Mosquito Netting Order and Historic Seal Designer Noted
In a routine session the Senate postponed action until Monday while debates covered soldiers absent votes. Francis Hopkinson, a signer of the Declaration, designed the first Great Seal of the United States. Paraphrased mentions tie Standard Oil and Germany, with references to a 60,000,000 yard order of mosquito netting and wartime industrial ties.
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Senate
U. W. Parish
Standard Oil
New Jersey
House
Francis Hopkinson
United States
Ison Seeks to It Shutdown in Washington
Prompt action to fore stall wartime production shortages dominated today’s WPB briefing in Washington. War contracts face stoppage if material flow falters. Rumors of Army takeover and internal friction with Nelson’s policies triggered fresh debate as regional directors weigh rapid action and access to scarce metals.
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Ishington
Ottelson
War Production Board
Washmr
Pararty
Reddy
Artime
Nelas
Frederick I
Legal Aspects of Rubber Probed by Baruch Committee
August reports from Washington detail a naval led inquiry by Attorney General and top legal aides into rubber wartime issues. The Baruch committee questioned possible new legislation or executive orders on tire requisitioning, automobile use limits, and redistribution of rubber tires and gear. The inquiry emphasized legal mechanisms over firm recommendations, with Baruch, Compton, and Harvard’s James Conant cited among participants.
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Hwachington
Yeo-Man
Navy
Biind
Oscar Cox
United Nations
Justice Department
Baruch
Karl Compton
Massachusetts Institute of Nology
James B. Conesident
Harvard Univer
Banehar to Head State Merit System
Pitts Rock August 20 Thom pson Arkansas State Jeher s College Conway assistant history professor will head the state merit system beginning September 1 succeeding John EE whose post was held temporarily by Russellville Superintendent W E Phipps. Hogue signed to enter the ministry. two other Viking candidates in the ministerial employment security division dialog.
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pitHle Rock
Thompson
Essor
Arkansas State Jehers College
Conway
John EE
Russellville
W. E. Phipps
Hogue
Peon
A Ministers Parson el Aloyment
William Lalgwin
Hazen
Dr. C
Port Battalion to Be Trained by U.S. Army
Motor trucks for the Army are built to climb 65 per cent grades, slopes so steep that men cannot negotiate them on foot.
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U.S. Army
Asserts Contracts Set to Wrong Areas
Washington reports War Manpower Commissioner Paul V. McNutt stated that 19 percent of war production contracts between May 2 and June 20 went to labor-starved areas. An additional 56 percent went to areas with prospective shortages, while 17.5 percent went to areas with surplus workers. He urged directing more war work to regions with adequate labor supply to improve manpower utilization.
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Washington
Pau
McNutt
McNult
Little Rock A A U Meet Highlight
Henry Myers of Pine Bluff was the sole non-local entrant in the Arkansas A A U swimming and diving meet last night, scoring eight points by winning the 200 meter freestyle and placing second in the 100 meter freestyle. Little Rock Boys Club led with 33 members and clinched the meet with four points.
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Little Rock
Henry Myers
Pine Bluff
Arkansas A. A. UL
Little Rock Boys Club
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