War Needs Prod Research Work On King Cotton
King Cotton is being hardened for war work at a southern U S government laboratory in New Orleans. A 150 experts team advances cotton fabric for sand bags, binder twine, and tire cord while creating substitutes like cottonseed oil. The piece notes rising cotton use, stocks, and the role of gun cotton in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Chaze
New Orleans
King
Pontchartrain
Near East
James A. Kime
Kime
King Cotton
Labor Problem Gets Attention Of Experts
Raleigh March 9 The special farm commission named by Governor Broughton met to address farm issues with leaders and officials. Harry B Caldwell serves as chief executive officer after taking leave from the State Grange to lead the effort. The governor urged proactive action rather than awaiting Washington, stressing NC cooperation with federal programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Special Farm Commission
Broughton
Harry B. Caldwell
Caldwell
State Grange
Washington
North Carolina
Alcan Highway tour prospects mixed for postwar travelers
SAM JACKSON tours the Alaska route, noting a 5596 mile trip from Edmonton to Dawson Creek and Fairbanks. He warns harsh winter temps, fuel freezes, scarce scenery, mosquitos, and limited roadside amenities, concluding the road may not lure casual tourists. He mentions hot springs near Lower Liard Crossing as a potential plus for postwar property speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jackson
Edmonton
Alberta
Alaska
Fairbanks
Dawson, Creek
British Columbia
St. Louis
New York
Dawson Creek
Mt. McKinley
Uncle Sam
Seattle
Canada
Liard Crossing
Roosevelt Byrnes press praised for rationing reform
Prentiss Brown reshapes OPA policy to ease rationing and allow tire repairs. He argues rationing should match supply and demand, drawing on his small town background to address complaints. Senate politics note McNary and White keep harmony while Austin faces opposition over Neutrality Act and Selective Service votes. Willkie 1940 figura seeks return with cautious Capitol reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prentiss M. Brown
Roosevelt
James F. Byrnes
Leon Henderson
Mr. Brown
St. Ignace
OPA
Senate
Charles L. McNary
Warren R. Austin
Vermont
Oregonian
Wallace H. White, Jr
Maine
Austin
McNary
Calvin Coolidge
Bridges
New Hampshire
Gurney
South Dakota
White House
Representative Wadsworth
Austin-Wadsworth
Mr. White
Willkie- Roosevelt
Messrs
Warren Barbour
New Jersey
Joe Ball
Minnesota
White
Willkie
Governor launches farm labor manpower commission program
The governor promotes a state farm labor manpower commission to aid federal regulations in feeding the nation and supporting civilians, military forces, and allies. The panel includes men and women of diverse races and leadership in farm work to provide enhanced facilities without conflicting with federal rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Labor Manpower Commission
Winters War Pace Drives Fashion and Frontline Tactics
The piece notes wartime fashion shifts driven by rationing fears and war needs, predicting a surge in suits and dresses while warning of scarce materials. It also surveys Soviet winter warfare, detailing camouflage white uniforms, snowbound maneuvers, and mobile ski artillery as they repel Axis forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Moscow
Red Square
Lenin
Russia
Steppes
Hitler
Nudge Your Lazy Liver Tonight with Olive Tablets
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets to stimulate liver bile flow and intestinal action. It promotes daily use for gentle bowel movement and notes prices 15 30 and 60 cents with directions to follow the label.
Army Gambler Faces Freeze in 40-Degree Cold
An army team battles a gambler in extreme cold, enduring 40 degrees below zero conditions. The tense contest tests endurance as soldiers push through harsh weather to secure a hard won victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Today's Radio Programs
Radio schedule for Eastern War Time with corrections notes and programs listed from 5:15 p.m. through 2 a.m. Includes Front Page Farrell Captain Midnight The Ben Bernie Musical Show and multiple news spots songs and serials featuring Olga Coelho Harry Wismer Jack Armstrong Captain Midnight repeats and a variety of music dance and news programs across CBS NBC and blue networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrell
Biu
Ben Bernie
Cbe
Shredoik
Nbe
Blu Frazier Hunt
Basie
Olga Coelho
Harry Wismer
Rhumba Or
Bdlu
Hiwin C. Hil
Cbe Rhythm Ensemble
St. Louis
Chicago Orch
Bill Stern
Lowell Thomason
Midnight
Cbs
Pfred Waring
Col. Stoopnagie
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Comnnt
Eva le Gallienne
Blu
Harry James
Hollywood
Earl Godwin
Dbs
Sam
Abner
Bia Burns and
Allen
Gabriel Heatter
Mbs
Leo Cherne
Fibber McGea
Molly
Dale Carnegie
People
Bob Hope
Raymond G. Swing
Jazz Laboratory
Orches
John B. Hughes
Mbea
Ciracle
Blu Dance Music Orchestra
Red Skelton and Company
Thin Nation
de Paul Schubert
Frank Sinatra
Fred Waring
Cba
Cities Fret Over Noise as Ordinances Grow
More than half of America’s larger cities have adopted anti noise ordinances to curb street, construction and nightlife disturbances. Officials say rules target persistent loud disturbances while balancing residents’ rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shadow of A Doubt
Teresa Wright
Joseph Cotten
Lum and
Paramount
THE
Henry Fonda
Lucile Ball
Aho
Rial
Martha March
Scort
Heaven
Africa
Carole Landis
England
North Africa
London
St. Josphin
St. Joseph
Salem Street
Thomasville
James Ellison
Jane Wyatt
Victor Mature
Lucille Ball
Mickey
Andy
Esther Gorgeous
Extra
Community Sing
BY Lden
Lego
Alcan Highway
Alcan Trail
Hazelton
Alaska Panhandle
United States Public Roads Administration
Tenana
United States
Yukon
Teslin Lake
FT. SY. John Dawson Creek
Columbia
Artic Wilderness
Edminton
Jackson
Nation Vrloe IG
Ray Tucker
Brown
Wendel
New York Herald Tribune
Follies
By Albert Leman
To Downey
Raymond Paige
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
High Point
Guilford
Cash & Carry
English St
Greensboro, N. C
Emlyn Williams
Directed By
Aar. Shumlin
Orch
LS Fila
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!