Navy Life Aboard a Small Aircraft Carrier
Ernie Pyle details life on a light carrier in the Western Pacific. He describes air crew divisions, color coded deck roles, the ship’s cramped racks, and the close camaraderie between pilots and ship crew. He notes monotony, occasional shore leaves, and the sailors’ desire to return home after long, perilous patrols.
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Navy
Pacific
Europe
Paul Begley
Rogersville
Tenn
Germany
America
Philippines
Well Managed Peace Economy Must Be Planned
Western Newspaper Union readers are urged to orient postwar policy around cash in private hands and demand for goods. The author argues Roosevelt should mobilize national reconversion to sustain confidence, curb inflation, and create jobs, warning against pessimism and political attacks.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Wallace
South
Midwest
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Carriers Belie Their Clumsy Appearance
A reflective meditation on aircraft carriers describing their ungainly looks yet undeniable power. The author notes carriers lack grace, appear top heavy, and resemble a well fed cow, but despite this they embody nobility born from action and remain a world navy's top priority target to destroy.
Sewing Circle Patterns Start Day Right in This Frock
Pattern No 8763 offers a pretty fitted house frock and matching hat for sizes 36 through 52 with scalloped front closing and bright gingham or dotted trims. Pattern No 8766 covers sizes 2 to 6 with a dress bonnet and ties. yardage requirements are listed for 35 or 39 inch material.
World Peace Jubilee 1872 in Boston Aims Big Musical Event
The World Peace Jubilee was staged in Boston from June 17 to July 4 1872 to celebrate Franco Prussian War end. A chorus of 20000 and an orchestra of 2000 instruments joined Johann Strauss from Vienna to conduct The Beautiful Blue Danube at a cost of 20000 dollars.
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America
Boston
Collier’s
Johann Strauss
Vienna
Ferry's Seeds Promoted at Local Stores
Advertisements tout Ferry's Seeds as an easy buy with a wide assortment for better gardens at favorite neighborhood shops.
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Ferry
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Ernie Pyle
The
Western Pacific
Finds Eats
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Western Newspaper Union
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Ferry-Morse Seed CO
Detroit
Kellogg’s
Fleischmann
Fleischmssa
Esoki
Standard Brands Incorporated
Grand Central Annex
New York
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