U S Citizens Demand Roads
Washington dispatch notes citizens urge rapid highway construction amid defense needs. Rep. Cartwright cites military value of roads but argues only urgent corridors can be funded now. War Production Board may limit highway dollars, prioritizing output to war goods over new strategic routes.
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Jack Stinnett
Washington
Wilburn Cartwright
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Romi Millee
Army
Navy
Congress
Ford
Psilanti
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Cartwright
War and Navy
Dommy
Nevesaby
Uist
Weatherman Has Headache Weather Bureau faces censorship and forecasting challenges
Washington weather staff describe the dual burden of censoring forecasts for security while delivering timely predictions to the public. Despite orders, weather reports must anticipate enemy actions and protect millions in potential storm losses as radio broadcasts face limitations.
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Lmanor Ragsdale
Washington
Weather Bureau
Neas
Application for War Ration Book and Authority
A pending application to the Office of Price Administration to grant War Ration Book Gar and future books to the named person. The signer declares authority to file, that no other application exists, and that statements are true to the best knowledge. Certification to Price Administration accompanies receipt schedule and reaffirmation of the prior statements.
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Office of Peirce Administration
United States
Shove
Hatalf
Lelief
Weather Bureau Privacy Shields Data Amid War Time Press Limits
Officials describe a shift to personal service as the Weather Bureau trims public details during wartime. Rainfall to tenths and cloud data are restricted, while telephone and regional staff relay targeted alerts to power plants, growers, and contractors. Complete monthly data stay available. military and commercial info remains confidential.
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Wea
Tder
Weather Bureau
Great Lakes
Draft Director Hershey Knows Draft Director Hershey Knows
Washington report profiles Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey who heads the Selective Service System. The article traces his career from a Purdue area upbringing to a farm tied Midwestern ethos, highlighting his people skills, psychology studies, and genial, direct style. He is described as a gifted communicator who enjoys conversations with officers, staff, and civilians alike.
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Tom Wolf
Washington
U. S
Lewis B. Hershey
Gen. Hershey
Joe Doakes
Hershey
U.S
Gen. Hershuy
Angola
Ind
Preemont
Gra. Hershey
Ben Dygert
Chevy Chase
Purest Hindu Culture Found in Kerala Stamp Exhibit
The article notes Kerala in India’s southwest comprising Cochin Travancore and Malabar. A 1917 23 Cochin stamp features Sir Kamal Varma II. It highlights Kerala Malabar life as distinct from broader India and cites high literacy rates, with Delhi and Punjab shaping political currents.
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Kerala
India
Cochin
Travancore
Malabar
Sir Kamal Varma II
Malay Archipelago
Europe
Bombay
Generals Hershey and family life amid Selective Service duties
Ruth Milit ey reports on Gen. Hershey balancing war duties with home life. Gen. Hershey, his four children studying away, heads a vast mobilization effort to raise 3,690,000 men. He arrives at 8:30 a.m. in a top-floor office once an apartment, works till evening, favors personal talks over memos, and travels nationwide for speeches explaining Selective Service.
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Gen. Hershey
Elling
No More Wives Ruling Sparks Daydreamed Wife Fantasy
A narrator imagines a society where a government ban on new wives changes marital dynamics. Mrs. Smith envisions husbands admiring their spouses more, with men boasting about tires bought before the rule and daydreams of renewed domestic harmony ending when she shares the idea with Mr. Smith.
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Ruth Millety
Mr. Smith
Girl Forward Plays With Boys Quintet In Reno
In Reno Nevada the Westi arm Nevada high school girls team opened a tournament with Emma Gori 16 starring for Wadsworth high as coach John Gilmartin used a four player start then rotated her into the five. The rules allowed continuing with four players if five started.
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Nev
Nevada -High Achoo
John Gilmartin
Wadsworth
Emma Gori
Gilmartin
Emma
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