War work strains small firms face in wartime drive
A June 24 report outlines how many small businessmen struggle to shift to war production. Apathy, financing gaps, and lack of equipment hinder transitions, while government delays and entry barriers challenge firms with only a single product. War agencies push outreach as factories adapt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Marlow
William Pinkerton m
Lyou
War Juction Board
Department Emerce
Cnts
America
Aller
al Orms
Small firms push for subcontracts in war program
The article notes that Tess like regions face a shortage of prime contractors pushing smaller industrialists toward sub contracting. It cites demands for tight tolerances and specific government specifications that limit competition. It also highlights lack of coordination among agencies and WPB shifts toward negotiating contracts while urging greater small business involvement in war production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tess
Jeu
South
Prairie States
War Production Board
WFB
Truman
WPB
York
Toledo
Kansas City
King Peter Visits in U S
King Peter of Yugoslavia arrives in Washington as part of a royal tour amid careful security. The Cambridge student, described as a normal, amiable youth, plans visits to Detroit aviation plants shipyards and arms works while meeting Congress and Cabinet officials in a stretch of ceremonial diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Ruark
NEA
Washington
Peter
Yugoslavia
Detroit
London
King Peter
Cambridge
Oil and Gas Filings Lafayette County June 22 1942
Assignment of O and G Lease dated June 20 1942 filed June 22 1942 names J J Roberts and wife and First National Bank Shreveport La NEM of SW14 of Sec 11 Twp 15S Range 24 West Lis Pendens dated June 17 1942 filed June 20 1942 Agnie Laura Harris Layne and W W Layne vs J K Wadley describes portion of SW14 of Sec 31 Two 175 Range 23 West lying and being E of Lewisville Minden Road 120 acres
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette County
Eunice Triplett
J. J. Roberts
First National Bank
Shreveport
West
Lis Pendens
Agnie Laura Harris Layne
W. W. Layne
J. K. Wadley
Lewisville-Minden Road
Yugoslav King Peter to Visit Washington and Annapolis
The youthful king Peter of Yugoslavia will tour the United States during a Washington visit that includes a Sandlot baseball game, sightseeing at Annapolis West Point and Quantico, and a dinner with the President. He will address Congress and meet officials while staying mindful of his country’s peril and his engagement to Princess Alexandra of Greece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington
Annapolis
West Point
Marine
Quantico
Washington Monument
Mt. Vernon
Peter
Frank Knox
Congress
Yugoslavia
Hollywood
State Department
Alexandra
Greece
George
Navy Calls for Plane Carriers
Navy officials urge rapid expansion to about 150 aircraft carriers, arguing carriers are pivotal in the Pacific war. The piece notes Midway and Coral Sea battles underscored air power, with plans to convert cargo ships to small carriers and to accelerate shipbuilding. It also discusses necessity of battleships alongside carriers and ongoing Navy reorganization under Rear Admiral Flowers, plus new air training centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Johnson
NEA
Washington
Far East
Pearl Harbor
Midway
Coral Sea
Pacific
Navy
Congress
King
Japan
Australia
Caribbean
Mets
Mo Mentos
Bureau of Aeronautics
John H. Flowers
Kennedy Turns on the Heat in a Kennedy Slow Burn
Robbin Goons profiles Edgar Kennedy, a resilient Indiana Jones of light comedy, noting his intense but controlled “burns” on screen. The piece traces Kennedy’s early Keystone kicks, his shift to RKO on the Road, and his blend of film work with ranch life, boxing, and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbin
Sud
Mil
Lee Authens
Yempine
Lou Long
Kennedy
Edgar
Mack Sennett
Charlie
RKO
California
Larry
Prescott News Roundup From May Reader Notes
Prescott News notes visitors and travel as Mrs Jick Hateell and family plan a week in Canwas while Ray Adin and James Dewoody spend days in Galveston Texas. Mrs Stacey Werner as Lille Reel visits. Staff Sergeant C J Brooks to Fort Benning Georgia. Mrs C A Archer and Mrs Archer Jr host. Young Business Women's Circle meets with Bible study and 10 members present. Sixth Councilor District Arkansas Medical Society meets at the today hotel with talks on Organized Medicine and Medical Legislation and other topics. out-of-town doctors attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jick Hateell
Wilie Dughter
Mauce Amelia
Mondry
Canwas
Ray Adin
James Dewoodyre
Galeveston
Texas
Stacey Werner
Lille Reel
Ail
Cis Garrett
C.J. Brooks, Jr
C.J. Brooks
Sargeant Brooks
Fort Benning
Georgia
Johns
Brooks
C. A. Archer
C. A. Archer Jr
Arkansas Medical Society
Arkansas Medieal Soviety
Toda
Clyde McNeil
Rogers
Chaileain
Silte
W. i. Broulisher
Mort Saint
Teo
Robins
Clunden
Arkansas Medical Soviety
Jay Jones
Little Lock
Arkansas Medics Society
Unlikely Waitresses Challenge Hotel Diking Room Service
Rapid records show hotel managers say waitresses rarely stay and will not replace men in diking room service. A lunar eclipse momentarily drops river temperature from 14 degrees above to below zero, within minutes. A turtle on Miurthos Island becomes a national possession with unknown age, surviving much of the island's history and described in two treaties. Samuel Johnson misdefines the elements, claiming all four are wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whdhus
Sam
Miurthos
Ishmed
Average Man's $2000 Weekly Lens Sparks Debate
The text notes a man claiming to be average who cites liking home and family but dislikes luncheon clubs. It mentions Mya Kennedy and a 16 year old daughter Colleen, contrasting personal ties with the label of an “Average Man” earning $2000 a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mya
Kennédy
Colleen
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U. S
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United Nations
Orsha
White Russia
Alexis Smith
Costa Rica
Pert Ae
Prescott
Helen Hesterly
Young Business Women's Circle
Wilburn Willis Taid
Samuel Johson
Inbel
Uncle Sam
Smith Body Shop
S. Eim
Tog
Coca-Cola Company
Hope Coca- Cola Bottling Company
Hollamon
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