Reviewing Stand with Henry McLemore on tablecloth war plans
In Washington the author urges harnessing amateur American tacticians to aid war effort. He notes breakfast tablecloth mapmaking at hotels, spoofing grand strategy with salt shakers and cereal bowls as naval and air units. He imagines Rommel and others clashing with tableware while calling for review of tablecloths by military leaders.
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Eac
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Hitler
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General MacArthur
Missionary Ridge
Red Cross Books Shipped to Camp Shelby and War Aid
Eighteen hundred books shipped to Camp Shelby Mississippi including science fiction and biographies. Roosevelt designates Friday as Victory Book day. 10,000,000 book quota proves inadequate and more donations urged for continued war relief. Additional items shipped include layettes, snow suits and bandages. 145 demolition mittens being produced for British air raid squads. Red Cross reports $65 million war fund goal reached with broad volunteer support. sweaters and children’s garments needed. Boy Scout first-aid contests upcoming at Grave Episcopal church.
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Camp Shelby
Miss
Alice Story
Red Cross Book Campaign
Roosevelt
Miss Story
Great Britain
United States
Miss Hubbard
Red Cross
Norman H. Davis
American Red Cross
City finances show 209000 balance needed after losses
Finance Commissioner Burgus warned of severe revenue shortfalls for next year and said the city closed its year March 31 with a 209000 balance. He noted cuts in motor equipment and tires and reported 1941 42 debt reduction of 149000 with total bonds 2008600 as of April 1. Tax, water and license revenues totaled 844733.92, 347738.89, and 47568.89 respectively. More than 800 newspapers and periodicals are published in Finland.
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Craemer
By Marian Sue
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Craemer’s
Life On Wheels
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Yner
Wade Ie
Hollywood
Sun
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