Skip Bombing Technique Revolutionizes Allied Warfare
Henry F. Pringle details the skip bombing method used by American air forces in the Battle of the Bismarck Sea. Planes fly at very low altitudes to drop bombs that skip and strike tanks, ships, and armored targets, with minimal losses and new fuse and sighting tech enabling precise late-stage targeting.
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Bismarck Sea
Mediterranean
North Africa
Tokyo
Army Air Forces
Florida
Ordnance ‘Ranch
Army Service Forces
Aleu Lan
South Pacific
Florida Proving Ground
Grandison Gardner
Proving Ground
Gardner
Actions by Chance Concept in Human Fortunes
A reflection on how notable deeds often arise from chance rather than deliberate plan, suggesting that human greatness can stem from unpredictable circumstances. The passage contrasts self-regard with humility before luck shaping outcomes and events.
Acton Man in Training Pre-Med Army Program
Donald A. Parsons, son of Mr and Mrs Frank E Parsons of Acton New Hampshire, is among 66 soldier students in a two week pre medical training program at the Army specialized school.
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Durham
N. H
Donald A. Parsons
Frank E. Parsons
Main Street
Acton
Flying Colors By John M. Jenks
Training unit at the University of New Hampshire under Col Edwa Putney includes more than 284 basic engineering AST trainees awaiting screening and reassignment. Civilian registration in the second semester exceeds 500. Parsons, Exeter Academy graduate, formerly attended Yale University.
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University of New. Hampshire
Edwa.j
W. Putney
New
Hampshire
Cionel Putney
Irst
Service Command
Parsons
Philips Exeter Academy
Exeter
N. H
Yale University
Kindly Actions Spark Happy Thoughts Across Many
A simple, single kind act sparks a chain of goodwill and brightens the day for numerous people, spreading warmth and positivity beyond the initial gesture.
Soybeans Key to Soil Fertility for War-Era Yields
Purdue agronomy expert George H. Enfield notes soybeans rely on prior crop fertility for high yields. Three-year tests show unfertilized fields averaged 27.8 bushels per acre, while adding 100 pounds of 0-20-20 fertilizer raised output by 3.3 bushels. Potash deficiency also damages soybeans and test weights.
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George H. Enfield
Agronomy Department
Purdue University
Uncle Sam
Enfield
Purdue
Tropé
Intelligence Is Inherited Not Increased By School
A belief that schooling raises intelligence is described as a fallacy. Scientists say intelligence is largely inherited and remains stable from birth to death, while learning capacity grows with education through information and skills.
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Ofie
Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Concrete Floors Provide Durable Surface Options
Concrete floors offer smooth surfaces for workshops or poultry houses while rough finishes suit dairy stables. Wood floors yield an even gritty texture, suitable for various needs.
Dusting powders and peanut yields noted in rural briefs
A note on soldiers using a castor bean derivative dusting powder to combat typhus lice. Six demonstrations in Hertford County North Carolina in 1942 showed peanuts averaging 378 pounds per acre with sulphur dusting to prevent leaf spot.
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Hertford County
North Carolina
Acton School Enrollments and Local Education Notes
Acton enrollments show Center 90 South 93 West s¢ and High School 225. High School losses about 26 students or 10 percent yet students remain engaged in farming and plan to return. Music participation lists 25 orchestra 9 harmony 10 band 6 music appreciation. Charles Willett A H S 43 is a Worcester Polytechnic freshman in the general program. Acton residents may seek citizenship instruction from Superintendent Richard B Greenman before September 24. committees for Acton and Mashard arrange classes for residents.
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Acton
Center
Charles Willett
A-H.s
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Richard B. ‘Greenman
Lephone
Unclear fragmentary quiz prompts mix sport terms and trivia
The provided text reads as a jumble of sport keywords and trivia questions with broken quotes and odd spellings. It mentions wrestling basketball volleyball and epiglottis with unclear intent and scattered clues about animals and professions.
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Winchell
Guess Again Answers Puzzle Teaser
A fragmentary puzzle item lists scoring notes and letters A D and C with points. It mentions toughie questions and wider points, along with stray symbols and unclear hints.
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