Feed shortage fear grips farming regions in crisis report
Officials warn of liquidation of poultry hogs and cattle to avert a feed and meat shortage. Prices at $8 per barrel rumored in a local black market while a soft wheat harvest is small and demand for pastry flour rises. Authorities note drought and tight supply push hogs to claim corn first, alarming markets nationwide.
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Nk Cooperative Association, Inc
Commodity Credit Corporation
Mt. Airy
Mt. Airy Milling Company
Southern States
Associated Press
Washington
War Food Administration
Seeten
AAA
Marvin Jones
Indicted Weinberg Under Selective Service Act
Federal grand jury in New York indicted Stephen Weinberg a 60 year old alleged founder and sole faculty member of a school for draft dodgers and one of his pupils Jobe Paul Mitaritondg 20 on conspiracy to violate the Selective Training and Service Act Weinberg pled not guilty and bail set at 20 900 while Mitaritondo who was inducted last June has not been arrested United States Attorney James B McNally labeled Weinberg a first class faker amid a long criminal record going back to 1910 and impersonations of Army Navy officials and political leaders
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New York
PRA Federal Grand Jury
Stephen Weinberg
Allege
Jobe Paul
Weinberg
Army
Navy
Propaganda Claims Japanese Fleet Victory in Solomons
New York reports Tokyo propagandists claim the United States and Britain were crushed by a single Japanese blow a year earlier. A Tokyo broadcast boasted of crushing enemy advances while omitting any mention of Munds airbase or MacArthur's forces as of August 7, 1942.
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New York
Tokyo
United, States
Britain
U. S
Ynvervice
Trl
Solomons
Munds
Aval MacArthur
The War Interpreted By Kirke L. Simpson
The piece analyzes the Russian front as World War II rages, comparing Nazi vulnerabilities to Napoleon’s 1812 retreat. It outlines key German holds at Orel Belgorod and Kharkov, notes looming winter pressures, and suggests a possible southward withdrawal behind the Dnieper if German stamina falters.
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Moscow
Orel
Belgorod
Ruasis
Napoleon
Dnieper
Vitebsk
Pskov
Leningrad
Smolensk
Hitler
Russia
Bryansk
Belxorod
Kharkov
Oboe Oriegoy Chon
Bryansk-Gominel
Belgorod Na Jess
Senators Test Coal Derived Gasoline Demonstration
In Pittsburgh Aug 6 a display of gasoline made from Pennsylvania coal sat atop motors as three U.S. senators tested the fuel. The Congressional subcommittee hailed the synthetic gasoline as practicable, with Dr R R Sayers citing 1000 year coal reserves and costs around 18 to 19 cents per gallon, potentially dropping to 11 cents. The test included Sen Gurney and Sen Murdick and a tiny hydrogen plant at the Bureau of Mines.
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Titisburgh
Pennsylvania
United States
Airedis
Lana Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Senate and Hose
Caan Gurney
Abe Murdick
RR. Sayers
Pennsylvania Bureau of Mines
U.S
Beetle Found In Oakland County Tests
Officials of the Extension Service report only one Japanese beetle found in Oakland during a county test to determine if the insect pest has established itself here. Thirty traps were set. state entomologist Dr. E N Cory said no preventive measures would be taken unless ten more beetles are found.
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Oakland
Maryland
Extension Service
E.N. Cory
Victories Not Easing Strain On Food
War era shortages persist despite Allied advances as rationing and price controls continue. Government figures project rising armed forces demand, with 1943 allocations showing 14 percent of total food for troops and shifts across meats, dairy, fruits, and fats. Experts warn peace won’t solve shortages, forecasting ongoing relief and production challenges.
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Gaynor Maddox
NEA
Mussolini
Sicily
War Meat Board
The
Livestock and Meat Council
United Nations
Knowhow
Department of Agriculture
Laura
Roy F. Hendrickson
War Food Administration
Postwar rubber surplus eyed for broad use
Schenectady NY August 11 a postwar rubber surplus was forecast by the president of the B F Goodrich Company in a broadcast prepared by John L Collyer. If cost is low the abundant supply could open new agricultural and industrial uses. Combined production from known sources could total 1 790 000 tons annually with a further 1 090 000 tons a year of synthetic rubber making about 2 700 000 tons annually.
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Schenectady
B. FL Goodrich Company
John L Collyer
Collyer
City Council Proposes Wartime Wage Increases
Martin W Va Aug Ga nein City Council submits tentative budget to the State Tax Commissioner proposing wage hikes for all municipal workers from 10 cents an hour for laborers to six cents in other departments. Increases limited to wartime duration. officials say no tax boost required.
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Martin
W. Va
Nein
State
Hopkins to Move From White House in Fall
Washington reports Harry Hopkins plans to move from the White House to a Georgetown private house this fall. Critics say they have criticized his White House residence since 1939, but Hopkins cites better health and a need to be reachable for presidential consultations. Hopkins serves as advisor to the President and as chairman of the Munitions Assignment Board with British-American chiefs of staff.
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Washington
Harry Hopkins
White Mouse
Georgetown
Wavington
Hopkins
White House
Associates
Long Session Police Court in Frederick
The long session in Frederick Friday saw Homer Mercer and Paul W. Jones given six months suspended sentences and $5 fines plus costs for larceny of grain doors. Armstead Mack of Point of Rocks was fined $10 and costs for assaulting Edith Kerrigan. Other cases included youths rebuked for disturbing the peace, a not guilty finding for Francis and Henry Blank on reckless driving, and motor vehicle law interpretations and collateral forfeitures. 4-H agent appointment announced for Martinsburg.
