Congress Moves To Protect Fathers From Draft
Washington AP reports a Ware Manpower Committee plan to keep married men with children from the draft by shifting deferment considerations to family status and state wide draft quotas. Rep Kilduff D Texas leads a bill to prioritize single men first, with May and other military lawmakers backing prompt action and a congressional blockade if needed. Senator Benkhead seeks clarity on Selective Service effects on farm labor during a food shortage.
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William 7
Kulday
May
h.Ky
Military Committee
MecMull
Army
Benkhead
D.-Ala
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Treated Cottonseed Yields Better Cotton, Declares Expert
Alabama farmers are urged to treat cottonseed before planting to improve germination and stands, with J. T. Belue of the Alabama Extension Service noting seed treatment acts as crop insurance especially in wet, cold springs. He cites rising adoption, with over 60 percent of 1942 seed treated, and outlines methods and equipment used by ginners and county exchanges.
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Auburn
Ale
Alabama
Cayls J. T. Belue
Alabama Extension Service
Backfire Damage Rumor Shocks Avoca Community
Residents in Avoca Indiana reported a loud blast and rattling windows during a Sounderstorm causing brief panic. Native observers heard a thunderous peal followed by a sudden quiet, with houses and stores damaged by heat and wind effects.
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Ind
Avoca
Allence
Farmers Use Credit To Meet 1942 Goals In Food Production
In Auburn Alabama the Department of Agriculture reports that 59 local production credit associations across the United States disbursed 478 009 in 1941 42 to support food production. About 764 000 farmers used production credit services with many new borrowers while average loan sizes rose and some loans fell below 500 dollars.
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Auburn
Als
Department of Agriculture
Alabama
United States
Hooteyay
Bar
C. R. Arnold
Tomminsoner
Farm Credit Administration
Joana
Eagh Costa
ABC Board To Resume Meetings Tomorrow
The State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will resume consideration of retail liquor license applications under Chauncey Sparks' selective licensing program tomorrow. The board authorized 49 permits for Mobile Fiothy and 36 elsewhere, with licenses allowed to resume sales immediately after permits are issued. Applications come from Birmingham, Paperye tis, Selina, Troy, Eufaula and Thenix City. State Stores in 19 counties will open two hours earlier at 8 am Monday and close at daily close. licenses operate 9 am to midnight daily except Sundays. Governor Sherk appointed ALO. Lee of Man to a six year term. Lee was previously named to fill a term ending yesterday.
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Montgomery
Ala
Coy
Chauncey Sparks
Morrow
State Alcoholinc Beverage Control Board
Mobile
Fojpy
Ranume Salen
Col.idee
Birmuntin
Paperye Tis
Selina
Troy
Eufaula
Thenix City
BE. C. Raggysy. Imingham
ARC
Tyty
Enterprise Youth First Navy Draftee Inducted in Alabama
The first Alabama youths to be sworn into the Navy under the revised selective service were inducted in Enterprise. Sampy Moats, 18, a Coffee County High School graduate, reported to Fort McClellan and was sent to the Navy district headquarters for induction amid reports of broken windows and no additional damage.
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Birmingham
Als
Alabama
Navy
S. Careroll
Alabama Detect
Sampy
Moats
Enterprise
Coffee County
Ft McClellan
Mail and Phone Buying Rules for Savers
The National Consumer-Retailer Council issues wartime rules to aid mail and phone shoppers. Read ads carefully, specify size color and delivery, include measurements, keep records of brand and size, and request a second check for availability.
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SY Marguerite Young
NEA
New York
Naonal Consumer-Retailer Council
Storea
Roger Wolcott
Sam
OPA
Alan
Campaign claims smear on Alabama alcohol board and administrator
The Alabama Magazine recounts a alleged smear campaign against ABC Administrator Wilbur G. DeVan tied to liquor advertising interests. It notes Alabama stores bought whiskey from Schentery Distiling and another firm, with no fanfare, while big-city papers benefit from ads. The piece defends DeVan and suggests powerful interests seek his scalp.
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Montgomery
Birmingham
State Beverage Contra Board
ABC
Wilbur G. DeVan
Alabama
Schenter Distiling Corporation
Schen- Tey
Diane Journals
ABC Board
Weekly Press
Marshall Johnson
Race This Bull And Youll Agree To Isa Bus Compery
Bozeman AP report quotes Rancher Erala Muller who recalls an old red range bull used as a test and warns of danger of bulls moose or any wild critter. The story notes a tainted price claim and hints at fault finding without clear proof while raising questions about public safety and a described rural scene.
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Ube
Marshal Johoson
Wad
Bozeman
Moat
Erala Muller
Tbe Eikborn
Pat
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