Churchill outlines Beaverbrook war production plan at Commons
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons he will issue a statement at the next meeting on the duties of the new Minister of War Production Lord Beaverbrook. He said UK representation in the war cabinet will not alter its membership and explained relations with the Admiralty and Labor Ministry may need clarification. He noted Sir Earle Page has acted for Australia and that Canada New Zealand and South Africa could join if desired, but no NZ reply yet and Canada and South Africa are satisfied with current consultation.
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War time liquor rules set for beer stores in Charleston area
Officials announced beer retailers and state liquor stores must switch to war time hours effective February 9. About 3,630 notices will be mailed. cities already moving to daylight time face court disputes. Charleston and Kanawha County urged municipal adoption. Morgantown case pending.
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Roosevelt to present contracts at Arthurdale ceremony
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt wife of the president will present permanent contracts to 62 residents of the Arthurdale Homestead Project at ceremonies here Friday officials said. Mrs Roosevelt will be accompanied to Arthurdale by Mrs Henry Morgenthau Jr wife of the secretary of the treasury.
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Houchins Rites Conducted Today
Fletcher Houchins 50 of Glen Morgan died in a local hospital after a two week illness. He worked 30 years for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway and will be buried at Sunset Memorial Park after 2:30 p.m. services at the Rose Funeral Home chapel conducted by Rev. Earl L. Grose. Active pallbearers include B. R. Rogers W. E. Kirk Boyd Maddy Clarence McVey Charles Hughes and H. H. Withrow.
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Youth Charged With 13 Auto Thefts Delays Hearing
Harold E. Hileman 18 of Louisville faces charges of stealing 13 automobiles. United States Commissioner Ray H. Kirchdorfer postponed the hearing from February 13 to February 17 after Hileman cited his superstition about the number 13.
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Ray H. Kirchdorfer
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World Farm Program Urged by Committee
Washington reports the Office of Foreign Agricultural Relations advocates an international farm program to regulate production, marketing, and prices of major commodities postwar. It would form international committees of producers and consumers to prevent distortions from wartime warrant rations and avert large postwar surpluses and social upheaval.
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Trains Stop At 2 A.M. Clock Change War Time
Railroads prepare to move clocks forward one hour at 2 a.m. to wartime schedule shifts. Rock Island, Santa Fe and Milwaukee lines assign supervisors to advance time and report by wire. Passengers lose an hour, with delayed connections and precautions to prevent accidents.
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NOW SHE SHOPS Cash And Carry Pain Relief Ad
An old style advertisement touts Doan's Pills for kidney related backache and fatigue. It claims kidneys remove wastes from blood and notes symptoms like back pain frequent urination and puffiness. The copy urges readers to ask a druggist for Doan's Pills for quick relief.
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