Stolen and counterfeit gasoline coupons divert fuel supply
Walter D. Kline, head of the Des Moines OPA district, reports nearly 1.5 million gallons of gasoline diverted in seven Midwest states through counterfeit stolen and improperly endorsed coupons. In his district 57,376 gallons sold by 663 dealers used counterfeited coupons, leading to 655 dealers being unable to replace that fuel. OPA reminds the public to stamp A 12 coupons with car license numbers for traceability and urges replacements for invalid B 3 C 3 and T coupons after Sept 30.
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CPA
Walter D. Kline
Directnr
Desoines Opa
Iowa
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Des Moines
Kline
6&3
OPA
Chicago
Iowa State University Seeks 4.1 Million For Building Program
The State University of Iowa filed a legislative budget request of 4.1 million dollars for capital improvements in the 1945-47 bi ennium. The exact nature of the improvements was undisclosed but the move signals a potential record statewide building program at the Iowa City campus after the war.
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Des Moines
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Proper cold storage for beans and greens
Keep beans and corn cold from entry to kitchen until use. Store in the pantry pool or husk only if not refrigeration possible. After shelling or shucking, refrigerate tightly covered. Wash greens store in covered pan or waterproof bag. Lettuce and celery stay as cold as possible.
Sioux City Barbers Begin Wage Strike
In Sioux City 28 union barbers in 16 of 39 shops walked out on Tuesday over contract terms. They demand 70 percent of receipts for journeyman barbers, up from 65 percent. The remaining 23 union shops have signed the contract.
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Sioun City
American Federation of Labor
Sioux City
Color tone guides period room furnishings
The text notes how color sets the mood for a house or room. Louis XV style favors ornate, frail furniture with pastel walls and dainty drapery. Colonial suits flowered chintzes and ruffled curtains. Modern Spanish and Chinese themes use vivid color splashes.
Silage Crops Cut For Better Silage Packing
Farmers are advised to cut silage crops as short as practicable to improve packing in the silo. Shorter cuts pack more densely, ensuring better preservation of hay and forage.
Dr Ee McWilliams Hospitalized After Ill Health
Dr Ee W McWilliams mayor of Columbus Junction closed his office after 25 years of practice and was taken by ambulance to a Des Moines hospital for treatment. He trained at Still College of Osteopathy and has long served the town.
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Columbus Junction
Ee. W. McWilliames
Des Moines
Still College of Osteopathy
Robert Bonniehsen
Yeoman 2-E
R. Bonniehsen
Rena Sehabilion
Davenport
Verne Doudna
Col. Duncan
Pvt. Co. L
William M. Wall
Frank Wall
France
Camp Carson
Colo
Norman H. Wall
New Guinea
Burton English
Conesville
Mary Buffington
Columbus City
Charles Lambert
Martha George
S. G. Blenkenhorn
Lettuce outer leaves praised for health value
The outer dark green lettuce leaves, often discarded, are richer in vitamins and minerals than the inner leaves. They can be shredded into salad or used as a bed for hot bacon dressing, and even added to soups for flavor and nutrition.
Jar labeling tips from envelopes
If you cannot buy adhesive labels for jars use the adhesive part of an envelope. An ordinary size envelope can yield four to six effective labels suitable for home use.
State Pride Starts Don Radda Growing Tall Corn
Don Radda advances tall corn science with stalks reaching 17 feet and heights averaging 16 feet by fall. He uses humidity tricks like wet burlap racks and shading to boost growth while earning multiple county ear corn yield prizes from 1941 to 1943 on a 10 acre field producing 174.46 bushels per acre. He and family farm 580 acres seven miles from the town.
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Radda
Washington County
Dry Shower Curtains Care Guide
Spread shower curtains to dry to prevent mildew. Store damp clothes and shoes off the floor to allow air flow. Use racks for shoes and stuff with paper to absorb moisture.
Wheel misalignment drags tire causing rapid wear
A wheel one half inch out of line drags a tire 87 feet sideways each mile, cutting tire life and prompting concerns about vehicle maintenance and wear.
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