Urbanus and Doughboys Hold Back the Germans in Belgium
Hal Borie recounts heroic World War I actions amid fierce fighting near the town of Inkeh Belgium. Tank gunner Urbanus of Plymouth Pa. and Sgt Middleton of Enjora Ark. led counterattacks for 38 hours, calling in artillery and staving off German armor and infantry despite heavy losses.
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Rome Made Clouds Aid Warplane Electrical Tests
Pocket size clouds and snow that are manufactured in glass flasks are used to test electrical insulation efficiency in warplanes. These tiny devices flutter down during experiments to measure performance at distances up to 12 miles.
Hitler Returns to Reveal German War Mood in Radio Speech
London dispatch notes Hitler's televised return signals German home-front unrest and Goebbels propaganda push. Reich officials praise the Führer while warning of continued war fatigue and a long conflict into 1946 amid arrests and food shortages.
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Dime Box Pioneers March Of Dimes Quota
Dime Box becomes the first to reach the March of Dimes quota as residents recount the town’s long involvement with the cause. The piece notes local pride in the town’s name origins and community efforts to support pediatric care and the fight against infantile paralysis.
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Community War Memorials Planned as Usable Public Spaces
Communities nationwide study war memorials shaped as play and athletic fields amphitheaters recreation centers and multi function parks planners urge broad solid backing and funding for ongoing maintenance to ensure memorials meet community needs.
Army jeep proves versatile for fires and postwar use
The army jeep, valued for multiple military duties, has shown effectiveness in battling forest fires. Its utility is likely to grow on a large scale after the war, suggesting potential wide adoption beyond military tasks.
Dorothy Dix on Divorce And The Quick-Change Mirage
Dorothy Dix argues that divorce is not a cure-all and warns women against seeking it for trivial reasons. She notes abuses and misery justify divorce, but many seek freedom for boredom, only to face social stigma, financial limits, and unstable outcomes for themselves and children. She emphasizes considering security, status, and long-term consequences before leaving an unsatisfying marriage.
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Pete Joins Army Sees The Nawab In India
AP News features Rampur India on the occasion of Major His Highness Nawab Sir Sayid Muhammad Reza Al Khan Bahadur’s birthday. Pete Simpson, a Negro chauffeur to Gen Covell, vows he never saw such a ceremony. Elephants bow, Pete rides one around the parade ground as he visits the Nawab’s domain in Hampur.
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Postwar cars may adopt aircraft style carburetion features
Postwar automobiles could borrow injection carburetion concepts from aircraft engines to achieve more even fuel distribution among cylinders. This adaptation would particularly benefit cars and trucks operating at high altitudes over mountains, improving performance and efficiency.
Rampur Nawab Maintain Ceremony Reflects State Power
The Rampur ruler, a Muslim sovereign within a modern industrial state, displays wealth and ritual to affirm loyalty among retainers and soldiers. He touches sovereigns in a historic ceremony, while English capitalists and nationalist Indians eye future influence ahead of independence.
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Rampur
Red Cross Women Help Navy Hospital Ship Wounded
American Red Cross volunteers are assigned to Navy hospital ships to cheer wounded sailors with candy gum slippers and practical items. They provide recreation like victrolas books stereoscopes harmonicas and cards and aim to aid patients with personal problems.
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