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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1940
Page
3
Norman H. Davis, chairman of the American Red Cross, denied rumors that relief supplies or funds had been seized by belligerents in Europe. He stated on a nationwide broadcast there is no foundation for such reports and that German authorities have not seized any red cross assets.
The American Red Cross explains its war relief spending and controls as it reports nearly eight million dollars spent in eleven months to aid Poland Finland Norway Belgium Luxembourg France and England. It highlights purchases in the U S for shipment abroad including ambulances layettes X ray gear and food and notes volunteer work by 380 000 women across chapters.
Directors of the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College unveil a new building program including four dormitories costing 600000 and a 274000 boiler and generator plant. Administrative offices for U S Government branches with Texas headquarters to be housed on campus.
Congressman Lee E. Geyer moves to bring H R 7534 the Geyer Anti Poll Tax Bill to a House floor vote after 218 signatories. The measure would end poll taxes for federal elections in eight states and has backing from labor groups civil rights and civic organizations.
The National Aeronautics Council begins a mass program to teach aviation basics to thousands of youths via mail at 25 cents a week. It features experts from civilian flying services and military aviators, with courses covering 1,028 lectures and extensive study materials aimed at ground training before flight.
Farmers increasingly use electrical cold storage to gain higher off season prices and preserve quality. Small household fridges up to 45 cubic feet exist for farm use, while walk in cabinets from 100 to 600 cubic feet handle big surpluses. Costs range from about 20 dollars per cubic foot for small units to under a dollar per cubic foot for large systems.
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