Dollar A Dozen Eggs Predicted
The Department of Agriculture notes egg production in 1943 will reach about five billion dozen, 13 percent above 1942 and 50 percent above 1939. Civilian consumption may average 347 eggs per person, with prices near ceilings. War Food Administration actions aim to boost civilian supplies this fall.
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Record
Washington
Troy
Department of Agriculture
Department
Nomcivinan Lses
War Food Administration
FDA
Industries Exceed Scrap Quotas in Area Report
Victor C. Starzewski, new chairman of the Troy Industrial Salvage Committee, told WPB on Saturday that regional scrap collections greatly surpassed the monthly quota. A total of 1.5 million pounds were gathered, including 854,150 iron and steel, 126,578 copper and related metals, and 442,224 pounds of paper and textiles, aiding munition production.
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Victor C. Starzewski
Troy Industrial Salvage Committee
WPB
Mr. Starzewski
R. Oakley Kennedy
Samuel W. McCochrane
Chamber of Commerce
Adirondack Foundries and Steel, Inc
Alpha Brush Co., Inc
the Beattie Mig. Co
Behr-Manning
McCreary Machine Works
McLeod & Henry Co. Inc
Mohawk Paper
Nirenders & Salzmen
Art Press
Rensselaer Valve Co
Roff Knick Mills
Ross Valve Mig
Republic Steel
Black Defendants Convicted in Detroit Civil Unrest Case
An all white jury convicted Charles Lyons, 21, and Leo Tipton, 34, of inciting the June 21 Detroit racial unrest. Judge John J. Maher instructed the panel to decide on the facts without bias. The insurrection, which cost 34 lives, led to their conviction after about three and a half hours of deliberation.
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Charles
Lie Wulie) Lyons
Leo Tipton
Cst
John J. Maher
X Y Z stamps for rationed jams and jellies
Washington The Office of Price Administration explains jam and jelly rationing details. Beginning October 31 rationed fruit spreads require processed food stamps blue X Y Z in War Ration Book Two and green stamps in War Ration Book Four. No sales from October 23 through October 36 except citrus marmalades.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
Aircraft Warning Service reorganized for wartime efficiency
The Albany air region reports the first reorganization period of ground observation posts and information centers completed on Wednesday. Lieutenant Colonel Alfred H. Jacobson praised volunteers and stated posts now operate one four hour window weekly on Wednesday afternoons to free manpower for the war effort. District director Robert L. Rickerson confirmed all posts functioned perfectly during the last two alerts and will continue monthly meetings and Army inspections to maintain readiness for instant activation if needed.
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Alfred H. Jacobson
Albany Air Region
Robert L. Rickerson
Aircraft Warning Service
U. S. Army
Jacobson
Army
Rickerson
ODT Simplifies Record Keeping For Truckmen
The Office of Defense Transportation streamlined motor carrier record keeping to six simple questions on one form. The changes replace prior quarterly and monthly reports for truck, bus, and taxi operators to align with a new selective reporting system. The aim is to maintain up-to-date industry records and improve support for tires, fuel, parts, and manpower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT
Motor Transport District
Office of Information
Washington, D. C
Madame Chiang Gifts $25,000 to Wellesley Foundation
Madame Chiang Kai-shek donated $25,000 to the Mei Ling Soong Foundation at Wellesley College, her alma mater. Commander Mildred H. McAfee announced the gift at chapel exercises. The foundation, named for her maiden name, was created in June 1942 to honor her Wellesley graduation.
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Wellesley
Mass
Madame Chiang Kai-shek
Chinas, Generalissimo
Mei-Ling Soong Foundation
Wellesley College
Mildred H. McAfee
the Waves
Madame Chiang
Food Futures Report Forecasts Scarce Pantry In War Era
Washington figures outline rationed provisions with butter lard shortening and margarine limits, meat up five percent from pre war years, cereals and beans plentiful, rice steady, bread up ten percent, canned fruits down a third. Meat juiciness measured by device, refrigerators deemed unlikely for civilians. Household appliances parts rise, old ration charts may endure. laundry prices expected to rise in many areas.
