Debating War Production Sparks White House Clash
Key military leaders warned that limiting civilian goods could slow arms output and extend the war, urging no relaxation in war production. The joint chiefs pressed WPB to withhold orders risking reductions in material output as Nelson plans proceeded.
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Ashington
Ir Chiefs of Staff
Donald M. Nelson
WPB
Joint Navy
Joint
Truman Senate
National E
Senate
Small Basic Committee
Tru D-Mo
Army
Wavy
Ich
Murray
D-Mont
Small Business Committee
Amonia
Nel 6H
Nelhas
Joint Chiefs
Joint Chiefs of Staff
William D. Leahy
Bees Eat Their Weight in Food Each Month
Bees reportedly consume food at a rate equal to their weight every month, indicating high metabolic activity and storage needs within hive colonies.
Grains And Legumes Sought In Alabama
Alabama agricultural leaders plan a history breaking fall planting of small grain and winter legumes to conserve soil provide winter grazing and feed. They urge early seed purchases and note available seed and conservation payments through AAA and extension services.
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L. C. Brackeen
Auburn
Ala
Alabama
AAA
Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station
Extension Service
Cotton acreage falls to record low for modern era
Washington reports the smallest cotton acreage since 1895 due to poor planting weather and labor shortages. As of July 1, 20,472,000 acres are in cultivation, 6.7 percent below last year and about 35 percent under the 1933-42 average. Unofficial estimates suggest a crop near 10.1 million bales, with about 1,000 bales carried over from the previous period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Rescued After Four Days Buried in Wreck
Sgt. Emory Barefoot of Vienna Georgia survived 85 hours buried beneath debris after a flying bomb wrecked a billet. He and one other companion survived while two were killed. Barefoot endured hunger and exhaustion, was treated, and began recovering in hospital.
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London
Emory Barefoot
Vienna
Barefoot
Olds Wins Washington Senate Subcommittee Victory
A Senate subcommittee voted 3 to 2 to back a second five year term for Leland Olds as chairman of the Federal Power Commission. Chairman Tunnell indicated the recommendation would be reported to the full Senate.
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Washington
Senate
Leland Olds
Federal Power Commission
Tunnell
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee Filing Case Notes
A record indicates that a case involving the Federal Power Commission was filed with the Subcommittee of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee for later formation. The note references an ongoing process and impending committee action.
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Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
FPC
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