War Production Board takes control of local plant
The Government has called R. Stevens of Moulton to San Antonio to assume production management of a private plant under war contract. Stevens replaces a former manager ordered to Ft Sam Houston. He cites a labor shortage with few workers under 45, notes an 80 year old plant worker, and warns newcomers should bring tent and bed due to scarce housing.
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R. Stevens
Moulton
San Antonio
Stevens
Ft Sam Houston
Hhis Plant
Lavaca County
Weekend visitors from across Texas and beyond
Edward Jurek of Ellington Field Texas and Zat Johnson of Gonzales visited over the weekend. Wallace Casey of San Antonio came for a visit, while County Surveyor F W Hans and Kimil Darilek were in Bastrop on business. Victor Fehrenkamp from A&M College visited, as did Dr O A Darilek of Corpus Christi. The Lockstedt family of Tahoxa and Pvt Horace Grasse of San Antonio spent time here with relatives. Alvin Moeller, in the U S Navy at Corpus Christi, visited Saturday. Annie Zalman of San Antonio visited Elo and Mrs Zaiman. Cpl Ludwig Petrek of Camp Barkeley and Cpl J C Petrek of Camp Edward were visiting their parents. Mrs A G Grive and Mrs Bertha Brunkenhoefer of San Antonio visited the Rehmet home Sunday. Frank Bevan and Willie Batey, navy men at Kingsville, were here over the weekend. Staff Sergeant August Pilsner of Fort Sam Houston returned Tuesday after a pleasant visit. Cpl Elo F Pavlicek has been transferred from Camp Polk to Los Angeles and arranged to receive The Moulton Eagle there.
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August Pilsner
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
California City Plans Reflect 1573 Spanish Edict
Sacramento report notes California cities bear marks from a 1573 Spanish royal decree. The edict defined town layouts with central plazas, wind oriented streets, and restricted abattoirs to isolated districts. Los Angeles Santa Cruz San Jose and Sonoma illustrate the enduring influence.
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Sacramento
Calif
California
State Planning Board
New World
Los Angeles
Santa Cruz
San Jose
Sonoma
Many Retired Persons Return to Work Amid Defense Demand
Washington. Arthur J. Altmeyer, chairman of the Social Security Board, says defense employment reduced retirements as many retirees resume work. He notes 27,000 people aged 65 or older have returned to gainful employment, giving up their pensions.
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Washington
Arthur J. Altmeyer
Social Security Board
Defense
Little Daughter’s Bedroom in Pink Blue White Theme
A dainty little girl's bedroom uses pastel blue walls white ceiling and washable fabrics. White cotton rug white dotted net pink draperies with scalloped valances and floral pink blue slipcovers create a clean bright nursery look.
Drogheda Tower of Mill Mount Fort to be Tumbled Down
The historic Drogheda landmark the tower of the old Mill Mount Fort will be demolished after recent wet weather caused part of the walls to collapse. The tower has guarded the borough for about a millennium.
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Drogheda
Ireland
Millmount
Weeds Cost the United States Three Billion Dollars Annually
A report estimates annual losses in the United States due to weeds reaching three billion dollars. The figure highlights agricultural and economic impact across farming sectors and regions.
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United States
Soldier Kokas Transfers to Camp Murphy Florida
Cpl. Edward J. Kokas, stationed in Omaha Nebraska, reports a transfer to Camp Murphy Florida and requests forwarding of his copy of The Moulton Hogle to the new post.
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Cpl
Edward J. Kokas
Omaha
Nebraska
Camp Murphy
Florida
Early RAF Coastal Command Prolific in Battle Totals
During the first two years of the war the coastal command of the RAF defended Allied shipping by flying over 50 million miles, escorting 8,200 convoys and carrying out 760 attacks on enemy vessels. It sank 300000 tons, attacked 300 U boats, destroyed 75 attacking aircraft and drove off 500.
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RAF
Rendering Lard Improves Quality and Efficiency
The guide warns against rancid lard and rind contamination, advising to grind fat before rendering. This method allows lard to be rendered at lower temperatures and in less time, preventing a strong, undesirable flavor.
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Elo Zaiman
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