Governors at Meeting Study Food Problems
In Columbus on June 24 governors from both parties debated wartime food disruptions. Corn price ceilings angered corn belt and livestock states, while eastern governors led a push for more feed supplies. Postwar planning favored private industry with states taking broader job program roles. Missouri's Donnell urged raising corn ceilings to free frozen supplies. Iowa's Hickenlooper highlighted need for more farm machinery and better use of marginal land.
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Columbus
UPR
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Forrest C. Donnell
Missouri
Roosevelt
B. B. Hickenlooper
Iowa
Restrictions On Use Of Ammunition For Hunters
Washington June 24 government officials said ammunition will be available to hunters who prove need this year but gasoline shortages may limit distribution. Officials noted allotments will be based on each hunter's existing supplies, with stockpiles uneven among sportsmen. The War Production Board has capped sales with authorizations, reserving most ammunition for military use and excluding recreational hunting from automatic authorizations.
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Defense Plant
Balmy Day Draws Thousands Of Bees In Portland
Portland police responded to a multitude of bees that swarmed the city as warm weather lured thousands from area apiaries. The bees roamed streets until dark causing public disturbance and prompting authorities to manage the unusual nuisance.
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Portland
Ore. U.P
Woman Steals Jewelry From Daniel's Jewelers
A shopper departed Daniel's Quality Jewelers at 9 East Congress with an onyx ring, costume jewelry, and a watch from their inspiring stock. More accessories were noted as arriving at Daniel's as well.
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Daniel
Daniel's
Daniel’s
East Congress
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