Washington gas shortage furor seen as wartime farce
The editorial portrays the gasoline crisis across 17 eastern states as a bureaucratic comedy. It cites Harold Ickes and Leon Henderson amid debates over shortages, price ceilings, and pipeline plans, with railroads, the defense department, and the American Automobile Association influencing a messy fix.
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Jack Stinnett Ashington
Washington
Seaboard
Terior
Harold L. Ickes
Idras’ Defense Petroleum
Very
Roosevelt
Defense Priorities Agency
Nntion
American Automobile Association
Senate
Ite
P Roleum
Ralph X.' Vies
Ickes
Dabies
Defense Petroleum
Colitis and Piles Relief Guide Offered by Clinic
Colitis and rectal troubles often occur together and relief may depend on treating all. Sufferers can request a free 122 page illustrated book by writing to The McCleary Clinic at Hesi Films Blvd in Excelsior Springs Missouri.
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McCleary Clinic
HESI@ Films Blvd
Excelsior Springs
Inside the 1941 tax bill's path to collection
Edson in Washington notes the 1941 tax bill, its $13.9 billion yield, and the Ways and Means Committee timeline from April hearings to final passage. It details how collectors will implement increased rates starting March 1942 and the challenge of new excise taxes on jewelry, furs, theater amusements, liquor, radios, autos, and manufacturers.
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Washington
Internal Revenue de Partment
Congress
House Ways and Means
House
Senate
Senate Committee On Finance
Internal Revenue
Horizontal 1 Pictured animal and other crossword clues
A reader presents a dense crossword puzzle grid with clues across and down, including animals, body parts, tools, elements, months, and various nouns. The list mixes abbreviations, foreign terms, and partial phrases, indicating a large thematic puzzle with numerous short answer targets and cross-references.
Tax rise to lift prices and raise collection costs
The proposed tax on store machines, optical equipment and electrical items would raise prices as wholesalers and retailers pass along hidden costs. The Internal Revenue Service would need more staff and funds. past data show rising collection costs with higher tax burdens, with 13 million income taxpayers and projected costs surpassing 150 million dollars for the new 14 billion dollar bill.
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Internal Revenue Department
Internal Revenue
U S Almond Crops Drop From 1939 to 1940
U S almond production fell from 19,200 tons in 1939 to 12,000 tons in 1940 according to estimates. The figures reflect a significant drop in output for the industry amid changing conditions.
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U. S
United States
Mind Your Manners Quiz Answers On Office Etiquette
A reader quiz reviews social rules for office behavior. It advises avoiding taking sides in colleague disputes and not bragging about meetings with famous people. It also suggests not forcing disruptions, sharing in group gestures like flowers for a hospital staff member, and placing responsibility on the guest to adjust room comfort to fit everyone.
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Uhen
No Heroes in Army Films at Fort Monmouth
Richard F. Newcome reports from Fort Monmouth New Jersey on the Signal Corps expanding film production to educate troops. About 23 officers 200 soldiers and 56 civilians are involved as plans aim for 15 reels monthly before November. The program repurposes Hollywood talent training crews and spot news teams to craft military educational features with an All-Star cast including Capt. L Gordon Rigby Private Garson Kanin and Private Granville Owens among others.
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Newcome
Fort Monmouth
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Signal Corps
Hollywood
Servics
Tuether Film Laboratory
Melvin E. Gillette
Fort Benning
Joseph T. Robinson
Ark
Gillette
Uncle Sam
L. Gordon Rigby
Garson Kanin
Tom Dick and
Harry
Douglas Kennedy
Kieth Douglas
Singapore
Joseph A. Thompson
Kathleen Norris
Fromer
Fred Waring
Granville Owens
Li'l Abner
Robert B. Churchil
Jaro Fabry
Jason H. Berygi
Brooklyn Fans Go Crazy Over Baseball War Of Nerves
The Scoreboard notes Brooklyn fans are obsessed with the Dodgers and Cardinals. Radios run afternoons as workers ignore tasks and bosses hunt for secret radios. Brooklyn dealer David Soden mocks the craze while predicting a shift to hockey fans despite no local club.
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Brooklyn
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Flatbush
West
Dodgers
Cardinals
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Secreary
David F Soden
Soogoes Rake
Ball Park
Larry MacPhail
Jarya Ebbets Field
Dave Soden
J E Pipkin Nears End of Training
Private James I. Pipkin of Hope, a member of Battery D, 55th Battalion, Chin Roberts, Calif., has completed basic training in radio and will be transferred, Camp Roberts advised The Star in a recent report.
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Hope
55Th Batailion
Chin Roberts
Calif
Suon
Camp Roberts
Bud E Anderson Circus Features Riding Troupe
Bud E Anderson Circus brings the Hodgins Troupe of bareback riders to Hope for two performances on Thursday September 25. The renowned act has thrilled Paris London Vienna and other capitals with expert horsemanship and dramatic stunts. The program also includes twenty five clowns and the American Cavalcade procession with hundreds of dressed participants. Performances are scheduled for 2 pm and 8 pm with doors opening earlier.
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Hodgins
Europe
Bud E. Anderson
Paris
London
Vienna
Bud EB
Anderson
Circus
Porhayys
Animal! Kingdom
Aivant
Deces
Howe
City Court Docket Highlights Local Trials
J T Roberts fined for no tail light after forfeiting a $1 bond while B J Henderson pleads guilty to DUI with a $100 fine. Carl Coffee guilty of failure to yield and obey officer directions, $10 fine. Grady Stokes found guilty on liquor charges, Robbee appeal noted. Anzel East charged with drunkenness forfeits $10. Jeffrey Stuart charged with carrying a pistol and assault with a deadly weapon, fines imposed or not guilty verdicts rendered.
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J. T. Roberts
B. J. Henderson
Carl Coffee
Robbee
Grady Stokes
Anzel East
Jeffrey Stuart
Ried
Jeffery Stuart
Trico
London Population As England’s Pulse In Drake Era
In this period London boasted about a quarter of England’s people and stood larger than the rest of the realm combined. The claim places London at the center of English life during the age of Francis Drake.
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London
England
Francis Drake
County Woman Dies Monday in Hope area
Lila Kizzia, 53, wife of John, died at her home near Prescott Monday morning after a long illness. Funeral services will be at Sweet Home Church near Prescott Tuesday at 6 pm with Rev John Keith Gregory officiating, assisted by Rev Baugh. Surviving: husband, two sons Clyde and Calvin Morris of Hope, three brothers Joe Jim and John Lee of Prescott.
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Lila Kizzia
John A
Nea Hope
Sweet Home Church
Presteol
John Keith Gregory
First Christian Church of
Defense Stamp Group to Meet at City Hall
The Hemipstenl County Defense Savings Stamp and Bond group will meet at 8 oclock this Monday night at Tape city hall to finalize personnel and discuss future plans. County Chairman Albert Crives asks for full attendance.
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Hemipstenl County Defense
Elikell
Tape City Hall
Albert x .Crives
Little Barn Fire Damages Rural Store Area
A barn near a store on Highway 67 burned shortly after Monday night. Fire units arrived but parts of the fire were not moved. A second grass fire followed, causing additional small losses and disruption in the area.
Corn Yoyo Puzzle Stalls Overboard Grain Count
An unemployed mechanic from Buch pest built a tiny device the size of a fly that doubles corn on each square of a ehovker-boarl. The tale notes there is not enough corn in Canada and the United States to finish the board.
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Yoyo
Canada
United States
Buchpest
Han Y
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