Farm Labor Strife Prompts U S Committee Action
Washington fights over remedies for farm labor shortages as the House Agriculture Committee weighs policies from forced labor bans to subsidies and a manpower director. Minnesota Governor Stassen forms a rural manpower push amid butter shortages while Senators push to freeze dairy and livestock workers for 90 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Farm State
Selective Service
Taft
Ohio
War Manpower Commission
Congress
Minnesota
Harold E. Stassen
Little Manpower Commission
Stassen
Paul V. McNutt
Lewis B. Hershey
McNutt
Hershey
Focal
General Hershey
Ball
R-Minn
Brown
D-Mich
Fulmer
D-Sc
House Committee
Temporary Strength Shown By Grain Prices
Grain prices showed only temporary strength in Chicago as gains from higher flour ceilings faded. Wheat and corn fell, soybeans slipped, and cash wheat values varied by grade while traders awaited the Government crop report. A. L. Leary of Emmitsburg faces reckless driving charges linked to a fatal accident in Emmitsburg last Saturday.
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Chicago
A. L. Leary
Emmitsburg
Imimitsburg
Frank J. Campbell
Mr. Leary
Charles L. Miller
Dawn Kelland Vanishes After Forest Fire Night
Julie and Pete survey a ruined Kelland cabin left by a still-burning forest. Dawn Kelland has disappeared, leaving Bart and others frantic. A tall stranger and mounting search parties raise fears as Kelland awaits word. Julie prepares to tell Kelland the grim news while Dawn’s fate remains unresolved.
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Pet
Julie
Pete
Kelland
Pearl Harbor
Juliet
Hulda
Joelie
Mr. Kelland
Dawn
Hire
Fowler
Tanger
Bart
Tom
Milk Production Record By McCardell Cow
Brattleboro Vermont October reports display Walker Lady Piebe produced 13,131 pounds of milk and 451 pounds of butterfat under regular two daily milkings. Records note testing supervised by University of Maryland Extension Service and the Holstein Friesian Assocation of America.
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Brattleboro, VI
A. N. McCardell
Frederick
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Walker Lady Piebe
Extension Service
University of Maryland
McCardell
Kay Inka Ormsby Almount
Ceramic materials for plumbing fixtures the eastern states
Edward and Mobley discuss ceramic materials for plumbing fixtures based on clay. They claim clays are plentiful and non critical, especially along the east coast, and adaptable to varying requirements. The text notes these clays are used for the pro...
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Edward & Mobley
Small Employers Exempt From Wage Stabilization
Washington October 9 The War Labor Board exempted employers with eight or fewer workers from the president’s wage stabilization order of October 3. Small retail and service establishments such as barber shops grocery stores filling stations tailoring shops jewelry radio drug stores and parking lots were included. The board said the exemption lightened its administrative burden.
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Washington
War Labor Board
WLB
Frederick County Farmers Learn to Repair Own Farm Equipment
Frederick County farmers are being trained to perform blacksmithing and machinery repair under the Rural War Production Training Program as wartime needs deplete traditional smithy. In Emmitsburg, Charles Bollinger and Morris Zentz showcase repairs and construction, while last year locals produced or refurbished 1,395 pieces of equipment. Expanded courses this year include crops and commodities, with basic classes in automotive machinery, welding, woodworking, electricity, and farm machinery repair.
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Frederick County
Sneandt
Charles Bollinger
Morris Zentz
Emmitsburg
Bollinger
Zentz
Reporters Quiz on Speed Limits Draws Mixed Views
A panel of drivers from Frederick and nearby towns debated the 35 mile per hour limit and the proposed 33 mile limit. Most back reduced speed to cut accidents while one observer blamed alcohol and another cited driver vigilance and brake performance as key factors.
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R. R. Fox
Smithsburg
Reprisals Promised In Canadian Prisoner Measure
Ohawa October 9 Canada announced that German war prisoners would be chained tomorrow. German authorities replied with a reshipment ordering restraints on Canadian prisoners.
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Ohawa
Canada
Dominion
Allied Patrols Press Through Stanleys In New Guinea
Allied patrols pushed into the Owen Stanley Mountains near Kokoda and contacted Japanese units after days of silence. MacArthur’s HQ announced heavy air raids on Rabaul and Lae, plus destruction of a Japanese merchant ship near Saumlaki. Australian forward elements met Japanese patrols in the Moyela Templeton area.
