Wasteful federal paper use exposed by committee report
A federal House special committee highlighted wasteful paper use in government during war era. It cited a 266 page Census Bureau book on fertility trends costing two million dollars and a 123 page Office of War Information publication as examples. Director Elmer Davis reduced 53 non essential publications but waste continued. The piece argues the government pursues curtailment of a free press through such inefficiencies.
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House of Representatives
Census Bureau
Clarence J. Brown
United States
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Washineton
Acoma
Davis
Sincre
Gposial
House Committee
Iron Press of
America
Free American Press
Special Committee of Congress
Walter Winchell Gossip Sparks Headlines Across Europe and U.S.
Walter Winchell notes a torrent of society rumors and international intrigue. Mentions Gary Grart, Hetty Hensel, Ed Myna, Captains abroad, and actors like Mickey Rooney, with hints of stock moves in sports teams and publishing figures.
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Gary Grart
Hetty Hensel
Pnolle UpHard
Crosty Lan
Myna
Antony Adverse
Cina
Hay
Frieglaten
Allee-Leone
New York
Gabe
Mint Check
Hoover
Rona Mherninin
Fair Trade Bill Sparks Texas Senate Clash
The March article argues against a Texas Senate bill called fair trade practices, which would let manufacturers fix retail prices and keep high costs in wartime. It warns the measure would freeze prices and override anti trust laws, harming consumers while aiding large manufacturers. The piece appeals for continued support for war bonds and Red Cross aid.
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Federal ‘Reserve Board
Priona
Texas Senate
Texas
Yse
Senate
Red Cross
Texas Stible
Three Legged Willie of Texas Frontier Times
A fragmentary historical sketch describes Williamson known as Mr Willie or Three Legged Willie, a lawyer who migrated from Alabama to Texas before 1824. It notes his leadership in San Felipe, frontier disputes, and service with a militia against Indian marauders, amid incomplete court records and scattered anecdotes.
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Georgia
Bon Topping
Mottiey
N.Y
Byrnes
Russie
Tiina Percer
Sally Denton Wil
Dire Mreenen
Maestro Herble Pletds
Haye
Willamson
Savi Houston
Dolaire
Hl Bose
Yin Hamed
James Wille
Williamson
Texas
Alabama
San Felipe
Wille
Willie
Tim Willie
Willis
Georginshomn
San Felino
Sata
San Filipe
Mullitle
San Jarlito
Mary
Eouirta
10 and 20 Years Ago From L A Light Files
March 15, 1935 notes R W Murray celebrating seventy seventh birthday with his children at 3102 West Townsend Street Murray win Tigs under Gener Hood in the Gly war. A Jog In the Battle of the Wider ness mentions Joe Murray former olive of the Court of Appeals. March 19, 1925 references crime wave due to water tank nealec. Arthur Michael commissioner of Mama calineli discusses alert luncheon club meeting led by Mrs AW Benngson.
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R. W. Murray
West Tovston Street
Murray
Geners
Manch
Watertnk Nealec
Arthur Michael
Mama Calineli
Ny Seowla Af Alertém
Wermeadey Launcheon Club
Benngson
Mueting
Washington News Behind the News on postwar economy
Four column reports analyze U S civilian morale as victory nears. Readers learn public fears inflation, job changes, and reconversion, with calls for government action to stabilize prices and guide peace time production and employment. Roosevelt’s leadership and national planning are urged to avert recession.
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Washington
South Allsnde
Roosevelt Court
Hypothyroidism overview and symptoms noted in 1945 text
A 1945 San Antonio Light article explains hypothyroidism as a lack of thyroid secretion causing puffiness, slow speech, dry skin, hair loss, and mental slowdown. It discusses diagnostic challenges, metabolic rate tests, cholesterol levels, and treatment with thyroid extract under a physician's care, noting potential complications and the need for repeated tests.
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King Mean. Synd, Inc
San Antonio
Antonio
Ann Antonia Gezelie
Fublicatiin
Broadway
Menber Arbociated
la Paper
Feo
Focal Newa
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Walter Winchell
Nya Ehrenburg
Caps
Roma
England
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Berliy
Gen
Kiehmey
Himmler
Otle
Berlin
Rome
Wien
Gryl
Ily Pons
Coward
Gus Schirmer
Stamford
Kisus Mann
Italy
Pak Penthon
Junior Migs
Sheeps
Egtil
Rex Willammses
Ark
Boston
Newbold Moris
Dallet
Ick Pulaski
Chicago
Variety
FDR
Tt. O. Zollinger
RO Zollinger
James Farber
L. A. Light Files
Paul Mallon
Calintry
Muore
Wallace
Auth
Francisco
Pacl l
Mhat
Baber
Alne
Labor
Cantral
Amy
Savy
Congress
Sunassen
Pal
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