Government projects small cotton crop for 1941 season
The Agriculture Department forecast a United States cotton crop of 10 817 000 bales the smallest since 1935 and 14 percent below last year with domestic consumption at a record. Texas output is seen at 2 572 000 bales with yield around 152 pounds per acre and acreage the smallest since 1905 amid wet spring and insect pressures easing since mid July.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Austin
United States Department of Agriculture
Texas
Black
Sunburn Fatal to Former Texan in Arkansas
Dr. Willard Ellis Corry 31, secretary of the Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association, died at his Little Rock home from sunburn suffered while fishing in the Gulf of Mexico at Gulfport Mississippi Friday. A University of Texas graduate, Corry moved to Little Rock two years ago from Bryan Texas.
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Little Rock
Ark
Willard Ellis Corry
Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association
Howard A. Dishough
Gulf of Mexico
Gulfport
Miss
University of Texas
Corry
Bryan
Texas
Favorites Return to Sing The Firefly at Fair Park Casino
Miss Marthe Errolle returns to lead in The Firefly opening the tenth week of the season with Jack Goode and Miss Nina Olivette. The Opera Under the Stars season extends two weeks adding Irene and The Chocolate Soldier to the lineup.
Grim War Production Grows Amid Defense Mobilization
The piece portrays rapid U S conversion to wartime industry as plants scale up and supply chains spread across rail networks. It notes vast, dispersed munitions plants, interplant shipping, labor disputes, and the need for steel and explosive components from multiple cities to fuel ongoing production.
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America
Ford
General Motors
du Pont
Europe
Ordnance Department
Chrysler
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Goodyear
Akron
Ravenna
Charleston
Ind
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frankfort Arsenal
Philadelphia
Texas license expirations prompt August 31 deadline
Warning that all licenses issued by the Texas Game Fish and Oyster Commission expire August 31 was issued by the executive secretary. Licenses for the 1941 fiscal year are being mailed to license deputies across the state and sportsmen, commercial fishermen, fur dealers and others required to purchase licenses will obtain them in the last week of August. Proved trapping methods have made operations more economical and effective.
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Austin
Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Commission
Beaver trapping to begin in 1941 42 Texas season
The Texas Game Department starts trapping beaver along the south fork of the Llano River as part of a restocking plan for 1941 42. Beavers will be moved to several Texas regions with East Texas releases planned and several crews in the field this fall and winter.
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Texas Game Department
Llano River
Llano
Texas
Mississippi
Kemper
First black jack rabbit reported in Texas is killed
The first black jack rabbit reported to the Texas Game Department was killed recently by J. G. Caudle of Willacy County. A black cottontail was found in Jack County years ago and a black deer was captured in Comal County. The black jack is mounted for Gene Smith’s collection.
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Texas Game Department
J. G. Caudle
Willacy County
Jack County
Comal County
Gene Smith
Retired ornithologist Dr. Oberholser ends long federal service
Dr. Harry C. Oberholser renowned Texas ornithologist retires from the U S Fish and Wildlife Service at age 71 after Roosevelt extended his term to complete a three volume Texas birds work. He authored about 800 publications and first described over 650 bird forms. He served as an expert witness in cases involving wild duck bootlegging and other migratory birds.
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Harry C. Oberholser
Texas
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Oberholser
Roosevelt
Wisconsin report cites mowing machines killing nests
The Texas Game Department and other agencies advocate flushing bars on mowing machines. A Wisconsin study shows mowing machines cause a horrific toll on nesting birds with more than 60 percent of nests affected.
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Texas Game Department
Wisconsin
Observations on Nature and Faith During Field Work
A brief note reflects on science and creation as Wisconsin biologists document mowing impacts. It echoes Emerson’s adage about trusting what is unseen while acknowledging observed natural processes.
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Miss Errolle
Jack Goode
Nina Olivette
U.S
Edward T. Leech
Lone Star Community, Natural Gas Co. Gas Syste
Black Jack Rabbit
DR. Oberholser
Emerson
Mr. J. J. Shubert
Rudolf Friml
The
Gianina Mia
Ath Park Casino
Lone Star
Lone Star “ Gas Sys
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