Town and Farm in Wartime Prepared by War Information
Summary of wartime measures across agriculture and civilian goods. Details include ration programs for meats fats blue stamps and sugar, fuel and shoe stamps, and auctioning surplus army trucks to farmers. Veterans administration job counseling, disabled veterans training centers, and postwar farming projections are outlined.
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Office OF War Information
AAA
War Food Administration
WFA
Veterans Administration
Office of War Mobilization
College of the City of New York
Interbureau Committee
Department of Agriculture
United States
OPA
WPB
OWI
Military
Naval
Mer
Scent of Flowers Stink of Bodies Italy Now
The letter from Sgt. Richard Embley describes devastation in Italy with melted flesh, blasted craters, and decaying corpses, but notes roses and blood poppies on hillsides. He portrays a contrast of stinking death and beauty as his conception of Italy.
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Washington
Italy
Richard Embley
House Press Gallery
William J. Donaldson
Embley
Capitol News
I Give You Texas by Boyce House
A Memphis police reporter recalls a man facing 14 years in prison comforting his wife with a vow to return. The writer recounts a Panhandle-Plains Historical Association dinner remark that history belongs to more than just PhDs and the author.
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Memphis
Tenn
Panhandle-Plains Historical Association
History as living force in Texas and its people
The author argues history is vivid and current not confined to the distant past. He contrasts Coronado with Texas ranchers and ranch mothers, claiming frontier life built a civilization richer in human values and dollars, shaping present and future.
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Texas
Coronado
Abilene
Divorce action filed in Grayson County Texas
Christie Clark Garvin sues Eva Varley Garvin for divorce on grounds of abandonment for three years. Petition filed May 30 1944 in district court Sherman Texas file No 52783. Citation issued May 30 1944 ordering appearance by July 17 1944 before Judge in Sherman courthouse. Clerk S V Earnest deputy Nancy Drake.
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A. D
District Court
Grayson County
Sherman
Texas
Palintiff
S. V. Earnest
Nancy Drake
Naval officers face liquor rationing at shore establishments
Washington reports strict liquor rationing for officers at naval shore establishments with wine messes. The program bases limits on total personnel, capping three bottles of spirits per officer per month for permanently assigned staff.
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Washington
Naval
These Men Girl remark on love and changeable hearts
A playful exchange shows a woman stating she once adored George and now does not care. A friend comments on how quickly men's feelings can change, highlighting lighthearted views on romance.
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George
Citation Notice In Texas Court
The State of Texas directs Eva Varley Garvin to appear and answer the plaintiff's petition by 10:00 AM on the first Monday after the expiration of 42 days. The formal citation requires lawful appearance in court.
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State OF Texas
Eva Varley Garvin
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ODT
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Hub) White
J. H. White
Pol. Adv
Boyce House
John
Canada
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Sweden
Finland
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Conference of Alcoholic Beverage Industries, Inc
Christie Clark Garvin
G. C. Morris
Congress
KRRV
Pol
Hitler
Tojo
Community Public Service Co
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