Britain and U S May Boost War Munitions Output, Says Hopkins
Hopkins asserts wartime capacity will surge in Britain and America. He predicts higher plant production of tanks anti tank guns and anti aircraft weapons. He notes Germany cannot match Allied output and cites American ships carrying war supplies under foreign registry. Russia leads global manganese ore production in recent years.
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America
British ‘Empire
United States
Hitler
North Atlantic
United Kingdom
Middle East
Britain
Hopkins
Germany
Russia
Advice on coping with rising costs from a department store executive
A department store executive advises households to budget hobby and amusement spending, suggesting cutting back if costs rise. He warns against overextending on installment plans for autos, refrigerators, pianos, furniture, and radios to protect fixed incomes.
Roosevelt Eyes Retention Plan For Soldiers After Discharge
A joint congressional committee led by Vice President Wallace may be formed to plan reemployment for returning service members. Major General Jacob L. Devers testified that extending service for selectees reserves and guardsmen should not hurt army morale but warned against pressure causing unequal releases. He noted the 9th Division at Fort Bragg must stay intact to remain an effective fighting force, comparing it to building a football team. A new device enables firemen to create artificial fog to smother fires.
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Wallace
Jacob L. Devers
Fort Bragg
N. C
Notre Dame
Army
Tea Attendees and Local Social Guests Noted
Clarks Mrs. Z L Buffington hosted a Baptist W M A tea at her country home near Clarks with a long list of attendees including Mrs. J J Ivey Rev and Mrs Paul Jones and Mrs L A Moore. The item also notes family visits from Lewis Cooksey Louisiana Tech aviation student and other regional relatives and guests along with a closing remark about Vatican City’s small size.
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Z. L. Buffington
Clarks
J. J. Ivey
Paul Jones
L. A. Moore
M. D. Ballard
S. H. Allbritton
C. T. Woods
C. D. Farrow
A. W. Johnson
W. O. Case
Sam Bass
J. D. Stuart
H. O. Coscksey
Lewis Cooksey
Louisiana Tech
Labor Advisory Group Planned for Automotive Shift
Washington reports a new labor advisory committee to address unemployment as auto manufacturing shifts to defense item production. The office of production management plans to name members with CI O opposition, but with UAW representation possible. Officials warn up to 210000 workers could face job dislocation if passenger car output falls by half.
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Washington
Office of Production Management
OPM
C. I. O. Automobile Workers Union
Diplomats and observers reach Ankara after 15 day Moscow trip
Three hundred Axis diplomats observers and trade agents arrive in Ankara by special train from Moscow. They endure heat dust and thirst and include 237 Germans along with Romanians Hungarians and Slovaks. The French Danish Finnish and Italian diplomats stay on the Russian side due to technical difficulties.
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Ankara
Turkey
Moscow
Blind Chance To Send Many To Army Soon
In New Hampshire only one registrant in the state had as many as 196 men registered. Lucien A. Parenteau of Manchester held the top number. In Philadelphia five men held 196 and in New York City several held 196, including Wong Yee Choy and Yuan Chong Chan. The second number 98 was held by Charles P. Craig and Albert Hertel. David F. Short held 98 and said his wife is having a baby. After the draw, officials prepared the master list for draft boards to align registrants by the sequence and proportion in each district.
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New Hampshire
Lucien A. Parenteau
Mannchester
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Philadelphia
New York City
Wong Yee Choy
Yuan Chong Chan
New York
Fort Dix
N. J
Knox
Charles P. Craig
Rutgers
Newark Bears
Albert Hertel
Associated Press
Chicago
David F. Short
Oklahoma City
Prisoners Freed by Vichy Forces at Baalbek
Several hundred captives from Britain Australia India and Arab scouts freed by Vichy troops arrive by a 28 boxcar train from Aleppo. They are welcomed near Baalbek temple ruins with meals and receipts issued by British officers. Indians report hardship from limited food as more prisoners are expected tomorrow amid Allied moves toward North Syria.
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Baalbek
Lebanon
Aleppo
Kuneitra
Merdjayoun
Mezze
Syria
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Ark
Ben Lear
Memphis
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Margaret Richardson
Baton Rouge
Faye
Raye Cooksey
Faye Cooksey
H. C. Miller
Jim Stone
Springhill
R. D. Miller
Pascagoula
O. L. Cooper
Shreveport
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L. L. Jackson
B. L. White
David White
Clyde
Kentwood
L. A. White
H. Z. Smith
Vence Smith
Brookhaven
Ernest Stamper
Lurene Meeks
Coffeeville
J. W. Floyd
Meeks
Denison
Tex
H. O. Cooksey, Jr
Georgetown
Ilona Ferre
0. R. Ferre
Dr. J. Huner, Jr
Radio City Music Hall
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