Workers as wartime ideation boosts at GM Packard
Detroit reports war plants using worker ideas to speed production and cut scrap. GM received over 15 000 suggestions in 60 days, paid more than 40 000 in awards across 53 plants, with two employees earning 1000 war bonds. Packard's Work to Win program logged 4158 ideas, 30 percent improving efficiency, merit pins awarded, 117 suggestions adopted for faster engine output, and protections for patentable ideas.
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Detroit
General Motors. Corporation
Packard Motor Car Company
Army
Navy
Joint Management Labor Committee
Packard
George T. Christopher
Christopher
Plentiful bear meat reserves in western woods amid emergency planning
Federal forestry officials say the western woods hold emergency rations from big game surplus enough to feed millions of soldiers for months. Montana alone could supply 2300 tons of dressed meat annually, feeding over 340 thousand soldiers for a month, while elk, deer, bear and antelope populations would stay near normal for reproduction.
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Helena
Mont
Nature
Federal Forestry Service
Montana
J. S. McFarland
McFarland
Waitress Reveals Ambassador Husband After Gag
Two American privates breakfasting at a Red Cross club in London asked a waitress if she was American and married. She said yes and her husband worked in the embassy as the American ambassador. One soldier joked meet my pal Joe Kennedy. the waitress laughed and left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Red Cross Milestone
Joe Kennedy
John G. Winant
Lucky for Sergeant It Wasn't Two Other Girls
MOORE FIELD Texas Staff Sergeant John A Traeger 504th school squadron attempted a romantic misroute by mailing a letter to Seguin Texas to his girl friend but enclosing it in an envelope addressed to his Hoboken aunt New Jersey The aunt received a Mayer cake thank you note while the girl friend got an invitation for two weeks visit near here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore Field
Texas
John A. Traeger
Seguin
Hoboken
N. J
Musettes Teach Army About Reptiles In Portable Museums
New York soldiers will be taught to identify snakes and detect poison ivy using portable museums called Musettes. The American Museum of Natural History education department plans the program to educate troops on harmless versus poisonous reptiles and related plant dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Department of Education
American Museum of Natural History
Amber Light Reduces Attracting Insects By Half
A 1940 41 Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station study with an electrical firm found blue light triggers high midges activity while amber light attracts about 50 percent fewer insects. Using amber bulbs with frosted glass and proper reflectors or projectors can lessen screen intrusions and pest bites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ohio
Dehydrated Meat Proves Satisfactory in Tests
University of California researchers report successful production of dehydrated beef and pork that rehydrate to make patties or meat loaves. Dr. Agnes Morgan and Dr. Betty Watts led a six month program funded by the Federal Bureau of Home Economics and the Western Regional Research Laboratory. Oat flour is added to prevent rancidity, with further work needed on drying large cuts and determining minimum water content.
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University of California College of Agriculture
Army
Navy
Agnes Fay Morgan
Betty, M. Watts
Federal Bureau of Home Economics
Western Regional Research Laboratory
Albany
Calif
Drs. Morgan
Watts
Betsy Ross Biography in Revolutionary Era Marriages
Betsy Ross married three times starting with John Ross who died in January 1777 guarding powder at a wharf. She later wed Joseph Ashburn who died in prison after the brigantine Patty's capture. The following year she married John Claypoole who reported Ashburn's death. Claypoole died in 1817 and Betsy lived with a daughter before burial beside John Ross at Mount Moriah cemetery.
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Betsy Ross
Betsy Griscome Ross
John Ross
Joseph Ashburn
Patty
Betsy
John Claypoole
Ashburn
Claypoole
Mount Moriah
Houston Coliseum Promises Southwest's Largest Venue
The Houston Coliseum is touted as the Southwest's largest with a 22,500 seating main hall 370 by 251 feet and a 2,218 seat music hall. It includes conference rooms annex space and a removable arena floor. Construction cost was two million dollars plus 130000 for the annex.
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Houston Coliseum
Ruffed Grouse More Plentiful In New Hampshire
New Hampshire fish and game officials say ruffed grouse are more plentiful this year than in many past years. They credit hurricane damage creating cover and nesting sites plus increased grub and insect food, predicting the best hunting in years due to favorable summer conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Man Bites Dog Near Manistique Fire Tower
A dog fleeing a pursuing doe deer eludes the animal with rapid zig-zagging near the Manistique Michigan fire tower. Towerman Earl Hitler witnesses the chase and notes the animal escape by slipping through a fence.
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North Woods
Earl Hitler
Manistique
Mich
Tower
Madame Kasckowarco Studio Mystery Revealed
Marietta confronts the grimy Paris style studio run by Madame Kasckowarco in Washington. Vernon gushes over the art while Marietta realizes Vernon’s life of “atmosphere” isn’t hers. She flees with Jim Cummings chasing forgiveness and a possible future.
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Ernon
Marietta
Vernon
Kasckowarco
Paris
Washington
Madame
Marisetta
Jim Cummings
Capitol Garage
Jim
Jimi
Voroshilovsk Located in North Caucasus Heart of War Zone
The article notes Voroshilovsk in the North Caucasus as a key settlement on the Stavropol plateau near the Caucasus mountains. It describes its location along rail and oil routes, its modest population for the region, and cites a National Geographic Society bulletin stating 60,000 residents in 1926 rising to about 85,000 by 1939.
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Voroshilovsk
North Caucasus
Stav‘ropol
Caucasus
Black
Caspian
Voroshi‘Jov
Ordzhonikidze
Vun Voroshilovsk
Todd
Grozny
Maikop
Rostov
Caucasus Isthmus
National Geographic Society
Wooden Porch Boxes Aid Milk Protection At Doorsteps
Article explains how wooden porch boxes shield milk from sunlight and contamination, reducing sunshine flavor. It advises using tightly covered containers and keeping milk cold to prevent off flavors. Warns against pouring warm milk back into fresh milk and notes children prefer cold, untinted milk for better intake.
