Nazi Forces Retreat Toward Romania in War Update
Western Newspaper Union analysis reports Nazi forces pulling back toward Romania as Soviet troops regain fertile farmland. Allied forces push a new wedge into German defenses in Italy, while editor’s note clarifies opinion is the analysts’, not the paper’s.
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Romania
Italy
Western Newspaper Union
Germany
Ukraine
Bug River
Russia
Finland
Moscow
OPA seeks another year with price controls and subsidies
Bowles told the Senate Banking Committee that wartime price increases were half those of World War I and urged continuation of OPA powers with subsidies. He outlined plans to adjust cattle subsidies, limit hog subsidies, and support spring and summer prices while examining floor prices for lower grade stock.
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OPA
Chester Bowles
Senate Banking Committee
Bowles
Population projection: Soviet union near 250 million by 1970
A League of Nations survey projects Russia’s population at about 250 million in 1970, 25 million more than all northwestern and central Europe combined. The 1939 Soviet census was 170 million. current estimates near 180 million. Europe’s population is said to be in decline.
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Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Hershey
Europe
League of Nations Committee
Hollywood Musicals and Stars Stir Rumors and Plans
In Hollywood gossip, Buddy De Sylva pushes a Technicolor remake of The Virginian with Jim Brown and Gail Russell, while David Selznick seeks Jim Brown’s contract. April 23 marks Sam Goldwyn’s 19th wedding anniversary, Frances Goldwyn recalling culinary quirks. Other notes mention Zane Grey adaptations, Coming in on a Wing and a Prayer inspiration, Anne Baxter starring with Fred Mae Murray, Greta Garbo and Harry Edington, John Philliber’s comeback, and Mona Gardner’s life-writing pursuit.
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Sam Goldwyn
Frances
Sam
Bikey
Sunset Pass
Wild Horse Mesa
The
Pecos
Jimmy McHugh
Bill Stern
Jimmy
Annne Baxter
Fred Mae Murray
Harry Edington
Greta Garbo
Harry
John Philliber
Elkhart
Ind
Arnold Pressburger
Pressburger
Copper Penny Production and Seasonal Food Jobs Highlight Week
The War Production board lifts limits on copper in pennies restoring the 95 5 copper zinc mix as output nears 1 000 000 000 annual steel pennies. Food processors expect 700 000 seasonal workers in canneries this year with students women and part time workers the main sources.
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War Production Board
Paul McNutt
Ireland Faces Isolation Over Axis Diplomats in Dublin
Ireland fears further isolation as London threatens to cut off outside contacts if German and Japanese officials remain in Dublin. Dublin says banishing Axis diplomats could mean war, while insisting it has cracked down on suspicious activity. Anxious neutrality strains as U S ships and British travel are restricted and the economy suffers unemployment.
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Ireland
Great Britain
London
Emerald Isle
Dublin
United Kingdom
U. S
Britain
Eire
Cold Storage: Meat and Produce Stocks Rise
Cold storage shows higher meat and produce levels with cooler and freezer space heavily used. Beef at 276.3 million pounds and pork at 792.7 million pounds join packed trimmings and fats while War Food administration holds 200.2 million. Frozen fruit and vegetables exceed last year with butter cheese eggs and poultry also up.
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U. S
War Food Administration
Cherry Appliqued Aprons From Inexpensive Fabrics
Inexpensive F VEN fabric like unbleached muslin can yield attractive aprons with bright appliques. Use red cotton for cherries and green for leaves to create a lovely apron. To get the complete pattern for Cherry Apron Pattern No. 5520 send 16 cents, your name, address, and the pattern number. War conditions may delay some popular patterns. Send orders to:
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Applique de
Practical Kitchen and Household Tips from an Old Menu
The note suggests keeping doughnuts warm in a covered dish to stay fresh. It also advises shaping a baby's bonnet by enlisting a hood over an inverted bowl. It endorses soft soap for cleaning, easing nail and screw work, and reusing worn sheets as curtains or covers.
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