Bismarck Sea Battle Tops the Pacific Front Show
American ace Major Richard Il Bong recalls the Bismarck Sea action as the climax of three months of war with Japan. He notes coordinated Lightning escort, dive bombing attempts on convoy ships, and a decisive air battle that taught close escort tactics for later raids.
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Civilian Output In Small Plants To Be Allowed
The War Production Board plans a modest expansion of civilian output to fill gaps in the war economy. Small plants may use surplus materials for certain goods while major factories can share in the production, ensuring munition output remains undisturbed. Farmers stand to benefit first as simpler farm equipment is prioritized under drafted rules with general limitations.
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War Production Board
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WPB Program Aims 24.9 Million Essential Garments by September
War Manpower Commission notes 183 cities face labor shortages as a preliminary measure. The War Production Board discloses a program to manufacture 24,852,000 essential garments for children by September, targeting low-cost clothing supplies.
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War Manpower Commission
Help Keep Prices Down Buy War Bonds
A terse wartime prompt urges readers to support the economy by purchasing war bonds. The message emphasizes price control and citizen responsibility during the war effort.
Canteloupe Price Ceilings Set By OPA
Washington AP reports the Office of Price Administration will place cantaloupes and other melons under price controls with sharp reductions from last year. Ceiling prices apply to country shipments in California and Arizona, with watermelons' ceilings to be announced later.
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Office of Price Administration
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