Town Unruffled Amid Invasion Fuss in British Port
In a British port on June 11, explosions in France barely disturb everyday life. Civilians and troops move along sunlit streets as American sailors aboard a recent assault craft recount rough seas and the embarkation to France. Soldiers, police, and theatergoers blend into a scene of routine activity despite the war’s reach.
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Cottonseed output dips for ten months in 1930s report
The Census Bureau reports Aug 1 to May 31 cottonseed totaled 3,915,188 tons, down from 4,344,561 tons the prior year. May 31 mill stock was 178,749 tons, up from 175,924. Crude and refined oil, cake and hulls, linters outputs and on hand figures are listed, showing declines in crude oil production and shifts in other byproducts. An Army Arsenal worker in San Antonio salvage operation is noted.
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Jersey City Watches For Submarine Threats
In Jersey City N J officials listen as a sailor named Niven boasts about the ship’s gun and their calm stance toward submarines. The scene reflects wartime anxiety on the home front and the readiness of coastal defenses.
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Cmdr Hilbig To Install Legion Officers Thursday
Morgan McDermott post American Legion schedules installation of new officers at the Legion hall on June 15. Clinton Hilbig will become commander succeeding Harvey Davis. Other officers include Sidney Desporte as senior vice commander Riley Mitchell as junior vice commander Sam Sherstock as sergeant at arms Harry Harrington as finance officer Kenneth Parke as historian and W A Davis as chaplain. The retiring commander will serve as executive committeeman for three years.
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OPA Announces Ration Free Odd Shoes for Dealers
The Office of Price Administration announced 7 million pairs of odd lot shoes will be ration free at reduced prices from July 10 to July 29. Men's and women's shoes of all sizes and youths sizes one to six will be saleable without stamps to help dealers clear broken sizes and styles.
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