Candy and Matches Fail to Sell U S Propaganda in Portugal
Lisbon report details U S efforts to win favor through free matches and candy. A state monopoly tax on matches doomed the first drive, but a second large candy and matchbook shipment reached thousands, aided by illiteracy limiting message comprehension yet spreading American goodwill.
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Signal
Washington
Lisbon
U.S. Army Air Force
Roosevelt
Portugal
Sweet Tooth
United States
Horseplay in Tunisia and Allied Propaganda in Portugal
Fragmentary report notes attempts at propaganda and armament displays in Portugal to bolster Allied aims. Mentions the Eighth Army and questions whether Portugal's support matches illustrated publications and gifts. Near-term impact on Allied cause suggested but unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armaganda
Portugal
Invasion of Algiers Sparks Northern Africa Reactions
The Lisbon radio and papers announced the invasion of Algiers. George Washington, a Negro doorman at the American Consulate on the Avenida, was surprised to see people pause and lift hats to the American flag. Consular officials observed similar demonstrations throughout the day.
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North Africa
Lisbon
Andl
Algiers
George Washington
Avenida
Jap Prosperity Comes To Filipinos
New York report notes Manila radio broadcast that the Philippines, now in Japan’s co prosperity sphere, faces monthly taxes from March 30 including a general 20 percent merchandise levy 30 percent on durable luxuries and 35 percent on luxuries. Details on taxable goods were not specified.
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New York
Manila Radio
Philippines
Japan
Office of War Information
Philippi Ireau
Internal Revenue
Farewell Party For Sheffield Couple Held At Local Home
Families from the Sheffield area gathered at the home of A. P. McDonald for a farewell party honoring Mr and Mrs Walter Carr. The Carrs have resided in Sheffield for 14 years and the evening featured games and a midnight lunch as about twenty people attended.
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Sheffield
A. P. McDonald
Walter Carr
Many Never Suspect Cause of Backaches
Old treatment advertises Doan's Pills as a cure for backaches and fatigue by claiming to cleanse kidneys and bladder. It promotes quick relief after twelve years of use, urging readers to consult a physician and end suffering from pain, swelling, headaches, and dizziness through targeted kidney function support.
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Judney
Doan
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U. S
Marcel Wallenstein
Planet News
NEA Service
NEA
Sigal
Mundo Grafica
Portuguse
Europe
Aro Tabi Saan
May Cablora
Leynocay
Habicht
Tunisia
Era
Basardous
Hee
Geyerman's
Geyerman
Wesses
Geyerman Stores
Ows
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