War shaving limits spark humor in editorials by McLemore
In a wartime column Henry McLemore jokes about curbing razor blade use under War Production Board limits. He riffs on rusting blades and shared schedules, mocks Gary Cooper and Donald Nelson, and muses how a one blade per week rule would affect men seeking a uniform, lighthearted patriotism.
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House of David
War Production Board
Medicine Chest
Charles Laughton
Nelson Eddy
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Donald Nelson
The Circus Adventure of a Grandchild
The poem recalls Edgar A. Guest describing a family outing to the circus enjoyed by the narrator and grandparents. They marvel at elephants, lions, clowns, tightrope walkers, and trained dogs while sharing the thrill with their grandchild for the first time. The experience lifts their spirits and returns childlike joy.
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Circus
Army Hour radio links troops abroad with home firesides
The War Department announced a new series named Army Hour to connect U S service members overseas with home life. The first broadcast is set for April 5 with participation from American and United Nations officers and soldiers, airing Sundays 2 30 to 3 30 p m Central War time on the NBC network and via short wave to overseas units.
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Washington
War Department
United Nations
National Broadcasting Company
British RAF Attacks Shipping After Lubeck Raid
London AP report says British coastal command planes struck enemy shipping off the Norwegian coast Sunday night after the Lubeck raid. Photo evidence shows heavy bombs caused huge fires and smoke at Lubeck. Two German fighters were shot down and twelve British bombers were lost in the operations.
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British
Germany
Baltic
Lubeck
Air Ministry
Ministry
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