Extra gas allowances to be limited by OPA
The Office of Price Administration announced tightened eligibility for supplemental gasoline ration cards under nationwide mileage limits. A list of 20 preferred users was published, excluding most occupational drivers unless they share rides with at least three people or meet specific transportation criteria.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
East Coast
American Red Cross
Yule Mail for Soldiers Lost at Sea
The Army postal service announced 4 986 sacks of U S mail bound for forces in the British Isles were lost in a United Nations cargo ship sinking. The War Department noted most was parcel post from Christmas shipments and that the last mail reached U S depots in late September with Oct 3 debarkation cut off. Guidance urged gifts and mail to overseas units be sent by prior dates.
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Washington
Army Postal Service
United States
British Isles
United Nations
War Department
New York
Debarkation Army Post Office
Great Britain
Wages Rise 1.5 Percent in Manufacturing
The Labor Department reports average hourly earnings in manufacturing rose 1.5 percent from mid July to mid August to 86.2 cents. The year over year gain stands at 15.7 percent, driven by overtime, higher basic rates, and more workers in higher paid jobs. Durable goods wage averages hit 96.3 cents, up 1.8 percent from July and 16.3 percent from August 1941.
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Washington
Labor Department
New Taxes Will Yield 650 Million
Washington reports the revenue law will raise about 650 million dollars more annually. Treasury estimates show liquor and wine taxes contributing roughly 319.8 million, tobacco about 62 million, and miscellaneous taxes around 262.5 million. New manufacturer excises add about 9 million. several items lose excise taxes as they are no longer made.
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Washington
Treasury
Births and funerals tick at steady U.S. pace
Census Bureau records show a baby born every 14 seconds in the United States while a death occurs via an undertaker every 23 seconds, reflecting ongoing population turnover nationwide.
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United States
U. S
WCTU Dry Petition From Grayson County Noted
A 35 yard petition bearing Grayson County voters names compiled by Mrs. Will E. May of Sherman is listed in the Congressional Record by Senator W Lee O Daniel to back anti liquor legislation. The Sherman temperance worker says 25 WCTU members across the county contributed and signatures from Durant Oklahoma are the only non Grayson County entries.
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Sherman
Grayson County
Will E. May
State Women’s Christian Temperance Union
W. Lee O’daniel
O’daniel
May
Sherman Temperance Worker
Bullets Hit Woman After Rabid Dog Incident
A bullet from Pound Officer Jack Nolan struck Mrs. Sidney Teal in Beaumont on Saturday after ricocheting off a dog thought rabid. The bullet passed through a virus-bearing nerve tissue and lodged in her jaw as she was treated in hospital.
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Beaumont
Jack Nolan
Sidney Teal
Dickey
Teal
W. W. Sadler
Dialogue Exchange Between Captain and Private
A curt exchange shows the captain wishing the private luck with a future commission and the private replying with respect. The brief vignette highlights hierarchy and discipline through formal address.
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O.P.A
Whitewright
Stephens & Bryant Insurance — Real Estate
Sherwin-Williams
Pratt’s
Pittsburgh
Whitewright Lumber Co.eighborly Services
Kirkpatrick Pharmacy
South
WCTU
L. LaRoe & Co
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