Davis on War Survey Warns of German Push and Japanese Weakness
Davis previews a radio war survey noting the German southern Ukraine counter attack and Kharkov threat as spring thaw looms. He cites Vyazma fall, heavy German losses, and mobilization drives, and observes Japan’s edge fighting and dwindling air power on the edge of their conquests. He estimates 250,000 Germans in North Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukraine
Sea of Azov
Kharkov
Vyazma
Hitler
Europe
Germany
Davis
Japan
Tokio
Tunisia
North African
Named from Shears Pinks Name Origin
Flowers called pinks derive their name from jagged edges that resemble cuts made by pinking shears, as described in a historical note.
Berger to Speak at First YWCA Lenten Service
Dr. David I. Berger of Coe College will headline the opening Lenten service at the YWCA auditorium at 2 p.m. Thursday March 18. The series runs Thursdays through April 15 with special music and additional speakers including Rev. Grant F. Anderson and Dr. Elton D. Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David I. Berger
Coe College
Association
Religious Education Committee
Lee B. Winterberg
Robert C. Armstrong
David
Leila Derby
Bertha Davies
Ruth McCune
Dorothy Pratt
Ida Mae Hoffman
W. J. Barngrover
Meat Ration to Be Liberalized When Possible
Price Administrator Prentiss M. Brown pledged that meat ration allowances starting March 29 will be liberalized whenever feasible. He noted daily market fluctuations and the perishable nature of meat butter and other rationed items will affect adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prentiss M. Brown
Meat Rationing Plans Discussed Amid Shortage
Reports indicate rationing will begin soon with meat flowing to short ages in varied varieties and amounts. Trade sources hint at possible three point one pounds as an average ration, outlining tentative plans to ensure each person receives as much as allowed.
Fire Defense and First Aid Classes This Week
Civilian defense and first aid courses are scheduled across several locations this week. Presbyterian Church hosts Friday at 7 30 p m first aid session. W C A meets Tuesday at 7 p m for the fifth time. St Matthews Teenie holds 7 30 p m second meeting. Lincoln School offers Monday 7 30 p m first gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byterian Church
W.C.A
St. Matthews Sands
Lincoln School
Navy Patrolman Discusses Insurance and War Bonds
A naval patrolman explains managing premiums with a large government insurance program and buying war bonds. He notes adding 19000 of government insurance, emphasizes crew loyalty, and mentions an Oakland California address at 100 Walker Ave.
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National Life Insurance Company
Naval Service
OPA Official David Ginsburg Did Not Seek Draft Deferment
Senator Hill said David Ginsburg general counsel for the OPA, 30, never asked for draft deferment. Barkley favored a deferment for a man with a dependent wife amid congressional criticism during the Senate session in Washington.
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Washington
Hill
D-Ala
Senate
David Ginsburg
OPA
Bark
Accent Gives Away Would-Be Recruit
In Danville Kentucky a man named John Tanner born in London in the 1940s to join the merchant marine faced detection after a motorist noticed his British accent. He admitted he had left New York and was hitch-hiking to reach Mt. Mage Ky. with only 17 dollars.
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Danville
John Tanner
London
United Merchant Marine
Kentucky
John
New York
Mt. Mage Ky
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Paramount Theater Building
Aise Taint
Oldsmobile
Bain
Allen Motor ' S
Second Avenue
Tenth Street SE
Berger
Y.W.C.A
David Berger
Ensign
Jack Heskett
Lillian Heskett
First Avenue SE
W. Shepherd
The
National Life Insurance Co
Monteplier
Dows Building
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Robert O. Ee Ce
Fred C. Wod
John B. Heidel
Welcom
W. Reams
Smulekoff
America
Homer Laughlin
Knowles
Axminster Broadloom
Metal Kitchen Ensemble
3Rd Ave
1St St. SE
Extnas Gays
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