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Newspaper
Whitewright Sun
Location
Whitewright, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1942
Page
6
A guide to recognizing Navy and Army uniforms with khaki work attire, collar insignia, cap badges, and rank indicators. It explains how to tell branches at a glance by necktie color, collar insignia, sleeve stripes, and shoulder bars, comparing Army and Navy ranks from Second Lieutenant to General and Admiral.
Secretary Wickard announces meat rationing to stretch supplies with fair sharing for all families. Louise Bryant of A and M College Extension Service urges using plentiful protein foods such as cheese beans and chicken and emphasizes stews hashes saving trimmings bones and proper cooking to reduce waste and maintain nourishment.
The H J Heinz Company announced canned ham and eggs for the U S armed forces. After months of testing the food aims to provide a high protein balanced diet for soldiers on front lines. The product is chopped, prepared in commercial kitchens, canned, and heated before serving.
A report notes Henry Kaiser battles an injunction from the OPA accusing him of buying steel on the black market. The dispute touches Kaiser’s use of materials for victory ships and other war equipment amid wartime controls.
Denison District Army Engineers prepare to begin the final phase of the 50 million dollar Denison Dam project after the powerhouse plans and specifications were approved by the chief of Army Engineers in Washington. A bid date has not been set, but officials say they are ready to solicit proposals immediately to start construction soon. You can buy adding machine paper at the Sun office.
Citation issued to Esther Butts Brown in case No. 49149 filed August 10 1942 by Bryan S Brown Jr requesting divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Court to require appearance by October 12 1942 before Judge in Sherman with final hearing and costs.
A Liberty Magazine article argues that victory by Germany would enslave Americans in every sphere from work and wages to education, religion, law, and daily life. It warns of Gestapo surveillance, concentration camps, and a total takeover unless citizens unite to boost production and buy defense bonds.
In Chicago the Armour Research Foundation outlined a device that records sound on a thin steel wire similar in thickness to a human hair. Developed largely by Marvin Camras, the system stores magnetically with no mechanical wire movement and can be wiped clean for reuse.
Washington had the largest number of automobiles per capita in the United States with more than one car for every three persons, reflecting higher ownership levels than other states.
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