WPB orders lists to speed civilian reconversion after Germany fall
Washington reports the War Production Board aims to shift war-to-peace output. Hiland G. Batcheller urges industry divisions to submit by Saturday plant lists to clear war work soon after X-day. The plan targets products from automobiles to refrigerators and stresses key parts bottlenecks. August munitions output rose 2 percent but lags 8 percent behind schedule. steel says small businesses will be treated fairly once allocations end. Sheriff seizes 18 truckloads of books in Topeka after court order.
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Washington
War Production Board
Germany
Hiland G. Batcheller
WPB
Batcheller
War and Navy Departments
J. A. Krug
Pialablia Tiwi
Court issues writ to evict Beal over property control
A district court writ of possession orders Beal to clear the building for owner James O. Taylor. Beal reports six of seven truckloads hauled to county lots have been removed, while Pendry asserts the books belong to the public and those taking them are stealing.
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Toeka
Kan
Elb Beal
H. E. Pendry
Beal
James O. Taylor
Pendry
Pendry estimates over a million volumes in stock
Pendry stated he could not manage the books while a large collection remained unshelved. He estimated his stock at more than a million volumes, noting extensive holdings across the lot and suggesting a need for consolidation or expert help amid the sprawling inventory.
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Pendry
Senna
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