WPB freezes sales of new and used typewriters
The War Production Board ordered a midnight freeze on all sales and deliveries of new and used typewriters to conserve supply for essential war use. Rentals are banned, and renters have until April 1 to return machines. Rebuilt machines are classified as used. Exceptions apply only as directed by the WPB director of industry operations.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Critics of Congress Upheld in Free Press Ruling
Albany March 6 A New York appellate division of the supreme court dismissed Rep Hall s suit for 75000 against the Binghamton Press Co upholding a newspaper s right to hold legislators strictly accountable Editorials criticizing Hall s vote on the lend lease bill were published February 10 11 and 12 194...
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Associated Press
Albany
Appellate Division
New York Supreme Court
Rep. Hall
New York
Binghampton Press Co
Hall
Whitling Wonder Gifts Gifts From Quincy Whittling Prodigy
A 25 year old whittling prodigy John Kateon has crafted 1,000 delicate wooden pieces since age ten including teakwood pagodas decoy ducks sailing models and miniature animals. His gifts adorn more than 300 Quincy homes illustrating remarkable skill and output.
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United Press
Quincy
Mass
John Kateon
New Market for Cotton Opens in Alabama
Auburn, March 6. The Alabama Extension Service reports a vast insulation field for cotton with a projected market of 750,000 bales per year. This figure reflects only 10 percent of the anticipated ultimate market, suggesting a major expansion in demand.
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Auburn
Ala
Alabama Extension Service
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