Business as Usual Is Out Says Nelson In Wartime Economy
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart reports Donald M. Nelson of the Office of Production Management warning that civilian life will face shortages and rising prices amid wartime demands. He notes price ceilings, inflation risks, and the Office of Price Administration efforts to counteract spiraling costs with quality stamps and consumer education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Donald M. Nelson
Uncle Sam
Office of
Donald
Don
Nelson
Bill Knudsex
Bill
Leon Henderson
Office of Price Administration
Civilian Supply
Leon
Sailung
Miss Harvie
Elliott
Dirseio
Henderson
Price Administration
Civilian Supply Office
Honeymoon on Havana Run Sparks Old Friends Reunion
On a Cuba voyage, Betsy Forman reunites with former employer Dirk Maynard and his party in Havana. Natalie guides the group through luxury meets casual charm while Betsy copes with new marriage status and unusual wealth aboard the Sea Sprite. Betsy awkwardly reconnects with Tom as Dirk’s invitation leads to a dance and a chance to relive the island’s past.
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Natalie
Betsy
Tom
Tom Forman
Havana
June
Donald
Brooks
Mrs. Edmonds
Natale
Cuba
Miss Carter
Pee Betsy
Mr. Maynard
Dirk Maynard
Dirk
Carter
Mia
Forman
Sholder
Dane
Eist
Bradford to take city post as Newcomer named treasurer
The city faces fiscal challenges as the finance commissioner lacks a surety bond. Bradford steps back from detailed duties but remains a commissioner, while Newcomer, a former city official, is named city collector and treasurer to restore confidence and push the hospital project and public improvements. Britain’s morale boosts with Hess incident, while mining dust rises as mechanization expands costs and safety needs.
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Bradford
Newcome
Grafton
Flight of Rudolf Hess thrills Hollywood style intrigue
The Hess case spurs fevered theories as he escaped Germany, landed in Scotland, and was injured while fleeing. Berlin’s likely explanations range from a planned trek to a breakdown. British officials hint at normalcy or resignation from the Hitler regime. Some speculate a Nazi ploy, others see a simple flight.
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Hess
Germany
Gestapo
Britain
Houses of
Parliament
Westminster
Zlkins
Hollywood
Rudolf Hess
Nazi Germany
Glasgow
Berlin
Hitler
Goebbels
Scotland
Great Britain
Hessa
Nazi Party
Not Very Funny Prank Terror at Ford Plant
A prankster planted a bomb like device at a Ford plant, later found to be a large fire cracker. Workers laughed, but the incident unsettled many who fear such pranks. The piece condemns spreading unverified rumors about army camps and urges responsible behavior.
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Clarksburg
Ford
Clarksburg Man Wins Plane and Flight Lessons
Frank J. Lyons a 48 year old Clarksburg linotype operator won an airplane and a course of flying lessons in a contest. Two years earlier he won an automobile but could not drive and took driver training instead. Lyons plans to decide on flying lessons after considering the prize and his readiness.
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Clarksburg
Frank J. Lyons
Linotype
Lyons
The Sin Flood at the Opera House and Yosemite Trail at Grand
A 1922 review recounts the silent era star cast at the Opera House and Grand theatre shows on January 5 and 6. It notes Richard Dix remains active while others faded from film, and adds an anecdote about G Dustin Farnum, his father, plus a glance at era prices for lard pork and oysters. The piece reflects on changes in food handling and retail, contrasting old bulk methods with modern packaged goods and roasting innovations.
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Helen Chadwick
Richard Dix
James Kirkwood
Ralph Lewis
Howard Davies
William, Orlamond
L. H. King
Darwin Karr
John Steppling
William Walling
Otto Hoffman
Richard di
Grafton
Emma Ware
Opera House
Dustin
William
France
Allen Boyles
Brinkman
Chase
Cleggett
Davis
Deck Doonan
Evans
Jarvis
Jefferys Jenks
Kunst
Lickel
Limbers Love
McGraw
Nuzum
Rector Rogers
Shaffer
Swearingen
Hanshaw
Turner
Wolford
China
Spain
Malagas
Valencia
Arbuckle
Difficult to Find Specialty Shoes in Town Shops
Cloth gaiters for dress occasions, carpet slippers for home wear, copper-toed shoes for children, kid and calf skin shoes for farm use are among items currently hard to locate in local shoe shops.
Pulpless Teeth Not Dead Yet A Health Note
Dr Logan Clendening reviews pulpless teeth and focal infection ideas. Studies suggest pulpless teeth are not always dead and may help preserve dental arch. conservative attitudes rise. Includes Q and A on medical injections and a list of pamphlets offered by the columnist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Clendening
M. D
Louis I. Grossman
Philadelphia
Billings
Ilstions
Grossman
Hiony
N.A.B
Clandening
Logan Clandening
Unclear fragmentary text on political manifesto followup
Fragmentary OCR text references Tom Page, a manifesto, and questions about police action. It notes a time of alliance with Germany, Belgium, and economic interests, plus a stated task for a new government.
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Tom
Belgium
Fear Germans close in on Britain in new Axis plan
The article notes fear of German use of French submarines to strike Britain, with many boats based in Mediterranean and Atlantic ports after France’s collapse. It describes how British actions at Alexandria and Oran reduced the French fleet, leaving units at Oran Toulon Casablanca Dakar and other ports.
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Britain
Mediterranean
Atlantic
Germany
France
Alexandria
Bggot
Oran
Big
Jterre
Toulon
Casablanca
Dakar
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Watson
Stewart
Donald Nelson
Halcyon Island
Mark
Fairmont Times
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Taylor County
Clendening
Leon Degrelle
Degrelle
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