Graveyard Hatchet Men Start in North Carolina
The War Production Board hires a two man team to evaluate automobile graveyards in North Carolina. James Bray, the WPB hatchetman, is assisted by Kalloch Horne of Raleigh and Reuben Zimmermann of Greensboro to determine if wreck yards are aiding the war effort.
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WPB
Bob Thompson
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hofely
Raleigh
War Production Board
North Carolina
James Bray
Strange Graveyard Dealers Fuel Scrap War Drive
The article describes a clandestine auto graveyard trade where dealers strip wrecks for parts and later sell remaining metal for scrap. Wardens and hatchetmen push yards to meet quotas, with North Carolina's salvage data showing March totals of steel iron copper brass tin zinc waste paper rubber and aluminum. War production policies also curb instrument manufacturing to conserve materials.
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Bray
North Carolina
N. F E. Edgerton
James B. Volger
Radio Programs by the Hour for Thursday Evening
A fragmented schedule lists programs and performances across multiple stations and hosts. Entries include The Ink Spots, Fanny Brice, Aldrich Family, and Marian Vea with news comments, dances, and orchestral pieces.
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GWT
Peerty
Mbe Vihan
Nhe Ahner
Pine Ridge
Dhs c Aptain
Pearce
Gans
Cbs-Basia
Rom Dutlie
cbs-Dixi Anth
Kallendorn
Ink Spots
Blue Jack Stevens
Fanny Brice
Fta
Death Valley
Nts Amerdea
Tajor Beawas
Val'se al Usarce
Itherine
Dozen Killed as Tornado Rips Oberlin Kansas Area
A midnight tornado struck southern Decatur County near Oberlin Kansas killing 12 people and injuring 13 as families were wiped out and farms were leveled. A four year old boy was missing hours after the storm. Oberlin escaped direct damage. victims include Dale Paddock and the Leipner family. The surge of debris covered half a mile of farming country with ruined homes and barns.
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Oberlin
Kas
Decatur County
Oberiin
Dale
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