V Mail touted for space saving and speed in wartime
The article explains V Mail reduces overseas cargo by converting letters to miniature films, reporting 96 percent cargo space saved and billions of letters sent since June. It outlines EMIC maternity care funded by Congress for wives of servicemen, with detailed steps for applying, eligibility rules, and hospital procedures in Massachusetts. It also discusses veterans employment priorities, civil service rehabilitation, and restored or supported positions for disabled veterans.
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Boston
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War Manpower Commission
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
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House of Representa
Fatalities on Highways Rise in Past Month
Massachusetts February highway deaths more than doubled from a year earlier with 41 fatalities versus 19 last February. For the first two months of 1944, 83 deaths occurred, up 32 from 1943. Licenses suspended rose, including 263 for drinking, 418 for speeding, and other offenses up from the prior year. A bill to require General Court approval of agency rules was filed by Rep. Grey.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Registry of
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Frank A. Goodwin
General Court
Massachusetts House
Thomas T. Grey
Springfield
Legislature undecided on special session date and primary advance
Boston state government officials said the exact date for a special legislature session to enable armed forces to vote next fall remains undecided, along with the primaries’ new date. The Governor met with state officials to discuss a pending bill and federal war ballot action. Meanwhile, the Registry of Motor Vehicles will open offices on April 1 for spring registrations, including a 20 percent auto insurance rate cut taking effect then.
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Boston
Saltonstall
Frederic W. Cook
Depuy
Paul D. Howard
Fernald Hutchins
Senate
Henry D
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the Registry of Motor Vehicles
William F. Campbell
Registry
Public Works
Nashua Street
Victory's Sons Iwo War Hero Earns High Honors
Portl was lauded for combat service amid grim missions over sea and desert rocks. He accumulated 100 hours of aerial combat and 200 more, earning the Silver Star the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery and steady accuracy under fire.
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Kooler Molla
Self-Mastery and Self-Governance in Adages
A compact aphorism notes that to rule external things like cakes or firs one must first govern oneself. The reflection emphasizes inner discipline as the foundation of leadership.
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Firs
Bay Bonds or You May Have to Live in The
A regional update discusses bond measures affecting local development and housing options. Officials warn that failure to approve bonds could delay projects and force tighter housing constraints, impacting residents and city growth plans.
Letters From Servicemen Maynard Hero Recounts England Visit
Sergeant William H Reynolds writes from England to Mrs Ingham describing letters from Maynard friends and a furlough visit. He mentions meeting Yorkshire soldiers and meeting Sir Harry Lauder at Lauder Hall. He recalls travels to Burns birthplace and Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, and hopes to return home soon.
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Mrs. Ingham
John Thompson
England
Sir Harry Lauder
Lauder Hall
South Acton Ladies Social Circle Meets for Quilt Charity
The South Acton Congregational Church women met at Mrs. Lawrence Donnelly's home. After talks they hosted an exchange table and refreshments by Mrs. Ruby Laffin, Mrs. Alice Stiles, and Mrs. Harriet Barker. A March 23 gathering with Mrs. Margaret Spinney will tie a quilt for a missionary hospital.
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South Acton
Congregational Church
Lawrence Donnelly
Ruby Laffin
Alice Stiles
Harriett Barker
Margret Spinney
Weather Station in Greenland By Bernt Balchen
A WWII era feature describes a Greenland weather station patrol under harsh arctic conditions. A sniper attack on a dog team signals the first fatal contact with an enemy force in Greenland, revealing Nazi operations and weather data efforts crucial to wartime aims.
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Italy
Greenland
Patka
Edkimonaés
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Atlantic
America
Cony
England
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Berlin
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North Atlantic
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Germany
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Gneisenau
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Navy Ships The U S Navy Owns Today Five
A brief item notes that the United States Navy currently owns five ships. The snippet provides no additional details on ships or bases.
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U.S. Navy
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