Goop Bombs Ignite Japan as Censorship Tightens in US Press
Washington reports detail Japan burning by B 29s and a goop bomb using oily mastic, magnesium dust, and magnesium in oil creating a glue like incendiary. The piece notes censorship persists after Europe’s war end and recalls Leon Henderson’s former role as OPA chief and public reaction.
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Washington, D. C
Japan
Washington
Henry Kaiser
Kaiser
America
OPA
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Witchery of Black Lace Lends New Glamor to Summer Fashions
Western Newspaper Union reports summer fashion sorcery from black lace. Designers use lace edging on print frocks and cocktails gowns, with hats gloves and accessories in black lace to create chic ensembles. The feature highlights versatile lace details for day and evening wear and lingerie demand.
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New York
Milady
Union
Diplomatic Chaff and War Debates Across Washington
Smuts speaks rarely but commands attention while Jan Masaryk proves a key go between in easing Russian western differences. Idaho Senator Glenn Taylor shows frugal gas use as a model for others. A counterfeiting ring with a single serial number swindled hundreds of thousands in dollars. Eisenhower warns about congressmen visiting battle zones as Nazi paratroopers nearly altered a France visit. Secretary Stettinius is nicknamed Junior by correspondents. Wives of delegates splurge on hats and clothes during talks. Navy tours for delegates demonstrate American military might with blimp and plane rides.
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South Africa
Jan Christian Smuts
Jan Masaryk
Czechoslovakia
Glenn Taylor
Idaho
Washington
Secret Service
Eisenhower
Cernay
House
Military Affairs Committee
France
Stettinius
Navy Department
America
Navy
Stunning New Print Brings Bold Screen Style
The article highlights a bold screen print as a new arrival with a crash-type weave and lattice pattern in yellow orange and black. A cross-over bodice and graceful skirt with restricted fullness define a new summer silhouette emphasizing broad shoulders and a narrow waist.
Bold Color Contrast Shines in Fall Fashion Reports
Fashion notes celebrate vivid color pairings in outfits from jackets to sportswear. Designers mix bi color and tri color schemes to save fabric while creating striking contrasts such as yellow against black.
Dressy Aprons and Eyelet Dresses in Light Pastel Prints
Dressy aprons appear in prints and eyelet batiste with bold bands of gay prints and fancy pockets. White sheets feature dolled up bands and eyelet accents. Prints and stripes rank among best sellers while batiste frocks in linen offer pastel options. Wrap over skirts with smart buttons and coordinated shirts and skirts present stylish summer costumes.
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Batiste
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Europe
Citadelle
Port Louis
Lorient
Kitzinger
Germany
Munich
West Point
West Point Military Academy
Barton K. Yount
A.A.F.T.C
Dwight A. Riley
Athens
Ohio
W. D. Clark
Mark W. Clark
St. Louis
Rose Marie Chestner
Ed McConnell
Beavers
Coast Guard
Okinawa
W. M. McCory
Pearl Harbor
Dave Ferriss
Boston Red Sox
Pacific
Franklin
Panama Canal
Canal
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