Defense Division to Aid Small Firms in War Production
The White House created a Division of Contract Distribution led by Floyd Odlum to help small firms obtain defense work, convert plants, and avoid idle capacity. It will set up offices nationwide to negotiate contracts, provide engineering advice, plan reemployment, and finance conversions, promoting pools of small manufacturers to share defense work and speed procurement.
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Floyd Odlum
New York
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Pocketbook of Knowledge 3 defense drills and war aid updates
October exercises test Eastern seaboard attack readiness with 45000 civilian spotters. Roosevelt appoints Harriman to lead U.S. talks with Moscow on aid to Russia and Allied supply plans. Russia plane procurement mission and first U.S. tanker delivery to Vladivostok noted. Standard price increase findings and rent of licenses for price ceilings outlined. Oil and gas measures include full Sept supply with 10 percent Atlantic cut and rail car mobilization. Eminent domain for Port St. Joe to Chattanooga oil line approved. Reemployment efforts for soldiers announced with criteria for 200000 releases this year.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
J. Howard Marshall
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Five Amendments To Be Voted on By Texans in 1942
Texas voters will decide five constitutional amendments at the next general election. Key measures include forbidding deficit financing, issuing bonds to cover deficits, and a $2,000,000 office building bond funded by the permanent school fund. Also proposed are pay for retired U S Army officers, funding for a John Tarleton College building, and creating additional county courts at law in large counties.
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No, She Doted On Him The Rich Deb Breaks Off
A witty exchange reveals a broken engagement as the college boy laments finding only news and love in the home letter. The dialogue contrasts affection with parental opposition and social expectations.
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