Patton Publishes Poem Fear In Cosmopolitan May Issue
Gen George S Patton famed U S Army commander writes the poem Fear during the rapid Allied advance across Germany The verse appears for the first time in Cosmopolitan magazine May issue detailing courage and resolve amid war News notes Patton as author and military leaders name and role cited in the piece
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Gen. Patton
Reich
George S. Patton
United Nations
Germany
General Patton
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Fear I am Fear by G S Patton Jr
A battle poet’s verse proclaims fear as a universal blight. The speaker, identifying as Fear, denounces mercy and preaches ruin across ages and classes, from youth to veterans, urging humiliation and shame on all who falter.
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G. S. Patton, Jr
U. S. Army
Postwar Business Boom Predicted By 7000 Manufacturers
A survey of about 7000 U S manufacturers, accounting for half the nation’s goods, projects $45 billion in plant expansion in the first postwar year. Textiles and apparel makers foresee sales exceeding 1944 and near doubling 1939 volumes. Iron and steel, flood, beverage, and tobacco sectors expect postwar gains, with new products like torsilastic rubber springs and improved agricultural tech highlighted.
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Department of Commerce
BF. Goodrich Company
General Eisenhower
Chicago
A & P Food Stores
Athletes Foot Germs Targeted By Teal Drug Claim
Matthews Drug advertises Teal as a foot care product claiming 90 percent alcohol content for deep penetration. It promises fast relief for itchy sweaty or smelly feet and offers a money back guarantee if not pleased.
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Matthews Drug
Poultry Prize Offers 5000 Award for Ideal Carcass Developments
An industry prize offers 5000 to the breed Er with the most meatier bone structure, plus 3000 annually in progress prizes. D D Slade of Lexington heads a committee including major poultry associations and USDA officials. A note on stockholders reports highlights improved corporate disclosures and a system of awards for modernized annual reports. The War Food Administration assigns certificate administration and county AAA committee involvement.
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Ceat
D. D. Slade
Lexington
Poultryman
Poultry Association
U. S. Department of Agriculture
The
Financial World
Preference Given Vets in Purchase Farm Machinery
Veterans are given preference in buying new farm machinery. W. A. Kitchin, Halifax County AAA Committee chair, says eligible veterans with need and inability to obtain equipment can obtain preference certificates. Dealers must honor certificates ahead of other sales, except WB ratings. Veterans must meet dealer price and terms, and certificates are honored in order if multiple are issued for the same equipment.
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W. A. Kitchin
Halifax County
Kitcin
War Production Board
Kitchin
Postwar dream of free housing clashes with codes
After the war a belief grows that only country people can build affordable modern homes. In cities, building codes bar new methods and enforce traditional techniques, delaying housing expansion.
War Manpower Office Adopts 44 Hour Week
Following President Truman's directive, the War Manpower Commission and the United States Employment Service will switch to a 44 hour work week effective July 1. Offices will be open 8:30 to 5:30 daily and 8:30 to 12:30 on Saturdays.
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Truman
War Manpower Commission
United Staes
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