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MacArthur
Australia
Gay
Kokoda
Owen Stanley
Douglas MacArthur
Rabaul
Japan
New Britain
Southwest Pacific
Lae
New Guinea
Saumlaki
Tanimbar Islands
Moyela-Templeton
Moresby
Future Farmers To Hold Food Veg Show In County
The Frederick Chapter of Future Farmers of America led by president William Burrall plans a county wide grain and vegetable show on Friday and Saturday November 13 and 14. The event aims to fill a gap left by the absence of the local country fair and may become an annual venture if successful. Exhibits will feature corn, wheat, barley, potatoes, mini kin s, turnips, apples and pears among others.
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Frederick
Farmers of America
William Burrall
Jugal
Chapster
Frederick High School
Public Sale at Poole Restaurant Equipment and Goods
A Monday morning auction at 29'S Mwakel St Frederick Mil features restaurant equipment and household items from Pon Poole s Restaurant. Items include a 1939 Rug-Ola phonograph, 1000 records, glass show cases, gas ranges, meat grinders, cash registers, china, cutlery, 70 chairs, tables, 5 booths, diverse supplies, and household furnishings. George W Poole owner. Emmett R Bowlus and Aud I Raymond Kelly clerks.
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Posole
Mwakel St
Frederick
Mil
E.W.T
Davis
Hobart
U. S
Beday Seth Thomas
Coca Cola Collinet
Phillips
Mavtag
Isg
Columbia Star
Universal
Underwood Typewriter
George W, Poole
Pon
Poole
Emmett R, Bowlus
Raymond B
Kelly
Public sale notes and farm auction details from Frederick area
Auction advertisements describe livestock dairy cattle horses hogs and equipment to be sold at Fre derick Maryland area. Listings include purebred Guernsey and Holstein cattle dairy herd details and a large farm equipment consignment with tractors wagons plows and harness. Also announced are two public house sales in Arch delict City and a 205 acre farm in Creagerstown district with court sale specifics.
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Fulton
Stong Dublin
Macachin Road
Walkeravile
Frederick
Maryland
Qulobar
Trolstein
Guernsey
Timonium Fair
Chesters
Aeta
John Peera
Public Sale of 4 Valuab le Real Estate at Adamstown Md
Public sale at Frederick City Court House on October 17 194? at 10 30 AM. Four parcels totaling about 5 acres with a brick two family house, outbuildings, and a well. Property conveyed from Russell C Grimes to Edward H Grimes by deed dated 1942 and from Helen Mock to Russell C Grimes in 1941. Terms include 250 cash deposit day of sale, balance in 3 days, seller pays taxes for 1942, purchaser bears conveyancing costs and stamps. Inspect premises via auctioneer at 106 West Court Street Frederick Md. Immert Bowlus, Auct.
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Creagerstown
Creggerstown
Lewistown
Jack’s Mall
Court House
Frederick City
Maryland
Crengeergtown
Frederick County
Charles A Castle
Eugene Sponreller
Charles
C. Phils
Ilpe Castle
Mary B. Castle
Bessie Castle
Frank A. Castle
C. Phillips
C. Philips
Elizabeth P. Castle
Frank
U. S Revenue
Church St
Archdellct City
Marland
Jessie M. Hallar
Charles W. Mallar
East Church Street
Frederick C
Charles W. Hallar
Jessie M Mallar
Vernon T. Smith
Princeton
Buckey
Walter E. Sinn
Patrick M, Schnauffer
John Deere
John Deere Corn
Penn~sylvania
Mountville
Barshear
Wreding
DeLaval
Stewart Electric
Stewart
Acksmith
Enterprise No
Bhastts
Gale
Genesee Ant
Harry Z. Beddes
Anovia K. Hedges
Slean Trent
Audt
Raymond L. Kelly
Ladies Guild of
Clade Jed Church
Adamstown
Buckeystown
Court Homes
Sturday
Edward BH. Grimes
Oii
Russell C. Grimes
Frederick
Maryla
Carrin le Grimes
Helen Mock
Frederick Coume
W. Court St
U. S
Edward R, Grimes
Immert Ro Bowlus
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Timothy
Alsuke
Puss
Brad
McCardell Cow
England
China
Mabley
Frederick County Farmers Repair
Aberdeen Angus Af
Roland Lease
New Market
Vincent R. O'Toole
Thurmont
Rodney R. Kelly
Alvey V. Renn
Austin F. Haffner
Biowours
The
Stanleys
Pianotuning Rep. T
Albert C, Palmer
North Cowrr St
Uctone
Walt Muilea
Walkersville
Rsd
At Pleasant
Derry
Merdow
Langwater Africander
T. Boo
Frank N. Stauffer
Glenn Trout
Alvie A. Elaler
C. Bessie Castle
Mary E. Castle
William M. Storm
Emmett R. Bowlus
Emmert R, Bowlus
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