Nelson sets up field service in war production
Washington outlines a field service as a seventh WPB division to decentralize war production. Nelson aims to place decision making in Detroit and other industrial centers, speeding material moves and plant conversions while dispatching experts to key industries. Knudsen and Hillman retain major roles as Kanzler expands authority to move tools between plants.
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Nelson
Associated Press
Washington
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
WPB
Mr. Nelson
Detroit
Ernest Kanzler
Kanzler
Knudsen
Hillman
William S. Knudsen
Sidney Hillman
OPM
Senate
Army
William H. Harrison
Navy
Dimes and Quarters Fuel March of Dimes Drive in Canton
Canton and Stark county roll up coin donations for infantile paralysis relief as 1200 wishing well boxes 400 metal tops and 600 school containers ship to campaign HQ. Volunteers from Mrs J R McCahan and Miss Ida Barnhart prepare boxes while Karl Edward Schank watches. policemen firemen and deputies distribute boxes in city and rural shops amid growing public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Stark County
J. R. McCahan
Homewood
Ida Barnhart
Greenfield
Karl Edward Schank
St. Elmo Ave
Spectacular Specialists Win In Toughest Modern Battles
Wide World News analyzes how elite troops on all sides shaped early modern warfare. Commandos and paratroopers pioneer fast, precise assaults using fog, air support, and terrain tricks. Japanese jungle troops deploy tree-to-tree tactics. Russians adapt with ski units and cavalry. Modern battles emphasize direct, accurate fire and mobility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wide World News
New York
Britain
Belgium
Albert Canal
Mars
Norway
Libya
Malaya
MacArthur
Manila
Luzon
Railroads Set New Record Low Fuel Per Freight Mile
In 1940 U S railroads averaged 112 pounds of fuel to move 1 000 tons of freight and equipment one mile a new record low reflecting efficiency gains across the industry and signaling improved locomotive performance and heavy freight logistics during that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
High Court to Hear Injury Case Appeals
The state supreme court admitted one Stark county civil appeal for review and refused four others. It will hear the appeal of the state industrial commission from a court of appeals decision allowing Milton Betz partial disability benefits first granted in 1921, while commissions for Beatrice Schneider and Ross Independent Oil Co. were denied. The court also rejected appeals by Fidelity Motor Bus Lines from damages awarded to Sarah R. Simon and by Eileen Spinden to void a settlement from 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Stark County
State Industrial Commission
Court of Appeals
Milton Betz
Beatrice P. Schneider
Ross Independent Oil Co
Samuel E. Miller
Miller
Miss Schneider
Canton
Fidelity Motor Bus Lines, Inc
Mansilion
Sarah R. Simon
Eileen Spinden
Canada Wheat Flour Production Hits Ten Year High
Canada produced its largest wheat flour output in a decade during 1939 signaling a strong agricultural year. The rise reflects improved yields and stable export demand, with fluctuations tied to weather and market conditions impacting farmers and millers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Mrs. Baker Reelected Canton Girl Scout Commissioner
Mrs. Herbert D. Baker was reelected commissioner of the Canton council of Girl Scouts at the annual meeting hosted by Mrs. Robert LaFrance. New officers include Mrs. John F. Strayer first deputy, Mrs. Arthur Double second deputy, Mrs. J. R. Brandon secretary, and Mrs. Charles W. Zollinger treasurer. The group reported 1601 hours of community service and outlined plans to expand this work in 1942, with troops engaged in civilian defense, first aid, and cooking programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert D. Baker
Canton Council of Girl Scouts
Robert LaFrance
32Nd St
John F. Strayer
Arthur Double
J. R. Brandon
Charles W. Zollinger
Canton
Youngstown
Baker
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Linkild
Ohio Department of Liquor Control
Kressler
Baltimore
High Court
Girl Scout Council
Livingston
Erica
Axminsters
Mohawk Mills
Alexander Smith
Bigelow Sanford
Firth Carpet Co
Bigelow
Marmith
Alexander Firth
Firth
Ton
Broadroom
Firth Blue Bigelow
Lea
Ferrak
Mohan Bigelow
San Bigelow
Sanfor
Alexander Nenille
Bronqine Minster
Axminster
Ford Axminster
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