Molasses for Rum Banned By OPM
The United States announces a ban on molasses use in rum production effective after January 15 across the continental states and territories including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. A second order prohibits methyl alcohol in manufacture or packaging after January 1 and tightens rules on ethyl alcohol used in shampoos perfumes mouthwashes and similar products.
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United States
Puerto Rico
Yitein Islands
British Columbia
Department of Commerce
Fire Rages in Seattle Home Laundry Blaze
A fire swept through a Home laundry building in Seattle last night. The blaze caused estimated damage around $50,000, with crews battling stubborn flames until they gained headway. The incident was noted in Harbor district reports as part of the city’s weathered blazes records.
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Department of Commetee ‘Bays
Seattle
Jan
Iota
Notes of an Innocent ByStander 2 The First Nights
Walter Winchell era notes mix cinema gossip with World War II headlines and political dispatches. The column names actors, studios, and parties while detailing press coverage of wartime events and public figures, including references to Hollywood, political figures, and war front reporting.
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Woodrow Wilson
Howard Koch-John
Wilson
Richard Gsines
Glifford
Mike Brilevers
Talhiinh Bankhead
Joe Schildkraut
Lee J. Cabbs
Pirel Cynews
Martha Hed
Rao
Downtown Bexar Facts Note New York Selectees And Roaring New Year
Readable fragments reveal eight New York selectees buying lobster and enjoying champagne in a downtown restaurant while clerks toast President Roosevelt with portable radios tucked behind counters. The item recalls actor Olly Sklimer’s San Antonio appearances and George M Cohan anecdotes, with references to Wardens Al Heck and defense bond sales.
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Army
Max Manus
Roosevelt
Olly Sklimer
Sertion
San Antonio
Menger Hotel
George M. Cohan
Generals Brett and Emblex Nominated for Lieutenant General
President Roosevelt named Maj. Gen. George Brett and Maj. Gen. Stumey D. Emblex for promotion to lieutenant general. Brett, former army air corps chief and deputy supreme commander in the Southwest Pacific, would rank just under British Gen. Archibald Wavell and Gen. Stephnis Pownall. Emblex, 64, formerly of Franklin County, Pa, retired in 1941 but remained on active list and served on defense and war law bodies.
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Jan
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George
Brett
Stumey D. Emblex
Army Air Coms
United Naions
Southwest Pacific
Sali
Bint
Archibald P. Wavell
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Wevell
Cleveland
Eibick
Pranklin County
Rle
Andli
World Party
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Allrd Supreme War Court
Beart Te
Cattleman Rites Slated For Henry Neal
Funeral services for Henry Neal, pioneer rancher and San Antonio native, are set for Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. at Porter Loring Chapel with Rev. Everett Jones officiating. Survivors include widow Emma Neal, son Leslie R. Neal, daughters Mrs. Walter Pricke and Mrs. Maude Neal, sisters Mrs. Laeta Lassitter and Mrs. Maude Neal, brothers Jack Neal and H. D. Neal, and grandsons Leslie R. Neal Jr, William G. Birtle Jr, and Hinten Doak Neal. Interment at Mount Olive Park. pallbearers listed.
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Culeura Road
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Chipel
Everett Jones
San Antonio
Emma Neal
Leslie R. Neal
Walter Pricke
Lest Neil Pirtle
Lae Ta
Maude
Dack Wi
H. D. Neal
Leslie R. Neal, Jr
Wiliam GC. Birtle Jr
Htenity Doak Neal
I Mt Jist Park
Mayalall Terjiel
John James
Boatman
Mate Chittin
BW Beate
Frank Lubback
Special Cards Seen for Aliens
Washington January 7 Attorney General Birdie said the government considers re registering 1 109 000 enemy aliens to tighten control. A national identity card would be issued for German Italian and Japanese aliens. The alien registration program last year registered nearly six million non citizens with fingerprints but not required to carry cards.
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Alatorney
Birsia
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Birdie
Tarkington film work starts as Palm Springs set
Hollywood gossip from Palm Springs notes Joe Pasternak returning to MGM to begin three productions. Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney may separate as Lily Mars centers on a girl pursuing acting. Other projects include Toup Time with Kathryn Grayson and They Live by Night with Lana Turner. Cagney may join United Artists, while Robert Sterling gets a big screen break as Cable’s brother. Celebrity sightings include Paulette Goddard, Jane Withers, and Bing Crosby amid preproduction chatter.
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M-G-M
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Lily Mars
Bno
Judy Charland
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Mickey Rooney
Johnby Hyde
Mozelle Geavens
Hollywond
Lorine Gelinman
Warners Lovelies
Jean Negulesen
Indy
Guyibbee
Knickernecker Hotel
Nis Sdatehlering
Paulette Goddard
Palm Springs
Bary Wallace
Tir Scheherazade
Zarl Carroll
Jane Withers
Eny
Buddy Pepper
Bing Grosby
Rones
Heven Unitarian
Reserves of War Industry Labor Lacked
A Federal report Wednesday warned critical shortages in labor reserves for defense industries. W. Wood, chair of the National Labor Supply Committee, urged voluntary cooperation and warned government restrictions may follow. He criticized misdirected agency allocations and suggested WPA and other programs divert workers from nondefense roles, leaving the nation with virtually no ready reserve for war work.
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OPM
Tring W. Wood
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Wood
Te Vhaltrun
WPA
NVA
United States
Ernest Mayburn Wrehington
D.C
Paul Figg
Income Tax Thresholds And Filing Requirements In 1941
The text notes 1941 income tax rules showing exemptions and filing obligations. It lists personal exemptions such as 800 for a single person and 7650 for dependents, with a total tax table explaining who must file. It states citizens or residents with gross income at defined levels, including married couples and those living with spouses, must file returns or face tax consequences. It also provides weekly earnings benchmarks translating annual figures into weekly equivalents to determine filing necessity.
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United States
Dies Group House Asked to Extend Its Life
Washington July 7 Representative Martin Dies of Texas urged Congress to extend for one year the Dies Committee created in 1938 to investigate such matters. As chairman he said the seven member panel would continue its work beyond the war if extended, though no further party hearings were likely during the period.
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Int
Lefora
Martin Dies
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Dies
Lkely
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Tebe
African Soldiers Released by Nazis
Report from Berle dated January 1 notes officials and Allied reports about First French North African soldiers freed by German authorities. It mentions Dakar and Senegal as locations tied to the event, with unclear phrasing about the release and potential rewards or recognitions.
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Teri Yao
Vichy Torey
Dakar
Prowler Steals Cars And Home Items Across Neighborhoods
A garaged motor vehicle and several personal items were reported stolen in multiple breaks. At 068 Fullon Ave a wheel was taken from a vehicle. Another motor was stolen from Hillcrest Country Club. G B Huber returned from out of town to find a gown and evening dress missing. Burglaries also targeted W C Broad at 147 Fulton Ave. Neighbor says neighbor was out of town.
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Jimmy Durante
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Train Derailed Passengers Unhurt in Houston
Houston dispatch reports seven cars of the Misangri Pacific Texan derail near the island, yet all passengers escaped serious injury. The incident prompted an emergency halt as investigators assessed the wrecked cars and potential causes.
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Misangri
Rowtomdye
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Chotee Opporkantties
Story in Search Of New Ending Master Sgt Story on Duty
A fragmented draft describes Master Sgt M B Story at Kelly Field and Randolph Field facing changes in duty. The text hints at a training center, a mess officer, and workplace relations shifts, with unclear details and garbled names.
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