OPA Ration Rules Reach Farmers Marketers and Welders
The March 29 rationing extends to meat fats cheese and canned fish sales by farmers who must collect red stamps or ration checks and surrender points to OPA. Beginning April 1 farmers need a County War Board permit to slaughter for sale. OPA will ease direct sales by allowing farmers to collect required red stamps for purchases. Ceiling prices for used trucks will be set shortly. Bread crumb prices rise to cover fresh bread costs. Manufacturers face price ceilings for war goods. WPB orders 25 percent of suitable leather set aside for civilian shoe repair. Plumbing and heating division reports possible stove pipe shortages. dealers urged early orders.
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OPA
County War Board
War Production Board
WPB
Looking Ahead at a Narrow Taxi Split on K Street
A Washington cab ride ended narrowly when a pedestrian stepped off the curb and forced the driver to swerve. The tall man with a big package appeared distracted, prompting thoughts he might be an inventor headed to the Patent Office.
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Washington
The farmer as a war need and farming skill
The author argues farming requires real skill and warns that many city experts misjudge agriculture. He cites factory vs farm pay, notes farmers are essential for food security, and predicts urban experts may seek real farmers if current methods fail.
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America
Texas
Chihuahua
Excuses Plague WAAC Recruitment in Texas
Lt. Col. F. W. Steffen, WAAC district procurement officer, told recruiters from 73 North Texas counties that too many women offer weak excuses for not enlisting. He noted many once wished to wear a uniform but now cite dependent uncles or other flimsy reasons.
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Dallas
F. W. Steffen
WAAC
North Texas
Steffen
Final report ahead in estate of R L Radford in Grayson County
The county court of Grayson County Texas orders publication for 20 days in a Grayson County newspaper. James Leo Radford administrator has filed the final report on the estate of R L Radford deceased. The report will be heard on the first Monday after twenty days service in April 1943 at the Sherman courthouse. Interested parties may appear and contest the report.
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State OF
Texas
Grayson County
Grayson
R. L. Radford
James Leo Radford
City of
Sherman
A. D
H. Grady Thompson
Maude Haddick
Rheumatism Through Time and Treatment Myths
The piece traces rheumatic disease from ancient eras to modern times, noting its non joint nature, varied symptoms, and classification as arthritis. It discusses the mysteries of causes, weather links, pregnancy effects, treatment fads, and the prevalence with about seven million U S victims and high medical costs.
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U. S
Brother protests board over service rejection
A rejected man writes to state selective service officials demanding his brother be discharged. He says you must discharge my brother since you turned me down and adds I never saw the day I couldn't lick him. Officials indicate the brother is overseas.
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Des Moines
Clothes Rush Shows War-Driven Buying in Midwest Market
The Midwest market reports thousands of war workers buying clothes they desired for years as stores showcase the best outfits. Buyers note scant demand for autos or appliances, with earnings rising enough to allow fashionable purchases and forewarned about possible rationing.
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Kansas City
Henry Mossman
Beatrice
Neb
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