Disease Center Warns of Crowded Barnyards Endangering War Food
Veterinary leaders warn crowded chicken coops pig pens and cattle barns threaten national food production amid wartime scarcity. Dr A E Bott and Dr L A Merillat cite limited construction materials feeding shortages and rapid livestock increases as drivers of disease risk. They urge improved housing ventilation drainage and sanitary practices to prevent losses and sustain dairy beef and pork output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
A. E. Bott
Illinois Veterinary Association
L. A. Merillat
Chicago
American Veterinary Son Aumesic Wassue
Armed Services
Veterinary War Conference
Bang
T. W. Munce
Sioux City
Health Normal Life Not Hard To Obtain By Dr Thomas Masters
Health normality is explained as a measurable state, with mental health defined by statistical norms. The piece notes low institutionalization rates, the separation of genius from insanity, and five life stages from childhood to old age, stressing safety, independence, and stable social roles as keys to a healthy life. Continuous adjustment through adolescence, early, middle, and late adulthood is linked to achieving a lasting sense of normality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Masters
NEA
Freud
Perce
Garuvilime
Alorg
Apple Price Rule Explained for Albany Retailers
The Albany District Office of Price Administration states the current rule allows retailers a 33 percent margin over cost for apples with no flat price. Retail prices in Albany will vary by variety from 4 to 12 cents per pound, and each variety is priced separately. Wholesale prices at Menands Market range from 150 to 2 per bushel, with retail translating to roughly 4.2 to 5.4 cents per pound for some varieties.
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Albany
Menands
New York
Living costs decline as labor stats show drop in food prices
Labor Department data led by Frances Perkins indicate a steady fall in living costs with food prices down about 13 percent this month and overall cost of living at 1232 percent of the 1935 39 average. August food costs fell 13 percent in Rochester 1.7 percent in Buffalo and index readings show Buffalo 1381 New York City 137.2 and Rochester 333.1 since 1935 39.
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Washington
Secretary of Labor
Frances Perkins
Labor Department
New York City
Bufalo
Buffalo
Rochester
National Drive Unites Agencies Against Juvenile Delinquency
Washington reports a coalition of ten national agencies pooling resources to curb wartime juvenile delinquency. Aimed at swift action, efforts include recreation programs, teen towns, dry night clubs, and enhanced police and court training to guide youths back to law and order.
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Washington
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Children’s Bureau
Department of Labor
Office of Education
Bureau of Public Assistance
War Relocation Service
Bureau of Prisons
Social Protection and Recreation
Office of Community War Services
Public Health Service
Taft
Feed Shortage Is Drastic Says Northeastern Committees
The Northeastern Dairy Conference and Northeastern Poultry Producers Council warn that a severe feed shortage threatens New York dairying and poultry, unless the Government acts to move grain from the corn belt. They estimate a possible 75 million bushels corn shortfall and stress high protein feed shortfalls, urging congressional action and possible substitutes to avert production losses.
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Record Newspapers
Washington
New York
Northeastern Dairy Conference
Northeastern Poultry Producers Council
Harold Stanley
Great Lakes
Congress
OPA Top Legal Prices Panel for Albany and Counties
Clip out this panel and carry with your ration books ready to check on prices for Albany Renssaker Schenectady Fulton Montgomery Greene Ulster Schoharne Saratoga and most towns in Washington county with Hadley Corinth Moreau Easton Cambridge White Creek Greenwich Jackson and S Clem excluded. Other lists printed later. No. 2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Renssaker
Schenectady
Fulton, Montgomery, Greene, Ulster and
Schoharne Counties
Saratoga County
Hadley
Corinth
Moreau
Easton, Cambridge, White Creek
Greenwich
Jackson and
Sclem
Washington County
Cordwood Ceiling Prices Set by OPA Board Head
Charles Freihofer, Rensselaer County rationing chief and Troy Board chair, announced cordwood ceiling prices amid firewood shortages. Area 2 figures list per cord prices for roadside, dealers yard, and delivered wood, with stacking charges of one dollar per cord and fractions. Dealers are urged to contact the Rationing Board at The Hotel Tray for questions.
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OPA
Charles ©. Freihofer
Rensselaer
Troy County
New York State
Rensselaer County
Troy
Freihofer
Birthrate High Among Wives of Enlisted Men
Washington dispatch reports the birthrate among wives of enlisted service members is surging beyond expectations, triggering a demand for a $20 million deficiency appropriation to fund the federal child and maternity care program for the rest of the fiscal year. House appropriation chairman Clarence Cannon says Congress must act by Oct. 1 to prevent statewide shortages, following a prior $5.6 million allocation for a 12 month care period. Army doctors in tanks endure temperatures from 50 below zero to 120 above in training.
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Washington
Clarence Cannon
House Appropriation Committee
Congress
Many Fail To File Tax Return In District 14
Internal Revenue officials report about 200000 people in District 14 including Troy filed declarations and half payments for 1943, far short of the 300000 estimated. Collector Harry M. Hickey urges those who should have filed to do so promptly to avoid penalties and notes many returns remain unopened and tens of thousands of mail pieces await processing.
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District 14
Troy
Internal Revenue
Harry M. Hickey
Albany
Plattsburg
Hickey
Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Same as 1942, OPA Says
The Office of Price Administration announced that the traditional Thanksgiving meal, centered on turkey, will not cost more this year than in 1942. Prices will remain at the prior ceiling. Civilians can buy turkeys next month after sales to the Army were paused in August and September to allow a ten million pound shipment overseas.
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Washington
Turkey
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Tax filing guidance urges immediate action for 1942 43
Mr Hickey urged taxpayers in the district to review provisions for 1942 and 1943 and file or amend tax returns if due. Farmers have until Dec 15 for preliminary returns, while hired farm hands must meet separate filing rules. Focused on under withholding and the need for timely declarations amid a flood of mail and nationwide trends.
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Hickey
Elton E. Hanks
Rensselaer County
Pupils split job and school in Los Angeles aircraft area
High school students who summered in aircraft plants now return to classes with hands calloused from riveting. Douglas reports 4,500 students worked on bombers, 45 percent quit to start fall semester, 32 percent go 44 hours weekly with 4 hours of study, 54 percent work 28 hours and study 20 hours. Lockheed Vega notes many quit for short vacations, 2,230 employed as of Sept 1 with 32 percent quitting. North American Aviation sees some eight-hour days with continuation classes. Northrop Aviation reports 68 students, about half returning to school. Seaman Second Class Joseph F. Winters ends training at Sampson and takes seven-day furlough. sister Ensign Gertrude C. Winters serves in Nurse Corps.
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Los Angeles
Douglas Aircraft Co
Douglas
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Vega
Lockheed-Vega
North American Aviation, Inc
Northrop Aviation, Inc
Sampson
Joseph F. Winters
Sampson Naval Base
August J. Winters
Boyntonville
Navy
Gertrude C. Winters
Nurse Corps
Camp Peary
Williamsburg
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Keen Johnson
Efly
Rach
Apple
Home Front
Brooklyn
Broadway
Rebecca Lee
America
FBI
J. Edgar Epoover
Katherine Lenroot
Charles P. Taft
Federal Security Agency
Miss Lenroot
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Allogas
Pillsbury
Ralston
Wheaties
Inistratio
Lydia E. Pink
Ham
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
St. Troy
Nios
Arey
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