House Leaders End Easter Recess to Hear Constituents
United Press reports House members disperse for Easter recess to gauge public sentiment on wartime labor curbs including overtime suspension after 40 hours. Speaker Rayburn heads home to Texas. McCormack to Massachusetts. Vinson to Georgia. Cox acts as speaker. Cooper as acting majority leader. Critics urge immediate action while supporters push for mail-driven awareness.
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United Press
Washington
House
Sam Rayburn
Texas
McCormack
Massachusetts
Vinson
Naval Affairs Committee
Georgia
Rep. Cox
Rep. Cooper
Tennessee
Rep. Smith
Virginia
Rankin
Mississippi
Rep. Whittington
Mary T. Norton
New Jersey
House Labor Committee
Rep. Ramspeck
Pearl Harbor
Chinese to Mobilize for All-Out Effort
The Chinese executive Yuan announced a national general mobilization act granting the government near unlimited power to requisition manpower and materials for an all-out war effort against Japan. The 32-article measure authorizes commandeering weapons, fuel, ships, transport, power, and more, plus control over prices, labor, strikes, imports, exports, and land use.
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Associated Press
Chinese
Executive Yuan
Chiang Kai- Shek
China
Burglary Takes Church Funds From Residence
Forest C. Shearer of 1017 Lippert Road NE reported Saturday that burglars entered his home and stole more than 140 dollars belonging to the First Evangelical church. The money, in a metal box under clothing in a bedroom closet, included eleven ten dollar bills and various smaller bills and change from offerings.
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Forest C. Shearer
Lippert Rd
First Evangelical Church
Mr. Shearer
Black Doors Popular in England Style Homes
In England, highly polished black painted doors framed by gleaming white trim have become a favored design feature. The contrast between dark doors and light trim highlights entrances and adds a refined, modern touch to homes.
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England
City Adopts Traffic Slowup To Save Tires and Cut Accidents
Safety Director Ralph Bauhof and police back a slow-up campaign to save tires and reduce crashes. Sheriff Richard France enforces 40 mph on rural roads and 50 mph for repeat speeders, while police target red lights, reckless driving, and drunk driving. Cars are urged to avoid beat-the-light tactics and risky fast turns as education continues.
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Ralph Bauhof
Richard France
Bauhof
Pearl Harbor
Sheriff reports sharp drop in rural road speeds countywide
Sheriff France notes two month decline in travel volume and average speeds on rural and suburban roads. He cites March speeds reaching 60 to 80 mph after corporate limits, now down as much as 20 mph. Out of county and young drivers lead speeding outside towns, with youths chiefly offending in the city per Mr. Bauhof.
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France
Mr. Bauhof
Wayne County Petition Details in McDonald Case
In Barberton, John H. files a petition against Frances McDonald alleging gross neglect. The case centers on alleged failures impacting guardianship or care, with the filing noted in Wayne County records.
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Wayne County
John H
Frances McDonald
Barberton
Carroll Boards to Meet in Carrollton
Carrollton notices the Carroll county boards of education holding joint sessions on April 15 and 16 starting at 6 30 p m in Carrollton. The meetings will discuss school operations and upcoming decisions affecting district education policies.
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Carroll Boards
Carrollton
Carroll County Boards of Education
Archbishop Schrembs Sees Slim Chance of Recovery
Archbishop Joseph Schrembs, 76, in Cleveland was improved yet remains weak amid pneumonia and complications from a cold. Auxiliary Bishop James A. McFadden said he is far from recovered as oxygen continues and extreme unction was given after the illness worsened.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Joseph Schrembs
James A. McFadden
McFadden
Prairie settlers used sod for early farm shelter insulation
Early settlers on prairie farms built shelters from earth and sod. This technique represents one of the first forms of insulation used in farming, reflecting practical adaptation to harsh climates and available materials.
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