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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1944
Page
2
Report describes workers at the Nebraska ordnance plant near Maha, Nebraska, calmly loading and hammering TNT at the huge facility operated for the government by Firestone Tire and Rubber. TNT is said to be handled without significant danger as it melts at a lower temperature than other compounds.
A disquieting feature outlines hazardous party ideas and explosive themes, including fire drills, bomb processing steps, and safety warnings. It presents a sensationalized crash of “party tricks” with TNT handling, explosive demonstrations, and glamorized violence.
A beauty tip shows how to tame eyebrows with colorless mustache wax after makeup. Avoid using soap on the skin as it can cause irritation. The wax can be obtained at your former drugstore. Ledger Syndicate WNU Features.
In East Eddington Maine Jordan’s dog Chum helps steady pulpwood output by hauling wood and assisting the work crew. The canine effort reflects local parish spirit and a community push to boost production during a busy period.
A playful summer preview features Drawstring blouses in White, Midriff Play Suits in New and Nude, Black Cotton Dirndls in Dusky tones, Ballet Slippers for play, Printed Rayon Jersey Skirts, Chintz Pinafores, and Fresh Flowers in Your Hair with Rib bon Band.
A speaker imagines a future when rent ends and many flats are left behind. He envisions a rock stone house on a hill with a flowered garden, bird bath, and winding path shining in morning sun. He and his partner will enter and say they are home.
Ernie Pyle describes a tank destroyer unit in England pride in their firepower and crew cohesion. Sergt. Dick Showalter and Pfc. Bob Cartwright stand out among a tight team who train hard for moving targets and anticipate tougher conditions ahead.
Phyllis Belmont suggests practical bridal showers tailored to couples with deployed spouses. Guests can bring food items from ration book coupons, staples like flour, vanilla, jam, or a recipe shower with each guest giving a favorite recipe and the host supplying a keepsake box.
A list of playful, cheeky phrases and song titles with nicknames and slang from midcentury culture. Highlights include barroom, dating, and music references such as Bar Maid and What’s New. The collection presents flippant lines about affection, social roles, humor, and flirtation.
RAF Path finder planes light target areas in moonless night bombings over Germany using sky markers and luminous flares. Pathfinders precede bombers, guiding with parachute and ground markers, enabling precise hits even through clouds. Navigator accuracy cut target time to under 30 minutes.
The note lists playful trends sweeping schools from yo-yos to paper dolls and lollipops. It mentions Red Skelton style humor and seniors seen with yo-yos on campus, plus a baby’s celluloid rattle badge as a new lapel trinket.
A bronzed cocker spaniel named Rita assists hotel maids at the John McDonald managed hotel by carrying a wire basket on her back. She follows chambermaids to supply fresh linens and often makes up to 40 trips a day, cheering staff with her helpful antics.
English dogs attach themselves to tank destroyer units and camps of soldiers but cannot be kept as pets. In the States pets included pigs for eating, a practical joke on the idea. Top commanders, worn by months of planning the second front, toil under a man killing strain. Thousands of men of high rank work long hours with little time off.
The Capitol displays many flags not government property but owned by a congressman who uses them for a day to boost value when gifting to a school or organization in his home district.
A reader promotes a simple remedy using the juice of one Sunkist lemon mixed in eight glasses of water first thing in the morning to stimulate normal bowel action. The note touts lemons as rich in vitamin C and says the beverage clarifies the mouth, boosts energy, and can curb appetite while alkalinizing and aiding digestion.
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