Maryland Farm Front This Week Highlights War Time Agriculture
Maryland Agricultural Adjustment Agency officials outline farm reporting requirements for November and December, including acreage, plowed land, wood, feed, and labor. The piece notes record livestock feeding, grain reserves, and soil conservation programs, with details on slaughter without permits and coal rationing, plus wartime passenger volume and transport notes.
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Simon L. Downey
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Claude R. Wickard
United States Secretary of Agriculture
Land Grant
University of Maryland
Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Joseph H. Blandford
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Wartime ration notices plan gasoline and stamps
The War Production and War Food agencies announce ration details for the east coast and other states. A-6 and A-8 gasoline coupons periods shift while Stamp 18 may be terminated with 30 days notice if needed. Christmas card mail to soldiers is urged and coffee supplies are expected to stay ample for the duration. Farmers report sufficient food for civilians and military needs based on War Information data.
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Division of Information
Solid Fuels Administration
Interior Department
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War Food Administration
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What Makes Crooners Popular With Women
An engaging feature explains why certain crooners appeal to women, detailing charm, stage presence, and vocal styling. This preview notes an in depth article in the November 7 issue, promising insights into this musical phenomenon.
Pullman moves huge troop traffic from Caroline County
After Pearl Harbor the Pullman Company reports it carries over 800,000 troops monthly in mass railway movements. The article notes many Caroline County servicemen are taking their first Pullman rides, with six to seven trips typical during training prior to deployment abroad.
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George A. Kelly
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Navy
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Mr. Kelly
Unemployment compensation basics and state differences
The article explains unemployment compensation as job insurance under the Social Security Act, funded by employers and administered by states with federal support. It notes varying eligibility and benefit rules, citing Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina as examples of differing coverage and thresholds among states.
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Virginia
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North Carolina
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Federal wage records and benefits during war era
The era’s roving workers face fragmented state wage histories. State records fail to capture all earnings, risking reduced Social Security benefits. Changes recommended aim to guarantee cross state payments, equalize eligibility and benefits, remove tax disparities, and cut employer reporting. Next: Children Who Are Left Without Means of Support.
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Social Security Board
Fogbound Highways Threaten War Efforts Warned
Fog bound highways pose a seasonal hazard that could immobilize motorists essential to war work. The Keystone Automobile Club urges drivers to exercise unusual care while traveling in reduced visibility.
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Keystone Automobile Club
Foggy roads blamed for frequent accidents warns workers
The club cautions that even minor collisions can cause unreparable damage and force essential vehicles off the road. Workers should avoid foggy mornings and evenings as safety director Edward Curran notes weather often contributes to highway accidents, urging pedestrians to take precautions.
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Edward P. Curran
Walking in Fog Tips for Pedestrians and Drivers
Walkers should avoid assuming drivers will avoid them in dense fog and step aside to allow vehicles to pass. Motorists must slow down in adverse weather, as familiarity with frequent routes can lead to speeding and reduced attention to disabled cars on the road.
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