Health Prevent or Treat Bites Of Chigger By Dr Masters
Dr Thomas Masters offers guidance on chigger bites from summer outdoor exposure. He explains how chiggers attach and cause intense itching, and notes prevention through tight clothing and sulfur dust. For relief, he recommends washing affected skin, using rubbing alcohol, boric acid ointment, or gasoline, and warns against scratching to avoid infection.
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Thomas
Masters
NEA
U.S. P
Lumbermen Strike for More Meat Rations
Lewiston Idaho reports over half the 111 man Potlach Forest logging crew refuse to work, demanding more meat. A.F.L. Lumber and Sawmill Workers' Union says the issue reflects broader Spokane area shortages. OPA District Administrator Dave Cohn reportedly refused to raise meat rations beyond 185 points per man per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Idaho
Potlach Forest, Inc
Spokane
OPA
P.F.L
Harold McKenzie
A. F. of L. Lumber and Sawmill Workers’ Union
H. N. Rooney
A. F.of L
Dave Cohn
F C Rettig
P.F.I
Garden Guide for Novice Gardeners in Hazardous Habits
The piece warns novices about garden dangers from sunburn backache and injuries from tools and hoses. It advises careful handling of rakes insects and hoses and emphasizes learning the basics to avoid harm while tending petunias. Also reports a Royal Air Force Coastal Command Liberator battle with Ju-88s over the Bay of Biscay with one hit and no damage to the bomber.
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London
R. A. F. Coastal Command
Merchants meet on Nelson plan to curb clothing sales
Representatives of men s and women s wear stores in the city will discuss the six point Nelson plan at 10 am today in Chamber of Commerce rooms Fourth Street. Don A Nelson WPB chairman outlines policy to conserve textiles, avoid rationing and promote self regulation.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fourth Street
Doniald M. Nelson
WPB
OCR
Whiteside
Nelson
War Production Board
Mr. Nelson
Hay cut late in day best study shows
Ithaca reports preliminary studies supervised by Prof. O F Curtis indicate alfalfa and other hay fed crops cut in the late afternoon yield higher nutritive value. Carbohydrates peak in late afternoon due to daytime photosynthesis, with tests showing up to 9 percent more sugar and starch and 23 percent more dry matter than morning cuts. Field conditions may boost gains to about 50 percent sugar per acre and 20 percent more dry matter. Mayor Hogan is in New York on business for a few days.
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Ithaca
Sns
O. F. Curtis
New York State College of Agriculture
Cornell Plant Pathologist
Green cites food prices in warning to curb inflation
Detroit report says Willem Green president of the American Federation of Labor warns that unless food prices are dropped to reasonable levels organized labor will demand wage increases. He appeals during a Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees convention and cites the Little Steel formula allowing 15 percent wage hikes since Jan 1, 1941. He warns profiteers endanger the wartime economy and urges drastic action to ensure workers have decent living conditions and access to nourishing food within income.
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Detroit
America
Willem Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Rationing Schedule Update for Food and Fuel Stamps
Government rationing reminder lists Book 2 red stamps P Q R valid through July 31 for meat cheese and processed foods, Book 2 blue stamps N P Q through Aug 7 and R S T through Sept 7, sugar Book 1 Stamp 13 for 15 pounds through Aug 13, Stamps 15 16 for 3 pounds, coffee Stamps 21 22 through late July and early August, shoes Book 1 Stamp 18 through Oct 31, East gas coupons expire July 21 with No 6 and 7 changes, A coupons offer three gallons East and four elsewhere, B C coupons vary by region, fuel oil Period 1 until Jan 3 1944 with units and Period 5 through Sep 30.
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East
McNutt Has Labor Draft Bill Ready
War Manpower Chief Paul V. McNutt said he is ready to present a labor draft bill if the administration decides to press for national service. He noted the machinery would be ready if a need arises and discussed potential draft for women only with new legislation. He also said the War Manpower Commission is not recruiting women now and emphasized preventing any interference with war production.
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Washington
Llp
Paul V. McNutt
McNutt
Congress
WACS
WAVES
SPARS
Marines
Mc Uuit
War Manpower Commission
Uniformed Services
Challenges OPA Gas Regulations OPA Test Case
Norman C. Norman, who calls himself a contrary thinker, sought to test OPA gasoline rules by arguing against driving for pleasure. He asserts a right to use his weekly A card allotment as he sees fit, claiming sole judgment over driving necessity. His ration board reviews a charge of non essential driving.
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New York
INS
Norman C
Norman
OPA
Sylvan L. Joseph
Ration Board
Prices Frozen for Food and Drinks Across Several States
The Office of Price Administration ordered price freezes on food and beverages in eating and drinking establishments across New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland and the District of Columbia for the week of April 4 to 10. The move covers about 250 000 venues and allows rollbacks if prices violate anti inflation rules or the President's stabilizing order. Signed by OPA regional administrator Sylvan L Joseph the order takes effect at 12 01 am Monday and follows surveys showing current prices are generally fair and equitable.
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New York
Office of Price Administration
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Joseph
Sylvan L. Joseph
OPA
American War Arsenal Spurs Nazi Fears Of Automatic Artillery
American forces at Wa tervliet Arsenal unleash rapid fire with 3 inch 105mm and 155mm guns hailed as automatic artillery by Nazis. The 88mm gun feared most, while a new 90mm is praised for superiority. Commandos note varied Nazi resolve and praise British fighters alongside Americans. Bazooka use hammers tanks and nests, drawing prisoner interest.
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Watervliet
Africa
Ordnance Department
Washington
Europe
Salt It Down Is Wartime Cry For Salt Production
Salt as a war sinew boosts 1943 salt output to 14,048,000 tons, an all time high. International Salt Co. Inc. vice president Joan L. Ryan notes the increase supports the war effort, with per capita use around 200 pounds annually versus six pounds for cooking. The figure implies substantial wartime production linked to spending.
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New York
Joan L. Ryan
International Salt Co. Inc
Ryan
Vacation Trip Permits Issued By Troy Board
About 400 certificates allowing gasoline purchases for vacation travel had been issued yesterday by the Troy Rationing Board. The County Rationing Board reported several hundred approvals and will accept travel applications at town distribution agencies for rural residents.
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Troy Rationing Board
County
Charles C. Freuhofer
Freihofer
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Murat
Pplor
Siroil Laboratories, Inc
Michigan
Frank J. Hogan
Home Front
Henry
U. S. Navy
South Pacific
Fleet Recreation Center
Wellington Glass
Tinley Wellington Co
Optomeraists
Opticians 33Rd Street
Nias
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
Pepsi-Cola Albany Bottling Company, Inc
Nere
U.S.A
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