Government Calls for Loose Dollars in War Bond Drive
A Treasury and Office of War Information release details 240 billion dollars in appropriations and contracts since July 1940, with 85 billion needed in 1942. It notes rising bank deposits as evidence Americans hold money, urging investment in war bonds alongside new taxes and a 13 billion dollar Second War Loan. The Treasury cites this as a serious, not token, effort to win the war.
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Treasury Department
Treasury
Office of War Information
Secretary of the Treasury
The Gulf Grows Wide and the War Cost
The piece argues the nation faces financial collapse from war debts and inflation. It urges rigid price controls, rationing, reduced non essential spending, taxation, and bond sales, noting imperfect implementation and peacetime illusions hinder sacrifice. It emphasizes the widening gulf between comfort and liberty as public resolve is tested.
Jap Air Strength Boosts Pacific Battle Report
Forces to meet the American drive and British operations enabled another German position to fall. Japanese air power appears to have grown in the Solomons as 50 bombers escorted by 43 Zeros attacked U. S. shipping, shot down 37 of 98 enemy planes with seven U. S. fighters lost. Stimson confirms Japan has bolstered air reserves while noting U. S. superiority in equipment and personnel.
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U. S
Solomons
Southwest
Pacific
Navy
Stimson
History's Biggest Job in a Postwar Trade World
The piece argues that after the war the United States must abandon isolationism and lead in international trade to service war debts and prevent bankruptcy. It warns that recovery depends on reducing trade barriers, exporting production, and reshaping global relations through a lasting peace built by American leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Behold I Make All Things New Sermon Reflections
The Preston New Church sermon-lecture by Rev. John W. Stockwell argues for a new Christian church rooted in spiritual interpretation of life and scripture. He cites biblical figures Saul and David as contrasts of worldly and heavenly life and warns against clinging to material gains.
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John W. Stockwell
Preston
New Church
England
Europe
International Express
David
Saul
Earth
Lord Jesus Christ
America
John Robinson
John Butler
Pacific
Indian Keys
Don Waters
Watkins
Butler
Week of War Reports Tunisian Unity and Air Supremacy
The U S Second Army Corps linked with the British Eighth Army near El Guettar on the Gafsa Gabes road, after April 1 contact following Rommel's counterattacks. Allied air forces destroyed over 101 Axis planes in three days, while U S Ninth Air Force units aided the advance. Officials voiced optimism about victory in Tunisia and noted heavy Axis losses and continued Allied pressure.
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Tunisia
U. S. Second Army Corps
Eighth Army
el Guettar
Gafsa- Gabes
Rommel
Wadi Akarit
Oudref
Timisia
U. S. Ninth Air Force
Srimson
Tunisian
Sicily
Sardinia
Butler Rescues Watkins With Rifle On Dangerous Island
A fragment from a prose piece describes Butler turning on a rattlesnake to save Watkins after Saul and the spirit of David urge self-interest. Butler's act inspires a new Christian spirit, while John on the Isle of Patmos envisions a transformed life. The piece ends with a call to adopt the Christlike path.
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Saul
Butler
David
Watkins
John
Patmos
Aegean Sea
Asia Minor
Pickle Industry Supports War Effort and Farm Benefit
The pickle industry pledges to supply the Army Procurement Division with needed pickles. Growers are urged to plant pickling cucumbers in April for a short season, providing early cash income and aiding community economies while meeting increasing wartime requirements.
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Quartermaster Department
U.S. Army
Eating Places Must Report Their Prices General Order
The Office of Price Administration requires every eating or drinking establishment to file a true copy of each menu or price list used during April 4 to 10, 1943. Restaurants hotels dining cars bars delicatessens and catering businesses must sign and file with their War Price and Rationing Board by May 1 1913 and keep copies. If menus omit items prepare a supplementary price list showing the highest price charged. Regional Administrators may issue maximum price regulations based on the seven day period.
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Office of Price Administration
Government urges price discipline and local price checks
The notice urges restraint on price increases and quality declines, warning the Office may issue local freezes or regulate prices if necessary. It asks cooperation to keep prices down and to file menus or price lists with the local board before May 1.
