War aims and home front drive outlined by Roosevelt and Churchill
In a joint Washington statement Roosevelt and Churchill describe broad war strategy, noting major problems of war, planned operations to divert German strength from Russia, and continued naval and logistics efforts. They cite U S production, rationing plans, and enhanced air and army mobilization as key wartime actions.
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Churchill
Washington
Russia
United Nations
Nelson
FBI
Long Island
N. Y
Ponte Vedra Beach
Fla
Auto floor mats worthless to war effort in Akron
Akron report says automotive rubber scrap like floor mats and mini tire ashtrays have no value for wartime needs. Major rubber firms state the material is the lowest grade of reclaim with no bounce and cannot be used for tires tubes belts or retreads.
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Akron
Ohio
Akron Beacon Journal
Oil substitute planned from sugar and rubber by Japs
Dr. Charles O. Van Der Plas, ex Governor of East Java, said Japanese forces have scorched Java oil fields and will abandon them. He noted a possible substitute from sugar and rubber but warned it would be inferior oil of high cost.
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New York
Java
Charles O. van der Plas
East Java
van der Plas
Europe
Australia
House defeats nationwide gas ration plan amendment
The House rejected by voice vote an amendment to the deficiency appropriation bill for the Office of Price Administration that would have required nationwide gasoline rationing or removal of regional limits. Pennsylvania's Van Zandt argued the plan unfairly singles out regions while other areas enjoy full use of highways. Opponents cited diverse supply effects and equity concerns across states.
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Washington
House
Office of Price Administration
Representative van Zandt
Pennsylvania
OPA
Continental
United States
Eberharter
Allegheny County
van Zandal
Oklahoma
Lemonade Proves Helpful In Heat For Runners And Kids
Wilmington report explains lemonade’s vitamin C helps prevent heat prostration in hot weather. Scientists from Du Pont note lemon juice plus salt offers strong protection, reflecting old wisdom of children selling lemonade on sidewalks.
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Wilmington
Del
du Pont Company
Lemonade’s Peel Adds Vitamin C Concentration, Says Doctor
Dr John H Foulger of the medical division says lemon rind concentrates vitamin C as squeezes reach near the rind. Three years in DuPont labs and plants with high heat yielded a vitamin C tablet joining salt tablets that has made a remarkable record.
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John H. Foulger
duPont
Horses and mules popular again in Fort Worth markets
Fort Worth dealers and producers report strong demand for horses and mules despite summer slowdowns. Army purchases are small but shifts to horse drawn transport are expected to save rubber as 1 500 autos and trucks are replaced. Oil field workers and industrial plants increasingly rely on saddle horses for mobility. Fair prices for saddles and wagons are noted in the market.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Prices rise for pleasure horses and work stock as demand shifts
Market notes rising prices for pleasure horses up to 250 and more, with some private buyers paying extra for easy riding mounts. Work horses fetch 125 to 150 while mules bring 85 to 125 in Eastern regions, as a buggy shortage and gasoline concerns reshape livestock needs. Fort Worth reports no active farm animal demand recently. many mules expected to ship to Southeastern states, sugar belt absorbing much. Sugar farmers prefer mules 1150 to 1300 pounds valued 165 to 195.
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Fort Worth
Bicycle output stoppage debated to save materials
Washington reports the War Production Board weighs drastic curtailment or possible stoppage of bicycle production. Rubber tire shortages and steel frame limits drive the study as officials split on whether bikes' transportation value justifies continued use of scarce materials.
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Incompatibles Quarrel over Lunch Noodles
The exchange finds two figures remarking on poor health after a midday meal. One comments on looks and illness while the other admits fault for the stomach upset caused by English peas and German noodles.
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Wickard
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EAGLE
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Baltimore
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East Main Street
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al. Whitewright
Haile
Manning & Meadow
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Sun
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A.M
J. E. Christian
W. M
Sherman
Star Credit Company
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Mgr
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Palm Beach
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