Flooded Midwest families begin returning home as danger passes
Farm families in a six state flood zone return to water damaged homes and land as rising waters recede. Thousands remain in relief shelters in Southern Illinois and Eastern Missouri while army engineers warn the situation along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers remains critical. An emergency federal conference assesses crop and property damage from the worst mid continent flood since 1937.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Ilinois
Missouri
Mississippi
Illinois
Mid-Continent
Winter Savings on Rockwool Insulation and Storm Sash Board
A promotional note highlights Winter Savings on Rockwool insulation and storm sash insulation boards. It lists price breaks and bulk offers for homeowners and contractors, emphasizing energy efficiency and ease of installation.
Death of Japanese Rear Admiral Yanagimoto Revealed
Berlin radio reported Rear Admiral Ryusaku Yanagimoto died in action aboard his carrier after a heroic fight. He is listed among 75 naval officers killed in action honored on Japanese Navy Day. Yanagimoto distinguished himself in Wake Island operations and the Indian Ocean.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Tokyo
Ryusaku Yanagimoto
Yanagimoto
Wake Island
Indian Ocean
USDA predicts master rooster boosts poultry stock in a year
The U S Department of Agriculture foresees a master race of roosters raising the average quality of poultry breeding stock as much in one year as six to eight normal years, signaling rapid genetic advancement for farmers.
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U. S Department of Agriculture
Flood meeting plans rapid farm recovery in six states
Representatives from Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas met in St Louis called by War Food Administrator Chester C Davis to map prompt restoration of farm production on 3 651 000 acres of flood water. Crop and property damage run into millions as the Mississippi river drops further near St Louis. In Wolf Lake Illinois district the overflow halted Atlas Powder Company plant production. Northward the river receded easing threat to Grand Tower Illinois public service plant.
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Kansas
Arkansas
Mississippi
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Wolf Lake
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Atlas Powder Company
Central Illinois Public Service
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Til
South American Statesman Puzzle Clue Set
Tanks first were used in warfare by the British.
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South American Statesman
Black community groups meet for church, parade prep
The Willing Workers of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church meet Thursday at 7 45 PM to rehearse the Fashion Revue. Memorial Day Parade group leaders must convene at William Penn High School Cafeteria Sunday at 4 PM to assign marching positions. Announcement by H M Kirkpatrick of the John McLean Post American Legion.
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Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
William Penn High School
H. M. Kirkpatrick
John McLean
American Legion
Jersey
Daisy Bell Lightner
Newark
N. J
James Lightener
Wall Street
Franklin Pastor Speaks to Thomasville Rotary Club
Dr. J. L. Stokes of Franklin Methodist preached at the Thomasville Rotary Club meeting at the Woman's Club building. He shared experiences from Korea, education at Asbury College Duke and Yale, and offered a critique of American wartime sacrifices.
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Thomasville
J. L. Stokes
Franklin
Japan
Stokes
J. A. Neilson
Lee F. Tuttle
Alvah Boyles
N. C
States
Sim Pollock
Dr. P
Blonde Bomber at Pratt & Whitney trains as pilot mother
Sylvia Stewart of Clinton Utah, wife and mother of two, became the first woman accepted for training at Pratt and Whitney’s engineering services school in East Hartford Connecticut. She balanced farm duties and war work at Utah quartermaster depot guards while her husband served. Her classmates initially resented her but friendship followed, and they gave her an autograph album signed by instructors and officers inscribed To the Blonde Bomber.
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Connecticut
Growing Our Own African Mahoganies in Florida
African mahoganies planted 12 years ago in Florida grow to 40 feet with 8 inch trunks. This diameter is twice that of pines of the same age, showing strong early growth.
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Florida
Ease Neuralgia With Quick-Acting BC
Quick acting BC headache powders provide prompt relief from neuralgia and head pains. Also useful for muscular aches and functional periodic pains. Available in 10¢ and 25¢ sizes. Use only as directed and consult a physician if pains persist.
Ginners Association elects officers Eastern district meeting
North Carolina Ginners Association members meet in Rocky Mount for the Eastern District session electing George T. Ashford as vice president and selecting Toy Webb for Western District. Arnie D. Cashion to become chairman of the Board with rotation plan guiding presidency. Secret groups banned in Durham schools. pledge required to participate in activities. Ancient wheat silos noted as first built in Australia at Cockatoo in 1839.
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Rocky Mount
North Carolina Ginners Association
Arnie D. Cashion
Davidson
George T. Ashford
Robeson County
Raeford
Toy Webb
Shelby
Charlotte
Durham
City Board of Education
Australia
Cockatoo
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