War, salvage drive, and public resolve amid Pearl Harbor era
A Washington County community engages in Civil Air Patrol patrols and salvage drives to aid the war effort. Citizens face shortages, government policy debates, and public calls to sustain patriotism, with Time magazine critiquing wartime management and large defense spending cited by Senator Byrd.
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Civil Air Patrol
Pearl Harbor
Washington, D. C
Time Magazine
America
Gallup
Army
Roosevelt
Harry F. Byrd
Senate
Pilots Must Register Under 1932 Air Reg Amendments
The amendment to air commerce regulations effective November 16 1932 requires owners or pilots of United States registered aircraft to obtain authorization from the department of commerce before flight outside Canada Mexico or Cuba. Authorization depends on country permissions and the secretary’s finding that aircraft and airmen are qualified for the planned flight.
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Air Commerce Regulations
United States
Department of Commerce
Canada
Mexico
Cuba
Secretary of Commerce
Speech Distress Rising Amid War Strains on Civilians
War pressures civilian life as anxiety and economic stress trigger speech issues such as stuttering and lisping. The text suggests psychological impact from conflict, with people experiencing muffled or cluttered speech due to fear and strain.
Casein Study Spurs South Africa Dairy Initiative
The commercial attache in Johannesburg reports to the Department of Commerce in Washington that South Africa is studying casein production from butter milk due to its use in water paints and other products.
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South Africa
Johannesburg
Department of Commerce
Washington
Ancient Practice of Cold Storage and Canning Emerges
The plan attributed to Joseph in the Old Testament stored excess crops for seven years to save Egypt from famine. The tale links ancient methods of preservation with enduring lessons on managing food supplies during shortages.
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Joseph
Egypt
New York Education Dept Abolishes Athletic Eligibility Rule
The New York State Department of Education rescinds the rule that tied team participation to a minimum scholastic average. Officials say athletics are part of education and should not be dependent on classroom grades.
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New York State Department of Education
Notice of Probate of Henry Bowes Will in Iowa
The district court in Washington County Iowa sets August 10 1942 at 9 00 AM for hearing proof of the last will and testament of Henry Bowes deceased filed August 4 1936. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the decedent's will. R R Noonan clerk of the district court signed August 3 1942.
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Henry Bowes
Court House
Washington
Iowa
District Court
R. R. Noonan
Church Prefers Rice For Wedding Guests In Liddlehampton
A church in Liddlehampton England requests guests to throw rice instead of confetti at weddings. Officials say rice is cheaper sweeps up easily and feeds birds.
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Liddlehampton
England
Old-Time Critique and Neighborhood Notes Parade in August
A column mixes light comic bits about Franklin stove misapprehensions and fashion advice with local community news. It mentions a Washington man’s opinion on a stove, defense school tips, apartment move-ins at New England house, and a birthday celebration for Charles Warren at his aunt’s home. It also seeks news about Everett Adams’ family in Pasadena California and notes on residents’ activities and needs. It includes references to Ethel Parker’s August Ladies Home Journal piece and wartime shift in liquor production.
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Civil Air Patrol
CAP
Washington County
Charles Warren
Eugene Warrén
Ella Waren
Everett Adams
Someon
Ella Francis
Los Lumas Street
Pasadena
California
Everett Adamas
Joh Adams
Ortus Adams
Faith McKee
New Mexico
P.E.0
Francis
Ollie
Milo
Disappearance of Chicago Street Paving Blocks Sparks Arrest
Police say paving blocks vanished from a Chicago street as fast as they were laid. They arrested Frank Valencia who was pushing a wheelbarrow loaded with wooden blocks he claimed to use for fuel and questioned the city relief provision.
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Chicago
Frank Valencia
Infrared Lamps Proposed to Replace Blankets and Stoves
Invisible infrared rays may end the need for blankets on winter nights and offer a new cooking method without stoves. Infrared radiant heat lamps, shieldable from visible light, are now built for defense plant heating needs. The lamps fit into ordinary sockets and burn like bulbs.
Colon Troubles Free Book Facts On Chronic Ailments
If afflicted with colon and rectal troubles or stomach conditions write today for a large 122 page free book from McCleary Clinic. Address: HE805 Elms Blvd Excel sior Springs Missouri.
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McCleary Clinic
Elms Blvd
Excelsior Springs
Juice Department at Navy Academy Designation
The juice department is designated within the Department of Electrical Engineering at the U S Naval Academy.
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Department of Electrical Engineering
U.S Naval Academy
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J.C.B
U. S
Germany
New York State
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Dixie Dugan
Pal
By Mevoy
Striebel
Wall Street Journal
Switzerland
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Mickie Says
Frankie
Benjamin Franklin
Ladies Home Journal
Journal
Isabel Mallon
Omaha
Ethel Parker
Defense School
Defense Council
Mississippi Valley
Frank Crone
New England
Soules
Ethel
Case Field
France
Joe Palooka
Jahh
Mlle
Francine
Cadeaux
Ky Ham Fisher
M/SIEU
Dom Bahi
Southern Utilities Company
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