Geologic Survey Maps North Alaska by Aerial Photography
The United States Geological Survey and the Army Air Forces map remote Arctic Alaska by Tri-Metrogon aerial photography revealing rivers routes potential air bases and tundra sites. The project covers about 292000 square miles from Mackenzie River mouth to Point Barrow using 25000 photos and a multi camera setup to create a precise acetate base laydown.
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Geological Survey
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U.S. Geological Survey
Minute Make Ups By Gabrielle V Mask for Victory
The note outlines quick skincare steps using a V mask for a victorious finish. It mentions cleansing twice, patting with a freshener, applying a vanishing cream, leaving on one minute, removing, and optionally a light film of powder. Ledger Syndicate. WNU Features.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Pepper plant spread from Asia to Americas in 16th century
The ing er plant was brought from the Far East to the Americas in the 16th century and its root was exported to Europe in large quantities. It adapted to Central American soil and climate, yielding about 700 to 1500 pounds of dried spice per acre yearly. Other spices like cinnamon and clove may also be transplanted to Central America.
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Americas
Asia
Western Hemisphere
Europe
Far East
Pearl Harbor
Central America
Pleasures: Simple Work and Rest Bring True Joy
The verse extols wholesome pleasures found in work and rest rather than indulgence. It contrasts harmful, noisy distractions with quiet, clean joys like friendship, flowing streams, and purposeful activity. It argues life’s finest pleasures endure through time and are free of harm.
When guests linger too long neighbors are advised
The article suggests ways to deter lengthy visitors. Do not offer refreshments and let them leave. If they stay, ignore the doorbell or claim you must work. Continue chores or cite an appointment. Do not fear gossip from such people.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNU
England
Italy
Fashion notes and hair ideas from a 1940s column
A playful guide suggests Alice in Wonderland velvet ribbons for headbands, corvette style felt bands, and triple bow updos. It hotshots beanie crowns from discarded hats, beaded braids, and center parts inspired by Patty Boyd, with tips for braids, buns, and beaded accents for parties.
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Jean Arthur
Jean
Patty Boyd
Conover
Change Partners in 1944 Gall Dance Slang
A humor piece contrasts old etiquette with wartime slang for dances. It lists playful line variants such as Lets pop and Wanna swing while noting male dancers often faced being left holding the bag when no escort helped. It captures lively, era specific language.
Right Dress Fashion Codes Among Teens
A playful verse notes teen style codes featuring items like saddles boots loafers blazers jeeps jumpers beanies and sloppy joes. The poem hints at a coded dress language used by young people.
Socialites Help Wash 12000 Pounds of Linen at Hospital
In Chicago the Children's Memorial Hospital faced a linen backlog of about 12 000 pounds. The women's auxiliary answered an SOS and a corps of socialites joined the cleaning effort in the ward room, finishing faster than usual.
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Chicago
Ill
Children's Memorial Hospital
Women’s Auxiliary Board
Reed
Typhus Battle Is Won Admit Yanks to Naples
Allied doctors have won the campaign against typhus bearing lice and American troops have been re admitted to Naples. Naples was off limits to Allied troops on leave for several months during a typhus scare. An official announcement noted a marked improvement allowing a partial lifting of the restriction.
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Naples
London Diary by Ernie Pyle from the Front
Ernie Pyle describes arriving in London with fellow soldiers and Italian companions, noting a romantic plane flight over the Atlas mountains and the mix of nostalgia, danger, and awe. He praises army public relations men who support correspondents, highlighting Don Jordan’s cooking and multi role duties.
Mascots in Italy and the Italian Children
Soldiers have adopted dogs as mascots, but Italian boys have also been taken in by troops. The writer estimates hundreds of orphaned children have found homes with soldiers, who take in kids who jo in freely when no home or place to go remains after bombing.
Unclear OCR snippet about quotes and phrases
Fragmentary text shows quoted lines and repeated garbled strings with phrases about prettiness. No coherent event or named entities. Unable to determine a concrete news item or context from the provided fragment.
Secret Self-Respect Rally Sparks Military Banter
A colonel and a general stroll the street. Every time the colonel salutes a private he says the same line I am sure he mutters. His refrain stems from memory of being a private and understanding what soldiers think.
Old Playmate Mother-Sonny Dialogue
A playful exchange between a mother and son uses paradox and light irony. The dialogue contrasts use of words with everyday actions like boiling water and adding lemon sugar to tea. The tone resembles a humorous domestic vignette.
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Sonny
Shakespeare
Unspoken Woes Between Lovers Echo Family Rift
In a tender moment two lovers express doubt about worthiness and harmony with a father figure. He pledges devotion while she laments their friction would ease if he and her father agreed as well as they do on a single issue. The dialogue hints at broader family tension behind their bond.
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Fred
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