U.S. Farm Goals Boosted as Wise Shortages Loom
The agriculture department raised 1944 production goals aiming to make the United States a bread basket and wartime ally. Officials expect Russia and China to strain manpower, prompting larger acreage for peanuts soybeans and oil crops while maintaining key staples. Officials foresee potential cotton and corn adjustments to meet feeding and export needs amid wartime shortages.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Anaiaus
Pacific
Wickant
United States
Britain
Russia
China
iHal
Sao TR
Dossl
Piles Relief Offered by Kansas City Doctor
Dr A Johnson, head physician at the Rectal and Golon Clinic in Kansas City Missouri, promotes a mild painless home treatment for piles. He claims 28 years of experience and offers to charge nothing unless the user is satisfied, inviting interested readers to write for full information using a coupon and address at 1324 Main Street Dept 871.
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A. Johnson
Cinson
Kanes City
Johnson
Dr. Jahreson
Main
Dept
Kansas City
Dear Br Jalimson Freese Aend Home Pile Treatment
A reader seeks information on a home remedy for piles, requesting full details about a home treatment offered by Br Jalimson. The note emphasizes no obligation to purchase and asks for corroborating information and contact details.
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Br. Jalimson
British Planes Shot Down in North Africa Front
Berlin dispatch says German fighters claimed to have shot down five British planes yesterday over the Libyan front. British positions at Benghazi and coastal communications were attacked. no major operations on the Tyre Island front. Malta bombardment noted. German losses not stated.
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Berlin
Bengpel
Figh
Pons Mupique
Malta
Steel Industry To Boost Output This Week
The steel industry will run this week at 98.4 percent capacity with ingots and castings production around 4,502,700 tons, per the American Iron and Steel Institute. Last month’s rate was 97.5 percent and 1,610,906 tons. a year ago 68.1 percent and 7,694,800 tons.
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New York
Aneritay Iron and Stel Institute
Tpet
Scientific Group To Hear Cooper
Herschel H Cooper will address the Scientific Society of San Antonio in the Stevens Building on West Commerce Street. The talk topics include Mountain Form and The Structure. All interested persons are invited.
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Herschel H. Cooper
San Antonio
Stevens
Commerce Street
Phe Apie
Si Bom
Prices Fixed for Heavy Machinery to Stabilize October Levels
Prices are fixed for three key industrial categories including construction equipment ceramic machinery and cranes and derricks with the aim of stabilizing costs to the October 1 baseline. Officials cite market volatility and production costs as factors guiding the measure. The announcement follows a wartime context with reports from Berlin radio noting a curfew on cafes and public places after a restaurant blast.
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Van
Peon Henderson
Mexican Coast Defenses Ready Command Reports Complete
General Lazaro Cardepay informs the national defense ministry that defense precautions are complete for the entire Pacific coast region under its command.
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Mexico
Lazaro Cardepay
National Defense Ministry
Peru Rejects Border Plan Amid Regional Tensions
Ambiguous text details a border dispute involving Peru and neighboring nations. Readable entities include Peru, Brazil, Argentina, and referenced regional talks. The fragment hints at a settlement, a rear dispute, and ongoing talks, but lacks clear outcomes or dates.
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Peru
Brasil
Dutch Chief Urges Defense of the Indies Amid Shortages
A Dutch official calls for stronger defense of the Indies citing ongoing shortages in equipment and replacement parts. He notes the need for timely action despite repairs at Sarawak wells and stresses cooperation with the United States and Britain to secure supplies and bolster security in the region.
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Roehl Ng Ter
German Donations for Clothes Heavily Reported
Berlin reports heavy German donations of winter clothing for troops on the eastern front. Collection centers overflowed as civilians answered the call to aid soldiers. many items had to be turned away. Free transport on public transit for service men in uniform is in effect in Detroit and under consideration in other cities.
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Berlin
Millar
Nd Russa
Jugires
Sai
Detroit
Zoning Board Status Questioned Over Term of Office
City Attorney Vic tor Helles led discussion on the zoning commission’s status. Keller noted state law does not fix terms but requires a yearly report to the city council. An advisory committee appointment on January 28, 1940, by former Mayor Maury Maverick added complexity to possible rules.
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Mayoy
Vic
Tor Helles
Keller
Soning Jawa
Atate Law
Gurh
Efly Council
Roosevelts Siren Suit Copy Sparks War Talk
In London the first lady Eleanor Roosevelt disclosed that Mrs. Roosevelt will not wear a siren suit for herself, while Winston Churchill’s blue coverall with zipper fasteners sparked chatter about air raid preparations. The fashion note and quick-change claim highlight wartime urgency and public portraiture.
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Washington
Jan
Roquevelt
Prims
Winston ChurenHy
London
Eleanor Rienevalt
Lojpy
Raceevelk
Churchill
Reid
Nazi Planes Hit Isles in Atlantic
German air raiders attacked parts of the Paernes land and Shetland islands last night hitting radio stations and industrial targets along the British coast. The High Command said some bombers raided Martin and other coastal areas causing casualties, but labeled the attacks as unsuccessful.
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Berlin
Paernesland
Shetland Islands
Alec
High
Nurses Group To Hear Dr Russ On Defense Aid
A meeting of the association will discuss Dr Russ Tie Mu tee's contribution to defense. The gathering is set in Turceny at 10h. The agenda includes emergency medical care and related civic matters.
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Turceny
Howard Aire
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Board Favors. Harry Bridges Board Favors.
The board unanimously reversed a prior deportation recommendation for labor leader Harry Bridges after three months of San Francisco testimony. It ruled Bridges had not joined the Communist party since his 1920 arrival in the United States, with final action pending before Attorney General Francis Biddle.
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Washington, Jan
Yyrane Ward
Immigration
Sapenis
Hers Bridges
West Corny
Decielan
Dudga Gharica B. Sears
San Prancisco
Altorey
Francis Biddle
Bridges
Goming
United States
Communist Party
C. C
French Painter Rene Vauquelin Dies in Fire at 86
VIOWY Jan 6 The well known French painter Rene Vauquelin, aged 86, died from burns after his dressing gown caught fire by an open fireplace. He had recently retired from active work. The incident occurred in Annot, and the death was announced today. The report notes his prominence in the French art scene and his retirement from painting.
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Rene Vauquelin
Annot
Vauquelin
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