Sewing Machine Repair Meets War Time Needs
Miss Helen Shelby, clothing specialist, and A V Krewatch of the University of Maryland extension service describe sewing machine repair and maintenance demonstrations aiding three wartime clothings tasks. They report 23 demonstrations with 350 Maryland homemakers learning to condition machines, saving materials by keeping older units running and avoiding replacements valued at about 1700 dollars. The program shows that owners can clean oil and adjust machines without special tools, though some adjustments must be precise and are taught step by step by the demonstrator Lonemaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Shelby
A. V. Krewateh
University of Maryland Extension Service
Krewatch
Maryland
Kiewateh
Greensboro Social Notes Highlight Out-of-Town Visits
Mrs Margaret Speakman and son Roy of Linwood Pa spent the weekend with sister Mrs Frank Jobbs. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Jones of Chester Pa former Greensboro residents were in town on Tuesday on business. Mr and Mrs Layton Jefferson and son Jack of Milton spent Sunday with Mrs Florence Thorton and family. Mr and Mrs Norman Baynard and daughter Miriam were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs William Baynard. Mr and Mrs John Burger of Dover were guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Whitall Laramore. Grandson of Bridgeville Mr T C Curry was guest of Mr and Mrs Al Davsan. Mrs Elva Pippin returned home after visiting Warrington. Mrs Norman Walls Jr is visiting husband Pvt Walls at Fort Jackson S C. Mrs Blaonehe Davis of Chester town was a weekend guest of Mr L J Jones.
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Margaret Speakman
Roy
Linwood
Frank Jobbs
Lawrence Jones
Chester
Greensboro
Layton Jefferson
Jack
Milton
Florence Thornton
Norman Baynard
Miriam
Willian Baynard
John Burger
Dover
Whitall Laramore
T. C. Curry
Bridgeville
al Davsan
Elva Pippin
Warrington
Norman Walls Jr
Pvt. Walls
Fort Jackson
S. C
Blaonehe Davis
Chestertown
L. J. Jones
Death of Maryland 4-H Club Leader Mrs. Albert O'Neal
The longest serving J-Club leader in Maryland died this month. Recognized at the University of Maryland during 4-11 Club Week she mentored Union Grove in Alegany County for 21 years. Her home canning and food preservation lessons built a state and national reputation for Union Grove 4-H girls.
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Albert O'Neal
Maryland
University of Maryland
Union Grove
Alegany County
In Memoriam for George F Noble
In loving memory of our father George F Noble who died April 15 1939. He is not forgotten though on earth he is no more. Silent heartache is ours yet we remember him as before. From this world of pain to the land of peace and rest God has taken you dear father to eternal rest. Loved and remembered by his children.
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Stimon
Tunisia
Ber Mioner
Goss
Davis Salsa
Rommel
U.S
Afrika Korps
George F. Noble
Father
Bridgewater Elects May Queen at College May Day
In a Southern Colonial setting Miss Lois E. Wakeman of Luray Virginia will preside over PIEber College May Day festivities on Saturday May 1 Miss Mary D Hoover of Cloverdale Virginia chosen Maid of Honor Attendants include Miss M Cornelia Miller of Denton Maryland and Miss Mildred L Schmidt of Swanton Maryland Miller is daughter of Rev and Mrs N J Miller of Denton Maryland
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Lois E. Wakeman
Luray
Pieber College
Mary D. Hoover
Cloverdale
M. Cornelia Miller
Denton
Mildred L. Schmidt
Swanton
Miller
N. J. Miller
Mountain Meadow Massacre near Utah in 1857
The Mountain Meadow massacre occurred September 7 to 11, 1857 near Mountain Meadow Utah. Arkansas and Missouri immigrants of about 140 people were attacked and killed after leaving wagons under promise of protection by John D. Lee a Mormon bishop and Indian agent.
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Mountain Meadow
Utah
Arkansas
Missouri
California
John D. Lee
Paint Keeps Property Bright And Safe, Say Authorities
Paint authorities urge regular repainting to extend equipment life and improve illumination. Proper colors reduce eyestrain increase productivity and enhance employee safety.
Ain't No Bogey Man Trick Lights Up Kids Room
A clever mother tricked two children afraid of the dark by pasting luminescent paper stars on their bedroom ceiling. The stars glow when light is off, turning fear into drowsy calm as they watch the night sky indoors.
Oldest Gambling Form: Dice Found From Ancient Civilizations
The Encyclopedia of Sports notes dice as the oldest gambling form used since early civilizations. A Mesopotamian dig uncovered dice at least 50 centuries old still preserved for play. Many tombs along the Nile yielded dice with cups and boards, indicating wide historical use.
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Encyclopedia of Sports
Ancient
Mesopotamia
Nile
Village of 750 Steps and the Lost Tribe of Chimney Rock
The Lost Tribe of Chimney Rock inhabits a cliff top village in Rutherford County North Carolina. Access down the mountain follows an eight mile lumber trail that becomes impassable in severe weather. Villagers typically descend 750 steps to the valley for shopping then return to their homes up the cliff.
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Chimney Rock
Rutherford County
North Carolina
Squirrels Probed as Pests in Eighteenth Century
The American Wildlife Institute notes that abundant gray and black squirrels were treated as pests by sportsmen in the 1700s with bounties. In 1748, Pennsylvania paid £800 for squirrel heads at three pence each, implying about 600,000 were killed for bounties.
