Wartime Lyrics and Censorship Debate in Bizerte Dispatch
A wartime column discusses censoring and altering popular songs as Allied troops advance in North Africa. The piece notes off color lyrics, particularly referenced verses, and mocks attempts to sanitize songs like My Neck She Wore a Yellow Ribbon. It mentions soldiers removing crude lines and observers debating whether wartime morale or propriety should prevail.
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Madamoiselle
Entiéres
North Africa
Riie
Ulso
Winky
Dinky Prrley-Woo
France
Allies Inch Toward Kiska in Aleutian Offensive
American pilots in the Aleutians built seaplane hangars and a submarine base on Kiska while U S Army Engineers surveyed a landing site. A westernward flotilla faced dense fog as ground crews prepared the base, enduring mud and rain.
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Aleutians
Kiska Island
Salmonia
Japan
Narukima
U. S. Army
Andreanos
Kiska
U. S
Dan‘ous
Andreanofs
Posse Abe
Tweather
Americ
City on Seven Hills Newton Mass City built on
Newton Massachusetts is described as a city built on seven hills with a hilly landscape shaping its streets and neighborhoods. The piece highlights its topography and historic development.
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Newton
Mass
New England Labor Market Areas Classified for War Procurement
The War Manpower Commission revises New England labor areas monthly into four groups. Group I shows acute shortages. Group II indicates imminent or potential shortages. Group III marks shortages likely after six months. Group IV has adequate labor. The only May to June change moved Fall River from Group IV to Group III. Read lists name multiple cities and states in each group.
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New England
War Manpower Commission
Commission
Fall River
Massachusetts
Bridgeport
Lynn-Salem
Mass
Nahua, N. H
North Adams, Mass
Gasoline Supplies Scrutinized Amid Transport Limits
Brown said reductions in coupon values would be needed if all gasoline transportable is used, even as regions from Norwalk to Taunton face constraints. He warned only enough for essential civilian needs should be diverted.
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Brown
No Cut Due in Gas Stamp Says Price Administrator
Washington Price Administrator Prentiss Brown said no reduction in the value of A B or C gasoline coupons is contemplated. He added the office hopes sufficient gasoline can be brought to the northeast shortage area to justify no further reduction.
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Washington
Prentiss M. Brown
Office of Price Sane Tan
Nortives
Shelters for Turkeys On Range Easily Built
The Department of Agriculture advises range shelters to protect turkeys from weather, predators, and theft. Engineers describe portable and stationary structures with tight roofs, wire netting, and roost space allowances of 10 to 18 inches per bird. Plans and drawings are in Circular A.H.D. No. 48 from Washington DC.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Uses and value of rye in agriculture history
Florence C. Weed explains rye as a minor grain grown on poor soils. Rye supports bread in northern Europe, yields protein-rich foods, and supplies distilling and feed markets. The U.S. north central states and Pennsylvania lead production with 2 to 4 million acres and 12 to 24 million dollars yearly income.
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Europe
Eam
United States
Pennsylvania
Potato Foliar Protection Instructions For Dust Or Spray
Guidance on applying protective dust or spray to potato crops when plants stand 3 to 5 inches high. Reapply at 7 to 10 day intervals while foliage stays green. For dusting, mix copper lime dust with monohydrated copper sulfate lead or calcium arsenate and hydrated lime. For spraying, use Bordeaux mixture with lead arsenate.
Mental Giants Quiz Answers In a 1920s Brain Teaser Page
A fragmented quiz item lists multiple choice questions on politics, science, and geography. It challenges readers to tally scores and determine correctness for items about presidential action deadlines, ages, ballistics, deserts, pillions, citric acid, and mayhem.
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Arabian
Sahara
Great American
Greenland
Upper Michigan
Gobi
Guess Again Puzzle Fragments From a 1920s Page
Puzzle fragment notes list answer letters and points for items. scattered phrases like bets, repeats, scores, and total marks suggest a word game or quiz segment. Contains no clear events, people, or places beyond generic terms.
Making Perfect Piece out your imperfections with your thoughts
The quote reflects on self improvement by shaping thoughts rather than flaws. It emphasizes inner effort and personal agency in fostering a better mindset.
Insignia for Farm Helpers Announced by Massachusetts
State House Boston announces a commemorative insignia for Massachusetts Farm Volunteers to recognize youths and workers aiding in the labor shortage. The red and blue shield with M.F.V. letters will be worn on sweaters or sleeves as provisional praise, becoming permanent after a period of farm work. About 20,000 insignia prepared for distribution to youths and workers on farms.
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State House
Boston
Louis Ster
Culture Today
Massachusetts Farm
Massachusetts
I “M.F.V
Masetti
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Goncord Enterprise
Currier
Goncord
Igie Caples
Almanac
Daily News
Collins Foster
Cil
Rhodes
Dee Jackson
Hawaii
John D. Rocketeligt
Bizerte
Ays
Citizen
Hatihe
OPA
Weston
NY Service
John M. Jenks
Norwalk
Gorn
Worcests
Tv-Range
Maine
Burlington,vi
Concord
N. H
Haverhill
Lewiston
Lowell, Lawrence
Manchester
Pittsfield
Taunton
Missouri
Peter Peeve
ACK
Florence C. Weed
Victory’s Sons
A. Modast
Young
United
Hewitt 7
Hewitt
Reese Ereeneneet
Beldeess
Copeltiam Hewitt
Vincent J
Allings
M.F.W
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