Ack Ack Crews Do a Good Job Covering Yank Landings
Normandy dispatch details antiaircraft defense on the beaches and ports during the early days of the invasion. It profiles crews, daily plane interceptions, and a notable 37 mm gun engagement that silenced a German 88 emplacement. It highlights Sgt Hyman Haas and his Brooklyn crew as an example of frontline ack ack effectiveness.
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Normandy
Ack
Ackackers
David
Goliath
Sergt
Hyman Haas
Brooklyn
Haas
New York
Flatbush Avenue
Bill Hendrix
Shreveport
Gibbs
Wallace Gibbs
Charlotte
N. C
Corp
John Jourdain
New Orleans
Frank Bartolomeo
Alevi
Joseph Sharpe
Clover, S. C
Frank Furey
Austin Laurent Jr
Raymond Bulock
Coello
Ma Petite Cherie Joins Jeep Names In Normandy
Army units in Normandy share a custom of painting names on vehicles. Soldiers nickname jeeps and guns with terms like Char de Mort and towns nearby become familiar through quirky appellations in casual morale-boosting practice.
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Normandy
Yvonne
Savings of Farmers Will Help Sustain Postwar Business
In postwar employment matters agriculture differs from other industries. H C Case of the University of Illinois says there will be few new farm jobs mainly replacements as older farmers depart. Despite limited new positions, farm savings and durable demand should support production and prevent inflation as postwar output shifts.
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H. C. Case
Department of Agricultural Economics
University of Illinois
Illinois County Farm Advisors
Mickey Joins Up agricultural market for farm production
The speaker argues that postwar growth in farm production could be funded by five years of expansion in purchases of machinery buildings and breeding stock. He notes farmers have income or savings but questions if they can hold savings steady for farming needs. High land prices and mortgage risk could drain savings, while stable land values would allow reinvestment in farm improvements.
Wear a Victory garden corsage for a chic look
Phyllis Belmont suggests using tiny garden produce as boutonniere accents when flowers are scarce. A yellow carrot, red radish, and deep red beet arranged with parsley creates an economical, stylish lapel decoration and could spark a new fad. A rose or small bouquet in hair or belt adds a summery touch.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Allies Deceived Nazis With Feints Before Invasion
Allied expeditions announced a series of feints ahead of the invasion. Predicted by Prime Minister Churchill, the decoys aimed to mislead German forces about the timing and location of the main attack, reducing their ability to mount an effective defense.
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Supreme Headquarters
Allied Expeditionary Force
Churchill
Minute Make-Ups By Gabrielle Beware Glare in Sun
Practical beauty tips emphasize sun protection for urban exposure. Use creamy sunproof lotion as a base, letting powder cling and provide coverage. Apply Suntan lotion to hands and arms to ensure a matched look.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Cornelius Hale Described as Provider in Playful Verse
In a humorous verse, Cornelius Hale is praised by his wife who calls him Cornucopia for bringing home income and wealth. The speaker boasts of his status as provider and protector with pride in his financial offerings. She affectionately nicknames him Corny-copia for his role.
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Cornelius Hale
GAY GADGETS AND FASHION TIPS FROM 1940S TRENDS
A reader friendly guide features flat hair with a wide ribbon band ideas to wear ear muffs in summer by covering the headband with ribbon. It suggests headbands for singer pictures Frankie or Bing and knit bands from leftover yarn with ribbons. Also covers school colors braided ribbons fashion and seven Cs club ideas for teens.
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Frankie
Bing
Marianas Islands Hold Key Strategic Value in Pacific
The Marianas including Saipan and Guam sit at a pivotal base for Western Pacific air and naval strategy. Saipan is the administrative center and former Japanese naval base, with sugar cane economy and a Chamorro population history noted along with a 1937 Japanese population figure of 42,688.
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Marianas
Ladrones
Saipan
Tokyo
Micronesia
National Geographic Society
14 Marianas
Honolulu
Guam
United States
Tinian
Rota
Las Islas de Las Ladrones
Isles of Thieves
District of Columbia
Shops for Handkerchiefs, Did Her Face Get Red
GRAND ISLAND NEB A county nurse Kathryn Devies tried to buy handkerchiefs and questioned a clerk but found no response as she peered at the floor. A closer look revealed the clerk was a wax dummy causing her to remark about hired help independence.
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Grand Island, Neb
Kathryn Devies
Daisy motif hat and purse pattern update
Crochet pattern 770 features a full-petaled garden daisy motif for a colorful calot and matching bag. It includes directions and materials list. Due to high demand and war conditions, some orders may take longer to fulfill. send orders to the stated address.
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Axis
Ernie Pyle
Europe
France
Anzio
Ernle Pyle
Mickey
Mickey Rooney
U. S. Army
Phyllis Belmont
Gabrielle
Rhymster
By Les Plettner
Tin
Anigh
Associated Newspapers
WIN Features
By Nancy Pepper
Daffynitions
Mairzy
Margaret O’brien
Marianas Islands
Aluminum Company of America
Telefact
Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
W. Randolph St
Chicago
Panama
China
John L. Collyer
B. F. Goodrich
Bfgoodrich
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