Nelson Will Stick by Guns in Civilian Production Plan
WPB chairman Donald M. Nelson is expected to sign orders allowing limited civilian goods production while war continues. Allies warn against watering down the plan, though Nelson recuperates from pneumonia. opposition includes the Army Navy chiefs and several WPB vice chairmen.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Nelson
Joint Army and Navy Chiefs of Staff
Adm
William D. Leahy
Roosevelt
Senate
Truman
Senate Small Business Committee
Labor
WPB
Joseph D. Keenan
Clinton S. Golden
AFL
War Plants Corporation
War and Navy Departments
Maritime Commission
Paul V. McNutt
Limited New Cars and Shoes Ration Plans Announced
Birmingham authorities report 39 new passenger cars available this month, down from 52 in June, with limited free sale of odd lot men’s and women’s shoes and youths’ footwear sizes one to six through July 29. Sugar allotments for summer canning in schools will start Friday at one pound per fruit for jams preserves and marmalades, and one pound per two pounds for fruit butters. County rationing offices provide ceiling prices for 700+ items and meat charts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
District Office of Price Administration
OPA
Hunt for Oil Sweeps Deep South War Era
War time prospecting spurs a wide southern sweep from Mississippi to Florida as PAW prioritizes new oil deposits. Major firms hold millions of acres under lease with Mississippi leading development. Gilbertown in Alabama and Tinsley in Mississippi drive early output and pipelines link fields to barges.
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Washington
Gulf Country
Mississippi Valley
Alabama
Black Belt
Georgia
Florida
United States
Mississippi
Petroleum Administration For War
PAW
Gilbertown
Choctaw County
Collier County
Eastern
Gulf
Tinsley
Vicksburg
Crupp
Mississippi River
Vaughn-Pickens
Madison
Yazoo
Caryfield
Sharkey County
Flora Field
Madison County
Cranfield
Adams County
Brookhaven Field
Lincoln County
Eucutta Field
Wayne County
Jasper County
Heidelberg
Southeastern
A Murder Plot Exposed In A New Year Mystery
Detective Chief Dakin pieces together Nora Haight letters and a toxicology book as clues surface in the Wrightsville manor. Ellery Queen aids in uncovering concealed evidence while Jim Haight faces arrest for alleged attempted murder. Nora’s pregnancy revelation shifts the case’s stakes.
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Pat
Nora
Ellery
Jim
Dr. Willoughby
Dakin
Carter
Mr. Smith
Chief Dakin
Bradford
Carl
Dick Gobbin
Waurt Queen
Jim Haight
Wrights
St. Valentine’s
Wrightsville
Hill Drive
Charles Brady
James Haight
Nora Wright
Rosemary Haight
Clinics for Health Urged by Navy Surgeon General
Vice Admiral Ross T. McIntire urged federal support for health clinics to reduce medical costs and aid postwar youth health. He proposed clinics with laboratories and X-ray facilities to serve communities, while cautioning against socialized medicine and supporting some form of health insurance for low income families. Major General Hershey noted 5 million men aged 18 to 37 may be failing to meet physical standards due to educational neglect.
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Washington
Ross T. McIntire
McIntire
Navy
Roosevelt
Pepper
D-Fla
Senate
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Five Alabamians Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
The War Department announced that five Alabamians and two Georgians of the U S Eighth Air Force received the Distinguished Flying Cross. Alabama recipients include Lt. Charles M. Mooney of Gadsden, Lt. James H. Williamson of Ber in, Tech Sgt. Joe E. Jones of Helena, and Staff Sgt. Bonnar P. McMahan of Birmingham, among others.
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Washington
U. S. 8Th Air Force
War Department
Alabama
Charles M. Mooney
S. 4Th St. Gadsden
James H. Williamson
Berin
Joe E. Jones
Box 65
Helena
Bonnar P. McMahan
N. 47Th St
Birmingham
First Catholic Mass in Brazil Celebrated on November 1
A historical note marks the first Catholic Mass in Brazil celebrated on November 1, 1529, commemorating 150 years since the event and highlighting its religious significance in early Brazilian history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Army repair shops power large May output at Courtland
A Southeast Army posts report shows 1,091,756 equipment items repaired in May at Courtland Army Air Field. Civilians and military workers totaled 7,341 people, logging 881,908 man hours to return gear from trousers to tanks to war use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Command
Courtland Army Air Field
George. Stallwitz
Ex Archbishop Hanna Dies in Rome Senior Catholic Leader
The Most Rev Edward J Hanna former archbishop of San Francisco died shortly after noon in Rome after a period of poor health. He had resided in Rome since his retirement. Slavery was abolished in Brazil in 1888.
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Rome
Edward J. Hanna
San Francisco
Hanna
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Mrs. Haight
DuPré
Carter Bradford
Sudie
Doc
Lite Brews & Co
King
PEPSI
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City, N. Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling CO
Decatur
Hudson D. McElroy, JR
H. D. McElroy
Route Two
Hartselle
Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School
George Field
Iinois
Barzil
Decatur Cleaners
Johnston St
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DE Soto
Chrysler
Plymouth
DeSoto
Major Bowes
Thuredeys
CBS
ATTAC
K—Suy
Chrysler Corporation
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