Byrd Opposes 30 Hour Week for Drones and Economy
Senator Byrd of Virginia attacked the proposed 30 hour federal work week saying private industry would follow and it would devastate the economy. He warned of rising debt from wartime obligations and cautioned against turning America into a nation of drones as McCarran’s bill moves to hearings. The piece also notes wool comes from various animals.
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Washington
Byrd
Virginia
France
America
McCarran
Nevada
Civil Service Committee
Downey
Treasury
Quisling Guilty of Treason and Murder in Oslo Trial
Quisling 58 was found guilty of treason murder and theft and sentenced to death by firing squad. He must repay 280000 dollars he paid himself during the occupation and said he will appeal to the Supreme Court. The piece notes fiber plants jute hemp and sisal used for rope and twine.
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Oslo
Norway
Vidkin Abraham Quisling
Quisling
Supreme Court
Warn Against High Speed in Old Cars
A national postwar speed control report warns drivers that returning to pre war speeds risks a toll exceeding 40 000 deaths and 1 400 000 injuries. It urges gradual speed increases, vehicle condition checks, wider care for others, and vigorous enforcement plus a public information campaign.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Ammerica
Paterson Silk Center Highlighted in Trade Note
Paterson New Jersey is praised as a major silk products manufacturing center. Shoddy is described as a woolen material reclaimed from cloth.
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Paterson, N. J
Texas lore fuels a playful tour of old settlers tales
A columnist shares humorous snippets from the book Texas Proud and Loud. Vignettes describe panhandle settlers, Santa Ana Mountain, a one-man land reach, a buffalo wallow tale, and a colossal Texas steer so mighty it could move continents. The piece also notes odd truths about Hawaiian pineapples and asbestos.
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Panhandle
Central Texas
Santa Ana Mountain
Pearl Harbor Raid Too Good Says Jap
Japanese naval secretary Capt. Ayanosuke Imamura said the Pearl Harbor strike was too successful and left no prompt plan to capitalize. He noted minimal defense at Hawaii and lack of landing troops, with a suggested later Midway operation as a planned方向.
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Tokyo
Pearl Harbor
Naval Ministry
Ayanosuke Imamura
Hawaii
Mid-season Garden Report from College Station Texas
Texas gardeners faced bad weather yet produced over a thousand pounds of vegetables worth 106.73 dollars, about 21 percent less than last spring. Texas A and M Extension Service reports 611,382 spring gardens in 1945 valued above 65 million dollars, with farm gardens averaging 160 dollars and city gardens 38 dollars. Indian arrack rice-based drink noted. early Texas maps called the state The New Philippines.
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College Station
Texas
Texas A. and
M. College Extension Service
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R. P. Childress
Gaution
ONY AZ Alrested
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Missouri
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Panama
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South Pole
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Takata
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Community Public Service Company
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