05 Apr 1943
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1943
Page
1
In early naval history the first Navy ration, issued around 1794, prescribes meatless Wednesdays. It lists allowances of rice, cheese, molasses or butter, ship biscuit or hardtack, and a pint of rum or beer per man. Other days include salt meat with dried beans or peas if available.
J B Appling returned to his home in a cold snap to find his wife entertaining at an afternoon bridge game in the bathroom the only warm room in the house.
Howard Marmon 86 pioneer automotive engineer linked with Nordyke Marmon Motor Car Company dies. J C Herman 73 handkerchief maker who gave away a $2,000,000 year business to two employees upon retirement dies. Jimmy Barry 73 former bantamweight boxing champion and 1898 world title holder dies. Edwin Forrest Corbin 62 vice president editorial director at Meredith Publishing Company dies.
In Congress today the Senate is in recess until Tuesday while the Truman committee focuses on the labor situation and the quartermaster general. The Appropriations Committee contemplates funds for farm labor distribution, and the Judiciary Committee weighs an equal rights amendment among other bills. House takes up an appropriation bill for Tar Suite, with Justice and Commerce departments receiving attention.
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