Acquisition of 125 acre plant site near Chicago discussed
Fragmentary OCR notes outline a negotiation for control and operation of a new plant at North Mannheim Road near Chicago. D E Williams acts as controller. Proposals for examination and bids were planned, with a stated 125 acre site and references to government and state involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihe Ae Pratt
Whitney
D. E. Willams
Ontrodler
North Mannheim
Road
Chicago
Mel
Buick aviation plant plan claims massive factory setup
Curtice cites adequate labor and transport as key to completing Buick aircraft facilities. A separate manufacturing organization led by Miami as operating manager and Joseph G Hammond as manufacturing manager will coordinate mass production. Buick will share purchasing with the plant, while Pratt & Whitney helps adapt tech for high output. Contracts with the U.S. Army total about 94 million for engines and parts, with plant and tooling above 31 million. Overall, GM would employ about 40,000 in aircraft and related production, plus other defense manufacturing across divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtlee
Buick
Baris
Miami
Joseph G. Hammond
Buick Et al
Buick’s
Purchas- Stewart
W. B. Stickney
Pratt & Whitney
Sai Curtice
Mir
United States Army
General Motors Corporation
National Defense
Funeral for Dr H H Darnall set for Thursday at Columbus
Funeral services for Dr H H Darnall 61 who shot himself at a vacant Fulton gasoline station will be Thursday at 2 PM in Columbus. Dr David Shipperson and Rev J C Williams will officiate. Survived by two sons, two daughters, and many relatives. Honorary pallbearers listed. many doctors and community members named. No further details on the incident provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Darnail
Fulton
Columbus
David Shipperson
EL Dorsda
J. C. Williams
Washington
Harry Herbert Darnall
Amarillo
Texas
Charles William Darnail
Roswell
N. M
Carl Stanley Bryant
Oakdale
John L. Dixon
de Queen
Joe Wilson
Johnny Wilson
Coalmbus
Claud Wilson
Tommy Seymoure
W.E. Cox, Jr
Ernest Cox
A. G. Lee
Texarkana
Hope
EB. C. Brown
Will Griffin
Crossroads
John Griffin
E. Odom
Dan Harkness
R. R. Carmeling
Roy Cox
Monroe Cox
Herbert Cox
Sam Allen McGill
H. P. Robinson
Ozan
Charles Rosenbaum
Horace Dillard
Yancy
Robert Willard
Yancey
Chartie Green
D. R. Newman
Saratoga
Tom Caldwell
Robbert Caldwell
Horace Ellen
R. E. Jackson
Claude
White
Danny Hamilton
Cc. E. Boyce
Lucian Boyce
Floyd Gilbert
Otis Gilbert
Senator Defends Bill Details Amid Accusations
A speaker rejects implied misrepresentation of Senate Bill 40 and asserts knowledge of its contents. A copy of Senate Bill is enclosed to address the charges and clarify the bill’s provisions.
Hope City Council Endorses United States Senate Candidate
The Hope Arkansas city council adopts a unanimous resolution praising a Senate candidate who is in touch with the masses and qualified to represent Arkansas. The document, signed by Mayor W. S. Atkins and City Clerk T. R. Billingsley, records the special meeting on February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
United States Senate
W. S. Atkins
T. R. Bilingsley
City of
Hope
T. R. Billingsley
Hope City Council Endorses Act No 4 1941 Refunding Act
The Hope Ark city council endorses Act No 4 of 1941 the Refunding Act. It aims to relieve mortgage burdens on homeowners and farms and enable highway funds matching federal aid, with turnbacks to cities counties and paving for rural and urban roads. Citizens are urged to vote Feb 15 1941 in the special election. W S Atkins mayor and J R Billingsley city clerk certify February 1 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Hope, Ark
W.S. Atkins
J. R. Billingsley
Willisville to Host Contested Nevada County Junior Tournament
This week open in Willisville with junior teams from Nevada County seeking county titles. Bodeaw and Falcon boys lead contenders while Bodean and Rosston girls show strong form. Goodwin, sister of Slim Goodwin, praised as top junior girl. first rounds include Falcons bye and Emmet Laneburg matchups. Willisville also set to host Mineral Springs clashes, a major late-season test for the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada County
Willisville
Kofice
Bodeaw
Falcon Boys
Falcon
Srt
Hamilton
Rosston
Bodean
Goodwin
Slim Goodwin
Cale
Willisvile
Bhutt City
Laneburg
Emmet
Prescott
Prescott-Boddeaw
Calo- Falcon
