War Labor Bill Gains Support in Congress and White House
In Washington the administration and Congress rally behind a rapid war production bill. The proposal would end the 40 hour work week, ban the closed shop, and cap profits on defense contracts at six percent. Rep. Smith of Virginia leads the measure, with hearings to begin in the House naval committee and soon after in the military committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
House
Roosevelt
Friends
Rep. Smith
Virginia
Vinson
House Naval Committee
Military Committee
Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Pile Relief
Ad claims Peterson's Ointment soothes pile torture in minutes with a cooling formula used by thousands for 30 years. Promises prompt itching relief and availability at druggists in 35c box or 60c tube with applicator, with money-back guarantee if not delighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Furnished Houses Wanted Ad Seeks Renters
The Repository Want Ad section reports demand for furnished houses with nine additional prospects seeking similar offers. A 6 to 9 room home in Northwest district at 1010 16th NW is available March 1, with breakfast and sun rooms. Dial 5101 to place an inexpensive ad for tomorrow's paper.
Legends And Origins Of Bock Beer Celebrate Spring
The piece traces bock beer’s lore from ancient pagan rites honoring Freya to later Christianized Easter links, noting its dark, rich profile, extended aging, and ram symbol. It cites German brewers’ tales of competition and a quip about the bock in beer, while confirming Ohio’s seasonal opening and a supply for three to four weeks.
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States
Ohio
Ohio Liquor Control Board
Freya
Germany
Einbeck
Canton
Congressmen Show War Strain Effects
Washington dispatch reports congressional physician Dr. George W. Calver warned the House appropriations committee that Congress has been overworked. He noted a rise to 9,487 annual calls at his office, 2,400 more than last year, and said the health of members and Capitol staff remains generally fair despite near continuous sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Calver
Ohio Farmers Face Machinery Shortage
Ohio farmers hope for more new machines dimmed as the national materials situation is described as critical by M Clifton Townsend of the Agriculture Department in Washington advising Ohio Director John T Brown to hold requests for farm machines to a minimum despite Brown's request for a larger allotment because of farm labor losses to the draft and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
M. Clifford Townsend
Department of Agriculture
Washington
John T. Brown
Ohio Agriculture
Brown
P T A Activities At School Meeting
Gibbs association met Monday night in the school for a fathers night program directed by M. P. Watts. Devotions by H. C. Miller, high school chorus, trumpet duet by C. S. Reiman and Joseph Julian, and a film Give Me Liberty. Roosevelt association met Monday night with Frank Groves presiding. delegates named for east district conference in New Philadelphia. Program included an address by Mrs. Harry Frank, piano by Walter Portmann, tap dance by Billy Morrison, and Gertrude Smith's first grade won the attendance prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbs Association
M. P. Watts
H. C. Miller
C. S. Reiman
Joseph Julian
Liberty
H. H. Halley
Park Miller
Arthur Hill
Roosevelt Association
Frank Groves
Warren Okey
Harry Rice
Erla Leichtenstein
New Philadelphia
Harry Frank
Walter Portmann
Billy Morrison
Gertrude Smith
Navy Cook Recalls Atlantic Trip During Visit Here
Shelby man Robert Rox, USN, a ships cook, returned from a voyage to Ireland aboard a big Navy transport that carried American soldiers to northern Ireland. He described feeding sailors and soldiers, visited Belfast, and noted heavy bombing damage there. He plans to visit Canton then return to his ship in New York.
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Robert Rox
USN
Shelby, C
St. Patrick’s Day
Emerald Isle
Rox
Canton
Norman F. Midlay
Navy
Norman Miday
A.E.F
Northern Ireland
Rex
Miday
Noroton Heights
Conn
Ireland
Shelby
Army
Belfast
New York
Instructors course begun by aid groups
A class of 150 started an instructors course in Red Cross first aid led by Don Bischoff from national headquarters. A large group of nurses began the same course. The program runs three hours daily this week. Graduates will become Red Cross instructors. First aid films from Canton and the national Red Cross will be shown. Schedule includes Lehman High, Cedar PTA, McKinley High, McGregor School, Odd Fellows hall, Market School, Churchmen's luncheon, and Allen School events through the week.
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Red Cross
Don Bischoff
National Headquarters
Canton
National Red Cross
Lehman High School
Cedar Pta
McKinley High School
McGregor School
Odd Fellows Hall
Market School
Churchmen’s
Allen School
Patents qt Squibb products advertised in store sale
In a compact ad the catalog lists Squibb milk of magnesia and wafers, Vicks Rape Rub, Musterole, and Pluto Water with prices ranging from 14 to 75 cents, highlighting value on digestive aids and cold remedies.
Swamp Root and Moth Crystals Feature In Fragments
A fragmentary OCR snippet lists groceries including Swamp Root, moth crystals, and moth balls with prices and units unclear, suggesting a small shop or general store inventory note from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper page.
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Doug
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Philadelphia Guard of Honor
4Th St. NW
Cook
Ath
Norwich Milk
Toushey
Phospha Soda
DR. West
LYON
Noxzema
KOTEX
Finney’s
Mennen’s
Johnson’s
Eagle Brand
Swan
Palmolive
McKesson
Parke-Davis Haliver
Squibb
Mead
Haliver Oil & Wiosterpl
McKesson’s
Camay
Tvory Ag
Musterole
Pluto
Mennen
Haley
Lover
Ivory
Burma
Yardley
Williams
Colgate
Gillette
Palmolive Shay
Inis
Eanch
Wright
Pinkham’s
Pierce
Foiletruies
Hinds H. and
A. Cream
Vitalis
Oace
Ayer
Hudnut
Elmo Honeysuckle
Dr. Edwards
Absorbine Jr
Bayer
Armour
Hardwater
Castile
Market Ave
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