Beef Shortage Foreseen Amid Price Policy Dispute
Ralston Tucker reports meat supply fears as cattle traders warn of a severe beef shortage next fall through 1944 due to OPA price policies. Grass cattle from the West flood Chicago and Omaha yards, while corn feeders halt purchases, threatening armed forces and civilian needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Tucker
OPA
Chicago
Omaha
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Office of Price Administration
Armed Forces
Lend-Lease Administration
Policeman Drowns in Fishing Boat Capsize
Charlotte July 20 veteran policeman L B Blackmon aged 45 died when a boat capsized on the Catawba river during a fishing trip with a companion. The incident occurred yesterday and authorities noted his long service in the force.
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Charlotte
L. B. Blackmon
Catawba River
Allison Makes Bow In Tennis Tourney Today
Top seeded Wilmer Allison an Army Air Force lieutenant colonel enters the North Carolina open in Asheville today to face Compton Rees of Biltmo in a brisk opening match. Other first round pairings include Connerat and Trentham both of Atlanta Teagle of Atlanta versus Malloy of Memphis Covington of Asheville against Lee Wood of El Paso Ball of Biltmore faces Coxe Jr. of Biltmore Sumner of Asheville versus Ball seedings place Allison first and Ball Teagle Floyd follow. Draws for women juniors and men doubles were held.
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Asheville
Wilmer Allison
Army Air Force
Allison
Compton Rees
Biltmo
Vincent Connerat
Atlanta
Jim Trentham
Jack Teagle
Tom Malloy
Memphis
Tennessee
Dick Covington
Lee Wood
George Ball
el Paso
Tex
Billy Coxe
Biltmore
Dave Morgan
Charlies Sumner
Ball
Teagle
Floyd
British Lieutenant Records Four Blitz Attacks In Four Days
Lieutenant John Hale 36 of the 1st British composite battery, visiting CAMP DAVIS, holds a record of four blitz raids in four days. He and his unit, here to demonstrate anti-aircraft operations and exchange ideas with U S forces, faced frequent Luftwaffe raids during mobile deployment. He recalls a week with four blitzes in ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Davis
John Hale
United States
U.S
Hale
Kaiser Shipyards Launch Three Vessels for British Ambassador
Portland report notes Henry J. Kaiser’s yards ready to float three ships to honor Lord Halifax and his wife. One craft carrier from Vancouver is to be christened U S S Natoma Bay by Lady Halifax. Halifax praised escort carriers as key to breaking Axis submarine advantage.
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Portland
Ore
Henry J. Kaiser
Lord Halifax
Kaiser
Vancouver, Wash Yard
U. S. S. Natoma Bay
Lady Halifax
Canadians Recognized In Invasion Of Sicily
London reports Prime Minister Churchill told the Commons that General Eisenhower agreed to mention Canadian forces in the Sicily invasion. Churchill cited public tributes to the Canadian 1st Division and a clarified exchange with Canada’s Mackenzie King after Ottawa appealed to Roosevelt for recognition in early communiques.
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London
Churchill
Commons Today
Dwight D. Isenhower
Sicily
F. C. R. Douglas
Laborite
Mackenzie King
Canada
Ottawa
Roosevelt
Fisenhower
Britain
United States
Beau Jack and Basora Stop Opponents in Card
In Philadelphia Beau Jack stopped Johnny Hutchinson after 135 punches. Jose Basora stopped Al Franklin in Washington with 155 punches. Tommy Jessup stopped John Dudley in Springfield after 142 punches.
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Philadelphia
Beau Jack
Augusta
Johnny Hutchinson
Jose Basora
Puerto Rico
al Franklin
Washington
West Springfield
Mass
Tommy Jessup
Springfield
Johnny Dudley
Detroit
Cubs Win Doubleheader Flight Home After Reds Shutout
Chicago Cubs fans celebrate two wins on July 20 as they travel from Cincinnati after a 7 to 0 victory over the Reds. Traveling secretary Bobby Lewis couldn’t outfit all lower berths, while Henry Wyse jokes about sleeping upstairs after the twin win. In Charleston Folly Beach a 34-year-old Lt Lester C Dickinson Jr drowned while swimming. He had joined The Citadel from UNC last fall. Survivors include his Chapel Hill widow. In Charlotte NC, the Federation of Post Office Clerks votes to affiliate with the AFL NC chapter at the convention.
