Martin Gives New Congress GOP Platform
Washington dispatch notes the 78th Congress opens with unity over war, Democrats nominating Sam Rayburn for Speaker and McCormack as floor leader while Republicans back Joseph W. Martin Jr. The White House plans a preaddress meeting with leaders. debates loom on social security, taxes, and reciprocal trade. A Maryland fruit growers meeting and an oddly dressed man’s arrest in Steubenville are also noted.
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Francis M. Lemay
Washington
Tath Congress
Sam Rayburn
Texas
House
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
House Republican Conference
Joseph W. Martin, I Jr
Rayburn
Martin
Republican National Committee
House Authority
Congress
House Republicans
Roosevelt
State of the Union
Senate
White House
Capitol Hill
Amelia
Noted Negro Scientist Dead
Tuskegee Ala Jan 5 Dr George Washington Carver noted Negro scientist died at 730 pm today at his home at Tuskegee Institute. He had been in failing health for months and bed rest ten days. Born to slave parents at Diamond Grove Mo he was born about 1864. He joined Tuskegee Institute faculty in 1894 and remained attached to the Negro institution. He discovered uses for sweet potatoes peanuts and clay and developed ink pigments cosmetics paper paint and other articles from the souths red clay and sandy loam.
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Tuskegee
Ala
George Washington Carver
Tuskegee Institute
Carver
Diamond Grove
30 Percent Of Creamery Butter Set Aside For War Needs
Secretary Wickard directs manufacturers to reserve 30 percent of monthly creamery butter production for war needs starting February 1. Government aims to secure butter and citrus juices for military and lend-lease use while conserving civilian supplies. Expected 1943 civilian butter about 1.19 billion pounds. two thirds to U.S. forces, rest to Russia. No civilian rationing announced.
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Washington
Wickard
War Production Board
Russia
U. S
Sergeants Take Over Hagerstown Army Recruiting Station
Sergeant Chop to depart May with Mas ter Sergeant John Chop leaving the Hagerstown Army recruiting station. Sergeant Stephen Zaharoff from Washington Pennsylvania and Private Julian Bernard Carrick Jr of Catonsville arrive to assume duties. Zaharoff has 12 years in recruiting and induction work and will commute daily. he previously served with Chop from May 1940 to March 1941.
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Chop
Hagerstown
John Chop
Stephen Zaharoff
Washington
Julian Bernard Carrick, Jr
Catonsville
Zaharoff
Frederick
Deeds Recorded in Walkersville District Transfers
Deeds recorded in the clerk's office show Edward A. Christmas selling 174 acres in Walkersville to Elmer Heubeck Jr for about $12,250. Elmer Heubeck Jr and wife then sold 174 acres in Walkersville to William L. Brann for about $27,000.
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Edward A. Christmas
Elmer Heubeck, Jr
Walkersville
William L. Brann
Air Power for China Urged by Flying Tigers Leader
Major David L. Hill of Utant Texas, squadron leader of the China air task force, argues that with larger quantities of new equipment the Japanese air force can be destroyed from bases in China. He asserts China is the only viable battlefield for such efforts. Hill notes Japan's use of two improved fighters, the 97-2 and the 145, the latter now in fighter service after conversion from reconnaissance.
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Washington
David L. Hil
Utant
Tex
China
Flying Tigers
Anter
Cheonaall Me
American ace Hill hails air combat edge over Japan
Major Hill asserts American Army Air Forces still lead Japan in equipment and tactics. He notes high altitude performance of a new engine, desires updated hardware to return to China, and lists 16 confirmed Japanese kills with 20 probables. He praises Chinese pilots’ skill and fighting spirit from time spent in Northern China.
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Hill
Hil
They Have Got Me Shew Fine Boys Show Up Well
A clipped line notes confidence in young performers, mentioning fine boys and their expected positive turnout. The snippet implies preparation and anticipation for a forthcoming appearance or event, with a hint of pride in the group’s prospects.
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U. S. Horticultural Station
Beltsville
W. 8. Hough
Winchester
M. E. Knouse
Peach Glen
L. C. Carey
Agricultural Marketing Administration
C. B. Denman
National Association of Food Chains
Michael Wolfe
Steubenville
Ohio
Murray C. Smith
Wolf
Smith
Dr Carver
I. Q
Leon Henderson
Frederick War Price and Ration Board
George W. Carver
United
Coca-Cola Company
East Patrick St
Cartes
Iridelle
Remsberg’s Jewelry Store
KEY Hotel Bldg
Renee Frens
Vicks Vaporad
Shest Covacistron Henight
Vicks VapoRub
Valentine
Storm & Shipley
The
Yanks
Mr. Murray
Marcia H. Murray
New Bedford
Mass
Fort Bragg
Wilford C. Long
Portland
Oregon
Bob Hawk
Army Medical Corps
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Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Columbia Broadcasting
New York
Reresha Totares Company
Winston-Salem, Nott
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