Japanese Immigration Surge Dominates War Era Census
Unofficial and official tabulations show a 589 percent rise in Japanese in the United States during the war era, with California absorbing most of the increase and the white population expanding 26 percent while the Negro population grew 65 percent. Regional gains concentrated in the Midwest and West, while other minority groups declined.
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United States
Partie Coast
California
Washington State
Oreron
Utah
Colorado
New York
Y*nio
Indiana
Dilmois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Decline in Livestock Sparks Alarm Over Meat Supply
Figures from the federal census cited by farm expert Herbert Myrick show sheep nearly two thirds lower and hogs down 41 percent, shrinking per person meat availability to about half previous levels. He accuses the USDA of overestimating animal numbers and labels price declines as a major economic crime against farmers. Also noted: 200 percent drop in meat exports this year versus last, and major discrepancies in official counts.
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Herbert Myrick
Myrick
Toltet States Department of Agriculture
Cercus Aise
Measure to Regulate Packers in Senate Passes
The senate approved a bill to regulate meat packers by the secretary of agriculture after a week of debate. The house measure, supported by Rep. Sterling of North Dakota, now awaits action in the president’s desk.
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Washington, DC
Secretary of the Treasury
Harding
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House
na‘Mellon
Washington, D. C
Agriculture Committee
Senier Sterling
Lough Dakota
Secretary of Agriculture
Lead, 8. Housewake Mining Slashes Wages in South Dakota
The Housewake Mining Company, the largest gold mine in South Dakota, has announced an immediate wage cut of 50 cents per day for all employees. The move affects all shifts and profiles, reflecting economic pressures on the operation.
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Housewake Mining Company
South Dakota
Congress
Largest Class Graduates Madison Wis
The University of Wisconsin conferred more than 1 000 degrees and diplomas in a historic graduation ceremony led by President RE A Birge. President Hand ling engaged in the legislative program by summoning Chairman Ford ney of the House Wage and Means Committee to discuss early passage of tax legislation.
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Madison
Wia
University of Wisconsin
RE. A. Birge
Washington, D. C
Fordney
House
Nebraska tax drive by state aims at local slackers
The state tax commissioner W F L Osborne urges county clerks to provide topwritten minutes of county board meetings to examine work done by commissioners and to detect possible influence in assessments. Nebraska seeks intercounty cooperation to curb tax avoidance and ensure fair levies.
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Io Drive
Nebraska
W. FL Osborne
State Department
Rurni
Gilead
Unuto
Neo
Rune
High Schol
Wiliam Mattex
John_ Sainier
Omaha
Mattox
Hand Island
Thomas Roonty
Thedford
Governear McKetvie
Norfolk
Rhor
Eight Freighters Missing In Atlantic Mystery
Atlantic freighters vanish with crews missing as investigation spreads across government departments. A sole beacon came from the Derring schooner found beached near Cape Lookout, with no crew aboard. Police link the disappearances to confidential sources and a Russian workers union initiative.
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New York
Seeond Thetr
Union of Russian Workers of
United States
Canada
Russia
Department of Justice
Choouer
Carol A. Derring
Cape Lookout
Ife
Veterans Claim Improper Treatment Across Hospitals
A former service member testified before a senate special investigating committee that veterans faced improper care under government and contractor plans. He alleged six months of unpaid claims and described poor facilities in Greenville South Carolina Liberty Arizona Tucson Los Angeles and Monrovia with inadequate medical staff and unsanitary conditions.
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Spraik
Senate
Ereeryice
Greenvile
Liberty
Pheonizona
Tucson
Ariz
Los Angeles
Monrovia
Cal
Farm Hand Kills Employer in Nebraska Farm Case
Farm hand Kim William Maddox killed farmer John Schuter at a farm near Pender after claiming $115 was unpaid. He forced Schuter’s visiting uncle George Kom to drive toward Wet Print, but pursuit ended near border and Maddox surrendered. He pleaded guilty and was sent to county court, with officers fearing possible mob action from Pender.
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Omaha
Neb
John Schuter
Kim Wiliam Maddox
Short
Pender
Maddox
George Kom
Sthuter
Tim
Spease
Roder
Ajetriet Court
Freighting Bill Sparks Debate On Coal Rates
Washington considers the Fretinghuysen bill to set reasonable coal freight rates with seasonal adjustments. The Interstate Commerce Commission would fix rates, aiming for lower prices in summer to stimulate buying and stabilize mines.
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Washington, DC
Roel
Bel
Relief Bodies Test of Disaster At Mass Meeting
A joint message from Preble, Cole and seven fraternal relief committees to War Secretary Weeks disputes June 9 statements as misinformation. The dispatch cites over 1,500 drowned and 3,500 homeless with property losses around 20 million dollars in Pace County, noting disaster levels unprecedented for an American city.
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Washington, D. C
Pueblo
Shoup
Colorado
Weeks
Arkansas Valley
Preble
Cole
Jeb V. Weeks
Arkansas
Pace County
Portic
Negligence Charged in Two Deaths at Samaritan Hospital
Des Moines reports indictments against hospital management for gross negligence linked to two deaths at Samaritan Memorial Hospital. Polk County Medical Association cites unqualified doctors and overstepping police surgeons as key issues. Washington says multiple agencies probe the disappearance of the steamer Mewtt and the crew of the Darrel A. Deering with only a few vessel names released.
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Northern Baptists’ Convention
Home Mission Society
Parific
Samaritan Hospital
Memorial Hespital
Greater
Washington, D
Department of Cousin
Mewtt
Darrel A. Deering
Enid
Ge Department
Coal purchase plan outlined at regional conference
The second coal conference outlined orders for over 1 000 000 tons of coal for farmers in the midwest. Attendees from Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Indiana Missouri Nebraska and Kentucky discussed a plan to save about $1.59 per ton after thorough review.
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Ows
Klimos
Minnesota
Indiana
Missouri
Nebreske
Kemtorty
Geycom Bey
Open Letter Reflects On War Impact On Perfume Exports
An open letter notes that World Loves Sweet Scents, detailing how wartime disruption hurt cosmetic and toilet article trade. It cites 1920 export vetoes at 88,728,598 and contrasts with prewar 1934 figures, listing England as top recipient and mentioning Red Cross, grocers, and government index references amid wartime shortages.
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England
Cuba
Brazil
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