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Stockholm
Germany
Norway
Know
Stimson
Iceland
United States
Denmark
Sweden
Scandinavia
Gustav
Gunther
Hitler
Engelbrecht
Finland
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
Bobby Lewis
Henry Wyse
Wyse
Reds
Charleston
D. C
Lester C. Dickinson, Jr
The
Citadel
Folly Beach
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
N. C
Washington, D.C
Charlotte
North Carolina
Mae Weldon
Nancy Culbreth
Winston-Salem
William Hall
Daniel Brooks
Cecia Gillard
J. F. Gillard
FE. High Street
Sgt
Sherman L. Hill
Sharon Gibson
B. M. Hill
Texas
Bristol Gibson
Fort Knox
Seaman
Edward Cotton
J. C. Cotton
Davis Avenue
Great Lakes
Ilinois
Otis Johnson
Horney Street
Burru H Ospital
Carolina March
Burrus Hospital
Leonard Street
Quotations and Observations From Various Figures
A collage of short quotes reflecting on education aging marriage and social behavior. Notable lines include Steinbeck on aging, Rieux on marriage, Barrie on time, and Miller on social interactions. The piece weaves comments from diverse authors and anonymous contributors.
Mortgage Burning Program at First Baptist Church
News Of Interest To Colored People shows a July 19 1943 scene at First Baptist Church Raleigh North Carolina the mortgage burning ceremony led by Rev W F Elliott with Dr O S Bullock Rev J J Wilson and church trustees and deacons present the sermon praised God and a choir solo followed the debt clearance drive’s two and a half year achievement under Rev Elliott’s pastorate.
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First Baptist Church
FE. Washington Street
FE. V. Baldwin
Elliott
J. J. Wilson
H. M. Kirkpatrick
M. B. Byrd
John Wooley
H. Leake
Lock
O. K. Simmons
Rev. Elliotts
Venereal disease education meeting and community activities
The State Health Department staff sponsor a venereal disease education meeting at Haizlip's chapel chaired by H J F Nanton with co chairs F E Davis Dr J C Morgan C B E Yokely D L Flowe and Miss Alice Hammonds. Also notices on Girl Reserve Day Camp at William Penn High School with Miss Surratt and Mrs Blackburn and a Talent Night at St Mark Methodist Church.
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H. J. F. Nanton
State Health Department
Haizlip’s Chapel
Nanton
F E. Davis
J. C. Morgan
C. BE. Yokely
D. L. Flowe
Alice Hammonds
Wesley Memorial Church
Louise Surratt
M. H. Blackburn
Wm. Penn High School
Colored Park
CIO Heads Advised Unions Can Spend Money Politically
Washington July 20. CIO union leaders were told by general counsel Lee Presman that the Smith Connally act does not bar unions from spending money time and energy on political campaigns. The act restricts direct monetary contributions to federal candidates but allows political activity by the unions themselves with no prearranged agreements with candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
CIO
Lee Presaman
Congress
Pressman
CIO News
Rotary report highlights Boston convention and local strike talks
In a regular meeting W B McEwen summarized the recent Rotary International convention in Boston. A conciliator arrived to study the strike situation and promote a settlement if possible. A tentative furniture industry code was sent to Washington.
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W. B. McEwen
Rotary International
Boston
Mass
Washington
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Ato Lirlicig Mere Tfet
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J. M. Barrie
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Olin Miller
Feyt, Jones
Martha Aherne
Vv. D. Committee
St. Mark Methodist Church
South Side
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Masons Meeting
Toussaint L’ouverture Lodge No. 324
A.F.A.M
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A. D. Carter
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G. M. Williams
Cambridge
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North and
Lee Streets
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Queen Simpson
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Louise Sykes
Greenboro
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Forest Avenue
Yesable Hedrick
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Jemima Smith
Greensboro
A. A. Hilton
Montheu
C. M. Waynick
Planters Bank of
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Morganton
Estie Ray Love
Lenoir
Furniture Mart
Morrison
Grattan Foy
Charles Teague
W. H. Foy
Reidsville
J. S. Welborn
Hot Springs
Ark
Elizabeth Monty
Lucile Mungo
Villa
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Frank H. Barrett
New York Cotton Exchange
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Reddy Kilowatt
Home Service
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