Idaho's no 1 potato man rises in industry
J R Simplot, 34, is Idaho's leading figure in agriculture and potato processing. He owns the state's largest fresh produce shipping operation and a major dehydration plant that supplies up to 25 million pounds to the army. His empire includes farm ventures, a box factory, hog operation, and a realty firm, reflecting his influence on Idaho's potato economy.
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High Point urged to aid Russians with clothing drive
The High Point community is asked to donate clean usable garments for Russian civilians after Nazi destruction left 70 million Russians clothless. On May 9 and 10 students will collect clothes and shoes, excluding underwear and hats, with support from Carolina Relief and state education groups. Local notices list related church and club events on education and community service.
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Old North State
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Normal Street
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Little Porter
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Willowbrook
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Rock Hill
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Greensboro
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New Type Torpedo Marks Key Pacific Naval Upgrade
Rear Adm. George F. Hussey Jr announced the new Mark 15 torpedo will be crucial in Pacific operations as U S destroyers approach Japan and Asia. He spoke at the Army Navy E pennant ceremony at Amertorp Forest Park praising torpedo importance and production complexity.
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New Roof At Health Dep t Not Rainproof
Dampness spread through the health department building on Wrenn street after a roof repair failed to stop leaks. Health officer Dr. R A Herring found a flooded northeast clinic room and the adjacent wine and beer shop drenched. City Manager Braden noted no further spending until another roof job confirms long term w
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Movies Aid WAC Recruiting During War Department Drive
The motion picture industry will sponsor WAC Recruiting week across 16 000 theatres from the 7th to the 17th to support the second WAC, with special films and lobby booths for enlistments and information. Hugh Smart, head of the local war activities committee, says theatres will devote staff to answer questions as part of a broader push to increase WAC enlistments.
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Women's Army Corps
WAC
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War Activities Committee
Army
Milk as indirect wage perk requires board approval
New York firms must seek Ward Labor Board consent to provide each employee a daily pint of milk. The ruling treats free milk as an indirect wage increase and grants permission to Fifth Avenue Company of W. & J. Sloane. In England, Boy Scouts and Girl Guides aided evacuee children as conductors messengers and attendants.
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Girl Guides
England
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