War Manpower lowers 1944 labor force estimate
The War Manpower Commission cut the total labor force need by July 1 to 65.7 million from 66.3 million. The fewer munitions workers reflect revisions alongside an expected rise in armed forces to 11.3 million by July. Executive Director Appley warned of tighter west coast manpower if the European war ends early. Molybdenum remains an alloying element the U.S. can supply.
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Greatest Balkan air raid devastates Sofia
Reports from southeastern Europe describe Monday's combined air assault on Sofia by US bombers and RAF raid as the Balkans greatest attack. Foreign dispatches say Bulgarian structures including parliament buildings and the main rail station suffered severe damage. About 1,400 were killed and 4,000 left homeless as bombs ripped into central Sofia.
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Ciano Wife Refused To Intercede For Him
Geneva dispatch reports Edda Ciano refused to help her husband Count Galeazzo Ciano, former Italian foreign minister, before his trial. He was convicted and died by firing squad at Verona after execution Tuesday as a traitor to Mussolini's Fascist regime.
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Broadway Clue Solved In Quick Word Puzzle Round
A word game yields a surprising answer as players fill letter hints across categories. Entries range from actor to Italian river, with clues touching verbs nouns and phrases.
The Post of the People by Edgar A. Guest
At a table Crankmire speaks on taxes and current duties as funds for saving lives are debated. A man overhears and leaves the meal in silence, revealing his son is reported dead, prompting a somber request for the bill.
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Puerto Rican farmers begin ginger root cultivation
Puerto Rican farmers are now growing ginger root marking a new agricultural effort on the island. The development expands local crops and highlights the region's evolving farming practices and market opportunities.
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