Resignation of Lou R Maxon challenges price office
The article reports Lou R. Maxon resigning as deputy administrator of the Office of Price Administration amid a charge of ideological bias and mismanagement. It argues the agency strayed from wartime duties, pursuing socialist reforms and grade labeling, and calls for a constitutional, democratic restoration of duties.
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Lou R. Maxon
Office of Price Administration
Maxon
United States
Embrace Risk Over Safe Living, Says Youthful Voice
A fragmentary and dramatic plea argues life gains from danger and challenge, rejecting comfort and conformity. It contrasts youth's bold push with adulthood's routine, invoking primal strength from conflict and urging readers to seek strenuous experiences.
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Rick
Live beyond your means and push past comfort
By Elsie Robinson, the text urges bold self improvement through risky, costly actions. It challenges readers to abandon conventional life, spend more, and pursue noble deeds despite consequences, promising personal growth beyond current limits.
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Borizon
King
Vitamins From Foods: Deficiency In All Income Levels
Studies show many people lack B1 riboflavin and other nutrients despite income. Eat whole grains cabbage berries greens and citrus daily to balance fat intake and avoid acid base imbalance. A diet including milk bread meat vegetables fruit butter and fortified cereals can supply calcium iron and vitamins Bel A and riboflavin.
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Herbert T. Kelly
Myrtle Sheppard
University of Pennsylvania
Kelly
Food deficiency symptoms and dietary advice from 1943 note
Dr H N Bundesen warns that deficiency in vitamins minerals and proteins may take time to show symptoms and that the exact type depends on lacking parts. The piece urges everyone to contribute to a balanced diet to maintain efficiency and well being. It also includes quirky notes on flax romany moray fish minnow teeth and toffee rations.
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King Few
Twe
Bowles the Cherokee Chief a Social Saga in Texas
A historical note recalls Bowles a Cherokee chief who drew Texas attention years ago. His social escapades at a San Jacinto anniversary in Jackson County drew admiration and mockery as Houston society flirted with him. Bowles claimed cordial treatment and noted Houston ties to the Cherokee nation.
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Bowles
Texena
Jackson County
Gulf
San Jacinto
Howston
Bevera
Houston
Washington News Behind the News and Congressional Views
A straight look at the latest Capitol actions contrasts claims from White House circles. Congress trimmed the Roosevelt budget, abolished the National Youth Administration, and reorganized bureaus while avoiding anti strike legislation. Public sentiment splits over wartime measures and economic policy as debates on France and democracy continue.
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Washington
White House
GIO
Roosevelt
QIO
Econgresa
National Youth Administration
Paul Mallon
Truman
Byrd
Kilgore
Hig
Byrnes Mobilizatom
Food Administration
Leon Tenderson
Opa
Congress
Hollywood gossip and radio buzz in wartime tabloid pieces
A collage of Walter Winchell style riffs on Hollywood and radio during wartime. commentary mocks studios overpaid stars, government subsidies, and shifting media trends while noting public taste, fashion, and show business quirks. Mentions Beverly Hills, Stork Club, and industry figures in a brisk, satirical tone.
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Noguteren
Gene Autry
Beverly
Hylton and
Ambrose
Lenton Wacs
On Broadway Arror and Hollywood Bits in Brief
A collage of sharp notes on Chaplin’s thoughts at a seven year old Victor Moore marriage, John Larner’s satire in Newsweek, and public concerns about food shortages. The piece notes radio ads shrinking, drive in burger spots closing, trailers housing the displaced, Fort Worth publisher Amon Carter’s oil find, and funny asides on Reader’s Digest shifts, Sahara star Bogart, and quirky cultural quips.
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Arror
Puebrer
Chaplin
Victor Moore
John Larner
Newsweek
Americata
Io Holwood
Washington
Reader's Digest
Phil Spitatpy
Max Stephan
Michigan
Soldiers Are Not Children In Uniform Says Letter Writer
The Brighter Side notes civilians misjudge soldiers as childish once in uniform. It cites the New York Stage Door Canteen ban on nostalgic songs, arguing troops retain adult judgment and taste. The piece defends songs like God Bless America as morale boosters, while condemning censorship as foolish.
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Eddie Cantor
New York
Hitler
Tojo
Museo
Sama
Claudig
Dorothy McGuire
Blaga Door
United States of America
United Nations
America
Pat
Mademoiselle
Armentieres
Irving Ber+ Ming
Door Canteen
Marine
Wartime song bans sweep military canteens
A 1945 feature notes songs banned or censored for morale in the American armed forces. It cites "White Cliffs of Dover" near removal from lists, while "My Buddy" and other popular tunes face strict interpretation. The piece lampoons the censorship culture as soldiers endure morale constraints.
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Perlin
Sante ‘Cinus
Dover
Alec
Buddy
King Foas
Bynd,, Inc
Fort D. A. Russell’s fate debated for health resort plan
Ten and twenty years ago notes from Fort D. A. Russell in Marfa recount army abandonment and talks with Marfa city and chamber of commerce to convert the post into a Southwest health resort. An inquiry regarding turning the post has been received as negotiations proceed with Eight Corps area officials.
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Fort
D. A. Russell
Marfa
Southwest
Chamber of Commerce
Fetals
Suly
San’ Antonio
Ger
Francisca
Pancho” Villa
Cantutillo
Durango
Villa
San Antonio
Ais
Relnaldo Villa
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da Gawlist
France
Darlan
Kine Features Syndicate
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