Protection Against Wage Losses Urged In Social Security Report
The Social Security Board urged expansion of Federal Insurance to cover wage losses from illness and begin universal medical care. It proposed freezing insurance for soldiers or extending coverage to military employment and civil defense workers. The report also pressed coverage for farm tutors, domestic workers, and non profit public employees.
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Washington
Social Security Board
Congress
Paul V. McNutt
Morvovey
Have You Noticed Road-hag Typing in Theatres
A clipped line notes a road-hag trait seen in theatre crowds, describing a person who always takes the seat or path that signals dominance. The remark hints at shared city theater etiquette and observer wit without presenting concrete events or names.
No Passenger Car Tires To Be Made
Senate Small Business Committee heard that no passenger car tires will be manufactured this year and stock stands at 7 to 8 million tires to meet normal replacement demand of 40 million. Dr. Ben Lewis of the Office of Price Administration noted the existing supply must last for the war, absent reclaimed or synthetic rubber. He added truck tires will be distributed substantially this year.
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Washington
Senate Small Business Committee
Ben Lewis
Office of Price Administration
President Roosevelts Army reorganization order issued
President Roosevelt reorganized the United States Army by executive order creating three main units under the Army chief of staff. The Army Ground Forces, the Army Air Forces, and the Service of Supply each have their own commanding general reporting directly to the chief of staff to reduce overlap and improve coordination.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States Army
Army Chief of Staff
Army Ground Forces
Army Air Forces
Service of Supply
Henderson freezes prices on 10 canned vegetables
Washington price administrator Leon Henderson imposed a 60 day ceiling on prices for 10 canned vegetables and several fruits to curb profiteering. The order covers canners and wholesalers with potential retail freezes if needed. products include apples applesauce apricots cherries fruit cocktail peaches pineapples plums and vegetables such as asparagus beans beets carrots corn peas pumpkin sauerkraut spinach sweet potatoes tomatoes tomato products.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Traffic Deaths Rise in U S in January Says Safety Council
The National Safety Council reports 1942 January traffic fatalities at 3,140, the highest January total in four years, up 7 percent from January 1941. City deaths rose 6 percent, while rural deaths climbed 8 percent. overall automobile deaths for last year reached a record 40,000.
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Chicago
United States
National Safety Council
Council
Brer Rabbit Gives Man New Angle On Black Eye Stories
Maurice Heard delayed Navy induction after a jack rabbit erupted from an oil well engine exhaust pipe striking him in the face. Heard, who had quit work to enlist, suffered facial bruises and eye injury but doctors expected to save the sight. The rabbit was killed.
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Pampa
Maurice Heard
Navy
Heard
First Lady Rebuked For Board Criticism
Representative Anderson of Minnesota told the House that Mrs Roosevelt should direct her criticism of local draft boards to the President. He said the boards have no role in placing men in the Army by qualification and warned they face trouble without unjust criticism for issues beyond their duties.
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Washington
Anderson
Minnesota
House
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Pastor Denied Citizenship For Objecting To War
Rev. Frederick H. Thompson a 37 year old pastor from Easthampton Congregational Church was denied U S citizenship in a Northampton Superior Court naturalization session after stating he is a conscientious objector Judge J Arthur Baker said there is enough trouble with fifth columnists in the country
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Northampton
Mass
Frederick H. Thompson
Easthampton Congregational Church
United States
Superior Court
J. Arthur Baker
Want Ads and Loan Offers Fill Sherman Classifieds
Want ads seek sewing or quilting work from Mrs W M Gates with reasonable prices. Ribbons for typewriters a 50 cent sale at The Sun Office. Oldest Sherman loan company promotes low cost loans with no red tape, auto loans, and refinancing, inviting borrowers to bring car and papers for inspection. Rs W Creager manager advertises auto finance at 122% La Travis Sherman.
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Sherman
Star Credit Company
Grayson County State Bank
Auto Finance Company
W. Creager
Mgr
la Travis
Minister Defends Stance on Objectors In Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia minister, Mr. Thompson, contends his gospel role prohibits hypocrisy as he addresses the issue of objectors. He asserts that his duty as a religious leader does not permit preaching one thing while acting differently as he speaks on conscientious objectors.
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Thompson
Nova Scotia
Campaign to boost long staple cotton production launched
The Texas USDA War Board begins a campaign to raise cotton with a staple length of one and one-eighth inches or more. It starts with a county survey to assess seed availability and will provide farmers with seed sources supply prices and varieties.
Nation sets goal for long staple cotton production
Secretary of Agriculture Wickard announced a national goal of 1,437,000 bales, an increase of 652,000 bales over 1941. The Texas USDA War Board directs county boards to boost longer staple cotton within existing acreage by shifting from short to longer staple production.
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Wickard
Texas Usda War Board
Parity Check Joke About Weevils in Cotton
A humorous exchange between Boss Jones and Uncle Joe centers on boll weevils in cotton. Uncle Joe reports the weevil eating all the cotton, while the Boss mentions a parity check, prompting the weevil to claim he is waiting for payment.
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Boss Jones
Uncle Joe
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