World War II defense talk and policy unfolding in 1941
In Washington and New York, officials led by Secretary Hull and Navy Secretary Knox warned of growing power ambitions and urged aid to Britain. Roosevelt projected extended neutrality patrols, Lease-Lend aid, and coordinated defense production with Canada. Wickard urged farm stake in the conflict, while labor and production reports highlighted rapid military manufacturing progress and unused labor potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Washington
New World
Atlantic
Navy
Knox
New York
America
Germany
Africa
South America
Britain
U. S
England
Roosevelt
Western Hemisphere
Seven Seas
Wesern
Great Britain
King of Canada
Balkans
Mediterranean
Wickard
Chrysler
Detroit
Charleston
Indiana
Commerce
Jones
Fleming
Office of Production Management
Texans Age Up In 1940 Census Report
The Census Bureau reports Texas shows an aging population with 10.1 percent growth from 1930 to 1940 and an 8 percent decline in rural farm residents. The state gained about 590,109 people to reach higher share of whites, and the male to female ratio dropped from 103.8 to 101.3 per 100. The influx into Texas exceeded departures by roughly 96,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of the Census of the
United States Department of Commerce
Texas
Texas divorce petition seeks custody in Grayson County
Citation authorizes Edna T. Harmon to appear in the 59th District Court of Grayson County on June 3, 1941, to answer Albert E. Harmon’s divorce and child custody suit filed April 23, 1941. It notes alleged cruel treatment and separation after May 1933 marriage, with two minor children Jack 6 and Kenneth 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
District Court
Grayson County
Grayson
Edna T. Harmon
59Th Judicial District
Sherman
Albert E. Harmon
Jack Harmon
Kenneth Harmon
R. Henderson
District Court of
Grayson Co
V. R. Henderson
R. C. Steed
Mattress program nears new mark in Texas deliveries
Nearly 300000 mattresses, 292958 exactly, have been delivered to Texas farm families under the cotton mattress demonstration program. Of this total 47977 arrived in March, per Mildred Horton and R T Price. The cotton comfort project began with 2784 comforts produced in Texas during March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Mildred Horton
The
Extension Service
R. T. Price
AAA
Sun Office Sells Adding Machine Paper
Local Sun office advertises adding machine paper for sale. Available in standard sizes with quick, affordable delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Office
One Court Where Women Can't Win With Tears
Chicago Herald reports Judge Frederick Brumback in Los Angeles discharged two juries in a suit after a plaintiff woman cried on the stand. The piece argues tears bias juries, noting emotional display as a bargaining tactic and cites historical impressions of trial theatrics and gendered persuasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Brumback
Los Angeles
Chicago Herald
Terrier honks horn to protest car wait in Newark
A bull terrier stuck in a parked car impatiently honks the horn as a crowd gathers. Mrs. Joseph R. Britting of Irvington explains Mitzi insists on riding along and signals by blowing the horn when left too long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrier
Newark
N. J
Joseph R. Britting
Irvington
Mitzi
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Henderson
Army
OPM
Hillman
Bureau of Mines
Perkins
Defense Mediation Board
U. S. Conciliation Service
Defense
Treasury Department
Brooklyn
Selective Service
War Department
Air Warning Service
State Defense Council
Air Corps
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
Nat'l Bank
Census Bureau
Banks of
Glen Earnheart Benefit Association
Whitewrigh
Sin Mixmaster
Community Public Service Company
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