Wartime town and farm measures and war news summary
The report covers ration programs for meats fats sugars and gas stamps, airplane and other coupons. It notes Allied landings in Western Europe and outlines psychological warfare plans, civilian shortages, and radio tube demands. It cites War Loan goals, farm income forecasts, and price changes for military equipment. It also mentions fertilizer use, nurse cadet corps birthday, candy production, feed grain stocks, and a new cotton gauze bandage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Office of War Information
Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Forces
Germany
France
Belgium
Holland
Norway
Forces of Liberation
War Production Board
Allied Liberation Forces
The
Petroleum Administration
Eisenhower
Tor
Office of Defense Transportation
U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps
U. S
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Department of Agriculture
Rules Issued On Hiring Vets For Reemployment
The directive from state Selective Service HQ outlines guidance for local boards and re employment committees as returning war veterans increase. Veterans must submit a certificate of service, Coast Guard auxiliaries are excluded, and conscientious objectors have no re employment rights. Veterans must apply within 40 days of relief from service and must meet job qualifications to reinstate. if unqualified for an upgraded role, they retain seniority and pay equity in the prior position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
State
Selective Service Headquarters
Paul Wakefield
Coast Guard Auxiliary
OPA freezes prices on used automobiles nationwide
The OPA set price ceilings for 23 makes and about 6,000 models from 1937 to 1942, effective July 10. Used car values will be capped differently by three regional groups from Far West to East of the Mississippi, with two prices per model for as is and dealer guaranteed warrantied cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Finance Division of
the Treasury
War Department
Sam
Washington
OPA
Bowles
Mississippi River
Condemnation Suit Targeting Grayson County Land
The State of Texas brings a condemnation suit No. 13018 in Grayson County against George H. Perkins and wife and J. E. Williams and wife. The parcel on the J. E. Streeper Survey in Northwest Grayson is described as 0.73 acres with right of way adjustments. A hearing is set before Judge in Sherman by July 10, 1944, with defendants unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Texas
George H. Perkins
Perkins
J. E. Williams
Williams
A. D
Grayson County
City of
Sherman
State of Texas
J. E. Streeper
University School
M. E. Munson
W. B. Munson
D. B. Cleghorn
Veterans Reemployment Rights and Protections
The text outlines that reinstatement can require discharging a nonveteran with seniority, and veterans may refuse higher paying offers. Seniority accrues during active service, back pay may be recovered via courts after reinstatement if delayed improperly, and warrants ensure no discharge for one year without cause. Waiver of reemployment rights requires clear evidence. Medical history remains confidential within the Selective Service system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service System
Used Car Ceiling Prices by Region and Model Year
The document lists ceiling prices for used cars by region and model year including 1942 1941 and 1937 Ford V-8 deluxe four door sedans with as is and warranty options. Region A east of the Mississippi shows 1942 ceilings of 990 and 1238, Region C Far West shows 1065 and 1331, Region B midwest and others shows 1025 and 1281, with lower figures for older models. Additions may raise ceilings for specified extra equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Region A
Mississippi
Region C
Far West
Bernard Shaw on Marriage and Freemasonry
When Bernard Shaw finally married someone asked his view on marriage. He replied that it is difficult to answer and compared it to freemasonry, where outsiders cannot talk about it and members are bound to eternal silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Shaw
Head of the Class Cartoon Caption Playfully Questions Meaning
A classroom gag shows a teacher asking Jimmy what “straight” means and the student replying with a humorous, nonverbal punchline about no soda. The moment highlights student wit in a lighthearted school setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Jim
Thompson Versus Thompson Divorce Suit filed in Grayson Co
The court in Sherman Grayson County Texas docket No 52740 with Lois Aline Thompson as plaintiff and Henry Lee Thompson as defendant seeks a divorce on grounds of three years abandonment. The filing date is May 11 1944 with Clerk A S Earnest and Deputy Nancy Drake noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Sherman
Texas
A. D
H. Grady Thompson
Grayson County
O. L. Jones
State OF
Henry Lee Thompson
District Court of
Court House
Exas
Lois Aline Thompson
A. S. W. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Also Mentioned on This Page
East Coast
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
East
WPB
War Food Administration
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
Sherman Farms
A. Y. Creager Company
M. & P. Bank Bldg
Sherman, Texas
S. H. Montgomery
America
Pascal Farley
Tarawa
K. Wolens
Denison
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