Gas Shortage Cuts Deliveries in East Cut. Roosevelt to Confer
Washington May 2 An order by the office of defense transportation sharply curtails deliveries in 17 Northeastern states and the District of Columbia fearing worsening gasoline shortages. Restrictions cover retail and wholesale deliveries with routes to be rearranged and most Sunday deliveries barred except milk and bread. Governor O Connor asks fuel transfers from nonessential production as a potential remedy while Ickes office investigates blending gasoline to ease supply.
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Pipeline to East Restored Amid Oil Flow Surge
New York on May 25 reports the Gulf Oil pipeline restoration after the Big Inch flood. A temporary eight mile line bypassed a break to resume an eastward oil flow, with pumps and a 259000 barrel daily estimate to Norristown and adjacent routes.
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Democrats Struggle for Tax Bill Amid Conference Stalemates
May 23 Washington Democrats press to unite on a tax bill amid muddied conferences. Senator Byrd backs persistence as lawmakers push a pay as you go plan to tax the nation and clear back taxes for about 3 million people. Senate and House leaders urge broader agreement despite divisions. President Roosevelt’s stance remains undecided as talks continue.
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Edsel Ford in Critical Condition
Detroit May 25 Edsel Ford four year old president of the Ped Motor company is reported today in critical condition. Ford, only son of Henry Ford, is suffering from undulant fever at his home on Like Sir, California. Undulant fever is a low persisting fever contracted from animals and transmitted by raw milk.
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County Schools Receive State Apportionment Funds
County Superintendent R. W. May announced a state apportionment of 73,000 dollars to county schools, enabling payment of owed salary installments to teachers for the war era. The report notes 73,090 students in the county and references forthcoming education board actions and next year plans.
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House to Vote On Repeal Of Poll Tax
Washington May 23. Southern congressmen lose bid to block debate on a bill outlawing poll taxes. House vote set at 260 to 210 to decide if seven states may require payment to vote in general elections. Critics call the move a bid for Black votes. supporters deem the tax unconstitutional. Senate opposition seen as likely.
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Commons Asked for More War Funds
In the House of Commons Loveorn May 25 Kingsley Wood chancellor of the exchequer asked for a supplementary Vote or credit to cover war expenses from early June to August. The pound was quoted at 4 47 in asking for the appropriation, noting British war expenditures now total 13,500,000 pounds. He budgeted 4,200,800,000 pounds for the current financial year.
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Woman Found Dead on Railroad Tracks in Wauseon
A modishly dressed unidentified woman was found dead on the New York Central tracks near Wauseon Ohio. Coroner H M Werner believed she was struck by a train after possibly being murdered. The case remains unsolved with investigators seeking clues to identify the victim and determine the circumstances of the death.
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Sells Film Rights for Women of Britain to Warner's Studio
Hollywood gossip item reports Jon Streniher selling film rights to the British letters collection Women of Britain to Dave Diamond. The piece notes Miss Birler’s foreword, her husband’s war absence, and connections to My Man Godfrey era films. It includes random Holly wood snapshots and rumors about casts and projects.
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Brown Defends OPA Amid Criticism Over Food Markets
Washington March 25 The OPA faced denunciations from businessmen and internal disputes as Brown defended the agency’s 400 million federal subsidy to cut meat, butter, and coffee prices by 10 percent. He sought funds for 1400 new inspectors to curb black markets and rejected rumors of mass resignations, insisting personnel changes were due to policy differences and not a collapse of authority.
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Barefoot Burglar Robs Truck In Unclear Tale
A disjointed report describes a barefoot burglar allegedly prowling offices on an unsteady street, stealing a money box and $15. Details about suspects, location, and timing are unclear and fragmented.
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Russians Seek Talks on Next Meal at Food Parley
Report from Hot Springs describes Soviet delegation pressing for food aid and postwar economic relief. U.S. and British representatives weigh measures as Russia pushes for assurances against profiteering and demands access to food distribution. Delegates discuss tariffs and allocation amid looming shortages.
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Extra Food Seen For Hard Workers
HOYT SPRINGS Va May 2 17 The U S delegation to the International ford conference discussed possible government sponsored increases in food for workers needing more than current ration allotments. Agriculture department experts suggested reviving government distribution measures as a supplement to consumer rations and using a system of adjusted ceilings to aid heavy physical laborers. They noted canteens and factories in Great Britain as examples and cited other programs like purchase and distribution to needy families as ways to widen food access for workers in labor intensive jobs.
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Students Cry But Not From Sadness
Police investigate a chaotic end of term scene as students cry at a school celebration. Authorities seek to identify who caused the triggering incident that led to widespread tears amid the festivities.
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