American and Soviet Frontline Views From Stalingrad
The observer notes Stalingrad's war tempo with banners and crowds as workers toil through shifts making tractors and sewing needles. An American-made truck impresses crowds while Kamyshin sits near the Volga Don junction and fish meals are enjoyed onboard. The Calmuck region intrigues the traveler and a swim in the Valaza exposes cultural gaps between American travelers and local youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalingrad
Soviet Union
Germany
German Volga Republic
Kamyshin
Top Landing
American Mother of 1942 Honored in Berry Family Portrait
The piece portrays Mrs. WN Berry named American Mother of 1942 for her roles as mother and mother-in-law. It details her large family of 13 children and their careers, from Navy and Army service to priesthood and charity work. The narrative praises her warmth, leadership, and community service, noting her influence on her children and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asboro
N. C
The
Golden Foundation
WN. Berry
Berry
Sie Coal Company
Lee
Jessie
John
Mrs. Berry
Navy“Dame
Lem
Joseph
Joe
Naval Road
Chard M. Fuller
Margaret Ann
Iter Papii
Csin
W. N. Berry
Stephen
Trailg
Altrusa Club
Young 'S. Christian Association
Amer
Katherine
Mary Elizabeth
Margaret
Army Medical Reserve
Annapolis
Ann
Tereza
Benedict
Thomas
Gas tax exemption sought for McKamie plant in Lafayette county
Arkansas Agricultural and Industrial Commission director John M. Bransford said a meeting would be called to act on McKamie Gas Cleaning Co. tax exemption request for a $1.243 million sour gas plant. The plant would employ 25 people, clean 24 million cubic feet daily, and sell gas to Arkansas Power and Light and Arkansas Louisiana Gas. Byproducts include brine isobutane and hydrogen sulfide for chemical uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
John M. Bransford
The
Agricultural and Industrial Commission
McKamie Gas Cleaning Co
Lafayette County
Bransford
Arkansas Power and Light Company
Stamps
Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company
Defense Plant Corporaton
Lake Catherine
Civil Service List Closes July 14 1942 at Hope Arkansas
The secretary of the Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners at Southwestern Proving Ground Hope Arkansas announces that applications for the classified laborer examination will close on July 14, 1942. Applications must be filed no later than that date. Details available from the local civil service secretary at Hope post office Texarkana or from the Secretary, Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners Southwestern Proving Ground Hope Arkansas or from the Ninth U. S. Civil Service District Manager New Federal Building St. Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Southwestern Proving Ground
Hope
Civil Service
Texarkana
Southwestern Froving Ground
Arkansas
Ninth
U. S. Civil Service District
New Federal
St. Louis
Missouri
Elmer Davis Support Flags Walke War Office Pick
The piece argues Elmer Davis has broad public backing to lead the Office of War Information despite criticism. It notes four political camps shaping press relations and asserts Davis aims to deliver more clear news while warning execution depends on aligning orders with action, lest the reform fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Mr. Davis
Itis
Congress
Battle Royal
Davis
Coach Does Double Duty in Green Bay Baseball
Red Smith, assistant coach of the Green Bay Packers, excels in baseball as well. His Green Bay club of the Wisconsin State League marches toward its second straight championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay, Wis
Red Smith
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay
Johnnie Wortham Volunteered For Coast Guard
Prescott News reports John Mitchell Wortham, son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Wortham of Prescott, volunteered as an apprentice seaman in the United States Coast Guard at the recruiting station in the North Little Rock post office. Circuit Court adjourned and will reopen Thursday, July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Wortham
Coast Guard
John Mitchell Wortham
Virgil Wortham
Prescott
United States Coast Guard
North Little Rock
Wesleyan Guild Pol Luck Picnic at City Park
The Wesleyan Guild of the First Methodist Church schedules a pol luck picnic at City Park at 7 30 p m on Tuesday July 7. The event invites attendees from the church and community for an evening of games and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Guild
First Methodist Church
Society notes on visits and upcoming wedding
Mrs. C. W. Black left Sunday for Little Rock to visit Miss Alice Ruth Cant ley. Monday, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Scott and family joined Miss Carol Scott to attend the wedding of Miss Margaret Price and Lt. Sam Blake Scott, set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Black
Little Rock
Alice Ruth Cantley
Mark Justiss
H. W. Scott
Carol Scott
Poindexter Whitaker
Helen Whitaker
Ben Whitaker
James Dewoody
Margaret Price
Sam Blake Scott
Jimmy Onorato Oversees Coney Island Thrill Park
