelyn
Lyn Geet
Cara
New York
Miss. Chandler
Miss Chandler
Chicago
Cleveland
Dallas
Bedford notices and club events brighten January days
Bedford residents read of Mrs Ethel Ivy Carlisle Road and Mrs Paul Sullivan recovering from hospital stays in Concord and Bright The Wilfred Thorndike Simon ds Nature club meets at 2 30 p m Wednesday in the Junior high library with a Lowell Thomas lecture All antique club readings at Miss Theodora Gerould home on North road United Workers and Church of Christ attendances noted Emerson Hospital annual appeal drive begins January 4 with co chairmen and helpers Bedford Grange Ladies bowing team resumes matches January 8 at Lexington bowling alleys with Helen Kelley Hetty Powderly Rose Netzer and Heith Goup named
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Ethel I
Ivy Carlisle
Paul Sullivan
Emerson. Hos
Concord
Charles ‘le Brockton
Creed
South
Utah
Thorndike Simonds Nature Club
Lowell Thomas
Bedford
Frederick
Jenks Jana
David Murray
Alton ‘W. Adams
John S. Balfour
Chester C. Barnes
William J. Dowsell
Albert Clifford
Charles EH. Giles
James H. Joyce
Francis B
Hubert M. Loontis
Horace. S. Teague
United Workers
Church of Christ
Jusnior High
Helen Merrill
Lexington
Bedford Grange
Lexington J Bowling
Welbe
Helen
Kelley
Hetty Powderly
Rose Netzer
Heith Goup
Wage Increase Announced by New England Telephone and Telegraph
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and union representatives announced a wage increase totaling over 1 million dollars annually. The raise affects telephone workers in construction, installation, and maintenance with weekly increases up to eight dollars, varying by job type and skill level, and takes effect immediately.
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New England Telephone and Pelégraph Company
Activities At Veterans Hospital Bedford Schedule
At the U S Veterans Hospital Bedford patients in Wards 2 and 4 were entertained by the WPA orchestra under the Disabled Veterans hospital service. The Malden Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will entertain Ward 2-C with a card party, and the Massachusetts Bikes Association will sponsor vaudeville in the auditorium. The American Legion Auxiliary will hold card games for Building 8 and the Jewish War Veterans of Revere will sponsor a health party for Building 69. Evening dances and home orchestra music follow in the auditorium. Friday features short subjects and a feature picture at the movies for buildings 8 61 and 62.
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Revere
A. Healto
Auditoriuft
Torgishing
Cyther
Local church social honors visiting speaker at event
Reverend Herman Lion, pastor of the Uattarian church, introduced a speaker on analysis during a social hour. Miss Helen queen presided over the meeting and Mrs Lion offered appreciation. Refreshments followed the gathering described as a social hour.
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Marinoro
Miseey
Beremap
Doris Symonds Sullivan
Asdinting
Herman ¥. Lion
Uattarian Church
Denon
Helen “Queen
Lion
Nis
Man's Will Quote Sparks Thought From Confucius
A classic Confucius line on free will contrasts a ruler's reach with the inner resolve of ordinary people. The quote expresses that even a powerful commander cannot seize the will of a single individual.
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Confucius
Listening Posts to Spot Spies Under FCC Plan
CHICAGO reports that 80 highly sensitive listening posts will be installed nationwide to intercept subversive broadcasts. The Chicago post at Navy Pier joins a defense network with the FBI and military intelligence, staffed by 450 engineers and operators from public and private sectors.
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Chicago
Tentae
America
Federal’ Communications Commission
Ares
Navy Pier
Union
FCC
Stetidus
Formsone
Federal Bureau’ of Investigation
Army and Navy
Intelligence Departmente
Radio
Defense Section
Taos Indian Intercession Reported Amid Military Plans
Fragmentary text describes efforts to intervene for a Taos tribe in New Mexico to prevent loss of a ceremonial or traditional practice while linked to broader military schemes. The readability is limited and details are unclear.
Dog That Can Say Mama Described by Novelist
A New York feature notes a dog that can say the word mama and attributes the claim to a novelist. The article presents the unusual canine talent with a casual culture note and credited source.
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New York
Lights of New York Remembrances and Radio Glimpses
A montage recalls New York street life and old radio days. The piece notes taxi drivers opera tunes on Upper Broadway, faded World’s Fair markers, and a veteran organ grinder with a mustache. It mentions radio memories with Billy Jones and Ernie Hare, a wealth list offer, and cultural tidbits from Broadway to Nassau and Santa Monica.
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York
Upper Broadway
Times
Trylon
Siena
Britain
la Marseilles
West Bigheiee
Slong Riverside Drive
Trowbie
Jack
Billy Jong
Broadway
Bill
Washington Heights
Happiness Boys
New York
Billy Jones
Madison. Square Garden
Ernie Hare
New York City
Nassau
Suffo
Chester
New Jersey
Ppg
Bangor
Maine
Ies
Cal
Waterloo
Iowa
Santa Monica
Calif
Vail
Aoa
Viet Orders Reduction in Heating During Winter
A note records Viet directing cutbacks on heating and Hahting during the winter season. The emphasis is on conserving energy and managing utilities amid cold months.
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Leon Henderson
Duk
United States
Henderson
Mars
Mr. Henderson
Tinkham
Massachusetts
Tinktian
Cyrano de Bergerac
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Bureau of Home Economics
Arunae van
Rome
Richard Green
Hollywood
Vancouver
B. C
Chaniler
Warrier Atest
Boston Garden
Telephone CO
Veteran’ S. Hospital
Rowley
Taos
N. Mi
Lights of
J. L. Stevenson
Gatbs
Ind Crawford Kaye
Sol
Orson
Welles
Countess de Brisand
Falway Yacht Club
Madstra del Conopo
Jimmy van Hi
Len
Frank Glazegadlo
Sergei Kous
Levitzky
Boston Symphony
Jacques
Shirley Ross
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Bappy
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