Food Shortages and Control Across Europe in War Winter
A 1941 column argues Europe faces a real food shortage this coming winter but Nazi control aims to prevent famine through rationing and inventorying all food, clothing, and essentials. It explores Hilfszugbayern supply trains, vacuum trucks, and mobile bakeries, warning money loses power under a card system while urging American aid and a three point defense plan to shorten the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Reich
Germany
England
Great Britain
America
Russia
Mother Drives Son to Enlist in Army Training
In Richmond a 20 year old Bryan K. Johnson Jr. enlisted for three years despite being too young to register. His mother drove 60 miles from Albemarle County to witness the enlistment and order him to Raritan New Jersey for ordnance work. Lieut Col Leland W Skaggs noted it was rare for a mother to chauffeur her son into service.
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Richmond
Bryan K. Johnson
Albemarne County
Raritan
N. J
Leland W. Skaggs
Sunrise timing sparks duck season clock dispute
Sun Spots reports South Central Idaho sportsmen complain as duck season opens. In Cassia county hunters face later legal sunrise than in Box Elder county Utah. Weather bureau jurisdiction in Boise and Salt Lake City sets start times.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
Cassia County
Box Elder County
Utah
Weather Bureau
Boise
Salt Lake City
Duck hunting sidelines high school football game
In Yakima on October 19, White Swan and Zillah High Schools canceled their football contest after only six White Swan players appeared. The rest reportedly went duck hunting, reflecting a humorous preoccupation with the season.
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Yakima, Wash
Yakima
White Swan
Zillah High Schools
British Scouts Rise to War Test in Britain and America
Baden Powell writes from London that English Boy Scouts meet war tests with resilience. Patrol Leaders keep groups intact as scouts serve as messengers, first-aiders, signalers, cooks, and traffic controllers behind the front lines. American Scout support and US friendship strengthen ties between nations.
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Powell
London
Dan Henry
Baden Powell
England
Henry
Boy Scout Association
Palace Rd
Sais
America
Great Britain
U. S
Scouts of America
United States of America
Radio Highlights Broadcast From London Air Raid Shelter
Broadcasts by Columbia and National networks from a London air raid shelter coincide with a predicted four hour German bombing window around midnight in London. WJSV carries Lewis W. Douglas and debated European relief with Father Walsh and Samuel Guard supporting aid. Landon speaks at 9 35 pm for the RNC while Steinberg conducts the NBC Symphony at 10. WMAL features Boyer discussing Martial Poirier and aliens.
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WJSV
WMAL
Columbia
London
WISV
Lewis W. Douglas
America
Europe
Lyman Bryson
Edmund A. Walsh
Georgetown University
Samuel R. Guard
Indiana
Fielding Eliot
Mr. Douglas
Alfred M. Landon
Kansas
Quincy
Ill
Republican National Committee
Hans Wilhelm Steinberg
NBC Symphony Orchestra
Mendelssohn
Mozart
Stravinsky
Charles Boyer
Martial Poirier
Hollywood
Advisory Board Names Registrants for Frederick County
The document lists numerous registrants and financial institutions in Frederick County named by County Agent Fred Stine for advisory duties. Attendees include Donald Weems H R Kern H S Larrick J P Allen B P Harrison J S Kuykendall H K Benham E G Rusk and bank officials from Shenandoah Valley National Bank Harold Edwards Commercial and Savings Bank Claude M Grim Partners Merchants National Bank George B Bushnell Union Bank of Winchester plus lawyers and merchants. The roster covers Landon Whitacre J E Cowles E Clay Rogers Lee Whitacre B L Larrick Rosenberger H G Hershman J J Pickeral E F Lillard Fred Dobbins E R Marker Earl Bailey W R Legge Harry L McCann Grover Schlack G Wilson Whitmore. The advisory panel is subject to acceptance by those designated.
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Donald Weems
Rouss Avenue
H. R. Kern
H. S. Larrick
J. P. Allen
Court Square
B. P. Harrison
J. S. Kuykendall
H. K. Benham
E. G. Rusk
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Harold Edwards
Commercial & Savings Bank
Claude M. Grim
Partners & Merchants National Bank
George B. Bushnell
Union Bank of Winchester
Clifford D. Grimm
Hansbrough & Carter
North Loudoun Street
A. Lee Coble
George Washington Hotel
Frederick County
Fred Stine
Landon B. Whitacre
Whitacre
J. E. Cowles
Gainesboro
E. Clay Rogers
Lee N. Whitacre
Cross Junction
B. L. Larrick
Gore
Ate Rosenberger
Hayd
H. G. Hershman
Star Tannery
J. J. Pickeral
Middletown
E. F. Lillard
Refuge
Fred Dobbins
Stephens City
E. R. Marker
Opequon
Earl Bailey
Winchester
W. R. Legge
Harry L. McCann
Grover Schlack
G. Wilson Whitmore
Near Clearbrook
Naval Drill Program Opens At University Of Virginia
The Naval ROTC unit at the University of Virginia begins drills and classes for 107 students this week. Three sections meet thrice weekly, with one academic course credit for each year of naval instruction. Commander L. E. Kelly leads the program with Lt. H. A. Whoertzer assisting. uniforms and equipment are supplied by the Navy Department. Notable enlistee includes Charles W. Huntsberry of Winchester.
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Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Naval R. O. T.C
L. E. Kelly
H. A. Whoertzer
Navy Department
Charles W. Huntsberry
Winchester
Yankee Caballero Captures Adventurous South American Tale
Captain Barrett writes Yankee Caballero a vivid account of his South American adventures from Chile to the River of Death. He describes captivity by the Chavante Indians, life among tribes, and a dramatic rise from hardship to literary success.
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William N. Barrett
Berryville
News Week
South Suarien
Virginia
Mcead Ps
New York
Captain Barrett
South America
Oregon
Europe
United States
Chile
Portorillos
Anaconda Copper Company
Barrett
Buenos Aires
Equator
River of Death
Amazon
Wilef
Blind Disguise Halloween Party Tonight by Progress Club
Huntington Indiana October 19 The Progress Club plans a masquerade style Halloween party for blind members. Each person will disguise his voice and later reveal his true identity during the event.
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Huntington
Ind
Progress Club
Hallowe'en
Rondell M. Stone
Patriotism Turns Fatal as Pole Struck by Power Line
In Muncie Indiana on October 19 John Short a 56 year old gas station owner climbed onto his roof to raise a flagpole. The pole struck a 2300 volt line and knocked him unconscious. Police and firemen revived him after about 45 minutes.
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Muncie
Ind
John Short
Short
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