Letters From the Philippines Reach Addressees After Delay
Water stained mail from the Philippines finally delivered to recipients. The mail pouch was recovered from Pacific waters after a likely submarine transfer to a freighter, which was torpedoed. The contents were forwarded to the Army Postal Service for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Pacific
Dataan
Corregidor
War Department
Army Postal’ Service
Ancient Folk Medicine Across Roman and Medieval Texts
Ciba Symposia notes reveal Roman era remedies from Pliny to Sextus Placitus that shock modern readers. Medieval materia medica handbooks show higher proportions of herbal animal and mineral substances, with fourth century practice richer than early first century.
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Pliny the Elder
Sextus Placitus
Materia Medica
Rural Electrification Lines Idle as Army Seeks Small Power Plants
The REA reports many individual electric plants along 380000 miles of REA lines are idle. The U.S. Army Signal Corps requests 110 or 220 volt AC plants with engines and generators from 500 watts up to 25 kilowatts for operating communications equipment at remote bases.
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Rural Electrification Administration
REA
U.S
Jammy Signal Corps
Army
Signal Corps
Grozny the Caucasus Oil Boomtown of Russia
Grozny grew into a boomtown in the Caucasus as oil wealth spurred rapid growth from 25 000 to about 200 000 people. Modern wells refineries and pipelines stretch toward the Caspian and Black seas while the city hosts four theaters and spacious squares honoring Russian heroes.
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Gromny Yych
Caspian
Grozny
Caucasus
Goryachevodsk
United States
Russia
Black Seas
Odessa
Kherson
U S Establishes Galapagos Base for Panama Canal Era
The Galapagos Islands are reported as a new U S offshore base with Ecuador’s consent. The group spans 15 islands totaling about 2,868 square miles with Isabela as the largest. The report notes sparse population, rugged terrain, limited harbors, and a developing port on San Cristobal serving Ecuadorian military administration.
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U S
Galapagos
Galapagos Islands
Panama Canal
United States
Ecuador
Delaware
National Geographic Society
Isabela
Albemarle
San Cristobal
Chatham) Island
First Glass Blowers Exhibit on Atlantic City Pier
Three generations of the Hammesfahr glassblowing family, famed for a spun glass dress for Princess Eulalie in 1893 and a glass ship gift to President McKinley, are conducting an exhibit on Hamid's Million Dollar Pier in Atlantic City New Jersey this season.
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Hammesfahr
Bohemia
Hamid
Million, Dollar Pier
Atlantic City
N. J
George Hammesfahr
Eulalie
Spain
Chicago
Maxine* Elliott
Hammesfahrs
McKinley
Lindbergh Kidnapping Law Enacted by Congress
On June 22, 1932 Congress passed the Lindbergh kidnapping law banning interstate transport of kidnapped or illegally detained persons for ransom or reward. The act imposes imprisonment as determined by the court, with penalties varying by victim age and motive.
Harvest Moon Near Autumnal Equinox
The harvest moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox, typically between September 15 and 20. Its path keeps the moon high near sunset for several nights, prolonging twilight and aiding harvesters with light.
Local notes of names and visits from Walnut Prairie and Gary
Community diary item lists Ola Collier Kemp Hutchison family ties and weekend visits. Many relatives from Walnut Prairie Gary Indiana and Montezuma stop by or travel to see Mrs Mary Hutchison Lida Collier Dolly Draper while others attend gatherings and a Nazarene revival in Marshall.
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Kemp
Mary
Hutchison
Walnut Prairie
Louis
Myles
Emery
Morgan
Joan
Harry Romoser
Or v. Woods
Bobby
Jeanie
Walnut
Prairie
Gary
Indiana
Ovie
Sarah Hollenbeck
Janet i
Wayne
Marshall
Clarence C., Collier
Ellen
Ola Collier
Sunday Socials Reach East Liberty Gatherings
Mrs. Emil Clapp hosts and guests include Mr and Mrs Doil Fox and Billy of Vermilion visiting Roy Fox family. Irene Claypool and Lois Combs visit Will Combs family. George Hutchings Sr hosts a birthday gathering with Mrs Hutchings receiving gifts and many friends delivering baskets.
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Doil Fox
Billy
George Hutchings
Emil. Clapp
Notice of Claim in Estate of Edward H Jennings
Notice is hereby given that January 4, 1943 is the claim date in the estate of Edward H Jennings deceased pending in the Chitty Court of Clark County. Claims may be filed against the estate on or before the date without summons. Ben Stephen is administrator and Claude McDaniel is attorney Marshall Illinois.
Master in Chancery's Sale of Real Estate in Illinois
Public notice announces a master in chancery sale in Clark County Illinois following a 1942 decree. Real property includes parts of sections 19 and 24, township 12 north, range 11 and 12 west, totaling about 52 acres plus 40 acres of Lot 3, with 15 acres excluded. Sale set for December 19, 1942 at 1:30 PM at the east door Marshall courthouse. terms cash.
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Olinois
Clark County
Chancery
Lulu Cunningham
T. R. Morrow
M Cerounty
Chicago ‘Road
Clark
Llinois
Marshall, DL
Clark’ County
Tinos
John MM
Hollenbeck
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Phyilis M. Gallagher
Meciure Syndicate
Ael
Harvest Moon
Miss Ola.Collier
Liberty
Emil Clapp
Master IN Chancery
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