Mother Fussia by Hindus portrays heroic Russian youths in WWII
Maurice Hindus presents a reporter focused account of Russians resisting the German Army in 1942. Three chapters profile young guerrilla heroes who were executed by Nazis, showing civilian courage over military fame. The author’s travels behind lines reveal Russians’ unwavering resolve. The Handley Library offers borrowing.
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Fussia
Maurice Hindus
Stalin
Russia
Hitler
Bolivian President’s Term Rules Spark Political Debate
The Bolivian president serves a four year term and cannot seek re election until eight years after leaving office. The rule aims to ensure political turnover and stability in Berryville and Clarke County coverage.
Baltimore Market Quoted Mixed Livestock and Produce Prices
Baltimore market notes show unchanged or steady prices for potatoes and produce, with detailed cattle hogs and sheep quotations. Chicago and Pittsburgh reports reflect lower hog and cattle values, with varied weights and grades, while calves and sows also show specific price ranges.
Automatic Vendor Goes On Spree
A thirsty worker inserted a nickel and in rapid succession dispensed about 70 sodas from a Midtown office vending machine. He drank several, then was interrupted as another drink began gurgling into a cup, ending a frantic spree likened to bartending. The chaotic episode left him dazed and the office involved.
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New York
Stock Market Report Shows Mixed Rail Rally Faces Inflation Anxiety
New York June 15 A mild rally led by rail shares emerged after Monday’s extension though declines ranged to about 2 points early. Buyers helped pare losses as techs and cycle of anti inflation policy concerns weighed on major issues. Come back attempts appeared in Santa Fe Southern Pacific Northern Pacific Bethlehem U S Rubber United Aircraft Pepsi Cola Standard Oil Bethlehem Steel and others.
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New York
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Northern Pacific
N. Y. Central
Bethlehem
U. S. Rubber
United Aircraft
Pepsi-Cola
Standard Oil
International Harvester
U. S. Steels
American Telephone
Dow Chemical
Allied Chemical
Sears Roebuck
Chrysler
General Motors
Anaconda
Boeing
Electric Bond & Share
Furniture Making Restrictions Are Not So Drastic
Washington June 15 The War Production Board says a two thirds cut in furniture patterns begins July 1. Firms may keep profitable lines while eliminating 65 percent of patterns to simplify production and maximize manpower and materials.
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
England
Chippendale
Sheraton
Regency
Duncan Phyfe
Grand Rapids
Transcontinental air service opens in Canada in 1939
The article notes the inauguration of Transcontinental air service in Canada in 1939 with initial flights covering about 3,500 miles. It lists several company names including Glen Alden Coal Lehigh Coal Pontepec American Cyanamid Aluminum of America Humble Oil and Brazilian Traction in a context of the era's aviation expansion.
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Glen Alden Coal
Lehigh Coal
Pontepec
American Cyanamid “B.” Rising Ae
Aluminum Ltd
Aluminum of America
Humble Oil
Brazilian Traction
Transcontinental Air Service
Canada
Local Wholesale Market Prices Specified for Grains and Livestock
The listing shows wholesale prices for Sour Short Patent flour in various bag sizes from 8.05 to 8.80 per barrel and mixed feeds at 2.50. It includes roosters, leghorn fowls, ducks, calves, lambs, hogs, and butter with per head or per hundred pounds rates. Retail flour prices and grain products are also tabulated with size-based rates.
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Baltimore Livestock
Baltimore
U. Sue Agri
Chicago Grain Quotations Summary
Oats held steady while Wheat futures moved with mixed quotes across July December and September contracts. Prices shown include July 1.43 7-8 to 3-4, Dec 1.45 1-? to 3-8, Sept 1.06, and nearby values for oats and other grains.
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Army
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W. Boscawen St
Winchester
Colonial Beauty
Singer
M. H. Rosenberger
Hayfield
Ee F. A. Shryock Co
Table Top
S. Kent
Garland W. Baker
Gettysburg
Fort Sale
W. B. Snider & Son
Peyton St
Loudoun St
W. Clifford St
Fairmont
Piccadilly
Fairfax Inn
Shendon
W. Piccadilly St
Call
Miles Music Co
Whities
Metropolitan Restaurant
Wral Machine
Fort Loudoun Eee
L. A. Clarke & Son, Inc
Adies
Herbert A. Solenberger
Leicester St
J. G. Garden
Pageton
W. Va
Solenberger
Sears
E. W. Armstrong Co
E. Piccadilly
Russell A. Smith
Cedar Grove
Billford
Water St
Rouss Engine House
Main St
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Wasty
S. C
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Bliss U
Chicago Livestock
Chicago
U. S
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Pittsburgh
Dept. Agri
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G. L. Grim Radio Shop
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Ave
Colgate
Likce Cut Price Store
Stock Market Report
Jar Caps
Vets
Pectin
Cert Eeresens
Dee
Poreaerere
Ee Ee
Julia Lee Wright
Wien
Safeway
Carly
Morten
Mott's
Bot
Jer
Kistad
Java
Seda
Sem & Hammer
Kellogg's
Mueller
Wise
Tenderoni van Camp
Che Ars Yo Te
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