Public Going On Cash Basis
American consumers are reducing instalment debt at a rate of about a quarter of a trillion dollars monthly, the Federal Reserve Board said. Credit is being curbed by regulations and a shrinking supply of goods, while the public buys more merchandise with cash or short-term credit. Total consumer installment debt stood between $6 and $7 billion last summer and may fall to $3 or $4 billion next year.
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Waskington
Federal Reserve Board
Border Cattle Fence Could Stop Cattle Across Border
Mexico City May 16 A proposed one mile fence along the Texas Mexico border aims to stop displaced cattle from watering across. Dr Guillermo Macrada Braye Mexico general director of livestock said patrols were reinforced to turn back as many alien cattle as possible. Exports to the Old World may push farm prices higher.
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Mexico City
Texas
Axis Brings War To Souths Door
An enemy has brought warfare for the first time in 86 years to the lower Mississippi where the first Ironclad warship appeared and where a U boat torpedoed a large American cargo vessel near the mouth, killing 27 seamen. The sinking, announced by the Eighth Naval District, occurred after a six hour blast and left most survivors injured or dead as the vessel sank in deep water.
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New Orgaans
Lower
Mississippi
United States
Gail
Mexico
Misshisin
Mn Ktray
Vargo
Gulf
Eighth Naval District
Sissippi
Manassas
New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
Joint Return Fight Begins in Congress
Proposals to compel joint income tax returns by husbands and wives move forward as the House Ways Committee approves the plan, with a projected $200 million addition to the war chest. Opposition surfaces from workers in states enforcing community property laws, challenging equal ownership and separate filing rights for spouses.
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Nadhington
May
yPj
Congress
Lbeentary
Jobit
Louisiana
Texas
New Mexico
California
Wash- Inpion
Oregon
Nevada
Okla
Hushind
New York Daily News Resurrects Old Dobbin Delivery
The Daily News revived 90 horses and wagons to deliver newspapers in four boroughs Manhattan Brooklyn the Bronx and Queens with motor deliveries continued on Staten Island to save tires and gasoline under a DOT order limiting deliveries to one edition daily starting June 1.
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New York
Daily News
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bronx
Queens
Staten Island
Office of Defense Transportation
DOT
Women ofW o W elect Beatrice Koon as member
Beatrice Koon was elected to Membership in Blue Bonnet Grove, Wontmen Circle, at a W O W meeting in the hall. Fannie Mie Benkengopfey announced the Grove would run the Wie War Serving Stamp booth at Joske Brothers for the summer months. Stamps and bonds totaling 888 dollars were sold near May 4 week at the booth. The Beta Dolan Guards of Blue Bonnet Grove met at Mrs Helen Steubing's home with Amma Lovelace as co hostess. Members volunteered to help in the Joske Brothers booth stamps series. After business, games and refreshments were enjoyed. Mrs Claudia Jones will host the officers club at 2 p m at 28 on now Mrs Jesto Cooper, the former Bile Ruth Eilgrim, daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Eligrim of Lytle, was entertained with a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs Arthur Pell on Pur dive. A program of music was rendered by Miss Many Nell Kuonea and Kurllie Cheetham. Perfume telling was a highlight of the evening. The table centered with sweet pes and Queen Anne's lace. Assisting in serving were Muses Margaret Bailey, Jane Sven, Pat Hein McCabe, Hetty Philips, John Schlessinger and Ruth Louis, Pfeil. Miss Margaret Wotcenter was in charge of the guest book. There were 40 guests.
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Beatrice Koon
Blue Bonnet Grove
Wontmen Circle
W.O.W. Hall
Fannie Mie Benkengopfey
Grove
Booth
Joske Brothers
Beta Dolan Guards
Helen Steubing
Amma Lovelace
Joske Brothers Booth
Claudia Jones
Joh Pyinceton
Jesto, Cooper
Ruth Eilgrim
Myr
W. E. Eligrim
Lytle
Everning
Arthur Pell
Nell Kuonea
Margaret Bailey
Jane Sven
Pat- Hein McCabe
Hetty Philips
John Schlessinger
Ruth Louis
Pfeil
Margaret Wotcenter
Col Briggs Honored At Home Reception Gathered Guests
Col and Mrs Harold Briggs hosted an open house Friday evening at their home to honor Col Briggs now stationed at Fort 40. Red white and blue flowers centered the table with an American flag cake. about 180 guests attended.
