Food bonus plan for dependents of soldiers studied
Washington sources report several government departments are studying a food bonus system for dependents of military personnel. The plan would use food stamps redeemable for groceries, aiming to avoid dole stigma and ensure funds reach intended recipients while preventing misuse. Delays hinge on political reception before Congress.
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Washington
Agriculture
OPA
WPB
A Army
Congress
Department of Agriculture
War-Time Credits Highlight Virginia Merchants Meet
Roanoke hosts the Virginia Retail Merchants Association two day convention focusing on federal wartime credit price and priority regulations. John F. Snow Jr. of the Richmond Federal Reserve lectures on new credit rules for merchants. Yard Blavden of Petersburg elected president replacing Edward C. Moomaw. Mrs. Daisy R. Morean and Miss Tirsie Davis named vice president and secretary treasurer.
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Roanoke
Virginia Retail Merchants’ Association
John F. Snow, Jr
Federal Reserve Bank
Richmond
Yard Blavden
Petersborg
Edward C. Moomaw
Daisy R. Morean
Charlottesville
Tirsie Davis
Martinsville
Screen Notables Involved In Homicide Case
Hollywood report details James Fleming a 33 year old stand in for Errol Flynn booked on suspicion of assault with intent to do bodily harm. Eric Costa the butler for heiress Barbra Hutton suffered a fractured skull and may be part of a homicide investigation. Capt Vernon Rasmussen notes the event occurred at Flynn s home during a birthday party.
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Hollywood
James Fleming
Errol Flynn
Vernon Rasmussen
Eric Costa
Barbera Hutton
Costa
Flynn Kitcheee
Flynn
Hit-Run Charge In Buckingham Gets Dismissal
Buckingham Va June 25 Trial Justice G M parate Buckingham dismissed charges of homicide and reckless driving against Leonard E Estes of Charlottesville in the death of Roscoe Anderson whose decapitated body was found on a Bucking ham highway. Estes received a 30 day suspended sentence on driving without a permit.
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Buckingham
C. H
G. M. Parate Buckingham
Leonard E. Estes
Charlottesville
Roscoe Anderson
Bucking
Rogers
Anderson
Blackstone
Estes
130 Take Law Examinations In Virginia
One hundred thirty applicants will take the semi annual bar examinations by the Virginia board of law examiners at Roanoke on June 30 and July 1. Secretary treasurer Maury B Atts announced the count, noting a 25 percent drop from June 1 due to the war. The test comprises four sections of 12 questions each and results will be sent within two to three weeks. Aubrey G Weaver of Front Royal serves as board president in charge of the examinations.
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Richmond
Virginia Board of Law Examiners
Roanoke
Maury B. Atts
Virginia Board
Watts
Aubrey G. Weaver
Front Royal
Virginia names Franklin D. Rouse administrative officer
Brigadier General J. Fulmer Bright announced Franklin D. Rouse will serve as administrative officer of the Virginia Office of Price Administration. Rouse, Bristol native and former Virginia Employment Commission member, has been state director of personnel for the National Youth Administration. Henry L. Caravall also announced John Lee McElroy of Richmond as organization assistant to liaison with local boards.
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Richmond
J. Fulmer Bright
Virginia Office of Price Administration
Franklin D. Rouse
Virginia Opa
Bristol
W. H. Rouse
Virginia Unemployment Commission
Rouse
National Youth Administee
OPA
Henry L. Caravall
Virginia
John Lee McElroy
McElroy
Local Market Notes on Pricing for Feed and Livestock
The local market lists prices for patent brands of feed in 12 to 98 pound bags and per barrel, with mixed feed corn meal and oats priced. It includes hogs, cattle, calves, lambs, and poultry rates, along with eggs and various brand bag prices, reflecting a dense, old time market sheet.
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ODL Ceecees
ODE Iessecss
Psus
Esas
Veveeses
Nazified Raid Strikes Industrial West Midlands
A strong German air raid hit two towns in the industrial west midlands after a year lull, with five Luftwaffe aircraft shot down. Incendiaries fell on Anglia area while heavy bombs targeted nearby villages, causing extensive damage and some building collapses. Rescue workers pulled survivors from wreckage as a lone German plane loitered over London without dropping bombs.
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London
West Midlands
Anglia
Britain
Midlands
Ickes Proposes $500 Million War Petroleum Corporation
Secretary Ickes urged creation of a $500 million war petroleum corporation to prevent shortages and rationing by directing delivery to shortage areas. It would expand transportation, ensure wartime petroleum production, and maintain strategic reserves while protecting the public interest.
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Washington
War Petroleum Corporation
Secretary of the Interior
Ickes
House Banking Committee
New "mar" test checks dulling of transparent aircraft plastics
Ladisllav Boor from Stamford Research Laboratories described at the ATLANTIC CITY meeting a method to gauge dust and sand wear on airplane plastics. A fine carborundum stream drops from 25 inches onto inclined samples, gloss loss measured by a glossmeter. Results differ from scratch tests and no consensus final method yet. but the test promises clearer visibility for air fighters.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Ladisllav Boor
Stamford Research Laboratories
American Cyanamid Company
American Society For Testing Materials
Retirement benefits under Old Age and Survivors Insurance in 1941
The 1941 awards totaled 114,660 persons receiving benefits. The total monthly benefit amount was $2,604,740, which was 13 percent lower than in 1940. Awards were made to 132, a persons.
Reading Public Not Excited Over Elmer Davis
The public shows tepid interest in Elmer Davis as head of the Office of War Information. Analysts note four factions shaping press relations: public demand for clear news, Congress critique, propa ganda advocates, and insiders seeking to preserve current power. Davis aims to deliver more news clearly interpreted under broad but cautious executive order powers.
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Washington
Wide World
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Mr. Davis
Congress
Davis
Removing LAqu er Finish From Car Without Damaging Undercoat
If the lacquer coat is in good condition removal may be possible without harming the original finish. Carefully scrape and sand as needed or work small areas at a time using a prepared paint remover applied to the lacquer and wiped off promptly. Undercoat may soften but will dry and harden again as you proceed.
U S Mine Bureau Reorganized in War Effort
Washington June 25 The Interior Secretary announces a reorganization of the U S Bureau of Mines to support the expanded program for strategic and critical minerals. Regional offices will be set in Salt Lake City Rolla and College Park with engineers and staff to be appointed.
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Washington
Ate of Mines
Ickes
Salt Lake City
Utah
Rolla
Central States
College Park
R. R. Sayers
R. 8. Dean
United States
Baltimore Grain Market Closing
Baltimore on June 25 reports wheat grade 2 Red Winter at 1.17 a bushel and corn at 95 to 98 with wheat 1.12 and corn 90 a bushel deliverable at mills. Market prices reflect mill deliveries and include Winchester reference.
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Baltimore
Winchseter
Meaning of the Irish surname Mc Grew
The surname Mc Grew is Irish and signifies son of grace. McCrath is a common variant spelling of the same name.
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McGrew
Grace
McCrath
Gary Crosby Debuts in Film With Quick Kiss Scene
Bing Crosby’s eldest son Gary, nine, makes his movie debut. In one day he sings part of a song, recites a line about his father, and is kissed by blonde Betty Hutton, who enjoys the moment but dislikes the kiss.
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Bing Crosby
Gary
Betty Hutton
Crochet Patterns for Youth Accessories and Belts
Pattern 7307 offers ten cents guides for crochet accessories for youth and adults. Includes contrasting stitches and color options using straw yarn wool or gimp. Send name address and pattern number to Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept. 259 W 14th St New York NY.
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Winchester Evening Star
Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th Street
New York
N. Y
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