Farm mothers and children join field work drive
In Chicago and across the nation farm families raise output as skilled farmhands depart for defense factories. President O Neal cites a widespread farm labor shortage, with dairymen in major cities struggling to pay factory wages of 5 to 10 dollars daily. Illinois farm wages run about 42 dollars monthly with board, or 52 without, and 2.50 to 3 dollars per day without board for long days.
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Japan and Western Powers Face Far East Tensions
Reports describe mounting economic sanctions against Japan including asset freezes and oil embargoes as the United States weighs actions. Ambassador Nomura and Sumner Welles discuss the crisis while Shanghai notes clashes on the Manchukuo border and concerns over Hanoi Vichy French concessions.
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Flashes Of Life Roundup From The Associated Press
A series of light, humorous vignettes: a New Britain policeman mistaken for a baker’s truck, a Ragged tomato-eating dog in Lumberton, a Seattle duck bill seeking city action to free a pet, and Wenatchee neighbors quelling a grass fire with a shared garden hose while a local reporter reads about it next day.
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Conn
William S. Strolls
Strolls
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Awher
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Oscar
Woodland Fark
Gladys
Miss Castle
764 490 Draftees In Second Sign Up
Selective Service headquarters reported today that 764 490 men who have reached their 21st birthday registered in the second sign up. The figures reflect the ongoing draft system during wartime and indicate substantial participation across the eligible population.
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Washington
Cr— Selective Service
Russian government used platinum for small value coins
The note recalls that the Russian government once minted low value coins from platinum, similar to how nickel is used today for inexpensive currency. The statement contrasts past metal choices with present practice.
Japanese Moves Southward In Indo China Crisis
Japanese military expansion toward Singapore and the East Indies is reported as 30 troop transports, escorted by three warships, sail southward from Hongkong toward Indo China on July 18. Additional heavy warships, carriers and destroyers are said to be moving from Japanese waters. Foreigners are barred from boarding ships in Kobe and Dairen, while Vichy confirms Japan seeks military measures amid frontier tensions. London and Washington discuss readiness for reinforcements and decisive action if needed.
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East Indies
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China
Hongkong
Indo- China
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Japan
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Washington
State Department
Tax bill expansion targets new revenue streams and rates
The plan proposes tax increases in estate and gift taxes to raise 38 million more, a broadcasting tax on net time sales above 100 thousand annually at 5 to 15 percent, billboard rental levies, and higher individual income surtaxes. Corporate taxes would add over 1.3 billion, with other excises boosting revenue. The measure heads to the House for three days of debate.
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Treasury
Tax measure expands joint returns and broadens taxes
The proposal requires husbands and wives with separate incomes to file joint returns, strengthening the tax base. It raises corporation tax rates to 95 60 percent, adds surtaxes on high incomes, tightens excess profits credits, and revamps the capital method. New uses tax and sales levies target autos, devices, cosmetics, and liquor with substantial rate increases.
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