Atomic age ties army and navy in future plans
Washington scene outlines competing ideas for universal service and unified armed forces. Army favors single secretary of defense with three service heads, while Navy proposes joint operations and National Security Resources Board. Short term moves include extending Selective Service and varied expansion plans for Marine and air forces. Local items note residents George Lewis returning to Attica, Mrs. Alice Littlefield's Dover trip, and community events such as Melrose Grange fund party and church activities.
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Clarke Bhacit
Washington
Amy
Alt Hall
We Army
Unis
Thei Jeriminas
Srantire
Army
Navy
George Washington
Robert P. Patterson
Joint Chiefs of Staff
National Security Resources Board
Frimed
Air Force
Congress
Marine Corps
War Department
Navy Department
Secretary of Navy
Forrestal
Soap Supply Strains Government Faces Wartime Fat Rationing
The text notes a fat shortage in the country hindering soap production for soaps powders and flakes. It reports government plans to decide how much fat can be released for peacetime goods as housewives deplete reserves and demand rises.
On the Bright Side Turn in used fats for soap
Housewives are urged to continue turning in fats to bolster the industrial supply and ensure soap production. The message warns that any drop in participation could reduce soap availability, offering 4 cents per pound as incentive.
Community Notes From Stephentown And Local Groups
Stephentown Me moves to Gavett brother in law Loren Decker while the Gavett family will stay elsewhere. The Atkins cottage will be occupied by Mr and Mrs Homy. Bible study class led by Rev Frederick Zignn plans an Easter week meeting at the Sykes home. Red Cross drive quota was $310, $391.75 raised. helpers listed. Taconic Valley Grange votes $10 to Red Cross. Fuller Hewitt says officers' school set for Brunswick. next meeting April 18 will confer The Age and second degrees. Moving pictures of farms will be shown. A note references the black back gilt possibly taking four years to reach the century mark.
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George Lewis
Attica
Waller Love
Alice Littlefield
Dover
N. H
Robert F. Davis
Melrose Grange
Myron Wetsel
Women's Club
Valley Falls
Caroline Snyder
Rhoda Sheldon
Melrose Home Bureau
E. W. Kellogg
Walter Love
Ernest Spigner
Christian Service
Arthur Gavett
Anna Sutherland
Gertrude Manny
Mary Fritzsche
Clara Reynolds
Charlesetia Carpenter
Ruth Lawless
May Face
Elsie Carpenter
Rose Hall
Beulah Burchelt
Alice Smith
Lucy Jollo
Taconic Valley Grange
Red Cross
Fuller Hewitt
Brunswick
Cattle Supplies Hit New Low on Chicago Market
Cattle supplies on the Chicago market reached a new low as weekly slaughter fell and bidding tightened under OPA rules. Buyers and packers clashed over high prices while union calls for strikes grew amid reduced open market purchases. Hog and sheep figures trended variably with modest gains in some categories and declines in others.
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Chicago
Megal
Office of Pr Administration
United Packinghouse Workers
Hrestentagg
Caille
Local Social Preparations And Club Meetings Noted
Fireman Richard Carter on a two day leave from the Navy was celebrated at his parents home. The PTA plans a senior Thursday with Principal Kenneth Doyle from Troy High School as speaker and a youth panel discussion. Longue for Service held April meeting at the Reformed Church with readings and a new member welcomed. May 7 Mother’s Day banquet planned. Guests noted include families from New York and Schenectady.
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Richard Carter
Navy
Philippings
Hanor
dwWard Carter
Florida Lamarray
Afra
Leo Chantber
Lain
Wit le
Kenneth Doyle
Troy High School
Sighth
Charles Bruneil
Fred
Misa Lillian Hogle
Daly
Ruth Dunlslyne
Lin Denratyne
Sportsmen 10 Meet to Discuss Conservation Goals
The Hessvlaer County Conservation Alliance meets Brunswick Sportsmen’s Club Monday evening, April 10, to discuss conservation topics. The meeting will cover stocking of trout and distribution of game.
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Hessvlaer County Consevation Alliance
Brunswick Sportamen'a Clit Moncay
Bualneas Iutlers
San
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Melrose
Methodist Church
Sehagiticoke
Pan
Kidd Cotent
Wilelia Speanburg
Stephentown
Sunoco
Aldara
Nedians
Dynaguel Dave
OPA
Chulea
2.C. F. Haly
Nassau
William Grant
New York
East Nassau
Atelia Hatlan
Tienda
Page Mutllca
New Jersey
Otia Kittle
Ladies’ Ald Society of the Baptist Church
Sarah Oresky
Mra
Ux Finkle
Teateawassa Rebekah Lodge
Record Exchange
River Street
Troy
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