War notes stress chemists' value and losses to draft
A study led by Dr C F Prutton for the American Chemical Society argues that drafting chemists and chemical engineers reduces war effectiveness as many could contribute to the military via specialized skills. It notes many students in the field enter general service or leave training, altering the balance of trained scientific labor for the war effort.
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Police Medijn
Chemsts
Chemical Engineers
Campbell crew battles U boats in convoy escort action
A wartime diary excerpt describes the Campbell cutter's chase of multiple U boats near a convoy. The crew reports depth charges, diesel oil smells, and successful attacks as British corvettes assist and ships come under fire.
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Campbell Peri
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Tran
You Can't Take It With You star Fred Stone in Boston
Fred Stone headlines the Boston run of You Can't Take It With You at Wilton tonight in the role of Grandpa Vanderhof. The production, staged by Frank McCoy, features an strong supporting cast and promises a second curtain speech by Stone after each performance.
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Wilbur
Fred Stone
Grandpa Vanderhof
George S. Kaufman
Moss Hart
Boston
Mr. Stone
Fred
Will Rogers
Frank McCoy
Bobber Arnst
Daisy Athertoni
Emma Bunting
Ainsworth Arnold
Hale Norcross
Don
Radar secrecy discussed by government officials
Government editors and broadcasters are urged to avoid mentioning radar without official authority. The piece notes general understanding abroad, ongoing research, and the need for prior publication to be avoided to protect national security.
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Office of Censorship
Shadow the Weasel stalks Green Forest as Peter and friends warn
Sammy Jay reports Shadow the Weasel plans to stay in the Green Forest to catch Chatterer. Chatterer fears exposure but denies guilt as Peter Rabbit contemplates confessing his misdeed. Sammy vows to warn Peter and others while Black Pussy quietly slips by the old stone wall.
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Chatterer
Tommy Tit
Chickadee
Peter
Green Forest
Sammy Jay
Sammy
Impati
Shadow
Green ‘Forest
Shadow the Weasel
Old Briar
Patch
Peter Rabbit
Black Pussy
List of Names Across Aged Records
A fragmented line lists individuals including ald Keyes Cynthia Blake Eliza beth Challingsworth Ralph Doug las Lance Robert Bern ard and N Burns as readable items from the page segment. The text preserves proper nouns and possible OCR errors while indicating a group of persons referenced in the clipping.
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Ald Keyes
Cynthia Blake
Elizabeth Challingsworth
Ralph Douglas
Lance
Robert Bernard
N ‘Burns
Wars the United States fought count to six
A classroom exchange records the teacher prompting to list wars the United States fought. Johnny answers six, the teacher confirms and then asks to enumerate them one by one.
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United States
Johnny
Nit What Color Is a Trespassing Sign
The line asks about sign color and notes the speaker finds it easy. It presents a brief, playful prompt with a simple expectation of a direct answer. No additional details or context are provided.
Russia’s Newspapers Offer Odd Mélange of Gossip and Grime
A brief survey notes that Soviet era papers mix gossip columns with lowgrade crime and sensational filler. Readers encounter comic strips alongside grim headlines, reflecting press constraints and popular appetites.
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Russia
Advance in learning as you advance in life
A reader asks multiple choice questions and true false items covering libraries ships aviaries and famous quotes. The piece presents humorous or trick options with an emphasis on general knowledge and language play.
Navy Recruiting Station to Close Near Framingham
Chief Gordon in charge of the Framingham Recruiting Sub Station, which will close Saturday. The Navy recruiting center has hosted hundreds of recruits from Framingham and surrounding areas during and before the war. Gordon arrived March 3, 1943, and has requested public assistance as the station winds down operations.
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Framingham
Gordon
Navy
Nutite
Foy ‘Ing
Boston
Aeome
Bobh Este
Prices Slashed by OPA Across Fish Varieties Today
The OPA announced price reductions on nineteen varieties of fish, setting ceilings at 1 cent less than yesterday. The agency said it coordinated with wholesalers and retailers to enforce the new limits, aiming to stabilize markets and consumer costs.
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U Boat
Cal Opa
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