Full Capacity Mining Needed to Meet War Demands
Washington reports that to meet this year's record demands, soft coal must be mined at full capacity every month. Shortages of manpower and equipment threaten production, with a potential temporary stoppage. OWI warns gasoline and fuel rationing will not relax if petroleum needs persist, and military oil demands may tighten civilian curbs.
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Washington
Office of War Information
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Ralph K. Davies
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Police arrest two Black individuals after stabbing at Adams Street
At 1:07 a.m. Monday police booked two Black people at Horace Watt and Mary Sandises for drawing and possessing dangerous public safety items. Watt faces additional charges. A Black woman allegedly stabbed a man in the chest with a knife, causing injury.
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Horace Watt
Mary Sandises
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Rationing Details for Meat Shoes and Fuel in War Time
The report lists rationing rules for meat and cheese with red stamps J to N valid all month, Shoes Book 1 stamp 18 valid until Oct 31, processed fruits and veg Blue Book 2 stamps K L M until July 7, sugar Book 1 stamp 13 for 5 pounds until Aug 15 and stamps 13 and 16 for 5 pounds each for canning, coffee Book 1 stamp 24 for 1 pound until Jun 30. Gasoline and fuel provisions vary by region with A coupons through July 21 and B C tokens in northeast states. T rations reduced 40 percent and east zone bans on pleasure driving. Fuel oil last year’s period 5 coupons valid through Sept 30.
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Associated Press
East
Itching First Application Promises Fast Relief
An advertisement claims one application of Blue Star Ointment soothes eczema rash tetter ringworm pimples scabies and toe itch. It advertises money back if the first try fails to satisfy and urges readers to try it today.
Details Given On Deliveries Details By James Marlow And George Zielke
Washington June 21 17 still puzzled to know what purchases you can have delivered to your home. The Office of Defense Transportation issued a new regulation on package deliveries with a brief clarification. The rules apply to the eastern gasoline shortage area to save fuel and limit truck deliveries. Exceptions allow bicycle or messenger deliveries or orders by phone or mail under certain weight and size limits. The article lists exemptions such as fresh meat fruit and vegetables dairy products and eggs delivered up to four times weekly with no two deliveries on consecutive days. Other items include laundry medicines repaired parts and occasional deliveries of ice cream magazines and antiques under weight and size constraints.
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James Marlow
George Zielke
Washington
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT
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Waterfall on Karanang tributary in British Guiana
The world's highest falls are reported on a tributary of the Karanang river in British Guiana. The river drops 1400 feet then splits and plunges a further 1400 feet, creating an extraordinary double cascade.
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Karanang
British Guinea
Legion Post to Name Officers at Forsythe Park
The L. B. Faulk post of the American Legion will hold its annual election of officers at the memorial post home Forsythe park Monday at 8 PM. Commander D Curtis Seaman urges all members to attend as elected officers will be inducted on July 19. Delegates to the department convention at Shreveport will be named with 20 delegates and alternates. The department convention runs July 17 and 18. Also noted are census figures showing about 22 percent of US deaths due to communicable diseases.
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L. B. Faulk
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American Legion
Memorial Post
Forsythe Park
D. Curtis Seaman
Department
Shreveport
North Carolina Begins Successful Paper Production
A historical note reports the United States no longer relies on France for paper as North Carolina begins successful production of the product. The shift signals a move toward domestic supply capability and potential regional economic impact.
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