Johnson Opens Texas Campaign For Roosevelt Unity
Congress leader Lyndon Johnson launched a swift Texas tour starting in San Marcos with thousands turnout. He urged all Americans to back President Roosevelt amid a global crisis, highlighting unity and national defense. Joined by former governor James Allred and other prominent Texans, the event featured several regional speakers and telegrams of support.
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Defense Drives Nation to Maximize Production
President Roosevelt ordered all available machines pooled for defense work on a 24hour week with repairs. He urged recanvassing for skilled labor across the nation and armed forces. Officials warned of dislocations, higher taxes, and shortages as defense scales surge.
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Britain Licked So Far Warns London Paper
The Daily Express editorial denounces optimistic British editors as wishful thinkers. It argues Britain has been defeated in Norway France Belgium Holland Libya and Greece and cautions readers to believe nothing good until it is earned.
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New Use for Toothpicks Aids Pecan Tree Surviva l
U S Department of Agriculture scientists report toothpicks can boost first year survival of transplanted pecan trees at College Station. The method uses tooth clearing splinters to reduce injury and promote rooted growth, addressing high losses among pecan growers.
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Growth Promoter Toothpicks Boost Pecan Tree Rooting
The article explains soaking toothpicks in a growth promoter and inserting them into drilled pecan root holes. Treated trees form more new roots and grow faster than untreated trees, with higher survival during the first season.
Peck Wins First Prize Then Returns It
Peck tells his father he won first prize at school but explains the teacher saw him and he had to return the prize.
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