Carpetbagger Invaders Face Welcoming South in Industrial Drive
A ten day Texas tour by five companies led by General Tire and Rubber showcases northern capital transforming the region into an industrial giant. Chambers of Commerce in cities visited partnered to signal Washington they will not tolerate retreat from expansion.
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Southwest
Texas
Carolinas
Rio Grande
New England
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Illinois
General Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Oklahoma
California
Washington
Oregon
Nevada
Utah
Louisiana
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Tokyo
Yokohama
Kobe
Kelly
Corpus Christi
Randolph
Lubbock
Barksdale
Army
Navy
Bia
Ring
Stu
Dixie
Henry Ford
Dallas
Texas City
Monsanto Chemical
State College
South seeks postwar industrial boom on cotton belts
The article describes the South transforming agriculture into manufacturing, boosting synthetic rubber, magnesium, aviation, autos, and shipyards. It notes Baytown and Dallas Fort Worth plants, new plastics work, and shifts in labor as postwar demand grows and mobility increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Hemisphere
Baytown
Gulf
Amble Oil and Refining Company
Butadierie
Humble
General Tire
England
Waco
Near Reeport
Donald Melson
Dallas
Fort Worth
California
Northwest
OPA and WFA Clash Over December Point Values
A stalemate between the Office of Price Administration and the War Food Administration delays December point value changes. OPA proposes restoring many meat cuts and some canned vegetables to the ration list while WFA resists, citing no broad shortages and aiming to minimize rationing as wartime ends. Stabilization Director Vinson may mediate. December revisions now unlikely before month end.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
War Food Administration
Fred M. Vinson
OPA
WFA
Germany
Becaus
Vinson
Whd
St Joseph Aspirin Ad Claims Superior Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts St Joseph Aspirin as the best and fastest pain relief with claims it outperforms aspirin rivals. It markets 100 tablets for 35 cents and promotes the product as a trusted, low price remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Hunger and labor tension surge in Italy amid famine fear
Reports from Luigi Antonini of the AFL and George Baldanzi of the CIO describe rising misery and internal strife in Italy as rail workers warn of famine driven by economic collapse. The article notes Communist influence, government instability, and protests while relief ships face deployment limits. It ends with a plea for food and new dishes washed and soaked before use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Luigi Antonini
A. F. of L
George Baldanzi
C. L
Tnc
Italian Railway Union
Bonomi
Rome
Moscow
Reds
Socialist Party
Lindley Outlines God Plan for Peace in AB Club Talk
Dean Lindley of High Point College delivered a World Peace talk to the American Business Club at the Sheraton, tracing historical plans from environment to efficiency and religion, ending that true peace lies in direct following of the Lord. John Clinard announced a December 15 dinner dance, the club bought a $25 tuberculosis bond, and Pat Patterson joined as a new member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean P. E. Lindley
High Point College
American Business Club
Sheraton Hotel
Dean Lindley
Cain and
Abel
House of Lameck
Tower of Babel
Abram
John Clinard
Pat Patterson
Two Permits Issued For Alterations
Two alteration permits were issued by the city building inspector. Beeson Hardware at 220 North Main Street will replace a tin shop with a front remodel for a flower shop at a cost of 850 dollars. R. B. Terry and associates will alter 120 North Hamilton Street for a cafe and storage house at 800 dollars. Hot water on a glass refrigerator drip tray may cause a crack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeson Hardware Company
North Main Street
R. B. Terry and Associates
North Hamilton Street
Buy Christmas Seais and Event Wartime Rise in T
Readable fragments show a sale or item purchase tied to Christmas season and wartime era. The item names and event references appear mixed, suggesting a brief catalog or notice listing goods or notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christas Seais
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