Bedrock Wartime Economy Plan From WPB Office Explained
A wartime economy outline from the Office of Civilian Supply proposes bedrock consumption targets for civilians during a long war. It is presented as a starting point, not a final plan, with agencies to debate feasibility and adjust figures as needed.
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WPB
Bberian
Achor
Office of Civilian Supply
United States
OCS
Jimmy Byrne
Office of Economic Stabilization
Byrnes
OOS Juip
Twenty Years Ago In Corry News Clippings
News items dated March 10 1925 report Miss Ann Laurie discussing nursing and social welfare with high school students in Corry. Local boards debate two site options for a new Junior High on North Center Street. Rex Theater lines up a $6000 organ to debut by April. Andrew Capwell aged 68 dies at St Vincent’s Erie hospital. A Concord Township family welcomes a boy and a girl. Durant car line representatives unload a Star car shipment at local garages. Barlow Hardware displays a colonial style bedroom suite from Mee Surla Brass and Wood Bed Company.
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Ann Laurie
Murses
Erie
Comny
Licenses Revoked for 13 Erie District motorists
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Highway Safety reported 19 drivers in Erie and nearby areas had licenses revoked for offenses during the week ending February 28. Names include Wille Allen DuBois, Stephen Grotkowski, William Kendall, Amos Wiley, Ira B. Drake, Bari B. Warren, and William Pencille. Some licenses were revoked for intoxication, while others for suspensions, failure to stop, or lack of financial responsibility.
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Eris
Pennsylvania Bureau of Highway Safety
Lung
Erle and
Erle
William Pencille
R. D
Edinboro
Walter
Walker
West 4Th Street
Dave Robinson
East 17Th
Steeeb
John Donaduey
Aaver Avenue
Paul, Dombrowski
Springfield
William Tonty
Chevy Street
Ray P. Chrucher
Senate encroachment and war news mix in harsh column mix
The piece critiques Senate overreach on appointments while linking wartime strain to public mindset. It cites Senator McKellar, Russian tactics, and President's promotions, then pivots to rubber production and weathering strikes with caution. The tone blends opinion and current events with scarce details.
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Senate
Mckellar
Tennessee
Washington
Makellar
Answers to J Q Quiz on Page Eight
Quiz asks seven questions on history science and geography including Czechoslovak exile president mind your p and q's, electrical generation methods, DNB agency, common hose commands, Texas capital, coral atoll, first president inaugurated January 20, author of Something Is Rotten in the State of Denmark, and mustard gas symbol.
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DNB
U. S
Texas
San Antonio
Dain
Austin
Houston
Pampa
Nstead
Denmark
Daily Dozen on the Autonomic Nervous System
The piece explains the nervous system two divisions, outwardly acting to handle voluntary actions and inwardly acting autonomic functions. It notes humans share similar physiology but cannot directly alter internal bodily processes, while external environments are more controllable.
Evolution of European ambassadors from temporary messengers to resident envoys
Historical overview shows before the 15th century ambassadors were temporary agents for specific tasks. In later centuries ambassadors lived in rogally fashion in capitals they served. The last two centuries saw a decline in their importance.
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Europe
Cleopatra Drinks Pearl Story Sparks Ulcer Pain Cures
A quirky tale about Cleopatra dropping a pearl into wine is used to advertise Udea tablets for stomach ulcers indigestion and heartburn. The ad promises a 45 cent box with a double your money back guarantee and directs readers to Rexall Drug Stores.
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Cleopatra
Lok
Rexall Drug Store
Forty Four Kane Men Drafted for March Examinations
Forty four Kane men are listed by Selective Service Board No. 1 Mt. Jewett to report March 19 and 20 at the Erie examination center for pre indocution into the armed forces. The March list is the largest from the Mt. Jewett board and is split into two sections with initial group leaving PR R train at 2 18 o'clock March 19 for examination, followed by a second BE contingent the next day.
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Love Foundry
Old Fain
North Senter Street
Board of Education
Rex Theater
West South Street
Andrew Capwell
North Wayt Fermier
Corry
St. Winepit’s Hospital
Mr. Capwell
Bert
Mya
Charles Gates
Concord Township
Boy
Gir
Messrs. Betts and Heath
National
First Avenue
North Corry
Durant
Star
Barlow Hardware Company
Surla Brass and Wood Bad Company
Rn B. Drake
Union City
Keeper of the Flame
Spencer Tracy
Katharine Hepburn
Franz
Maude Porter
Florence Trisket
Guy Rogers
Boston House
He Ama
Melva Skinner
Gertrude Stormes
Wing
Willi
Jel “Walsh
Weyenberg
United States War Bonds
J. L. Spiesman
Florence Pond
Mrs. Clayton Ume
Crawford
M. Woods
N. First Ave
Dia
Harold Armitage
Jeff Bacok, R. D
Carol
Mrs
Ted Sullivan
Lindsley‘s Pharmacy
Albert G- Steel
Shambaugh
West Main St
George Shallop BO
Munsee
London
Foch
Russia
William Jeffers
Novore
Jeffers Si
Tiros
Aliler
Daily Dozen
Prem Medical Society of the Tale of Pennsylvania
Sporting Supplies
Miller’s News
Kane
East Main Street
Campbell’s
Glendora
Florida
Ember Federal Deposit Insuranc Corporatio
Tnt
Taos
SUA Pvm Ate
Nic
Lore Miss Je
Rotary Paul
Lipment
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