Evening social notices and military talk in Arlington
Miss Mert Topston and Gleat host a birthday gathering in Christchurch with Dr and Mrs Tom Christian noted among attendees. A diviner party honors Miro Brateson McCaughan, with Genevieve McDavitt and David Henry Mortlock mentioned. A May dance at St Mark's marks spring social season. General Henry Terre Jr will address the 90th Division Veterans gathering at Camp Barkelay.
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Miss Mert
Elning Sells
Provence Sears
Bride-Fleet
Kappa Sigma
Phi Fraternity
Arlington
Henry Terre Jr
San Antonian
Trning
Camp Barkelay
90Th Division
Lt Zeller Weds in Post Chapel Here
Lt Zeller of Chicago and Laura Dietzel of this city wed at Port Sum Hom Post Chapel with Rev Aubrey J. O'Reilly officiating. The gowns featured Chantilly lace and marquisette, with bridesmaids in pink and violet tones. guests included scattered military personnel from Duncan Field and Brookfield. After the ceremony the couple planned a Texas trip before settling at 1606...
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Zeller
Laura Dietzel
Edwin
Frank Dietzel
Roger Leg Zeller
Chicago
United States Air Corps
Brookfield
Edward Zeller
Ellis Grove
Til
Port Sum Hom
MeRey
Aubrey J. O'Reilly
Patricia Griffty
Josephine Falbo
Avid Cavan
Meut. Willer
Black
Duncan Field
Frederick Swafford
Tent
Albert Wolfram
Brooks Field
Onitel| Int-Houe
Duncan Field. the Bridsmaids Were Miss Jent
Jeanette Crilsen
Mrs. Moye A. Covington Jr
Miss Callen
Mrs. Coyingto
Irene
Rom
Ely
Galveston
Thames Jefferson High Sehaglin
San Antonio
Teutenant Zetter
University of, Wiinels
Shower gifts and wedding plans for war brides
Mrs Beechman advises on appropriate shower ideas for a bride to be and possible gifts, including practical wartime options and personal showers. Questions cover suitable attire for a morning ceremony, including hat choices, gloves, and a purse, with decor and centerpiece suggestions such as an airplane model.
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Cornelius Beeckman
Beechmaga
Willy
Titan
Siinnery
Betty
Jake
Manning
COURTESY TID ADMONISHES RESPECT FOR MILITARY DUTY
A courtesy note emphasizes Amm In's obligation to military dues and to current and future assignments and activities. It urges avoiding questions that would disrespect this duty and responsibility.
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Amm
McMurtry to Wed Again In Society Gossip
NY gossip column details George Gibson McMurtry’s rumored upcoming remarriage to Teresa Pabst Gesell Derby, tracing a family web of marriages linked to the Vanderbilts and Roosevelts. It recounts Teresa’s multiple spouses, Reno divorces, and connections to prominent New York society and the Fargo lineage amid wartime era chatter.
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McMurtry
Maury Paul
New York
Gonsip
Union
George Gibson McMurtry
George
Sean
Charles W. Whittlesey
Argonne Forest
Ward
Louise Hunt
Pabbris
Teresa
Gesell
Vanderbiits
Te- Fest
James Lloyd der
Richard Derby
Thedore Roosevelt
Abs
Reno
George McMurtry
Shepard Fabbri
Ernesto
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Sam Slam
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Samuel F. Eley
Coast Guard
Arthur Gunther
Navy
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Billinga
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Maring Corps
W.O
Elcets
Col. Briggs
Edith Buds Jivkovich
James H. Rasa Inusen
James Earnest Rassnitien
Gorrie Saunders Hirt
Christian Rosamunsen
Virginia
Pauline Nelson
McLean Caughlin
Roger Lee Zeller
Lieutenant Zeller
Fort Say Moyston
Eldwin Veank Dietzel
Yorres Phot
Alzafar Sheme
Swedesboro
N. W
New Jersey
Maryland
Connecticut
New Yorks
Pat
Dorothy Wheeler
Austher Fargo
Two Wheelers
William George Fargo
Henry Wells
Wells, Fargo Express Company
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James ©. Purgo Jr
Clara Fargo Thomas
Dorothy Stuart Fargo
Rene
Fargo
St. Thomas’ Church
Pitt
James C. Farge Jz
Ate
Nellal
Broadway
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