Defense Planners Compile U S and UK War Needs
The SPAM ordered Donald M. Nelson to prepare a comprehensive list of US and lend lease defense needs as part of a muster plan. The administration announced labor and defense priorities across industry, with calls for skilled workers, plant construction, and material allocations to sustain war efforts. A series of actions targeted by inflation, fuel supply, and production efficiency, including civilian plant restrictions and enhanced distribution.
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Donald M. Nelson
Britain
Kritish
Eden
United States
Great Hintas
Hall
McNutt
Servic England
Ull
Menne
Commodity Credit Corpora
Nelson
Andatory Allo
Bureau of Employment Scurity
OPM
Divion and Labor Division
Corporation Department
War Department
Troutdple
Navy
Forrestal
War Contracts Distribution Division
Dei
New Fall Sports Wear Shows Back-To-Earth Trend
The 1941 sportswear shift favors practical comfort over formal style. sweaters use brushed-face fabrics in soft heathery tones, and sport shorts feature restrained plaids in Crown tested rayon and wood mixtures. The trend emphasizes everyday wearability for Pall and Winter casual dressing.
Fragmentary Caption on Sale Conversation in Store
A garbled OCR fragment shows a shopper and clerk in a store exchange about finding two shoes that squeak in the same key, illustrating a disrupted dialogue and unresolved question.
Wool Year Round Fabric Texas Leading Wool State
An optimistic wartime feature notes America’s clothing industry ranking alongside feeding the nation and highlights wool as essential for both civilian and military needs. It cites national defense orders through 1940 and 1941, U.S. production capacities, and lists Texas as a top wool producer alongside nine other states.
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Texas
America
National Defense
Earth
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Oregon
Ohio
Idaho
California
New Mexico
Colorado
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Order Corn Crib Materials Early, Van Vinck Warns
Iowa State College extension engineer C. HL Van Vinck urged farmers planning corn cribs this fall to order materials early. He warned defense-driven material shortages could delay fills and emphasized proper site selection, crib width, and ventilation for safe, economical storage of corn and grain.
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C. HL van Vinck
Iowa State College Extension
Towa
van Vinck
Iowa Taxpayers Association Meeting Headlined by Dr Harris
Des Moines hosts the seventh annual Iowa Taxpayers Association meeting October 24 at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Utah association executive secretary Dr M H Harris will deliver the keynote on public official taxpayer cooperation and government efficiency. Governor George A Wilson will attend as guest of honor after luncheon, with a forum on urgent governmental problems led by local officials. Additional talks are expected as the public meeting opens to taxpayers statewide. The session also notes county agricultural topics such as limestone pasture use and phosphate fertilizers, with farming updates on winter wheat, quack grass, bindweed, and early pig markets.
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Columbia University
Leland Stanford University
Lowa Taxpayers Association
Long
George A. Wilson
Seed Crops and Fall Pasture Advice from Soils Office
Farmers hear guidance on red clover and alfalfa seed handling and cover crops. The Soils District Office urges sowing a cover crop on corn and soybean ground for fall and winter production and recommends winter rye where corn will be grown next year. Red clover should not be grazed unless headed out, then only to prevent blooming. Some Marion County farmers map limestone programs to fit their farms, securing limestone for full application.
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Stroud
Iowa
Marion County
Waxing Windows Fixes Sticking Sashes
Windows that stick may be remedied by applying a little liquid wax at the point where the sash slides into the frame. When the wax has dried, the window performs smoothly again.
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Great Britain
Maritime Commission
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Teeland
Army Safety
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Ale
Asnintant
Air Falerat
Army War
Senate
Davies
New York
Port St. Joe
Chattanougas
Tenn
Sevoline
Georgia
Teneneree
Labor Department
Treasury
Morgenthau
Boston
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Holt
Patterson
Army
Wickard
Railroad Labor Board
Roosevelt
Days
Wayne Man
University of Oregon Law School
Australia
South Africa
New Zealand
South America
Mat Alothad
Pella
Pella, Iowa
van Vlack
Des Moines
Entare Furniture
Tet
Mtohed
Rey VE
Federal Discount Corp
Martin Naaktgeboren
Mer
S. Market St. Oskaloosa
George Francis Sadler
Chicago
New York City
Berlin
Germany
Lincoln Ravlne
Webster
High Scho
Anayside Aat
Shane Aoe
Aarderooper
Ella
Amacy
F.H.A. Loans
Marion County State Bank
Bank of Personal Service
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