Europe's Little People 1946 Voices Hunger in Hamburg
WIU correspondent Pauline Frederick visits prefabricated homes in Hamburg to document fuel and food shortages. She quotes Frau Hohlman and a young couple amid scarce bread, margarine, and potatoes while British officials warn of famine in the British zone unless grain imports rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Frederick Wiu
Hamburg
Germany
Frau Hohlman
Russia
Hohlman
Minden
F. Hollins
Food and Agriculture
Hollins
Ruhr
Rhineland
Mr. Hollins
Scene of Coal Theft and Hardship in Postwar Germany
A journalist describes seeing six coal cars looted by civilians near Hamburg after a Copenhagen stop. He reports military officials acknowledging ration cuts and widespread poverty. The narrator notes stark wartime scars as he crosses from Denmark into Germany, including tree stumps and beggars seeking cigarettes and gum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Hamburg
Denmark
Germany
Montanan Urges Farmers to Sell Wheat and Save World
Thomas D Campbell of Hardin Mont urges farmers to deliver wheat to the government now to save millions from starvation. He has shipped 500000 bushels and aims to assemble 200000000 bushels for shipment, highlighting price certainties, tax advantages, car priority, and humanitarian reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Save World
Walter A. Shead
Washington
Washington, D. C
Thomas D. Campbell
Hardin, Mont
Campbell
U. S. Army
Department of Agriculture
D. of A
Montana
Europe
Rammed Earth House For Him In Greeley
In Greeley Colorado attorney David J Miller builds a six room rammed earth home to tackle housing and material shortages. He uses a bulldozer pneumatic jack lamp and old barn lumber to form walls and door sills with earth mixed from clay silt and sand. Seven local residents plan similar homes after seeing the project.
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Greeley
Colo
B. C
Hannibal
David J. Miller
Will trade WWI cross for Ford Ferguson tractor
William McLaughlin of Lynden appeals for priority on a Ford-Ferguson tractor in exchange for his World War I Distinguished Service Cross. He notes he saved five years to buy a tractor after wiping out a German machine gun nest, but World War II priority regulations exclude him from the benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
Wash
William McLaughlin
Lynden
Ford-Ferguson
Aviation notes on water filled seats to prevent blackout
Mayo unit researchers report pilots in water filled tubs can endure up to 0.9 g with water at chest level and 1.7 g at third rib level, offering protection similar to anti blackout suits. Q and A explain seat of the pants flying and instrument reliance. Manila Davis, first WV licensed woman pilot, soloed in 1929 and later married Huntington resident Talley. Designers contemplate helium gas inflated tires to reduce weight.
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C. F. Code
E. H. Wood
E. J. Baldes
Mayo Aero Medical Unit
Federation of American Societies For Experimental Biology
Manila Davis
Flatwoods
East Boston
Mass
West Virginia
B. B. Talley
Huntington
W. Va
Seeding Run Cut To Hours By Aerial Wheat Plant Near Milford Hl
A 20 day wheat seeding task covering 300 acres with sweet clover was reduced to 12 hours by A T Sumner and Sons farm near Milford Hl using an airplane. About 360 pounds of seed were sprayed at 36 to 112 seeds per square foot. Crew included Glenn Schuetz Carl Shelton and Bot Gunn all pilots operating a crop dusting service and owning farms.
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A. T. Sumner and Sons
Milford
Glenn Schuetz
Carl Shelton
Bot Gunn
Washington views split over proposed British loan plan
WN Washington Bureau outlines the debated $3.75 billion loan to Britain. Proponents cite expanded trade, wartime debts, and stability, while isolationists fear inflation and long-term commitments. Supporters note benefits to American industry and world peace through broader trade.
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Pearl Harbor
Britain
British Commonwealth of South Africa
India
Australia
British Isles
British Commonwealth
U. S
British Commonwealth of Nations
Canada
England
Bank of England
UNRRA
International Bank
U. S. Import-Export Bank
House
Barkley
Monetary Fund
Pretty date frock and playful youngsters wear patterns
Pattern No. 8862 offers a scalloped neck dress with a flaring skirt in sizes 12 to 20, while Pattern No. 8974 provides a girl dress and matched overalls for ages 2 to 10. Both feature flower applique, satin trims, and simple sewing notions with yardage requirements listed. Due to high demand, order processing may take longer.
Handy Home Fixes from Simple Steps
Paste a small sandpaper strip on the lower edge of each picture frame to grip wallpaper and hang straight. If floors squeak, sprinkle talcum powder between boards and add a small wedge if needed.
Roasting Pork Guidelines For Even Doneness
For pork, allocate 20 to 25 minutes per pound and avoid quick ovens. Use steady heat to ensure even cooking and a safe internal temperature.
Lemon Juice Adds Distinct Flavor To Broiled Chops
A touch of lemon juice sprinkled on chops before broiling imparts a bright, distinctive flavor, enhancing the meat with a subtle citrus note.
Onion Adds Flavor When Tomatoes Are Stewed
A cook notes adding a slice of onion with tomatoes at the start of stewing enhances flavor. the onion can be removed later, but its taste lingers.
Dust Behind Pictures Warns Against Wall Accumulation
A home care tip advises dusting behind wall art to prevent buildup that forms a black outline around frames. Regular cleaning reduces dirt trapped between pictures and walls, preserving surfaces.
Proper fur storage Tips for Summer
Never hang furs out of doors before packing away. Insects may fly about and get into fur causing harm during storage. Beat fur well, place in a mothproof bag, and store for the summer.
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Brettervorschlag
United States
Maureen Moore
Jerrie
Jo Ann
Texas
Aviation
Grange and Air
National Grange
Oregon
SheHome
Cam R
Walter Shead
WNU
Washington Bureau
Eye St
N. W
Geminine
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
O'Sullivan
America
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