OCR chief urges clothing drives for postwar relief
War Production Board vice-chairman William Y. Elliott told reporters civilians can keep bobby pins and small hardware after Germany's fall but should gather old clothes for foreign relief to obtain low cost essential garments. He outlined OCR aims to align civilian output amid military demands and later lift controls to allow private enterprise to move in.
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Washington
William Y. Elliott
War Production Board
Germany
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Subways Witness Tragic Fall After Missing Safety Belt
New York readers watched Frank Pereira, 45, fall eight stories to his death from a building as passengers fled after hearing his shouts. Police said a safety belt belt was missing from an eighth floor window and the tragedy prompted a public reaction.
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New York
Frank Pereirla
Sailfish Awarded Presidential Unit Citation
The Navy awarded the presidential unit citation to submarine Sailfish for its tenth war patrol in Japanese waters. It struck enemy convoys, destroying four vessels and damaging another, despite hazardous weather. Navy declined further information.
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Washington
Navy
Demonstration Fatal for 22 Infantrymen in London
A London inquest heard 22 British infantrymen were killed and several wounded when three anti tank grenade boxes exploded during an instruction session. A survivor testified the instructor lit a match to show ignition, triggering the blast.
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London
Why Pamper Spaniards Why Pamper Spaniards War Analysis
British PM Churchill’s praise of Spain stirs confusion in the U.S. as Spain aids Germany. Roosevelt doubts Spain’s shipments yet questions If their aid prolongs the war. The piece weighs Spain’s influence on postwar peace and Mediterranean stability amid Allied strategy. The column notes public concern over life costs of Spanish support.
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Gibraltar
Britain
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Shatin
Roosevelt
Germany
Kloronol Relief Promises Relief From Sinus Troubles
Sinus and catarrh sufferers find relief after using Kloronol a formula touted to reduce nasal congestion. Reports claim relief from sinus headaches clogged nostrils ringing in ears and sneezing with a moneyback guarantee sold by Cretnay Drug Stores and outlets in AMA Rillo Pampa Borger Tucumcari.
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