Mineral Springs
Southeast Arkansas
Death in U S Laid to OGPU
Washington Pi Chairman of the House Committee investigating American activities called the death of General Walter Krivitsky the biggest story of the year and signaled forthcoming evidence related to the case of the former Russian secret agent. Krivitsky had testified as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.-Texas
House
Walter Krivitsky
Krivitsky
Hope mayor proclaims Better Streets and Highways Day
Arkansas refunds act 1941 cited as Benefit to city and state from highways and streets. Mayor Atkins proclaims Saturday February 15 1941 as Better Streets and Highways Day urging citizens to vote in the refunding election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People of
Siven
W. S. Atkins
Mas
Krivitsky Case Deepens As New Lead Emerges
The Krivitsky case rushes into sharper focus after a body found in a Rusilan room is identified and new figures emerge. A House committee chairs a 15 month extension costing 159000 while investigators, including Mathews, probe what happened to Krivitsky and potential risks to others. Louis Waldman reveals a man named Hans, an alleged OGPU assassin, arrived in New York and unsettled Krivitsky, who sought protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar
Orpsdassine
Ruselan
Lea
Matthews
Thet
Krivitaky
Bornt Sams Mel Ginsburg
House
Dies
Krivitsky
Louis Waldman
New York
Hans
Kelvilsky
OGPU
Waldman
United
Average American man from Plymouth shares census image
AP report profiles Ralph C. Suter of Plymouth Indiana as the living example of the 1940 U.S. census average American. The article paints his family Erma and children Carol and Ralph Jr with details of daily life, temperament, and role as the local median town resident among 133,668,275 Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan M. Beatty
Plymouth
Ind
Ralph C. Suter
U. S. Census Bureau
Washington, D. C
Ralph Suter
Erma Suter
Carol
Ralph, Jr
Erma
Ralph, Sr
South Bend Tribune
Ralph
American wage earner fits median family in 1920s data
The text describes Ralph Jansenie as the typical American wage earner, earning $1,159.29 per year, about $22 weekly, age 28, with a wife and five children. It notes the average family size around four persons and cites a median household depiction from Image One.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Béco
Ameriéan’ Trust
Bern
Citizana'ara
Ralph Janséinie
Americaia
Neds
Ralph
Oxaer
Navy Cannot Spare Destroyers Amid World Tensions
Secretary Knox said the navy cannot spare destroyers while maintaining a balanced fleet and declined to discuss Willkie’s proposal for 5 to 10 destroyers monthly to Britain. Administration circles note Willkie’s plan is under serious consideration, with some predicting tangible results if enacted. Willkie, who testified to aid tree shipping, suggested England needed more destroyers beyond the 50 already sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Knox
Wendell Willkie
Britain
Navy
Willkfe
Willkie
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
England
FDR
White House
Charge of High Defense Prices
Washington officials accuse domestic and foreign companies of charging excessive prices for essential war materials amid alleged collusion on army and navy contracts. Assistant attorney general says patent and charter arrangements block U.S. development, causing shortages. Committee urged stronger anti trust enforcement after Justice Department findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thursman Archold
Arnold
U. S
Frith
U.S
Congress
Justice Department
Not Convinced Fade
A fragmentary exchange shows a tense confrontation with a character named Rastug declaring guilt while another reluctantly questions the verdict. The overheard dialogue hints at doubt and a desire to verify truth beyond accusation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lydia B. Pinkham
Morae Feed CO
Roper and
Little Rock
Ark
Lookadoo and Mitchell
General Assembly
State OF Arkansas
Pasure
Virgil Ramsey
Senate
Bob Bailey
L. L. Mitchell
Virgily Ramsey
Swan
Co. G
Mitchell
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Hope Cogacola Bottling Company
L. Hollabon
West
Nevada
Fade
Rastus
Rastug
M. W
Mack Holmes
Montgomery Ward
Arkansaxy Machine Specialty Co
Walnut Hope, Ark
Hatwice
Logal
Sige
General Motors
Hempstead Motor Company
Max Cox
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!