Harvest Bible Wheat Crop Six Year Project Ends
Adrian Michigan reports a six year effort driven by biblical verses yields 66 560 bushels of wheat from a single cubic inch planted in 1940. Ten percent tithe goes to the church with 6650 bushels destined for Europe as aid. At Lenawee County fairgrounds 10 000 watched as 276 farmers hauled and stacked the grain into a wall.
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Adrian, Mich
Europe
Lenawee County
Clifton Robinson
Cleveland Bible College
Ecumseh Church
Perry Hayden
Tecumseh
Advising Publication and Dispersion in Panama Canal Works
A panel of consulting engineers proposes spending between 2 and 3 billion dollars on publication and dispersion of vital works in the Panama Canal Zone. They urge action for national security in light of new guided missile threats and potential developments, after their first conference in Panama.
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Panama Canal
Panama
Board of Consulting Engineers
United States
Canal Zone
CIO AFL confront at Oak Ridge union election test
Washington report notes a labor board set dates in August 2022 for an NLRB election at Oak Ridge Tennessee plants. Workers will choose which union to represent them in bargaining with management.
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Washington
CIO
AFL Southern
Oak Ridge
Tenn
National Labor Relations Board
Communists Refuse Hand Over Harbin in Manchuria
Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese Communists will not turn over Harbin to government troops. Li Li-san, under Gen Lin Piao, reportedly replied “impossible” when asked by Gen Tu Li Ming, the government’s Manchurian commander.
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Shanghai
Harbin
Manchuria
Li Li-san
Lin Piao
Repo
Tu Liming
Manchurian
Cubs Stage Circus at Caledonia Pack Meeting
Cub scouts of Caledonia held a circus at their regular monthly pack meeting July 29 conforming to Cub Leaders round table guidance. Cubmaster Rev. Ackerman with assistant E Kinkade den mothers chiefs pack committee and all Cubs presented the show with cooperation from Caledonia merchants and the city band.
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Caledonia
Minn
Round Table
Cub Scouts of
Rev. Ackerman
E. Kinkade
Hat Sourcing Facts From World War I Australia
A historical note states that 32 million rabbit skins were used to produce three million khaki felt hats worn by the Australian Army during World War I. The figure highlights the scale of supply for military headgear in the conflict.
State Checks Car Deposits in Madison Wisconsin
The Wisconsin motor vehicle department will require about 2,200 dealers to file statements on earnest deposits held in trust for new car deliveries. Reports will be compared with dealers’ existing financial statements. if working capital is less than deposits, a surety bond may be required. No complaints from depositors yet, but inquiries exist. One agency cites about 40,000 dollars in deposits. A trust fund proposal has been discussed by Milwaukee county dealers, not yet federally acted upon.
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Madison
Wis
State Motor Vehicle Department
Ben Marcus
Marcus
Milwaukee County
Surplus Plywood Goes On Sale
More than a million square feet of surplus plywood and veneer stored in Wisconsin and Illinois will be offered for sale starting August 8. The wood, mainly mahogany spruce poplar and birch, varies in size and thickness. Wisconsin and Michigan veterans may use their priority Aug 8 to 12, others follow. info at WAA regional office Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Illinois
War Assets Administration
Michigan
WAA
Maj Bong Insurance Pay Cancelled By Jet Flight
The estate of Maj Richard I Bong, 24, famed as a 40-plane killer, totals 2,800 plus two aircraft. Widow Marjorie Bong, 22, petitions for letters of administration after Bong died August 6 1945 flying an experimental jet P 80. Life policy of 20,000 was voided due to policy clause. Widow now tutors fashion models.
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Los Angeles
Richard I. Bong
Marjorie Bong
Bong
Turkeys Related to Pheasants Found Wild Range
Turkeys are related to pheasants and, across three species, were found wild from Maine to South America in a recent survey.
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Maine
South America
Australian appoints Norman Makin ambassador to US
Prime Minister Joseph B. Chifley announced that King George VI approved Norman Makin as Australian ambassador to the United States effective August 15. Chifley said Makin will remain in Washington for five years.
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Canberra
Joseph B. Chifley
George VI
Norman Makin
United States
Chifley
Makin
Washington
Canada’s list of food fishes grows toward sixty kinds
Canada maintains a broad catalog of edible fishes with nearly 60 varieties identified for consumption. The compilation reflects regional catches and species suitability for meals, highlighting diversity in marine and freshwater fisheries across the country.
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Canada
Justifiable homicide in Springfield shooting and stabbing case
State's Attorney John Curren says the fatal stabbing and shooting of Lawrence Barregarye by Jacqueline Colburn, a 19 year old crippled stepdaughter, is self defense. Colburn, released to her mother, will face grand jury review. Barregarye's prior threats were dismissed amid a pending divorce.
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Springfield
Ill
John W. Curren
Jacqueline Colburn
Curren
Lawrence Barregarye
Libby Owens Ford Glass opens fourth Toledo plant
The Libby Owens Ford Glass Co announced a new plant in Toledo for manufacturing multi pane insulating windows. The facility will employ about 400 workers, nearly all veterans, reflecting wartime labor needs.
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Toledo
Libby- Owens-Ford Glass Co
Belfast bans dog racing in residential areas
Belfast Northern Ireland authorities have barred dog racing in residential zones citing public safety and nuisance concerns. The measure targets existing tracks near homes and aims to reduce noise and traffic disruptions for residents.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
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