Radar Eyes Pierce Darkness A Navy Laboratory Saga
Washington June 21 radar, the war’s key tool, originated from a small naval science group. Albert H Taylor and Robert M Page led early radio detection work at the Naval Research Laboratory, aided by Admiral Harold G Bowen, transforming radar from secret research into a multi billion dollar industry guiding warships and wartime air power.
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Washington
United States
Guadalcanal
Britain
United Nations
Axis
Naval
Army
Navy
Univerity of
Wisconsin
Albert Hoyt Taylor
Naval Research Laboratory
Taylor
Robert M. Page
A. H. van Keuren
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Bureau of Ships
van Keuren
Harold G. Bowen
Bowen
Congress
Missionary of Progress
Progress
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
France
Atlantic
Potomac River
Battle of Bataan ends as Yamashita strikes final blow
Clark Lee details the 1943 Bataan defense from January to April, revealing overestimation of U S strength, dwindling supplies, and a three phase clash. The first phase brings initial gains then stout resistance by the 31st Infantry and Filipino forces. final Japanese onslaught with Yamashita breaks the line, ending the battle after eight days of hard fighting.
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Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Salmon Islands
South Pacific
Guadalcanal
England
Hitler
Europe
British Isles
Corregidor
Bataan
Terra
Air Corps
Signal Corps
MacArthur
Moron
Luzon
Lingayen
Manila Bay
41St
Mt. Natib
51St Division
Philippine Army
51St
31St
Mt.Natib
Pilar
Bagac
Masaharu Homma
Homma
China Sea
Japan
George Clarke
U. S. Infantry
Frank Bridget
Baguio
Malaya
Netherlands East Indies
Philippines
Wainwright
Parker
Jones
Lim
Capiipin
Singapore
Java
Yamashita
Evern
31St Infantry
Clark Lee
The
Viking Press
Renowned Chicago Expert Demonstrates Zoetic Shield for Ruptures
H. M. Shevnan of Chicago will appear at Russell Erskin Hotel Huntsville on Wednesday June 23 from 9 A M to 5 P M. He touts the Zoetic Shield as a rapid method to set ruptures and improve circulation without straps medicines or medical treatment. Address 6509 N Artesian Ave Chicago for details and appointments.
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H. M. Shevnan
Chicago
Russell Erskin Hotel
Huntsville
17 Year Olds Advised to Seek Army Air Forces Roles
Alabama youths aged 17 to 26 can start toward joining the United States Army Air Forces without leaving home. The program, run by the U S Employment Service and Craig Field at Selma, sends mobile exam units to local offices for preliminary tests. qualified applicants may enlist or be voluntarily inducted via local draft boards for training as pilots navigators bombardiers or group forces.
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Alabama
United States Army Air Forces
C. F. Anderson
United States Employment Service
War Manpower Commission
H. P. Still
Decatur
Craig Field
Selma
Employment Service
Army Air Forces
Anderson
Charles H. Anderson
Army
Delivery Restrictions Slow Home Deliveries Across Eastern U S
The Office of Defense Transportation issued clarifications on new rules restricting home deliveries to save fuel in the Eastern gasoline shortage area. Retail deliveries by trucks are limited while bicycle or foot messenger services are exempt.
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Washington
Office of Defense Transportation
Soen
ODT
State rights get emphasis at governors conference
At the 35th annual governors conference opening in Columbus Ohio the chief executives urged state sovereignty in war and peace. Gov Herbert R O Conor urged preserving full powers of states and close alignment with the people. Gov Earl Warren called for teamwork among federal state and local governments to foster grass roots unity. Gov Thomas E Dewey urged states to handle farm labor issues locally as a safeguard against federal failures. Gov Ellis Arnall stressed states own police powers taxation and education authority, warning against erosion of rights.
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Arthur Bostwick Columbus
Herbert R. O’conor
Maryland
Earl Warren
California
Washington
D.C
Thomas EB. Dewey
New York
Ellis Arnall
Georgia
America
Delivery limits for groceries and goods outlined by agency
The guidelines set delivery frequencies for fresh and frozen foods three times weekly, bread thrice weekly, dairy juices and eggs four times weekly with no two deliveries on consecutive days, laundry twice weekly, medicines unlimited, parts six times weekly, and a once weekly allowance for certain ice cream, candy, alcohol, flowers, magazines and periodicals if bundled into a five pound package.
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ODT
AP files affidavits in anti trust suit against cooperative news agency
The Associated Press prepared to file more than fifty affidavits in federal court opposing the government summary judgment motion in the anti trust civil action against the nonprofit cooperative news gathering agency. Chicago Tribune also to file affidavits as co defendant supporting opening AP membership to those who can pay. Proceedings set for July 8 before a three judge court.
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New York
Associated Press
Anti-Trust
Cooperative Newsgathering Agency
The
Chicago Tribune
Governors Form Plans for Postwar Economic Transition
State leaders met to coordinate interstate efforts to speed the war program and craft postwar blueprints to prevent unemployment during the shift from wartime to peacetime economies.
The Best Shaving Brushes Use Badger Hair
A historical note highlights shaving brushes crafted from badger hair as highly regarded tools. It discusses material quality and traditional craftsmanship guiding the selection of brushes for barbering and grooming.
France Prolongs Fine on Killing a Mole
Historical note recalls France enforcing a fine against anyone who killed a mole, illustrating past animal protection measures. The policy reflected a broader cultural reverence for small creatures in rural life and legal codes.
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N. Artesian Ave
Dorothy Wallace
Wright Aeronautical Corp
By James Marlow
George Zielke
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Americas
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
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Pepsi-Cola Bottling CO
Moody’s
Servicenter Highway
Vine Street
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TIRE
First Avenue
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U. S. Royal
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