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Washington
Bureau of Animal Industry
Refrigerator Hunt
War Production Board
Postwar trade and base policy clash with British interests
A critical analysis argues the Roosevelt era neglects American business abroad enabling Britain to seize trade opportunities and control aviation routes and ports. It warns of reflex moves by Britain on Pacific islands and urges America to adopt an international economic mindset to protect fair shares in world trade and postwar merchant marine. It notes no criticism of British leadership, focusing on opportunities for American workers and investors after the war.
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United States
Roosevelt
Central
South America
America
Pacific
Far
England
Britain
Germany
France
Model Life Sparks Fatal Razor Fight Between Models
In New York a bed time dispute between two young models ended with Marilyn Hiller 17 slashed in hospital after a razor fight with Virginia Leigh 18. Leigh was detained by police as Hiller allegedly began the attack before the weapon was taken and turned on Hiller. Both work for Conover and Powers agencies.
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New York
INL
Reading In
Marilyn Hiller
City Hospital
Aris
Virgina Leigh
Miss Leigh
Miss Hiller
Conover and
Powers
Scribe Emerges Victor In Fierce Chungking Battle
Clyde A. Fansworth recounts a chaotic Chungking lodging battle with a ring of rats at the Press Hostel. A fearless correspondent battles Hideki the rat using a cane and improvised traps, delivering a dramatic late night victory and a cautionary end note about 0330 hours.
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Scribe
Chungking
Clyde A. Fansworth
Burbank
Animal Kingdom
United States
Hideki
Chen Wan Fu
Hideko
Spicy Dishes to Food System Says War Diet Official
Pittsburgh reports Byron Spence of the Lend Lease Administration warns at a war conference that the American diet must lean toward economical indirect foods like vegetables. He urges stronger use of garlic onions and spices to enhance basic bulk foods, ensuring all social levels receive appetizing, calorie adequate meals.
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Pittsburgh
American Dietetic Association
Byron Spence
Lend Lease Administration
Association
Bakers In Troy Must File Cake Prices By Oct. 31
Troy area bakers are required to file maximum prices for cakes pastries doughnuts and other baked goods with the District OPA by October 31 1942. Base periods for pies and fruit cake are specified and the method to compute prices includes costs of ingredients packing labor and a fixed margin. If unable to compute prices bakers may seek district assistance. Failure to file by October 31 constitutes a violation.
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Troy
OPA
Health Report Cancer to Physician
Cancer ranks near heart disease as a leading killer yet cures exist. Early detection and physician consultation are vital. Look for lumps or irregularities in the breast stomach bowel throat mouth and skin changes. Time is essential and prompt medical advice can save lives.
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Thomas I. Masters
NEA
Register Near Home Krug Urges Registration for War Ration Books
Troy school superintendent George H. Krug urged residents to register for War Ration Book No 4 and for renewal of Basic Gasoline Ration Book A. Registration runs today through Thursday in Troy and Lansingburg with evening hours in Troy and afternoon slots in schools to ease access.
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George H. Krug
Troy
Lansingburg
E Knickerbocker J
Grey Public Elementary
Former Maharanee of Indore Enlists in WAVES
Margaret Lawlor former wife of the Maharajah of Indore the rich man in the world joined the WAVES in Los Angeles. On enlistment she used the name Margaret Holkar the ruler’s family name. She was divorced from him on July 6 at Reno.
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Los Angeles
Enl
Margaret Lawlor
Indore
the Waves
Seattle
Margaret Holkar
Reno
Ghost Hotel Mystery Haunts Vermont Townsfolk
Westmore Vermont residents recall the Arcadia Retreat hotel a stylish summer getaway near Pisgah Trail. Abandoned during peak season, the building was looted and left to decay, later destroyed by a 1920 fire. No claimant emerged, and the tale lingers in local lore.
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Westmore
Sherlock Holmes
Arcadia Retreat
Green Mountains
Pisgah Trail
Arcadia
Fle
Draft Boards to Check All Hardship Cases
Local Selective Service boards will review all men in the 3-D or extreme hardship category. Brig. Gen. Ames T. Brown says the effort is a check up to see how conditions have changed and whether 3D status warrants induction. Local boards retain discretion in determinations.
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Selective Service
Ames T. Brown
Brown
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