Sugar imports debate under wartime style by Ovid A. Martin
The international situation prompts a review of U S sugar import quotas. With over two thirds of sugar imported, officials worry about supply security if war disrupts Caribbean shipments. Industrial users urge higher quotas, while the Agriculture Department notes the need to protect domestic growers and preserve stockpiling flexibility.
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Washington
U. S
United States
Agriculture Department
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Department
Weather Conditions and Skeet Gun Question
The National Rifle Association notes the most popular skeet shooting firearm is an auto loading shotgun. It is commonly fitted with a Cutt’s compensator to control recoil.
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National Rifle Association
Scientist to Plead Guilty to Spying
Harry Gold a 39 year old Philadelphia chemist indicted for giving atomic secrets to the Russians agreed to plead guilty and have his case moved to the U S District Court in Philadelphia He is accused as a go between for Dr Klaus Fuchs and a Soviet spy ring He was arrested May 23 in Philadelphia and held on $100 000 bail by FBI agents
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New York
Harry Gold
Philadelphia
U. S. District Court
Gold
Klaus Fuchs
FBI
Battle of Solferino Sparks Red Cross Origin
Henri Dunant, a 31 year old Swiss tourist, witnessed the Solferino battlefield in June 1859 and organized care for the wounded. His efforts led to a international committee to help the hurt and the founding of the International Red Cross.
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A. Henri Dunant
Italy
Solferino
Dunant
International Red Cross
Apprentice Courses Offered in Virginia Apprenticeship Plan
Manager F W Bailey of the Winchester Virginia State Employment Service describes co operation with Vocational Guidance counselors and the Virginia Apprenticeship Council to expand trade opportunities. He notes Virginia had 81 000 skilled mechanics in 1940 and should keep about 10 000 apprentices training to replace retirees.
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F. W. Bailey
Winchester
Virginia State Employment Service
Virginia
Virginia Apprenticeship Council
Bailey
Japanese May Not Battle in Korea
Cabinet Secretary Katsuo Okazaki said Japan will not permit volunteers to serve with the South Korean army and will treat volunteers as runaways. Reports say many Japanese have applied to the Fukuoka Korean HQ for service.
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Korea
Tokyo
Katsuo Okazaki
Okazaki
Fukuoka
Langley Air Base Closes Gates to Public
Langley Air Force Base gates are closed to the general public and entry allowed only for those with official business. The public information office said the ban took effect last night, aligning with Defense Department authorization for base security measures at military installations.
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Langley Air Force Base
Public Information Office
Department of Defense
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N. Braddock St
Fort Pitt
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Band of America
NBC Radio Network
J. L. Kremer
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