Food report turmoil in OWI over wartime data
Washington writer resignations spark a clash as the Office of War Information defends its food reports amid claims of doctored data. Elmer Davis says OWI presents facts while critics push for pamphlets or radio dissemination, noting censorship and the role of newspapers in providing accurate war news.
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SY Peter Edron
Dothan Eagle
Washington Office of War Information
Washington
Sfteen Star
Elmer Davis
U. S
Baltimore
OWF
Arer
Mane Pere
Norma
Avery Press Association
Avery
Rearyona
OWT
OWI
Department of Agriculture
Office of Price Administration
Service Center Aiding Soldiers Opens in Dothan
The Dothan Service Mens' Club on North Foster Street, opened in December 1941, embodies community hospitality. Civic groups including the Chamber of Commerce, churches, social clubs, the City of Dothan and Houston County have supported it. Mrs. Pat Poyner chairs, with Mrs. Alta Weaver supervising since inception. Assistants include Mrs. Annie Carol Whelen and Mrs. Ida M. Hall.
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Dothan
North Foster Street
Chamber of Coom Commerce
City of Dothan
Houston County
Pat Poyner
Alta Weaver
Weaver
Annie Carol Whelen
Ida M. Hall
Radio Programs Schedule Mix with Variety Shows
Radio listings reveal a dense, era specific schedule of programs and hosts across multiple stations. Artists and titles such as The Adventures of the Thin Man, People Are Funny, Truth Consequences Quiz, and Ellery Queen appear alongside news, war commentary, and musical segments.
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Berry
Siders
Willard
Abe
Che
Brewstar
Tommy Bigs
Bettr Lou
Abs
Hollywood Caravan of Variety
Cbe
John Guenther
John B. Hughes
Gracie Flalda
Paul Schubert
Alec Templeton
Nbe
Elmer Davila
Falcon Adventures
Blu
Fe the Moor
Baosten Symphony
Ormekestra
Btu
Dave Elman
Hobby Lobby
Ebu
Upton
Mbz
Nathes
Parade Orchestra
Chicago Theater of the Alrens
Edward
Edward Tombiineon
Regis Ik
Ces
Ty Rann
Bey
Cha
Early Endorsement of Coupons Urged
A. D. Wilkerson, chairman of the county War Price and Rationing Board, urged motorists to endorse gasoline ration coupons before visiting service stations to avoid delays. Rationing rules require inked license tag numbers and state of registration on the reverse side of each coupon to prevent black market activity and conserve rubber for essential war work.
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A. D. Wilkerson
County War
Wilkerson
OPA
Promotion for Second Lt Raymond Hughes at MacDill Field
Second Lieutenant Raymond Hughes son of Mrs Willie Mac Hughes of Dothan route one has been promoted to First Lieutenant, announced by MacDill Field Florida public relations. He entered service February 1, 1942 at Maxwell Field and now serves with a medium bombardment wing in Florida as assistant personnel officer after training at an Officer Candidate School. A Draughton's Business College and University of Alabama graduate, he previously worked for Burroughs Adding Machine Company before joining the army.
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Burrough's Adding Machine Company
Army
New Philly Manager Cox Causes No Great Stir In Quakertown
Barry Grayson reports Philadelphia fans are numb to a new Phillies era led by Bill Cox. Quakertown is wary as Bucky Harris supports Ellaworth Dahlgren, with versatile players valued in a tight market. The draft and Army call impact Nugent and Hughes, while Branch Rickey’s offers for Melton shift to $30 000 with tax issues noted.
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Philly
Cox
Quakertown
Barry Grayson
NEA
Philadelphia
Bill Cox
Phillies
Bucky Harris
Ellaworth Dahlgren
Hughes
Tommy Hughes
Gerry Nugent
Nugent
Brooklyn
Rube Melton
Trieb
Wilkes-Barre
Giants
Cubs
Nugentas
Melton Sale
Rickey
Melton
Johnny Allen
Meat Rationing Works Smoothly In Homes Nationwide
Betty MacDonald reports from Washington that the meat rationing point system has slipped into household economy with little friction. OPA posts indicate typical stamp errors but overall smooth operation easing pressure on shoppers. Households will adjust to limited stockpiling as rationing extends to canned goods and meats, hinting at stronger weekend purchasing controls.
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Betty MacDonald
NEA
Washington
OPA
War era substitutes and tech notes mix in newspaper snippet
The article notes experiments with glycerin substitutes in tobacco and apple juice use, mentions limited castor oil due to wartime demand, and describes Lincoln era canes presented by Abraham Lincoln now led by New Mexico's Pueblo governor as official items. It also highlights metallizing as a method to renew worn metal parts, claiming greater durability than original components.
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Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
New Mexico
Pueblo &Dian Governora
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Troy
Hank
Co Legal
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Camp Rucker
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Stanley Harris
Fox Griffith
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Joe Something
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Max’s Grill
America
Alabama Machinery & Supply Co
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