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Homer Mercer
Paul W. Jones
Frederick
House of Correction
Armstead Mack
Point of Rocks
Edith G. Kerrigan
Edward J. Smith
Austin James
Edwin F. Nikirk
Kerrigan
Mack
Mock
Jones
Mercer
Baker Park
Charles Garman
Harold Lydard
Charles Crum
Harry Rowe
LeRoy Long
Boone
Chester West
Francis M. Blank
Henry Blank
Bessie B . Bell
Witnes
Fourth Street
Blank
Natianrals Toxans
Pranas Blank
Colsterst Porfolteg
Charles C. Bisholt
Pokerville
Ernest C Osborne
Anacostia
D. C
Silas
Clyde H Tney
Baltimar
Joseph Veal
Baltimore
McElfish
R. Hoy Garfield
Raymond W. Dorsey
Martinsburg
W. Va
Brachey
Joseph Bentzyk
Washington, DC
Fourth and
Bentz
Guy C. Kline
Myersville
Kline
Mills and Colliflower
Kitne
Charles H. Mercer
Walkersville
R Smith
Gavane
U S Forces End First Year In Solomons
Allied Headquarters in the Southwest Pacific reports a year of Solomons fighting highlighted by the capture of Munda on New Georgia and Allied air victories. MacArthur confirms Munda fell, with about 1 671 Japanese dead counted. U S forces press toward Bairoko as Vila remains contested. Vandergrift returns to lead in the South Pacific as Allied gains widen.
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Southwest Pacific
Solomons
Munda
New Georgia Island
Douglas MacArthur
Bougainville
Rekata Bay
Santa Isabel Island
New Georgia
New Guinea Front
Salamaua
Guadalcanal
Bairoko Harbor
Henderson Field
Solomonssland
Rendova
PMR Aue
Ik LO Dlpurea
MacArthur
Bairoko
United States
Bairoka
Vila
Kolombangara Island
Rabaul
New Britain
Pacific
Solomon
Alexander Archer Vandergrift
South Pacific
Central Solomons
Closing Of Beer Taverns After Vancouver Riot
Vancouver officials urged all beer taverns to close by 9 p.m after rioting by about 1000 soldiers along the waterfront. Mayor John Hogg and Police Chief Jon Baker called a meeting with tavern operators to set a uniform closing time to prevent more violence, which was halted by tear gas and fire hoses. Four men were held without charge as injuries were reported among several bystanders.
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Vancouver
Wash
Adur
John Hogg
Jon Baker
Hogg
Blaker
Interstate labor program eyed by War Manpower Commission
Washington reports the War Manpower Commission seeks regional approval for an inter state movement plan to meet peak season needs in canneries and food processors. Governors of Maryland Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina back the concept ensuring workers are spared only when available and returned after urgent needs end. The plan limits transfers through state designations and the WMC recruiting agencies while prioritizing in state labor needs and proper payroll clearance.
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Washington
War Manpower Commission
WMC
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Leo R. Werts
Werts
Flotilla
New Jersey
Agricultural Extension Service
Ms Assuse
Oot
More Water For City Use Is Studied
City officials led by Mayor Hugh V. Gittinger inspected the Singapore filtration plant to expand capacity and improve revenue from the water department. A survey of plumbing fixtures is planned to bill uncharged uses, aiming to raise annual water income to about 109000 and keep funds separate from other departments. Officials favor expanding Linganore plant and leasing farm land, with plans to tap mountain sources over costly reservoir construction along Hunting Creek. Oyster Bay report notes Edith Roosevelt’s 82nd birthday with a family dinner at Sagamore Hill.
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Siepeo
Frederick City
Hugh V. Giltinger
Board of Aldermen
Singapore
Gitt- Inger
Edward S. Mobley
With & New
Linganore
Wonald
Gittinger
Water Department
Guttinger
Singanore
Drouth
Linganore Plant
Hunting Creek
DMR Shafinn Sghoe
Banore “Istration
Churchill Roosevelt meeting rumors draw London note
London papers highlighted reports from Washington that Prime Minister Churchill and President Roosevelt may hold another meeting. No authoritative confirmation or denial existed. A Churchill associate declined to comment.
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U. S
London
Washington
Churchill
Roosevelt
Frederick County Slaughter Permits May Be Revoked
Frederick County War Meats Committee, led by Benjamin B. Rosenstock, holds hearings Friday on possible revocation of three slaughter permits for 1941 quota excesses and nonappearance evidence. Hearings set for August 18. Barion Lowe notes ongoing committee work and broad cooperation among permit holders.
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Frederick County War Meats Committee
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
Frederick County
Barion
Lowe
Food Distribution Administration
Swiss Reply on Asylum Sovereignty Assurance
The Swiss government said it would obviously exercise the right of asylum to protect sovereignty and national interests. Dr Marcel Pilet-Golaz told the Federal Council the reply was sent to the British and U S legations in response to Allied hopes neutrals would not shelter Axis leaders.
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Bern
Switzerland
Marcel Pilet-Golaz
Federal Council
U. S
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Indiect Weinberg
Selective Service Act
Samuel J. Seiger
Vincent L. Leibell
Mitaritondo
Jast Lune
By Kirke L. Simpson
Long Session Police Court
W. V
Berkeler
Joan Harvey
Beresi G. van Melre
Munda Air Base
Eilin Winston
British Broadcasting Corp
Douglas Green
Carrie Green Gross
Nickle
East Third Street
American Eagle Club
England
EWT
AFL
National Labor Relations Board
Blair Limestone Company
Millville
Wo Va
United Cement. Lime and Gypsum Workers International Union
Ask
Labor
Rockville
Montgomery County
Hays
County Liquor Board
Erest Sitter
Vatican City
Pius XII
Luigi Cardinal Maglion
Oyster Bay
Edith Kermit Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
C. Carty, Inc
FE. Patrick St
War Meats Committee
South Market
C. E. Cline & Son Funeral Directors
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