WPB helps small plants enter war production program
Canton WPB office manager E O Kuendig outlined steps for small manufacturers to join armament work. A complete facility survey covering products, labor, equipment, and financials guides contracts and connects firms with prime contractors. The Canton office serves several counties and provides access to needed war items, blueprints, and subcontracting opportunities.
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Canton
WPB
E. O. Kuendig
War Production Board
Kuendig
Stark
Tuscarawas
Holmes
Columbiana
Jefferson
Belmont
Harrison
Carroll
Monroe
Guernsey
Coshocton
Harness Makers View On Horse Power In Stark County
In Stark County, veteran blacksmiths and harness makers believe horses will not return as the main motor power. Henry Miller of Canton and Godfrey Thoman of Louisville foresee a shift to repair and leather trades, with shortages of horses and workers complicating any switch from gasoline motors. They note limited wagon makers, growing repair work, and doubts about horse availability, while some hope government action may ease material shortages.
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Stark County
Henry Miller
Canton
Godfrey Thoman
Louisville
Miller
W. J. Whitmer
Marionave
Thoman
Marionave SW
E. Main St
Auto Tag Sales To Open Monday In Stark County
Stark county motorists will line up Monday for the annual vehicle license tag sale ending March 31. Officials expect a drop from 1941 tag sales due to rationing and conservation drives, though sales of 1941 tags for new or used cars have been strong recently. 1942 plates keep last year’s symbols, with N-K moving from Canton to Massillon. trailer plate rules now require the vehicle serial number. military service cases may have relatives purchase plates. 1941 plates may be salvaged for scrap metal and old tags are to be collected for Red Cross by gasoline stations.
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Stark County
State Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Canton
Massillon
Red Cross
Fire Extinguisher Survey Urged To Balk Saboteurs
Fire Chief George Jacob urged plants and large buildings to appoint a monitor for extinguishers and seal each unit. He cited a Detroit building report where all extinguishers were plugged or emptied and advised sealing the extinguisher, nozzle tip and cap to detect tampering.
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George Jacob
Jacob
Detroit
Horoscope Forecast for Monday March 2
The forecast suggests a fairly favorable day for public activity and large groups or organizations. Strategy and tact bring progress. elders may assist, but avoid force. Birthday individuals may see a steady year in public welfare. High authorities may resist cooperation, so be diplomatic and shun show.
Ohio College Plans Student Blood Test
By The Associated Press Bowling Green Ohio February 28 Blood of all freshmen and sophomore students at Bowling Green State University will be tested for type next fall. Records will be kept at the university to provide information upon calls for transfusions.
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The
Associated Press
Bowling Green, O
Bowling Green State University
New strikes in January hit U S plants hit 199 total
Secretary of Labor Perkins announced 155 new strikes in January causing 390000 man days idle, down 22 percent from December in idle time, 11 percent in strikes, seven percent in workers. About 32500 workers were involved, one third of January 1940’s level. Only 10 percent of defense plants worked under 70 hours weekly.
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Washington
Perkins
Labor Department
Miss Perkins
New Nurse Aids Await Training in Canton
Canton chapter of the American Red Cross will begin preliminary nurse aide training at 1 p m Thursday in its headquarters. Under Mrs Margaret Allman the program led by Pauline Harter Coxey will run 35 hours, followed by 45 hours in Mercy and Aultman hospitals. The first class has completed its prelims and will start hospital duties when uniforms arrive. Applications for more classes remain open to recruit at least 200 volunteers aged 18 to 50 with a high school education or equivalent.
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Canton
American Red Cross
Margaret Allman
Pauline Harter Coxey
Mercy Hospital
Mercy
Aultman
Allman
Chapter
Corn dominates world output with vast U S plantings
The United States produces about three fourths of the world's corn and farms nearly 100 million acres annually. Corn is grown across all states, highlighting the crop's central role in American agriculture and food supply.
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United States
Two New Type Loans Offered To Farmers
James E. Milroy announces two government loans for small farmers. The first provides up to 100 for seed fertilizer or canning equipment to boost self sufficiency. The second offers 100 to 500 for expansion such as hogs poultry or a cow purchase amid war time labor shortages.
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James E. Milroy
County Farm Security Administration
Milroy
Prison Day Observed by Salvation Army
The annual Prison Sunday observance, begun in 1916 by Col. Edward J. Parker, will be held today in penal institutions nationwide. A religious service was to be conducted this morning in Stark county jail by Adjutant Charles Mc.
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Salvation Army
Edward J. Parker
Army
Stark County
Adjt
Charles Mc
Obvious Day Observance Features Songster Brigade
The Songster Brigade and the Silver Band were slated to perform special musical selections during the observance. Ensign Tom Anderson of the New York prison department helped originate the observance through frequent visits to various eastern institutions.
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Crae
Songster Brigade
Silver Band
Tom Anderson
New York Prison Department
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