Drive for Scrap Iron on Farms in New Madrid County
The New Madrid County Agricultural Defense Board launches a scrap iron drive urging farmers to sort and sell scrap iron found on farms. Three farmers per township join committees to contact others, with townships listed and a Friday meeting at the New Madrid courthouse to plan the campaign. Earl Cambron urges selling even small amounts, noting scrap is needed for weapons and machinery while farmers should keep usable parts.
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J. B. McMikle
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Cambron
Missouri to conduct rapid class 1 physical exams this week
State draft headquarters ordered immediate rough screen examinations for all class 1 registrants in Missouri. Officials estimated about 10,000 potential draftees had not yet received preliminary tests. The plan aims to speed up process and allow time for appeals before detailed pre induction checks, in anticipation of a larger Missouri Army call.
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A. & P. Employees Vote Added Compensation
New York December 18. Additional compensation of 1,500,000 dollars to be paid before Christmas has been voted for all Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company employees with six months or more service including part time workers. Announcement by John A. Hartford. Similar payment made last year.
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New York
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
John A. Hartford
Bright Students Favor Peanut Butter and Raspberry Jam Sandwiches
Bright students carrying lunch baskets at school will enjoy a sandwich made from equal parts peanut butter and raspberry jam.
Canalou Children Shocked by Electricity Near Home
Genevieve East and Don Loomer were shocked while playing near the East residence in Canalou. Genevieve grabbed a high line, Don took her hand, and both escaped serious harm as a utility representative noted their luck. Genevieve recovers, Don suffered minor effects.
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Canalou
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Don
Missouri Utilities
Sikeston
East
Zaricor Farm to be drained and rotated for soil conservation
Fred R. Jacob of the CCC Camp at New Madrid announced drainage work on John M. Zaricor's farm at Risco in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture. The plan includes three rotations over 2, 5, and 6 years with legumes and crops like sweet clover alfalfa lespedeza vetch and soybeans, plus liming and new pasture and hay production. The changes align field boundaries to drainage ditches and aim to boost stock and egg production aided by a new poultry house. County agents will assist other farmers in adopting the practices.
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CCC
New Madrid
John M. Zaricor
Risco
Zaricor
Department of Agriculture
Cotton ginning total in Scott county jails rises sharply
Tharon E. Stallings, a Bureau of the Census special agent, reports that 22 165 bales of cotton were ginned in Scott county jails before December 1, a notable increase from last year’s 12 384 bales during a comparable period.
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Scott County
Tharon E. Stallings
Bureau of the Census
Roosevelt Proclaims Red Cross War Fund Drive
President Franklin D Roosevelt issues a proclamation on December 12 1941 urging universal support for a 50 million dollar Red Cross War Fund to aid wounded shelter the homeless and assist civil defense as the nation enters a broader war effort. The appeal notes Red Cross past work and current spending at over one million dollars monthly and calls for an overwhelming national response.
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American Red Cross
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J. Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States of America
Red Cross
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Former Presidents Hayes and Taft celebrate silver wedding anniversary
Former U.S. presidents Rutherford B. Hayes and William Howard Taft marked their silver wedding anniversaries with celebrations at the White House. The event highlighted enduring partnerships as both men recalled life in and around national service.
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Defense Savings Bonds urged for child’s future
The Government promotes Defense Savings Bonds to safeguard a child’s American heritage of freedom. Officials say no high pressure sales drive is planned and Americans may support National Defense voluntarily. Buy at post offices banks or savings institutions or write to the Treasurer. Stamps available at retail stores.
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Treasury Department
Savings and Loan Association
United States
Washington, D. C
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