Can Strikes In Defense Industries Be Allowed In National Emergency
Senator Harold H Burton argues that in peacetime private defense contracts may strike, but in war or severe emergency production must not be interrupted. He supports government takeover of production during disruptions, with draft-like staffing, to protect national safety and public welfare. He urges resolving differences promptly to sustain private enterprise.
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Harold_H_Burton
Ohio
America
National Emergency Call Promotes Peace and Support
The President declares a state of national emergency while urging calm and peace. He notes no active attack or declared threat justifying war and calls for united effort to back defense programs and resolve defense production disputes swiftly without halting work.
World’s Most Valuable Navajo Rug Ownership and Details
Tatenza Hubbell, a We Southwest trading post operator, owns a 16 by 27 foot Navajo rug described as the world’s most valuable. It was made by an Indian woman and her daughter over two years and weighs 127 pounds of wool. The piece follows no set design and reflects traditional weaving.
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Bergest
Tatenza Hubbell
We Southwest
Open Letter to a Boor on Wheels
An anonymous warning condemns reckless drivers who crowd pedestrians and rush through crosswalks. It mocks self important motorists who feel invincible behind fast cars, urging restraint and respect for the vulnerable at street corners.
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Boor
Public Notices and Rural Electrification Reach Millions
A historical note highlights an 1835 Chicago Public Notice about a missing wife and husband’s quirky blessing. The piece also notes the Chicago American used notices early on, and cites the Rural Electrification program reaching about two million U.S. farm families with central station electric service, nearly triple 1935 levels.
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Chicago
Central Station
Behind the Scenes In America Today
In the wartime outlook civilian needs still claim about 75 percent of steel supply, with combined civilian and defense demand exceeding capacity by 1.4 million tons this year and a 6.4 million ton deficit by 1942. Priority diverts to defense loom as essential metals like aluminum zinc oils gasoline nickel and rubber join the shift. Refrigerator prices rise as costs squeeze margins while auto sales may hit record volumes near 600 000 in May and radio set production could fall by up to 25 percent.
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New York
Uncle Sam
Gano Dunn
OPM
Roosevelt
Jones
War Department
Fort Worth
Texas
Tulsa
Oklo
Knudsen
Favy
Department
Rand notes on shortages, taxes and wartime shifts
The piece highlights aluminum and farm labor shortages in Kansas and Texas due to defense work, Illinois cigarette tax aiming for 10 million dollars, and gasoline rationing fears. It also cites tech advances from General Motors electric horn control to Bell Labs voice dialing, nylon banknote paper, and other mid century wartime innovations.
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Kansas
Illinois
Senate
Texas
General Motors
Yoo-hoo
Mabel
C’mon
Bell Laboratories
Nylon
Church Services and Programs Schedule for Week
Church services begin 9 30 Bible School led by Paul Johnson. Morning worship 4 30 theme How A Christian Should Walk. C E meetings 6 30 for Juniors Young People and Adults led by Maud Cummings Margaret Iris Stutzman and John Collins. Sunday pageant The Children of the Kingdom features about 60 children with music readings and declamations. Midweek 7 30 Wednesday Juniors Young People and Adults led by McGee Johnson and Jackson. Young Peoples choir 6 30 directed by D R Niles. Adult choir 8 30 directed by Paul Johnson.
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Bible School
Paul Johnson
C. E
Maud Cummings
Margaret
Iris Stutzman
John Collins
Children of the Kingdom
J. McGee
Henry Jackson
D. R. Niles
St Ann’s Church Announces Mass Schedule
St Ann’s Church lists Friday evening devotions and a weekend schedule featuring a morning service at 7 30 a m and Sunday Masses at 8 00 a m and a high mass at 10 00 a m led by Father John T Farrell.
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St. Ann’s Church
John T. Farrell
Milton Presbyterian Church Services and Activities
Children Day exercises at 9 45 a m combined morning service Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m evening service at 7 30 p m with Rev E T Roney of Seville midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 p m.
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Christian Endeavor
E. T. Roney
Seville
Defenses and diplomacy outlined in weekly briefing
Foreign affairs notes highlight Wickard Hull and Stimson urging action over talk as Axis threats loom. Trade and defense measures include increased parachute officer pay, bomber plant expansion, and aid to Europe via Ireland ships. Civilian defense office created under LaGuardia. 150,000 volunteers enlisted for home protection.
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Europe
Roosevelt
Ireland
Red Cross
New York
Mayor LaGuardia
LaGuardia
FBI
Hoover
Congress
Selective Service—Act
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Here Shey
Army
OPM
Selective Service
Church of God Schedule for Albert Henry Pastor
Unified service from 9 30 to 11 15 a m with morning worship and message at 9 30 Sunday School 10 30 to 11 15 Richard Reed superintendent Young People meeting 6 45 p m Harold Henry leader Children's Day exercises 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 Cottage Prayer Saturday at Mr and Mrs Lawrence Noble 124 Wright St
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Richard Reed
Harold Henry
Lawrence Noble
Wright St
First Baptist Branigan Hall details service schedule
The notice lists activities at First Baptist Church Branigan Hall with Pastor Echols. Sunday School starts 10:00 a.m. and the Rev Echols weekly broadcast airs at 9:00 a.m. on WIW. Evening services 7:30 p.m. Young People at 7:00 p.m. Bible study Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Singing Saturdays 2 to 4 p.m.
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First Baptist Church
Branigan Hall
Echols
Rev. Echols
WIW
Akron
Young People’s Meeting
Church Service Times At Nazarene Church
The Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Evening Service at 7 30 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m Pastor Bro McClung leads the congregation.
Church of Christ Conservative to Meet for Worship
The church plans Sunday worship at 10 30 a m in the hall over the Kroger Grocery store. Members invite neighbors to attend this morning service and consider church activities.
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Church OF Christ Conservative
Kroger
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