Businessmen Help Run NPR Defense Agencies
Washington AP report outlines how businessmen flood the Commerce Department to join the National Production Authority. Leaders from Sharon Steel and Kelly Springfield Tire head divisions, with a 100 member advisory council guiding policy and industry problems. The setup mirrors wartime practice, blending private expertise with public authority to drive defense production.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Brm
Povern
NPA
Ity
Sena
Sec. Tetery of Commerce Charies 1
NPR
Vit
Steel
David B. Carson
Sharon Steel Corporation
Leland E. Spencer
Kelly Springfield Tire Company
Hame
Adlam H. Harrison
Iron and Stee
Barrvon
Alcomtmittes
Carson
Sawyer
Moresary
Sies
Andj
Ehvilion
Yariot
Staple Wee
Eug Jonvaton
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Economic ‘Stabilization — Agency
OPA
Defense Production Administration
Don’ts for Pimples and Skin Irritations
A fragmented 1920s style ad advises against scratching or squeezing pimples to avoid infection. It promotes Peterson's Cint with quick relief for itching pimples and facial irritations, claiming faster healing and a money back guarantee. It also touts Peterson's for relief of itchy feet and cracks between toes, priced at 40 cents at druggists.
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Peterson
Negro Woman Reports White Mob Attack in Whiteville
A Negro woman said 49 or 50 white men stormed her home in Whiteville North Carolina last Thursday night beating her with sticks and a gun while her husband sought help. Sheriff Hugh Nance suspects Ku Klux Klan involvement in similar Carolinas attacks. authorities vow to curb violence and consider state troops if needed.
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Whiteville
N. C
Carolinas
Hugh Nance
Ku Klux Klan
Horry County
E. Sasser
Nance
Evergreen Flowers
Conway
8. C
Sasser
South Carolina
James F. Byrnes
Court Dismisses Civil Rights Petition Over Inadequate Facilities
The U S Fifth Circuit upheld dismissal of Julius Brown’s civil rights suit against LaGrange Independent School District, finding no discrimination proven though noting the district’s need for facilities. Vivian Brown had completed her education at issue.
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New Orleans
LaGrange, Tex
U. S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal District Court
Texas
Julius Brown
Vivian
LaGrange
Demo Party Dinners Scheduled As Usual
Washington AP reports the Democratic Party will hold Jefferson Jackson fundraising dinners as usual this year. National Chairman William M. Boyle Jr announced the plan last night.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Jefferson Jackson
Usal
William M. Boyle, Jr
Household Soaps Face Price Hikes in New York
NEW YORK AP Rising costs of fats oils and packaging push price increases on household soaps. Procter & Gamble Co and Colgate Palmolive Peet Co have posted about a six percent wholesale rise, with some items up half a cent per cake and two cents per package.
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New York
Procter & Gamble Co
Colgate ~ Palmolive Peet Co
Greenwich Time
Outline for State Dinners Schedule Amid National Emergency
The committee will emphasize state dinners this year due to the national emergency. The national dinner will be held here on April 14 and will be simple in keeping with the times. Washington diners are expected to contribute $100 each to the party.
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Washington
Boyle
Economic Stabilization Agency Informs on Price Rise Plans
The passage notes Lever Brothers, a top producer, has not yet announced price increases for its products but has notified the Economic Stabilization Agency of its intention to do so. Procter & Gamble reports a 15 percent rise in raw material costs over the last six weeks, amid broader expectations of higher prices.
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Lever Brothers
Economic’ Stabilization Agency
Procter & Gamble
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