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American Wildlife Institute
Pennsylvania
Origins of the nickname Tommy Atkins for British soldiers
A historical note explains that in 1815 government forms used the name Thomas Atkins for the soldier described as private No. 6 Troop, leading to the custom of calling private soldiers Tommy Atkins. The practice framed later references to enlisted men by that nickname.
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Tommy Atkins
Thomas Atkins
Film production in the United States reaches high annual totals
The industry churns out about 800 feature films and 1000 short subjects yearly. Ninety percent of motion pictures are produced in Hollywood and the remaining ten percent in New York.
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United States
Hollywood
Calif
New York
No Taxes At Helgaland Tax Free Holiday Island
Helgaland in the North Sea is reported as tax free for Germans and a destination for tourists. The article notes免征税 on American cigarettes Havana cigars French wines and English goods with no customs charges.
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Helgaland
Holy Land
Germany
Rock
North Sea
White camellias bloom at Orton plantation near Wilmington
Over 50 varieties of white camellias are in bloom at the Orton plantation near Wilmington North Carolina. The famed display showcases a broad range of cultivars attracting visitors to the historic site.
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Famous Orton Plantation
Wilmington
N.C
Height of Ostrich
A full grown ostrich stands seven to eight feet tall and weighs between 200 and 300 pounds, per a natural history note.
Patents Granted Through June 1939 Total 2161778
Patents granted in the United States through June 1939 total 2,161,778. The figure reflects official counts issued by the patent office in that period.
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United States
Bible Published in 900 Languages and Dialects
A Bible edition has been released in about 900 languages and dialects, expanding access to scripture across diverse regions. The milestone highlights ongoing translation work and broader distribution by religious and missionary groups.
Balloon sighting blamed on Venus over Salamaua
A local resident flew after a large balloon near Salamaua New Guinea armed with a shotgun. At 13 000 feet the pilot lost the target behind clouds. An amateur astronomer with a telescope identified the object as the planet Venus.
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Man
Salamaua
New Guinea
Venus
Walking-Based Land Measurement in 1737 Pennsylvania
In colonial Pennsylvania a land grant extended as far as a man could walk in a day and a half. The Proprietors hired three fast walkers to measure roughly 65 miles into the backcountry, based on walking distance rather than surveys.
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Pennsylvania
Proprietors
All Set for Dining in an Elegant Room
An extremely attractive dining room features soft gray walls, eggshell woodwork, and a deep turquoise carpeted floor. Turquoise draperies complement mahogany Sheraton chairs, with champagne colored voile glass curtains completing the refined ensemble.
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Sheraton
Grownups Play at Railways
A survey by the Chicago Merchandise Mart finds 200000 adults in the United States own scale model railroads with engines and trains based on American railroads.
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Chicago Merchandise Mart
United States
Money in Mexico and its currency units
The peso is the Mexican currency worth about 20 cents in U S money. It is divided into 100 parts called centavos, each worth about one-fifth of a cent.
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Mexico
United States
Autograph Hunters Vary by City in Signatures and Style
Autograph seekers differ by city. New York fans hunt in theaters, San Francisco fans are polite and restrained, Chicago fans are surprised yet welcoming, and Hollywood stars are movie conscious and vocal. Autograph books are less common in Chicago.
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Hollywood
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Blind Donora Mechanic Uses Touch To Diagnose Cars
Clellen McMullen of Donora Pennsylvania became blind in 1913 after a lime explosion. He works as a skilled mechanic by forming mental pictures through touch and sound, diagnosing motor trouble without sight. He runs a home garage and serves on the state board of the Pennsylvania Federation of the Blind to help others.
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Clellen McMullen
Donora
McMullen
Pennsylvania Federation of the Blind
Refrigerator Cookies from Fresh Dough Method
Crisp tender cookies baked from dough stored in the refrigerator. Pack dough into a greased 8 by 8 inch pan lined with waxed paper, chill, then slice and bake as needed for fresh daily treats.
Card of Thanks for Virginia Downes Family
The Downes family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness after the death of Mrs. Virginia Downes wife and mother. They thank friends for flowers and the West Denton floral tribute. Walter Downes and Family.
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Virginia Downes
Friends of
West Denton
Twenty-Five Years Ago in Caroline County News
Wheat and corn prices noted as farmers seek 2 furloughs for sons in the army. Local storehouse move planned on Main to Franklin Street, signaling business district expansion. Obituaries include Mrs. Roswell Carroll of pneumonia and Miss Nora Corkran, with funeral at Hillsboro and Zion Church. Community notices cover marriages, relocations, health, and a birthday celebration for Lelia Elva Griffith with a large local gathering.