New York profile of Jimmy Onorato manager of Steeplechase Park at Coney Island. For 14 years he personally tests rides and supervises 250 operators including family members to ensure safety and competitive spirit. He also paints scenes of the park and consults his eight year old son Mike on ride experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jimmy Qonarate
Jimmy
Coney Island
Jim
Walter
Michael
Mike
Supreme Head for 2nd Front
Charles P. Stewart discusses the need for an Anglo American field commander to lead a planned second European front. He argues Roosevelt and Churchill must select a mutually acceptable supreme head to direct the joint land campaign, amid potential criticism and strategic debates. Greenland note follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
John Bull
Winston Churchill
Britain
Marshal Foch
Roosevelt
Churchill
Washington
Stalin
Chiang Kai-shek
China
Republican Congress
European West Front
Weevil Weevil Early Arrival Strains Arkansas Cotton
Arkansas farmers face early boll weevil as abnormal weather advances pests. Arkansas Farm Bureau seeks immediate calcium arsenate from the agriculture department. Waldo Frasier warns unless poison is available now, farmers risk serious losses despite assurances of last year's supplies. The issue mirrors Texas shipments sized for an earlier season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Arkansas Farm Burea Federation
Agriculture Department
Arkansas
Bureau
Waldo Frasier
Texas
Frasier
Death ends rail career of Daniel Willard
Baltimore July 7 AP Daniel Willard longtime head of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and first board chairman died at Union Memorial Hospital after a long illness He began as a track laborer rose to the presidency and led the system for three decades Surviving are his widow a daughter in law and four grandchildren both sons predeceased him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Dan
Union Memorial Hospital
Willard
Roy Barton
Western Union
Daniel Willard, Jr
Toughie nickname for Gen Spaatz from West Point tradition
London July 7 AP Maj Gen Carl Spaatz chief of US Army Air Forces in the European theater is nicknamed Toughie a term from West Point lore for the outstanding redhead of the class Spaatz is from the class of 1914
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Carl Spaatz
United States Army Air Forces
West Point
Spantz
Springs Family Reunion Observed July Fourth
The B W Springs Jr family reunion occurred on July 4 with all but one grandchild present. Attendees included Edwin and Luther Townsend families of Texarkana, Wilson Springs family, Buc and Clarence Hunt families of Patsmos, Warner Springs of Fulton, Calvin Springs and John Redman of Nashville, and Kelsey Vidlenlingated Earl Mounier of Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Springs
Tantly
Edwin Townsend
Luther Townsend
Wilson Springs
Texarkana
Buc Hunt
Clarence Hunt
Patsmos
Warner Springs
Fulton
Calvin Springs
John Redman
Nashville
Kelsey
Mize Won’t Forget Soon in Defeat by Reds
New York report recalls Johnny Mize, Giants first baseman, embarrassed by Reds in a series with Cincinnati. Mize attempted a hidden ball trick on Eddie Joost. Joost deftly fielded, retrieved the ball, and tossed it to the pitcher amid the playful exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Johny Mize
Giants
Cincinnati
Johnny
Eddie Joost
Reds
Eddie
Mize
Grin
Senate Takes Initiative in Farm Aid Dispute
Washington July 7 AP The Senate moves to resolve the farm dispute with the Agriculture Department effectively immobilized since July 1. Legislation sidesteps key points to fund the department for the new fiscal year at June levels, while debate continues over raising parity loan rates and allowing below parity sales by the Commodity Credit Corporation. Tarver says speed is essential as checks for thousands of workers depend on action. Burkley supports parity loans at 100 percent against McNary's warning that it would leave the government owning most wheat and corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Senate
House
Capitol
Roosevelt
Commodity Credit Corporation
Tarver
D-Ga
Appropriations
Burkley
Kentucky
McNary
Oregon
Tax levies on department store earnings rise in 1941
Federal income tax levies on department store earnings were about three times greater in 1941 than in 1940, reflecting tightened wartime fiscal demand.
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Gilmore
Anatole Seroviial
Volga
River Don
Russia
Kuibyshev
Abdul
Calmuck
Frank Crumit
Ivan Skavinsky Skavar
Black Joe
Turkestan
Anne Cantrell
SPG Civil Service
Prescott News
Circuit Court
Mildred Guthrie
Grace Gray
St. Charles
Jennie Mildred McRae
Miss Gray
Mary Helen Sage
Maude McDaniel
Betty Teeter
Ned Duncan
Red Cross
Army
J. W. Kennedy
First Christian Church
Fort Smith
San 0. Logan
Dallas
Steel Moore
Moore
D. L. McRae Sr
Hot Springs
Charlie Thomas
A. B. Cox
Carolyn Ann
Detroit
Mich
Greenland
Atlantic
Gulf Stream
Murmansk
Toughie
Gen. Saatz
Prince In
Rio
Prince Ernst von Starhemberg
Rio de Janeiro
Belglan Congo
Pree Frenchy
General de Gaulle
Springs Family
Costa Little
Hope Star
Commercial Printing Department
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