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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1945
Page
5
The comprehensive Missouri history excerpt recounts panther lore from early settlers. It details cries haunting cabins, panther behavior, and notable incidents in Saline and Blackwater areas, including a seven foot specimen with capes made for children and a hunter’s encounter with three panthers.
Approximately six million tires on American cars are expected to wear out in the next 90 days due to hot weather. The Rubber Manufacturers Association reports a survey shows many tires needing replacement from now through early September with at least twenty million tires projected to go off the road in 1945. Prospects for meeting tire needs in 1942 are described as favorable.
The B F Goodrich Co says postwar cars will ride on rubber springs that cut noise and reduce maintenance by replacing metal springs. Rubber’s quick rebound has helped supply over a half million torsilastic springs for landing vehicles in the war, signaling broader use in future automobiles.
The Army will release about 10 000 light and 20 000 medium trucks by August 1 to meet urgent agricultural needs. The War Food Administration said the Commerce Department will direct dealer sales to buyers holding certificates from county agricultural committees.
Henry J. Kaiser announced that the national clothing collection hit its target of 150 million pounds for overseas war relief. Total reported stood at 150,366,012 pounds of clothing shoes and bedding from 6928 of 7279 local chairmen with more arriving daily.
A sixteen gallon value A coupons were declared six gallons each by Edward G. Hotchkins of the St. Louis District OPA. The 50 percent increase began at midnight last Thursday and several stations are limiting sales to four gallons per coupon while motorists are urged to seek verification from the St. Louis OPA or a War Price and Rationing Board.
The Office of Price Administration announces that used 1942 automobiles will be removed from rationing on July 2, 1945. Since March 6, 1943, used 1942 cars were rationed on a lenient basis, unlike new 1942 models which stay rationed. OPA notes many used 1942 cars have served public officials, doctors and war workers, with high mileage and wear, making continued rationing unnecessary.
A devastating drought in Cuba halves its cane harvest, reducing Cuba’s share of U S sugar imports by 50 percent. With Cuba supplying about half of U S sugar, the eight month dry spell risks a continued rationing for another year as supplies tighten and prices rise.
Service men stopping in the United States on their way home from Europe will keep tax postponement longer. Commissioner Joseph D Nunan Jr ruled the postponement continues until the soldier returns to the U S for a continuous five and one half months, extending the prior back-from-overseas rule of three and a half months. The tax law still exempts the first 1500 dollars of active service pay.
Historic reference notes that when Mother Goose, known privately as Mrs Isaac Goose of Boston, wrote the rhyme Mary Mary Quite Contrary she had Mary Queen of Scots in mind. The remark ties a famous folklore verse to a royal historical figure.
Ration calendar stamps for red blue and sugar allocations set valid through late summer into fall 1945. Conditions cover red stamps through September, blue stamps through October, sugar No 36 through August 31, and Fuel Oi through August 31 1945. Replacements and returns requested, with notes on inspections and dosed books for deceased or enlisted individuals.
Sellers of used passenger cars trucks and motorcycles must register with the St Louis District Office of Price Administration in the Paul Brown Building by July 316 uf if they intend to sell at war prices after that date William H Bryan district director reminds the trade Under amendments to the used vehicle price regulations any dealer failing to register and receive authorization by August 1 may not charge higher than war prices until compliant The regulations set dollars and cents prices for as is sales and apply to private individuals and dealers The allowed increase for as is price up to 25 percent or $100 whichever is greater applies when they guarantee vehicle performance and repairs if needed
A report states that Chinese is spoken by 48,000,000 people, the largest number for any single language. It notes the global dominance of Mandarin varieties and highlights regional dialects within the population.
Flora L Carl of the University of Missouri cautions that many canning powders hide dangerous chemicals such as formaldehyde salicylic acid and boric acid. A recent FDA report led to legal action to stop interstate distribution of one compound. These powders can fail to preserve foods and may allow deadly botulinus toxin to form in canned products.
An 18 year old Marine hobbled to the platform at Milford High School Milford Mass last week and received his diploma marking the end of his high school career Pfe John Allen Carlson who lost his left leg on two went from a Marine hospital in Philadelphia to attend the graduation
General George S Patton dismissed claims he is a two gun man. He said the pistol he wore at his triumphant Boston homecoming from Europe was only in social use.
The Duke of Windsor has been proposed unofficially for the governor of Northern Ireland. The vacancy will arise soon as Duke of Abercorn, aged 76, plans to resign.
Windsor visited Northern Ireland as the Prince of Wales in 1932 where a tumultuous welcome greeted him. His popularity surged when he deviated from the official program and joined an orange parade. The note also suggests saving leftover meat and gravy to flavor meatless entrees.
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