Farm Forces Win in Price Control Bill
The price control bill becomes law after a long fight in Congress. It sets farm price floors based on October 1 11 or December 15 1941 levels or the 1919 29 average, with the Bankhead Amendment restricting price controls without secretary approval. Strong opposition from Henderson and the Administration failed to derail final passage 248 to 119 amid party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Jesse P. Wolcoll
Michigan
House
Conferces
Pigyuise Sons
Leon Henderson
Farm Bureau Fights Parity Wage Shift in War Aid Bill
The Farm Bureau opposed including wages in the bill while backing parity preservation for basic commodities. Delegates led by President O Neal and leaders from Georgia, Missouri, Alabama and other states pressured Senators and Congressmen to protect parity prices and resist wage controls, warning of potential inflation if wage increases occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucena Federatiors
Cvstry
Renale
O'Muloney
Farm Bureau
Birkhead
O'New
AFL Bfl
O'Mahoney
Conference Committee
Bireau
el Nyast
Aman Se Jers
Federation
O'Neal
Smith
Blackburn
J. F. Porter Chester DuMond
Francis Orimson
WJ. King
Washington
H. L. Wingate
Georgia
Perry Green
Olin
R. W. Brown
Missouri
Walter Randolph
Fish Scale Flowers from tarpon shells in Havana
In Havana tarpon scales are dyed and woven into bright decorative flowers for gowns and hats. The article notes abundant supply from tarpon and describes handmade, shell like pieces formed with wire, used in accessories. It contrasts with the British Empire’s vast reach and mentions the Canal du Midi in France and other colonial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Home Gardens for Defense Advise Busy Hampstead Homemakers
Miss Fletcher, county home demonstration agent, urges Hampstead county homemakers to integrate home gardens into daily life. She promotes a daily task schedule like a budget, detailing canning drying milking and raising chicks within household routines to support defense through self sufficiency and frugal living. The guidance comes from Extension Circular No. 342 Housekeeping Made Easy by Ida A. Fenton University of Arkansas and is available free at the county Extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fletcher
Hampstead County
Mise Fletcher
Ida A. Fenton
University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Fletcher
Move to Halt Alien Treatment
Washington voices alarm over alien treatment across the United States. Reports say officials warn against persecution, noting 1.1 million enemies among 6 million aliens. Government agencies classify aliens, with few held as dangerous and all given hearings before internment.
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Washington
East
Middle West
Torviga
Roosevelt
PBI
Hoover
Francis Biddle
Ugo Carusi
Lwtar
United States
FAT
New York
Brooklyn
Department of Justice
Immigration Service
State Department
Biddle
Curtisi
Neighbors Welcome Federico Mariscal Two in New York
A reader note mentions Federico Mariscal aged two saluting in New York while his father Federico A. Mariscal works at a Mexican ministry in Guatemala. The text discusses alien employment rules and government contract restrictions requiring federal department approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federico Mariscal
New York
Senor
Federico A. Mariscal
Guatemala
Gernan
Thilian
Biddle
Fudural Department
Peace Treaty Now Aids Japs
MILTON BRONNER discusses how postwar treaties and Pacific island mandates shaped Japan's leverage. He argues Allied signs allowed Japan to fortify strategic isles, enabling control of routes to Pearl Harbor and potential future strikes, with details on island groups, distances, and historical naval actions.
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Milton Bronner
Nea Servion Starr
Puri
Pacific
Porih
Equator
Japan
Annrlein
Dhere
Pea Harbor
Hawaii
United States
Brita
France
Pacific Islands
Guam
Wake Island
Midway Island
League
Pearl Harbor
Carolines
Marshalls
Saipm
Yay
Manila
Guan
Shanghai
Menade
Celebes
Marshall Islands
Jalut
Philippines
Ess
Altwat Flatworms Reproduce by Regenerating Segments
Flatworms lack color and have branching food canals across their bodies. Each segment can develop into a complete worm if the original is cut, indicating robust regenerative growth across all body parts.
Murfreesboro and Hope Visitors Toast Friends and Families
Blevins Mr. Rob Womack of Murfreesboro stayed with Mr. and Mea Womack. Miss Cicilia Hughes and Mary Louise Keith of Hope were visitors here Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Stewart and son Dwight were guests of Mr. Charles Peachy and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Peachy in Prescott. Mr. Olin England and son Larry of Tyler Texas were weekend guests of Mrs. England's parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brown visited Friends of Mrs. Sam Benson who are saddened by her Hines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Womack
Murfreesboro
Mea Womack
Cicilia Hughes
Mary Louise Keith
Hope
T. J. Stewart
Dwight
Charles Peachy
Roy Peachy
Prescott
Olin England
Larry
Tyler
Texas
England
W. C. Brown
Sam Benson
Hines
Valuable water content in the oceans valued at five thousand dollars per cubic mile
Estimates place the value of metals in ocean water at about 5 004 00 per cubic mile, including aluminum calcium chlorine bromine copper gold iron magnesium potassium radium silver sodium and sulfur.
FASTEETH Powder for Secure Denture Fit
An old advertisement promotes FASTEETH denture powder to prevent slipping and wobbling while eating or talking. It claims a pleasant taste, no gummy feel, and alkaline properties for a firmer denture fit, urging readers to buy at any drug store.
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Congress
Bureau
Dickies
Ft- Worth
Pei
Dickie
McDowell
Associated Press
Hope Star
U.S
Demes S. Knowlson
Stewart- Warner Radio Corp
Donald Nelson
WPB
Canal du Midi
Atlantic
Mediterraneda
Jan Burdtoux
Newbunne
Home Gardens
Jack Stinnett
Isles
Versailles
Blevins
Ation 1
Bevaul
Gauty's
Ile “Weekly
Orange Punt
Shaffer
Nike
Buu
Zie
Abe Weekly
Siti
Credi
Man
Puette
Rialto Theater
Rogers Bros
Fed. Tax Inc
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