Johnsons Trio of Aces Keep Luftwaffe On Edge
Major Gerry Johnson, Capt. Bob Johnson, and Maj. Walker M. Mahurin lead a famed trio of U S fighter aces in England. Bob Norton survived a Ruhr mission with cockpit damage and a near-Messerschmitt tailing him. Gerry Johnson, nicknamed Dead-eye Dick, is famed for eyeing and bagging Nazi pilots with sharp aim.
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U.S
England
INS
Johnson
Mahurin
Luftwaffe
Gerald W. Johnson
Owenton
Robert S. Johnson
Lawton
Okla
Walker M
Fort Wayne
Ind
Bob Johnson
Gerry Johnson
Bob
Oklahoma
Gerry
Kentucky
Methane Offers Car Fuel Hope
At the 107th spring meeting of the American chemical society Dr Gustav Egloff and Mary Alexander reported methane from natural gas, petroleum refining, and coal processing could power all cars if necessary. They cited ample methane sources, potential to produce over 1.1 billion barrels, and more than 165000 vehicles already using gas in Europe and North America. They noted drawbacks like equipment weight and fueling hazards but said obstacles could be overcome if methane fuels gain popularity.
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Cleveland
American Chemical Society
Gustav Egloff
Mary Alexander
Chicago
United States
Europe
Far West
CIO Withdraws Delegate Claim in ILO Meeting
Washington AP President Roosevelt is allowed to appoint a single AFL representative to the ILO meeting in Philadelphia April 22 after CIO chief Philip Murray withdraws CIO demand. AFL led by William Green will represent American workers. Murray reserves future equal CIO representation but will not speak for CIO at the ILO.
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Washington
Philip Murray
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Roosevelt
CIO
International Labor Organization
Philadelphia
American Federation of Labor
AFL
ILO
Federation
William Green
F.R. and Winnie In Church Window
United States servicemen in the British Midlands gift a stained glass memorial window to a Northamptonshire church. The window shows President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill on a battleship signing the Atlantic Charter. It will be dedicated May 6 by Bishop C. M. Blagden with one American and one British soldier unveiling.
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London
United States
British Midlands
Northhamptonshire
Roosevelt
Churchill
C. M. Blagden
Peterborough
Try Hot Water and Kruschen Salts For 5 Straight Days
An advertisement promotes hot water with Kruschen Salts as a five day regimen to relieve constipation and a dull headachy feeling. It claims prompt relief within an hour and suggests dosing before breakfast then a follow up cup of coffee or tea. The copy urges purchase at May's Cut-Rate Drugs or other drug stores.
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May
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Luftwafffe
Bry Lee Carson
Ruhr
Germany
Continent
Channel
Western
Messerschmitt
Cain
Lee Carson
Ste Anas
Carney's
Carney’s
Manhattan
Carney
Times Square
Suits & Coats
Carnes
Gavantare of
Esquire
Ire
M. J. Raffis
Mgr
Second Ave
Merchants Bank
F.R
Winnie
Firestone
Burpee
Cata AK
Wreg
Walt's
Third Street
Dial
10Th Street
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