England After Four Years of War A Survivor’s View
Ter with everydey living cond. Postwar England transformed by four years of war. Barrage balloons thousands of smudge pots and ack ack guns guard towns and industrial areas. Bomb damage scars cities while shelters and blackout shape daily life. Victory gardens, allotments, and quiet roads define the countryside under military presence. The piece contrasts American impressions with British adaptation and vigilance.
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Tax Time And Its Heavy Toll On Citizens
The speaker notes that taxes will take about ten million dollars from a company, amounting to 30 cents per dollar of income. Electric bills show taxes embedded, with $1.50 of a $5.00 bill going to taxes, reducing the net cost seen by consumers. Funds flow to schools, police, fire, streets, and government salaries, with much supporting military needs. removing taxes makes electric service costs seem lower than apparent.
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Postwar world questions from Allied troops
New York AP chief Robert McLean says returning American servicemen want details on life at home after the war. In England he interviewed soldiers at bomber bases who pressed him about jobs, strikes, and the conditions awaiting them in the USA. He notes a widespread desire for uncondi tional surrender to end the war atmosphere.
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Philadelpha Evening Bulletin
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Jonny I. Lewis
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Goodwin Receives Army Good Conduct Medal
Greenville Pa Sergeant George W Goodwin son of Mrs Wu oc Goodwin Hartford Ale awarded Good Conduct Ribbon at Shenango Personnel Replacement Depot St Greenville and married to Mary at 22 North Third St He has six years in the Army with three years at Echo Field Barracks Hawaii two years at West Point and duty at Fort Benning Georgia before his transfer to Camp Shenango Flohan also earned a commendation for his work in the Infantry.
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Pels and Vols Open Play Off Series in Nashville
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Tennessee Volunteers begin a best of seven playoff series in Nashville after securing their respective first and second half standings. Little Rock finishes second, Knoxville seals fourth, with Frank Papish earning his 12th win for Little Rock in a two hitter.
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Barons Down Crackers in Doubleheader Shutout Pair
Birmingham Barons blanked Atlanta in the opener and again in the nightcap as Atlanta pitchers held the Crackers to few hits. Outfielder Carden Gillenwater drove in a run in the second game, while Jake sparked New Orleans to a 372 tri- 70 triumph over Montgomery.
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Italians Welcome Allied Invasion In Italy
A Canadian officer reports Italians welcomed Allied forces with enthusiasm as troops moved inland. Italian fighters aided by German retreating forces provided pockets of resistance while civilians showed relief, with Italians signaling surrender and expressing gratitude for the invasion.
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Boy Scouts of America Reports 1.53 Million Members
The Boy Scouts of America announces a membership figure of 1,528,515, reflecting ongoing enrollment across its councils and youth units. The estimate highlights growth and broad participation in Scouting programs nationwide.
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