U. S. Considers Direct Guidance Of War Output
Secretary Ickes told a House subcommittee that the government plans direct production of strategic war materials if private industry cannot supply them. The program would expand exploration for minerals, improve processing, and support the War Production Board with increased coal, petroleum, aluminum, and other resources.
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Washington
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Ickes
House
Mr. Ickes
War Production Board
H. A. Gray
Solid Fuels Coordination Office
University of Pittsburgh educator on flag salute meaning
Dr. Herbert T. Olander assistant professor of elementary education concludes a large share of children fail to understand the meaning of the flag salute after studying 2,883 pupils in rural and urban areas. The March 24 Pittsburgh report highlights his year long inquiry.
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Pittsburgh
Herbert T. Olander
University of Pittsburgh
Olander
No Parking Law in Defense Areas Provokes Protests
Protests erupted after a new ordinance allowing defense zones within 300 feet of war plants, prohibiting parking. Council members admitted they did not fully grasp the measure when passed. Busines owners fear traffic bans will drive them out. amendment to create prima facie guilt for unlawful parking was tabled for next meeting.
Stark AAA Officials Attend State Parley
A state grass roots meeting at Mt Gilead discussed the role of the agricultural adjustment administration in wartime America. Revell Yarger Stark county AAA chair reported the gathering and Mrs Myrtle Rose of Waynesburg, a former Stark county fieldwoman, attended. Harry N. Schooler regional AAA director spoke as the principal speaker.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
America
Mt. Gilead
Revell Yarger
Stark County
Myrtle Rose
Waynesburg
Harry N. Schooler
North Central
Ohio
Census Requires About 121000 Enumerators in 1940
The 1940 United States census will demand roughly 121000 enumerators to cover the nation. Officials emphasize recruitment and training to ensure accurate data collection across towns and cities.
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United States
Canton War Plant Breaks Ground At Backup Field
A Canton Drop Forging executive broke ground on a war plant on the Canton Massillon road as tractors began removing topsoil. The Defense Plant Corp sponsored project will cost over 4.5 million dollars and be operated by Canton Drop Forging & Mfg Co. C. A. Brauchler led the ceremony with other firm executives and project designers. Brown Construction Co of Cleveland has the general contract.
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C. A. Brauchler
Canton Drop Forging & Mfg. Co
K. S. Goodin
Goodin
C. H. Brauchler
Canton
Canton-Massillon
Defense Plant Corp
America
Brown Construction Co
Cleveland
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Residents of Genoa form new community group
More than 150 Genoa area residents gathered at Genoa school to plan a permanent organization to sponsor local issues. Frank Ray was elected president with Russell Needham as vice president, George Miller secretary, and Joseph Schrader treasurer. A Perry township school board attendance was expected to discuss the nonreinstatement of Principal Ralph Trachsel and teacher Lillian Parsons. The board attended poorly, and another meeting is planned for Wednesday with officials invited again.
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Genoa
Frank Ray
Russell Needham
George Miller
Joseph Schrader
Perry Township
Ralph Trachsel
Lillian Parsons
Genoa School
Army May Lease Ohio Fairgrounds
Gov Bricker said Ohio state fairgrounds could be leased to the war department for one dollar a year plus maintenance for the war period. Details not set, no plan to profit. fair canceled this year after the War Department requested the grounds for handling airplane parts and equipment.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Bricker
War Department
Calame Takes Post at Millersburg Equity Exchange
Ivan Calame of Belleville has assumed duties as manager of the Millersburg Equity Exchange. He succeeds Galen Groves who moved to Greensburg Indiana to manage the McMillen Feed Mills.
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Millersburg
Ivan Calame
Belleville
Millersburg Equity Exchange
Galen Groves
Greensburg
Ind
McMillen Feed Mills
Radio Given Task Of Rehabilitation In Coast Prisons
California prisons Folsom and San Quentin broadcast prison talent shows to educate the public and aid rehabilitation. Radios in cells let inmates listen to programs at set hours and allow wardens to address prisoners. Privilege removal is cited as a strong disciplinary tool.
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Folsom
State Board of Prison Terms and Paroles
Booth B. Goodman
Penology
San Quentin
Mill Men's Families Back From Burnpur
Wives and children of Canton and Louisville steel workers at Bengal Mills Burnpur India are expected in Canton soon. Mrs August O Lippert of Canton reported her daughter and grandchildren reached New York and will arrive in Canton Wednesday. Other Canton families await word as evacuation of American women and children proceeds while the men remain at Burnpur.
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Louisville
Bengal
Burnpur
India
New York City
August O. Lippert
Mapleave
Andrew M
Scotty) Robertson
Tuberculosis groups urge expanded education drive 1942 plan
John A. Louis told 60 health representatives at Molly Stark sanitarium that close cooperation among tuberculosis associations health officers and sanatoria is essential as warfare ends and peace begins. R Winfield Smith outlined plans for greater educational activities including the 1942 slogan Find It Treat It Conquer It and the annual April education program.
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John A. Louis
Molly Stark
Ohio
Louis
Ohio Public Health Association
R. Winfield Smith
Tennessee Gov Warns Against Strikes in War Plants
Nashville March 24 Gov Prentice Cooper says strikes are taboo in Tennessee war plants. He assures production will not be hampered and declares as governor he shall not permit any strikes in the state’s war factories.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Prentice Cooper
Cooper
President Roosevelt backs NYA and CCC to aid war effort
Washington, March 24. President Roosevelt opposed abolishing the national youth administration and the civilian conservation corps, urging continuation as part of the war effort. Paul V. McNutt cited the NYA 1943 program to train about 600,000 youths and noted NYA factories and wartime outputs while Sen. McKellar warned the agencies seek high appropriations to keep youths out of the army.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
National Youth Administration
Civilian Conservation Corps
Paul V. McNutt
Social Security
Senate Labor Committee
Corps
McNutt
NYA
Sen. McKellar
Tennessee
Petersons Ointment Fame From Buffalo Drugstore Ad
A 30 year ago Buffalo druggist created Petersons Ointment for relief from itching and smarting of Piles. It brought quick cooling soothing astringent relief and spread nationwide. Ask your druggist for a 35¢ box or 60cc tube with applicator. Money back if not delighted.
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Buffalo
Peterson
Study group ends season with talk on tuberculosis control
The Dueber association study group meets tonight at Mrs. John Kurzinsky's home at 2106 Tuscara Street West. Miss Helen Beck from the city health department will discuss tuberculosis control.
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Dueber Association
John Kurzinsky
Tuscara
St W
Helen Beck
City Health Department
Armand Acri Leaves Marietta Times for War Service
The Marietta Times of Marietta Pennsylvania a 66 year old weekly newspaper ceases publication until after the war as owner and publisher Armand Acri is drafted into military service.
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Marietta
Armand Acri
Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin Ad
Constipation relief touted with Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin. Claims ease for stomach upset and bloating, notes pepsin improves tolerability, suitable for children, urges following label directions.
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Dr. Caldwell
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