Old Time Speed Demon Praises 35 Mile Limit
Barney Oldfield, once a daredevil of dirt tracks and Ford's first racer, now supports a 35 mph speed limit. At 65, he slowed down, preferring roads of safer traffic and postwar affordability while still cherishing racing as a great game. He reflects on past dangers, his faith, and plans to convert his Hollywood country club into a ranch with his wife.
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Los Angeles
Barney Oldfield
Barney
the Oldfield
Henry Ford
Ford
Oldfield
Lincoln Beachey
Beachey
Hollywood
Science enables sex selection in lower animals
The Journal of the American Medical Association reports experiments by John W. Gowen and Ronald H. Nelson showing control of offspring sex in a fly species. It claims 100 percent male or female births can be produced at will, though it notes this does not imply future parental control over human sex.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
John W. Gowen
Ronald H. Nelson
Ration Book 3 Aimed at Additional Commodities in War
Washington reports preparations for a third ration book to cover more foods beyond canned goods and meats. Officials from the Office of Price Administration describe Book No. 3 as adaptable and point rationing driven, with stamps featuring tanks and planes to be used for future allocations. About 150 million copies will be printed, matching the Book No. 2 production scale and timing.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
What Is Point Rationing Part of the Answers
A government guidance piece explains point rationing under War Ration Book No 2. It notes retailers may be out of items, points can buy alternatives, and prices stay variable. Point values depend on scarcity and can change monthly for some foods, with stores sometimes altering value if shelves have surplus.
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United States
Plantus Quotation on Sowing Benefits and Harvest of Juries
A terse historical proverb notes the sting of reaping injuries after sowing benefits. The quote reflects on justice and the moral costs of legal disputes, expressing a wary view of how rewards align with efforts and outcomes.
Notice to Creditors of the W. J. Noonan Estate
Original letters of administration were granted January 23, 1943 by County Judge Jake J. Loy. Creditors must present claims by law to H. G. Tuck, Administrator, Estate of W. J. Noonan, Deceased, at 108 Houston St., Sherman, Texas. 4T-F25.
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H. G. Tuck
Government rationing practice and stamp usability guidance
The OPA sets uniform point values, while retailers may discount price to boost sales. In the last week of each ration period you may use stamps from the next period, for example April stamps in March, to gain extra supply. If you exhaust 8 and 5 point stamps first, you should avoid shortages.
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OPA
Awkward Nell and Belle Plot a Back Garage Smoke Visit
Nell asks for a cigarette while Belle proposes a secret smoke in the garage. Nell recalls her father’s New Year pledge and notes he himself uses the back area to sneak out, creating a tense family irony.
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Nell
Address change notice to prevent misdirected Sun copies
The Sun appeals to readers to notify any address changes promptly. It notes Uncle Sam returns misaddressed mail at 2c per copy and asks readers to inform the paper in advance if a change is anticipated to avoid missed issues and save postage.
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