Sit Down Strike Threatens War Effort Over Corn
Washington officials warn that farmer-held corn slows feed and processing, risking national economy as price ceilings and OPA pressure fuel market uncertainty. Secretary Wickard observes shopper dynamics, noting meat demand and stamp costs while urging immediate market sales. Army airmen envision speeding Italy victory via targeted bombing from Sicily and northern bases, aiming to disrupt industrial plants and synthetic fuel production.
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Corn Belt
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OPA
Chester Davis
Congressional
Department of Edtculture
Marvin, Jones
Sicily
Churchill
Italy
Hitler
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Saddle Back Hill and a boy’s quest for a colt
Ken McLaughlin, a summer at the ranch, rides bareback to prove himself and dream of a colt. His father, an Army officer, reads Ken’s failing school reports with stern disappointment while mother Nell offers quiet support as Ken faces summer lessons to catch up.
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Howard
Cigarette
Laramie
McLaughlin
asLaughlin
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Nell
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Nell McLaughlin
Home Fronts and Frontier Days at McLaughlin Ranch
Ken argues with his father over his English exam and writing while foreman Gus helps prepare horses for the rodeo. McLaughlin pushes Ken to prove his wits as plans for moving horses and breaking three year olds unfold before Frontier Days.
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Ken
Banner
Gypsy
McLaughlin
Gus
Nell
Howard
Shorty
Camel cigarettes popular with soldiers in service stores
A historical ad note explains the word mess for army meals and notes soldiers favor chicken dinners and Camel cigarettes. It mentions sales records from service men stores, gifts in cartons, and the ability to send Camels to soldiers in the U S Navy Marines Coast Guard and overseas with post office limits.
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U. S
Navy
Marines
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