War speech shadows local mood and policy calls
Corry readers hear Col Hubert F McGormid of the Chicago Tribune criticize isolationist and Nazi-like ideas in the American Creed. The piece argues for free markets, private enterprise, and immediate end to wartime price and rationing controls to restore low cost distribution and broad consumer access after the war.
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Hubert F. McGormid
Chicago Tribune
America
United States
Peshyar
Sonia Wleviness
Hone
Tily
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Adowe
Aril
Musimum
Public Doubt Stalls Proposed National Service Act
Washington observers say the National Service Act faces slim odds despite Secretary Stimson and President Roosevelt backing it. Rare support comes mainly from service members and families while organized labor opposes it, fearing loss of wage and job control. Some see potential home front consequences but note hedging by the president and Stimson limits.
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Washington
Stimson
Congress
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Wisich
Arctic
Roosevelt
Stimach
Dea
Stinlson
Tate
Billy
Daily Dozen From the Medical Society of Pennsylvania
Digestive health myths and food idiosyncrasies are examined. A survey of normal healthy adults reveals varied reactions to foods including headaches, nausea, distention, vomiting, and skin rashes. Raw onions and cooked cabbage noted as chief offenders.
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Daily Dozen
The
Medical Society of State of Pennsylvania
Fragmented views on National Service Act prospects
The text reflects mixed reactions to a proposed National Service Act. Observers doubt an immediate, drastic policy shift and expect only tighter laws and labor measures. Some see the president’s aim as achieved, while others warn discussions could provoke strong protests if pushed too hard.
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Congress
Kowatur
Unclear crossword style quiz questions from old page
A set of faded quiz prompts and confusion about historical figures and facts. Items reference figures like Roosevelt Wood and Newton D. Baker, phrase cues about Spanish American War defense, shipbuilding terminology, and geography questions about Mexico and California.
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Stalingrad
Wink Kite
Oatts de Provers
A. Wal Thendere Roosevelt
Leonard Wood
Newton D. Budr
Rydee
Mexico
Republic
Ieela
Toravo
Nate
Grall
England
California
United States
Atlanta
Geist Admits Tool Theft and Receives Jail Term
Jamestown veteran Geist, 39, pleaded guilty to stealing tools from Crescent Tool Company where he worked. He was fined 5100 and ordered to serve 10 days in Mayville jail, plus 130 days additional imprisonment for unpaid fines. He admitted taking eight wrenches and that other tools in his room belonged to the company.
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Jamestown
Peat Geist
Mayville
Crescent Tool Company
Jullige Allen E. Bargay
Geist
Knudsen Seeks 15 Percent Production Increase
Lt. Gen. William B Knudsen army production chief urged a 15 percent rise in output at the Marlin Rockwell Corporation during an inspection of the bearing plant. He praised worker co operation and reminded visitors of the servicemen abroad whose sacrifices would be aided by higher production.
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Cent O&mestown
Marlin-Rockwell Corporation
William 8. Knudsen
Army
Comi Beny
Jamestown
Knudsen
Wwe Td
Middle West
Marlin-Rockwell
Pacific
Europe
Boots and rubbers sold without stamp issue clarified
The Office of Price Administration authorized limited ration-free sale of men s rubber boots and work shoes to maintain stocks. Shoes will bear official stickers. this does not lift rationing or increase total supply, only allows dealers to move existing stock more freely.
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Tndwsqua Socaldustry
Office of Price Administration
OPA
War Manpower seeks woodworkers for wartime output
Warren officials issued an urgent appeal for 1000 workers to fill in forestry and sawmill roles during the off season. Manager David Levine said farmers may take these jobs without risking their deferment, as the War Manpower Commission relaxes rules to speed pulpwood and lumber production for ships and munitions.
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Dan
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David Levine
Levine
USHS
War Manpower Commission
Seective Service
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