War chiefs urge total effort in long conflict
In a radio broadcast marking the Atlantic Charter anniversary, Admiral Leahy warned the war will be long and merciless, demanding united effort from all Americans. Roosevelt praised progress in production but said far more is required to defeat enemies, while Elmer Davis urged full salvage and new sources of supply. The OWI noted production lag in planes and tanks, and the Navy reported intensified attacks in the Solomon Islands and Aleutians.
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William D. Leahy
America
Roosevelt
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Davis
Batt
War Production Board
U. S
OWI
Solomon Islands
Clark
U.S
Britain
Pacific
de Witt
United Nations
Politician Thanks Voters After July Primary Victory
The candidate expresses gratitude for the large majority of votes received in the July primary. They note being grateful for the vote of confidence and acknowledge the runoff opponent.
Ham and Sweet Potato Roll Recipe Steps
A recipe describes making a ham and sweet potato roll. It uses 34 pound ground smoked ham and 1 egg with pork, crackers, milk, pepper, and mashed sweet potatoes. The mixture is shaped, rolled, and sealed to form a jelly roll.
Farm labor rules require local recruitment first
Farmers recruit workers only after local efforts fail and Employment Service cannot fill positions. Wages must be the prevailing rate set by the Farm Security Administration, not less than 30 cents per hour, with transportation costs paid up to 200 miles if workers are distant and housing provided. Work guaranteed at least three quarters of the time in the area.
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WPB
Henry J. Kaiser
Navy
Nelson
Army Air Forces
Arnold
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT
Farm Security Administration
FSA
Slight hike to be allowed in food costs
Washington announced an alternative price method for food products that may lift the national food bill about 1 percent. The plan, to be issued to wholesalers and retailers by mid September, replaces individual hardship relief with a general regulation to aid stores facing squeezed inventories and cost pressures.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
OPA
Rude Boys in Sunday School Provokes Teasing Exchange
A mother laments rude boys in Sunday school who giggle at girls, while her daughter replies that she always sticks out her tongue at them, highlighting a clash of behavior between generations and sexes in a small town setting.
Cotton loan rates set by freight to mills not port values
The 1942 cotton loan rates will be based entirely on freight rates to the Carolina mill area with port values removed, said J B Hutson president of the Commodity Credit Corporation in a letter to Senator Elmer Thomas. He noted a rise for most western regions and a slight decrease for Texas and Louisiana coastal areas as rates adjust.
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Washington
Carolina Mill
J. B. Hutson
Commodity Credit Corporation
Elmer Thomas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Texas
Louisiana
Tennessee
Mississippi
Thomas
Hutson
State to Lease Jacks and Stallions to Stockmen
Texas farmers and stockmen may lease state owned jacks and stallions to meet rising demand for saddle and draft horses and mules. Available stallions include Bel gain Percheron and saddle types at 30 dollars yearly with a 10 dollar fee limit. delivery is free. The Jack and Stallion Division notes rubber and gasoline curtailments will boost horse and mule needs and that state animals have added about 3 million dollars in wealth since 1934 without cost to upkeep.
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Texas
State Department of Agriculture
Austin
Quip About College Man Joke With Hat Incident
A humorous exchange asks if the speaker is a college man and replies in punchline fashion that a horse stepped on the speaker’s hat. The brief joke relies on playful misdirection and rustic wit.
Classified Notices and Want Ads Shelf Items
Want ads list two row steel stalk cutters for sale by B L Janway and a five room residence with all conveniences for sale or rent by Mrs Dick Montgomery. Also a farm job wanted by a man with a family near Whitewright, experienced tractor farmer. write M N Fain. Money to borrow at low cost from Star Credit Company over Grayson County Bank. no red tape. car and car papers accepted.
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B. L. Janway
Dick Montgomery
Whitewright
M. N. Fain
W. Davis
Dallas
Sherman
Star Credit Company
Grayson County State Bank
Auto Finance Company
F. W. Creager
Mgr
Travis
Overall ration book for rationing being printed
The Office of Price Administration announced a universal ration book is being designed and proof copies prepared at the Government Printing Office. If workable, the device could start a rationing program almost overnight, avoiding the six to ten weeks needed for coupon books in past emergencies.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Government Printing Office
Paul M. O'Leary
U S Plans Airborne Infantry Formations at Camp Claiborne
The War Department announced the formation of airborne infantry units the 82nd and 101st divisions at Camp Claiborne Louisiana each reduced to about 8000 men. They will be transported by air and fight as infantry in front line battles under Brig Gen Ridgeway and Brig Gen Lee. A new First Special Service Force will coordinate air land and sea assault operations under Lt Gen McNarney.
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Washington
Robert P. Patterson
82Nd
101St
Camp Claiborne
Matthew R. Ridgeway
William C Lee
Special Service Force
Joseph T. McNarney
Camp established at Helena with Col Frederick in command
A camp has been established at Helena Montana under the command of Col Robert T Frederick of the Coast Artillery. The piece notes Guadalupe Peak in Texas as the state’s highest mountain at 8078 feet.
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Helena, Mont
Col
Robert T. Frederick
The
Coast Artillery
Texas
Guadalupe Peak
Cranfill backs O'Daniel in runoff appeal
J. B. Cranfill of Dallas urges a vote for O'Daniel in the senatorial runoff. He praises O'Daniel as a Christian patriot with proven ability from Texas governorship to U.S. Senate and calls for restored political decencies after a hostile first primary. He notes O'Daniel will speak daily on radio stations WFAA WOAT and KGKO.
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O’daniel
O'Daniel
Texas
United States
Allred
J. B. Cranfill
Political Announcements for Democratic Sheriff Primary
Several individuals have authorized The Sun to list their names as candidates in the Democratic primary for Sheriff. The column presents the announced entries and notes these contenders are subject to primary selection.
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The
Sun
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