Talks on Industry Show War Impact on Furniture Makers
Max Fiery and Don Beachley described wartime limits on metals wood and hinges and the shift to war production. Brandt Cabinet Works now converts to war work while Beachley Furniture develops a wooden spring as a substitute for steel and upholstery materials.
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Max Fiery
Don Beachley
Rotary
Flery
Brandt Cabinet Works
Beachley Furniture Company
Brandt
Army
Navy
Beachley
FBI Chief Receives Cuban Award in Washington
President Batista of Cuba awarded J Edgar Hoover the Order of Police Merit First Class for FBI services to the National Cuban Police in seizing espionage agents. Cuban ambassador Aurelio F Concheso presented the medal with Capt Oscar Gutierrez of the National Cuban Police in attendance.
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Cuba
Fulgencio Batista
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Aurelio F. Concheso
U. S
Hoover
Batista
Washington
Oscar Gutierrez
One-Man Collapsible Parachute Boat For Pilots Debuts
A new single occupant collapsible parachute boat has been developed for American military pilots, offering a compact emergency craft option for airborne operations and survival.
Ten Workers Will Be Honored Dec. 10
President Roosevelt will honor production soldiers of the White House on December 19 for outstanding contributions to the war effort. William G. Marshall, director of the War Production drive, said six workers will receive citations of individual production merit, the highest honors contested by the War Production Board for individuals. These are the first such awards, chosen from 200,000 ideas submitted in plants having labor.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
William G. Marshall
War Production Board
American Heavy Tank Cost Quoted at 75.00 Dollars
A report notes that an American heavy tank carries an approximate price of 75 dollars. It mentions production committees involved in management and oversight of tank programs.
Emergency Radio Program Formed in Washington County
A meeting in City Hall launched an amateur emergency radio service for Washington county with about 20 prospective stations. Richard H. Sweeney and Thomas F. McNulty outlined goals, exams, and supervision. next Thursday a formal organization will be perfected and a radio aide appointed by Mayor Sweeney.
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Washington County
Richard H. Sweeney
Thomas F. McNulty
Maryland Coaxnci
Defense
Sweeney
McNulty
Radio Service
Maryland
Fire Hazard Check Asked In Maryland Counties
State Insurance Commissioner John B. Gontrum urged county commissioners to inspect all public and semi public buildings for fire hazards to prevent disasters like the Boston blaze. He warned fire risks have grown in parts of Maryland and called for coordinated safety checks.
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Baltimore
John B. Gontrum
Maryland
Boston
Gontrura
State Fire Hazards Hindered by Gasoline and Tire Shortages
The fire marshal's section of the insurance department faced difficulty checking fire hazards across the state due to the inability to obtain gasoline and tires amid congestion caused by large numbers of out of state residents.
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Insurance Department
Gontrnam
1000 Women Invited To Try Noxzema Medicated Cream
Advertised as a medicated skin care formula, Noxzema is promoted to improve rough dry complexions and heal outward blemishes. The piece highlights testimonials from Norma J. Lodes and Dee Chapman and offers a limited time 75 cent jar for 49 cents plus tax.
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Norma J. Lodes
Minneapolis
Dee Chapman
Los Angeles
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Tunisia
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America
National Research Council
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Shockey Furniture CO
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