United States responds to defense labor strikes and supply pressures
President Roosevelt orders Army to operate the Inglewood aviation plant after a strike, reports 100 percent efficiency with workers back. Congress tightens anti strike provisions, and officials push mediation outcomes, while foreign and domestic defenses expand shipbuilding, energy, and civilian defense programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
North American Aviation
Inglewood
Calif
Army
Mediation Board
House
Senate
U. S. Conciliation Service
Simple fishing rules for Texas anglers from State Game Department
An official lays out safety and conservation guidelines for Texas fishing. Rules cover catch and release practices, handling fish with wet hands, legal sizes for bass and crappie, minnow sizing, immediate release of non minnows, boat safety and life preservers, swimming safety if boats capsize, appropriate clothing removal, hip boot dangers, first aid gear, sunburn caution, and snake bite treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
State Game Department
That Explains It Veteran Refuses Draft Uniform Clash
A terse exchange underscores a draftee doubting Army garb as his own, with a veteran urging resilience and self-control. The brief dialogue highlights identity and belonging within Uncle Sam’s service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Estate of Mrs Nannie S Bryant Deceased
Notice is given that original letters testamentary for the estate of Mrs. Nannie S Bryant were granted on June 3 1941 by the Grayson County Texas County Court. All claims must be presented within the legal period. Residences listed for Co B Bryant A M Bryant and Dr A H Fortner Whitewright Sweetwater and Nolan County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie S. Bryant
Grayson County
Texas
Co. B. Bryant
Whitewright
A. M. Bryant
A. H. Fortner
Sweetwater
Nolan County
Potatoes Should Be Handled Carefully For Storage
COLLEGE STATION In digging white Irish potatoes handle them like eggs. Place dug potatoes in shade to prevent blistering and use skinned ones first. Harvest about 80 days after planting or when skin is tough and unbroken. Store in a cool ventilated cellar with overhead vent, open at night, closed by day, and ensure cross ventilation if using outbuildings. Avoid light to prevent greening and provide a slatted floor with air space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
J. F. Rosborough
Second Cut Asked In Production of Autos
The War Department asked the Office of Production Management for a second immediate cut in automobile production. The initial 20 percent reduction would drop output by about 1,065,820 units. a new 30 percent cut would total 50 percent. If half of last year’s 5,289,972 units is kept, 1942 model production could fall to about 2,644,986 units starting August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Office of Production Management
Puncture on the Road Warns of Fork Scene
Dialogue snippet shows a forewarned traveler named George discovering a puncture and noting a fork in the road as warned by a guide-book. The exchange emphasizes heedful navigation and plotting a path forward.
Bruises on shoulder marked women shot in Crete during occupation
Diplomatic sources in Istanbul report that 282 Crete women were executed after German troops entered towns. The criterion was bruises on the right shoulder, deemed proof of rifle use against Nazi air-borne troops, leading to immediate execution.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Crete
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Selective Service Headquarters
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Robin Moor
South Atlantic
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OPM
U. S
Great Britain
Biggers
Quebec
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Southern Pacific Company
Congress
LaGuardia
Edgewood Arsenal
Army Chemical Warfare Service
Richmond
Madison
Wis
Oil Defense Petroleum
Ickes
Atlantic Coast
American Automobile Association
Bureau of Standards
Federal Power Commission
Knudsen
St. Lawrence Waterway
Pensacola
Kansas
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Office of the
Bituminous Coal Consumers’ Counsel
Defense Consumer, Price and Transportation Officials
Henderson
Office of Price Administration
OPACS
Wallace
Defense Housing
Defense
Palmer
Conference For National
Yeager’s Service Station
THE
Texaco
Texaco Indian
Texaco Motor Oil
Havoline
Sinclair Motor Oil
Willard Batteries
America
S. H. Montgomery Agency
Ben Blue
Helen Gleason
Metropolitan Grand Opera
Melissa Mason
Stage
Merry Widow
Opera
Fair Park Casino
Dallas
Ashburn
Ashburn’s
Tonera
Aloreir
Edward Roecker
Frank Hornaday
Jack Sheean
Doris Patson
Martha Errolle
Mexico
Guy Bolton
Harry Tierney
Commerce
Boyce House
Burkburnett
Spindletop
Ranger
Desdemona
Smackover
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
A. Y. Creager CO
M. & P. Bank Building
Sherman, Texas
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