Farm Buy by City Folk Spurs War Food Drive Worry
AP writer Alexander R. George reports city residents purchasing farms threatens the wartime Food for Victory push. Though some aim to farm, many buyers seek investment or postwar security. Agents note experienced farmers retire, creating staffing and labor gaps, especially in the North Central states. Overall farm sales dip from 1941, yet nationwide land purchases by farmers outpace sales.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Armer
North Central
Farm Sector Gains in War Economy and Land Values
The piece notes farm credit and supplies from Farm Security Administration holdings, collaboration between Selective Service boards and county war boards to fix crop quotas, and that essential farmers now qualify for draft deferment with transfers to farm work not increasing army liability. Rising farm incomes boost production and prices, while land values up from 91 to 95 since last March, still below 1912-14 levels and far under 1920 peaks.
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Farm Security Administration
Selective Service Boards
Furious Fight of Guadalcanal Recounted by Naval Officer
In a San Francisco interview Captain Willard A. Kitts recalls the Guadalcanal battle night of Nov 30, describing the destruction of eight Japanese destroyers, two cruisers, and four transports, while his heavy cruiser Northampton was lost after steadfast gunnery by his crew. He highlights crew discipline and the remarkable rescue of a severely wounded seaman amid flames and exploding ammunition as the ship sank. Also noted are Braucher’s Army Air Field enlistment and a note that 40,000 Scottish women war workers were moved to English factories to fill critical labor needs.
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San Francisco
Willard A. Kitts
Guadalcanal
Kitts
Northampton
Navy
Hornet
Solomons
Eyes Examined Glases Filled Over Walgreens Phone 296
A report notes careful attention to children as eye exams and glasses are processed through Walgreens. It highlights patient care standards and the role of staff in fitting eyewear for minors at the location referenced.
Hogan leads money list and retains Vardon Trophy
The 1942 Vardon Trophy winner is Ben Hogan, top money winner with $13,143. Also notes rationing of new coal and oil fired heaters by OPA and tips on keeping white rayon fabrics white.
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Ben Hogan
OPA
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Kellogg's Corn
W. A. Davis Corn
Breakfast For Champions
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Tox Loyee
Gerber
Kation
BEE Brand
van Camp
Bologna
SELOX
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Duz
Ivory
Coffeyville, Kas
Sergi
John L. Braucher
Coffeyville Army Air Field
Scotland
England
Nat Walker
Walgreen's
Wild Bill Hickok
Piedmont Oll & Coal CO
AL Sears
Poe
Long
Sears
America
Ring-Harris
W. F. Austin & Son
Washington & Wrenn
Ruby's
High Point
Rogers
Jasper B. Davis
S. Hamilton St
Parker - Brown Lumber Corone
Oak Street
Sideloff Ice & Fuel CO
Hiatt Tire Company
West High
Jean Dlot
Sears, Rochuck and Co
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