Official of O.P.M. Says Defense Job Comes First
Buffalo official William L. Batt deputy director of OPMs production division told the Edison Electric Institute convention defense must come before recreation and civilian needs. He warned of gasolineless Sundays possible and cited power steel and oil shortages while urging extended daylight saving and tougher work pace to boost machine tool output for defense with little surplus for civilian use.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Willliam L. Batt
Op.m
Edison Electric Institute
Canada
United States
Batt
America
Two Are Drowned In Floods in Pittsburgh Area
Heavy rainfall caused the Monongahela and nearby streams to flood in southwestern Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. Two men drowned as water rose over banks while 130 miners at Republic Steel Brownsville Junction faced evacuation. one man remained missing after escaping a flooded car area.
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Pittsburg
Gine
Monongahela
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Weather Bureau
Taylor Ming
Republic Steel Corporation
Brownsville Junction
Pittsbburgh
Bishop Sam Brown Reported Dead in Philippine Islands
Manila dispatches announce the death of Bishop Sam Brown a gun trotting evangelist among Philippine tribes. The 11 year old South Carolina native served in the Spanish American War, later formed the Non Christian Tribes church and preached with a blend of slang and scripture among non Christians in the archipelago.
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Manila
Sam Brown
Philippines
Sam
South Carolina
United States
San Francisco
Church of the Philippines
Bam
Alcock
Brown
Atlantic
Army doughnuts Take Quite a Recipe
In Topeka a army mobile kitchen unit handed out doughnuts after a practice at Fort Riley. Captain E H Spackman, in charge, was pressed for the recipe and finally provided a list of ingredients including flour sugar eggs and cooking oil. The account notes price amounts and a stir well instruction.
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Topeka
Kan
Army
Fort Riley
E. H. Spackman
Tourist Talks On Fish and Game Resources Held
Montena's fish and game resources were the focus at a high school tourist information class. Clyde Gummow outlined the department's duties, W. H. VoorMee discussed big game in tourism, Elmer Phillips spoke on hatcheries history, and J. B. Lawhead showed wildlife photos. Scott P. Hart from the Montana highway department will lead two meetings, tonight and June 14, on highways and a travelogue along major routes. Public attendance invited.
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Montena
Clyde Gummow
Fish and Game Department
W. H. Voor- Mee
Elmer Phillips
J. B. Lawhead
Scott P. Hart
Montana Highway Department
Tal
Miles City Man to Head Spanish War Organization
James W. Nugent of Miles City was elected Montana department commander of the United Spanish War Veterans at the annual joint encampment. The meeting also named officers for the U S W V and its Ladies of the G A R with Cora Martin of Lewistown as president and a slate of regional leaders, followed by reports and ceremonial selections.
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James W. Nugent
Miles City
Montana
U S.W.V
Grand Army of the Republic
A-R
Cora Martin
Lewistown
U.S.W.Y
Lee H. Stoddard
Billings
Harold C. Tilzey
Missoula
Garfield Donaldson
Butte
Sam Hilburn
Kalispell
Bert Inman
Havre
George A. Parker
Whitefish
D. J. Brumbaugh
C.E. Beltzer
Washes
Andy Mallum
Sam Kellermann
Great Falls
Frank Otis
Bulte
Mallum
G. M. Ghenoweth
Hilburn
Kellery
Mann
Martin
G A.R
Bessia Dennis
Deer Lodge
Marybell Sims Mings
Cleo Weppisr
Absaiokea
Emma Redd
Helena
Julia Poirier
Alburton
Bells Beebe
Charlotte Davis
Hit and Run Death Inquiries Opened In Missoula
Lake county coroner’s jury ruled the death of Frank E. Matta Jr of Missoula from a hit and run driver with no known suspect or details. Inquest followed the fatal injury on Lake county roads amid mystery and speculation regarding circumstances.
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St. Ignatius
Frank E. Matta, Jr
Missoula
Lake County
Pman
Lumber Workers Defy Mediation Board in Strikes Stand
The head of the Lumber Workers Association and three leaders backed by the International Woodworkers for America announced continued strikes on the West Coast. They accused the mediation board’s chair Clarence A. Dykstra of labor busting and said talks would not resume until workers receive a decent living. Dykstra declined specifics, stating the board’s recommendations were unanimous and supported by CIO officials. The report also notes other items from the day including obituaries and regional updates.
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Tress
Defense Mediation Board
Clarence A. Dykstra
Washington
Dykstra
O. M. Orton
GAO
International Woodworkers For America
Orton
Dytstis
Nately
Wegel Ihauser Timber Company
Fhve
Clinton Golden
Sw.c.c
John Brophy
Conoco Nth oil touted for synthetic protection
A vintage Conoco advertisement extols Conoco Nth motor oil and Germ Processed oil patent synthetics. It claims life giving additives, oil plating, and extended mileage proving grounds with a 15 398 mile single fill. The copy promotes Continental Oil Company and Conoco stations as leaders in synthetic lubrication.
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Conoco
Conocot& Oil
Death Valley
Conocot
Continental Oil Company
America
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O.P.M
Pittsburgh
Philippine Islands
St. Patrick
Ireland
Glasgow
Scotland
JASH
New York
Jane 4
du Pont de Nemours and Company
Grenada
West Indies
Canadian Coast Airplane
Ar Oy
Boeng ‘Aircraft Co
Pl . B.C
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Roosevelt
Ickes
Berlin
Luftwaffe
DNB
Denver
H. V. Kenner
Lakewood Country Club
Bill
Palm Beach
Eevee
Conrnalant
Dudset
Isining
A.M. Holter Hardware Company
Mediation Board
Pulldoz
Industrial Union Councils
Philip Murray
Ci.d
Atlantic City
N. J
Frank Lewis Dyer
Thomas A. Hidison
Worland
Wyo
Wyoming
Wyoming Stockgowers Association
Hughes
Justice Hughes
Supreme Court
Janes Conoco Station
11Th
Rodney
Vitanizeo
Palmquist Electric
Vous
U. S. Weather Bureau
Conoco Nz Motor Oil
Triumph
Purdue University
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