Texas Cotton Looks to Bright Future in War Years
Texas cotton farmers face a revived outlook as war programs boost demand for cotton and cottonseed oil. Delos L. James and Secretary Wickard urge full 27.4 million acre allotment. expansion into oils, plastics, insulation and defense uses reshapes markets.
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Texas
Cotton
South
Delos L. James
Agricultural Department
United States Chamber of Commerce
Agricultural Committee
The
Houston Chamber of Commerce
James
Wickard
Pacific
Army
Navy
Graham
Sea Island
Georgia
Florida
United States Army
Gov
Coke Stevenson
W. N. Banks
American Cotton Manufacturers Association
Early American flags and the Star Spangled Banner origin
Depicted banners from 1775 include Fort Moultrie crescent flag and Culpeper minute men rattlesnake banner. The first Stars and Stripes emerged from Congress 1777 guiding thirteen stripes and stars. Betsy Ross legend tied to star design. Vermont and Kentucky added two stars and stripes in 1794. Fr McHenry inspired Key's anthem. Congress 1818 restored stripes to original count.
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Fort Moultrie
Jasper
Virginia
Culpeper
New England
United States
Betsy Ross
Vermont
Kentucky
Congress
Fr. McHenry
Francis Scott Key
Porter church notes revival schedule and local visits
Rev. Odie Carey preached last Sunday and will begin first Sunday services each month. Several families including Bussey Bennett White and Hunter relatives visited others. Miss Dorothy White won a civil service appointment in Washington. Local social visits list many telegraphed names and a note about adding machine paper for sale at the Sun office.
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Odie Carey
Ector
Dorothy White
Washington, D. C
C. M. Bussey
Fort Worth
Elbert Bennett
G. D. Bennett
Whitewright
Hugh Hunter
UPA Sets Price Ceilings on Eight Scarcity Items
The Office of Price Administration imposed ceilings on eight major scarcity goods including refrigerators, typewriters, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, ironing machines, radios, phonographs, and cooking and heating stoves. Most shifts are temporary, pegged to last Thursday for six items, with vacuum cleaners and refrigerators given permanent ceilings at manufacturers' suggested prices.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Health Hints on Typhoid Vaccination and Safe Bean Cooking
The notice urges vaccination against typhoid for campers scouts and travelers as outdoor season begins. It warns carriers spread disease via unwashed handling of food water and milk and emphasizes vaccination as essential. It also gives bean cooking tips including baking at 250 F and flavor suggestions.
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State Department of Health
Beans Without Cans at College Station
College Station officials warn tin shortages will end canned pork and beans and baked beans, urging use of dried beans. A. and M. College Extension Service specialist Hazel Phipps advises soaking 5 to 6 hours, washing before soak, cooking in soak water, soft water if possible, and simmering to protect nutrients and texture.
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H. H. Williamson
Texas A. and M. College Extension Service
New Orleans
House Appropriations Committee
Henry R. Knight
Bureau of Agriculture, Chemistry and Engineering
College Station
Hazel Phipps
A. and M. College Extension Service
Miss Phipps
Fish angered reporter with guarded military talk
Major General Irving A. Fish arrived in Portland and dodged questions about a rumored fatal accident and past actions. He insisted news of a military nature must be kept secret and joked about debts and aging brides in a series of terse exchanges.
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Black Curry
E. C. Auch
Ter
Bureau of Plant Industry
R. A. Graham
Greenville
Texas Cooperative Ginners Association
Greasing
Yeager
Sinclair Station
Glen Earnheart
Whitewright, Texas
Whitewright Lumber C
Neighborly Service
U. S
Liberty
Libert
Stars and
Porter News
Cora Locke
Alvie Locke
Joe Rich
J. A. Harper
Genette Hicks
Haleen Benson
E. W. White Jr
Bailey
E. W. White
E. O. Young
Willard Young
S. C. Hunter
Marybelle
Jewel
Estelle Gunter
Martha Jo Claiborne
Twyman White
Doyle Alexander
Joy
Billy Morris
Elmer Anderson
Sun Office
UPA
Stephens & Bryant Insurance
Nat'l Bink
Portland
Orc
Irving A. Fish
Mobileil
G. C. Stateville
Sherman
A. Y. Creager CO. M. & P. Bank Building
Sherman, Texas
Sewalls
L. LaRoe & Company
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