World War II updates from the globe in brief
Reports cover language learning by U S troops with phrase books and phonograph records, aid exchanges between the United States Great Britain and India, surge in rubber imports from American republics, Australia meat rationing, British Merchant Navy volunteers, Japanese efforts to suppress English in the Philippines, Manila cost of living, and 1944 Australian food production targets including pork eggs and fruit.
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United States
Great Britain
India
The
Rubber Development Corporation
Latin America
Britain
National Union of Seamen
Philippines
Manila
Manila Radio
Australia
Southwest Pacific
Plant Hybrid Corn For Greater Yield
Texas farmers are advised to plant hybrid corn to boost production and feed supply. Hybrid corn yields 20 percent more, but must be replanted each year to maintain vigor. seed from hybrids should not be planted or sold for planting. Certified producers are listed by county agents or the State Department of Agriculture.
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College Station
Texas
Texas A. and
M. College Extension Service
State Department of Agriculture
Texas hybrid corn noted for uniform stalks and earlier roasting ears
In Austin the agronomist highlights hybrid corn features beyond higher yield. Uniform stalks and ears, stronger roots reduce lodging, synchronized roasting maturity, and greater drought resistance characterize the Texas hybrid. Farmers should compare hybrid to ordinary corn by planting paired rows and weighing results.
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Austin
Notice to heirs in estate of J B Record Grayson County
A court summons in Grayson County requires the sheriff to publish for ten days and notify all interested parties that final reports for the estates of J B Record and Helen Record minors have been filed in County Court. The reports will be heard on the first Monday after ten days service, January 1944, at the Sherman courthouse. The writ is issued by Clerk H Grady Thompson with Deputy Maude Haddick.
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Grayson County
Grayson
J. B. Record
J. M. Record
Bertie Lee Lair
Weldon Lair
Helen Dixon
Monroe Dixon
Court House
City of
Sherman
H. Grady Thompson
Texas
A. D
Maude Haddick
Helen Record
Citation in partition suit involving Ada Tolbert heirs and Lovelady
Court citation requires B E Lovelady and unknown heirs of Ada Lovelady Tolbert to answer by February 28, 1944 in Grayson County District Court. Petition filed January 13 1944. Plaintiffs seek partition and receivership of 69 acres described as John H Annear land.
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B. E. Lovelady
Ada Lovelady Tolbert
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Katherine Propect
Claude Lindley Propect
Frances Propect
Ruby Mae Martin
Paul William Martin
Ada Love
Court appoints receiver to sell John Vaughn Survey land
Plaintiffs seek court intervention for partition in kind of 15 acres in the John Vaughn Survey. They request a receiver be appointed to sell the property with court approval and to adjudicate heirs interests. Issued January 13, 1944, Grayson County District Court, Sherman Texas. Clerk S V Earnest. Deputy Inez Steed.
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John Vaughn
Sherman
Texas
A. D
S. V. Earnest
Grayson County
Inez Steed
Government forecasts scarcer beer and cigarettes in coming months
The Budget Bureau projects higher revenue from distilled spirits but lower beer and ale taxes due to tax free exports overseas. Anticipated Treasury receipts for the year starting July 1 show beer and cigaret taxes dropping from prior levels while spirits rise on increased imports.
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Washington
Budget Bureau
Treasury
Congress
Cigarets Tax Revenue Forecast Cut By War Overseas Supply
The Commerce Department projects cigarette tax receipts at 878.5 million dollars versus 904 million this year due to tax-free overseas shipments reducing civilian demand. Short supplies of cigarette tobaccos are also anticipated, amid comments urging local printing in Whitewright.
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Commerce Department
Join the WAC and speed victory in war
Want to feel less left behind while friends serve at war Join the WAC for new places new friends and vital work The Army seeks your help urgent ly For full details visit the nearest U S Army Recruiting Station or write to The Adjutant General Room 4415 Munitions Building Washington DC.
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The
WAC
Army
U. S. Army
Adjutant General
Munitions Building
Washington, D. C
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Joe Martinez
Colorado
Attu
Joe
America
State OF Texas
Whitewright
Sherman Farms
A. V.creager Company
M. & P. Bank Bldg
Sherman, Texas
U. S. Treasury
Treasury Department and
War Advertising Council
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
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