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Caroline
Blackiston
Main
Franklin Street
Roswell W. Carroll
Wm. Mitchell
Ridgely
John E. Todd
Mitchell
James Christopher
Bethlehem
Roland Carroll
Wilmington
Hillsboro
James Martin Harper
Federalsburg
Ernie Willis Willin
Oak Grove
Earl Dill
Myrtle Deen
Whiteleysburg
E. E. Nichols
Baltimore
Pvt
Wm. W. Betton
Camp Meade
Francis E. Yeoman
Beacom’s
Business College
Atlas Powder Company
Perryville
J. Bradford Shawn
W. J. Shawn
Lyford
Frank A. Redden
T. Fred Garey
Easton Hospital
Hiram Corkran
O. W. Corkran
Nora Corkran
Eliza Corkran
Corkran
Zion M. P. Church
Lena Drake
Wilmer
Cleveland
Tom
Hiram
Octave
Raymond
Zora Hubbard
J. E. Cheezum
Hubbard
Harry Hubbard
Emeline Bowman
Washington, D. C
Cheez
Local social notes and upcoming Goldsboro Coon Club event
Mrs L I Jones and Mrs Blanche Davis from Chestertown hosted dinner with Mrs M B Cooper and Miss Clara Seward. Bal timore’s Charles Wieneke Sr and daughter with Edwin Lentz, and New York’s J H Schroeder visited Mrs Annie Hopkins and Mrs Wieneke. Goldsboro Coon Club to hold a Field Trial on Sunday April 18 at 10am on Floyd Jackson Farm near Route 287. Ridgely visitors Leonard Deane called on Noble Sipple Sr and Mrs Sipple. Mamma Sipple visited. Harrington guests Harvey Dill and Robert Marvin stayed with Norman Baynard and Mrs Laura Dill. Orem Lewis of Eglington Farms visited Reuben S Esham in Salisbury Hospital. Dover’s Pfc J H Swann and Donald spent weekend with his mother Georgia Swann. Georgetown Del’s William Henderson attended the funeral of William Snowberger. Baltimore’s Lloyd Taylor spent Sunday with his family.
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L. I. Jones
Blanche Davis
Chestertown
William Wroten
Smyrna
M. B. Cooper
Clara Seward
Charles Wieneke Sr
Edwin Lentz
Baltimore
J. H. Schroeder
New York City
Annie Hopkins
Wieneke
Goldsboro
William Henderson
Georgetown
Del
William Snowberger
Lloyd Taylor
Easter 1943 litany by Leslie Collins Lord
The poem for the Methodist Woman's Shelf voices inclusive faith and moral struggle across race creed and violence, calling for forgiveness, freedom, and justice amid references to Gethsemane and the crucifixion. It frames a plea for unity and revelation in a world stained by betrayal and suffering.
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Leslie Collins
Slats Diary by Oliver N Warren Slats Diary
Sunday the preacher praised Uncle Hen after services and he stayed until the sermon ended. Monday mentions Joe DiMaggio and other big-league Yanks playing for less than 40 thousand dollars. claims to be the big hitter with seven hits and four homers in one afternoon game. Tuesday asks about polygamy and notes mother’s anger. family tension rises. Wednesday the school teacher reports the trio behind in studies but busy with fishing, swimming and other activities. Thursday suspects Jake is lazy. Banker Raddycash questions whether Jake wants to earn a quarter. Friday Bible study leads to discuss Noah’s Ark with the teacher correcting the lore. Saturday母 nearly arrested for speeding. Mother explains brakes failing and father jokes about beating it.
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Unkel
Joe di Madgeo
Otto
Scool
Jake
Izy
P. m
Raddycash
Reddy
Noeys Ark
Ma Neeerly
Ossifer
Social News From Denton and Nearby Folks
Denton residents Mr A W Brumbaugh and Mrs Norman Raleigh visited Bridgewater Virginia at their brother in law and sister Dr and Mrs F D Dove returning with their mother Mrs L R Brumbaugh who had wintered with her daughter Mrs J A Stover Gaithersburg Maryland returned after visiting sister Mrs C W Barton Dorothy Stover of Washington accompanied her mother for a weekend with her aunt Martha Barcus improved after illness and visiting at Railroad avenue Lacey Wilson of Wilmington spent weekend with Michael and Mrs Ash Mrs Wilson returned home with her husband Helen Naylor of Norfolk former Greensboro resident recently visited Mrs E M Noble on Railroad Ave
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A. W. Brumbaugh
Norman Raleigh
Denton
Bridgewater
F. D. Dove
L. R. Brumbaugh
J. A. Stover
Gaithersburg
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Memoriam
Mary D Hoover
Muldred de Schmidt
Walter Downes
the Methodist Woman's
Christ
Judas Iscariot
Gethsemane
Oliver N, Warren
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