Misread alarm trigger caused Baltimore air raid alert
Army officials say a Salisbury spotter sent a misrouted warning to the Baltimore Civilian Defense center, prompting a 20 minute air raid alert across Baltimore and neighboring counties. The alert was lifted with all clear issued and drills continued.
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Baltimore
Army
Baltimore Committee On Civilian Defense
Eastern Defense Command
New York
Third Corps
Salisbury
Howard
Carroll
Bailey Goss Sports News Specialist for Baltimore
Bailey Goss is portrayed as a full time sports news collector and commentator for National Brewing Company airing twice daily on WABA L. He covers Baseball Basketball Football Track Archery Boxing Swimming Wrestling Golf Tennis Bowling and more.
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Baltimore
Bailey Goss
National Brewing Company
Wabal
Maryland
Agriculture’s wartime push and postwar promise for farmers
The speaker urges rapid total war production in crops oils and fibers despite labor and equipment limits. Farmers, families, and retirees will contribute long hours as new crops, machinery efficiency and chemurgy expand. The outlook foresees better parity, rising earnings, and a transformed agricultural sector after peace.
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America
Men in Washington: War figures shaping shipbuilding bottlenecks
The piece highlights Admiral Emory S. Land leading War Shipping Administration efforts to ease shipbuilding bottlenecks. It notes Oveta Culp Hobby, a Texas mother, rising to prominence in March of Time profiles, and portrays a shift in roles for women in wartime leadership and Army publicity.
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Emory S
Jenny” Land
War Shipping Administration
March of Time
Washington
Oveta Culp Hobby
Texas
Tine
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Army
Rubber Shortage Prompts Public Drive and Civilian Impact
The rubber supply crisis in the United States remains serious. The salvage campaign aids military needs but offers little relief for civilians. Citizens are urged to view rubber in broader terms and to adapt beyond prior expectations.
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United States
Announcement of Nomination Renewal in Democratic Primaries
A candidate announces intent to seek re nomination for a House of Delegates seat subject to Democratic Primaries on September 8. The message asks for continued public support and expresses appreciation for backing from voters.
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House of Delegates
The Rise of Synthetic Rubber and Modern Materials
The text traces a shift from seeking a rubber substitute to recognizing a class of synthetic materials. It notes improvements in rubber resistance to sun and acids, new heat resistant glass like Pyrex, and advances in dyes, nylon, and rayon. It highlights industrial progress driven by chemists creating better products from synthetic rubbers, glass, and fibers.
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Hemia
For Sale 1930 Pontiac Two-Door Car
Classified note lists a 1930 Pontiac two door for sale with two good tires and two fair tires. Contact G. H. Rue in Denton, Maryland for details.
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Pontiac
G. H. Rue
Denton
Notice of nonresponsibility for wife Lola Wilkerson
Public notice from D Wilkerson of Goldsboro Maryland declaring he will not be responsible for any bills contracted by his wife Lola Wilkerson who has left his home and gone to Chester Pennsylvania, dated July 25, 1921.
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Lola Wilkerson
Chester
D. Wilkerson
Goldsboro
Rubber as a versatile resource across uses
The Christian Science Monitor notes that rubber will be valued not only for tires but for hoses gloves and bands. It suggests a future with varied rubber types serving more uses more efficiently than traditional india rubber, driven by conservation and new materials.
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India
Christian Science Monitor
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