Postwar flying policy questions sent to committees and industry
The Civil Aeronautics Board issued seventeen probing questions on postwar aviation to Congress, airlines, and manufacturers, seeking replies by June 1 to shape a national policy. It cites anticipated UN input and outlines key issues on international routes, landing rights, and domestic–international airline extensions, noting current airline route applications and the need for a predefined policy and international agreements before action.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
Congressional Commerce Committees
United Nations
United States
U. S
Northeast Airlines
New England
Boston
London
Paris
Reykjavik
Copenhagen
Stockholm
Leningrad
Prague
Chicago
Southern
Nome
Vladivostok
Shanghai
Singapore
Java
Northwest Airlines
Twin Cities
Seattle
Yakutsk
Pieping
Manila
Chungking
Calcutta
Pearl Harbor
Quotes on wages prices and war aims from wartime leaders
The passage cites OPA chief Prentiss Brown warning that higher wages raise living costs, Stalin urging decisive blows to Hitlerite Germany, and C of C president Eric Johnston asserting capitalism and democracy require full employment and fair wages. The quotes reflect wartime economic and political tensions.
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C. of C
Eric Johnston
British Breeding Shows In Battle In Northern Tunisia
In Northern Tunisia during daylight on the first morning of a battle a wounded British captain, a liaison officer, is carried back by stretcher bearers. American soldiers guard two German prisoners, and a drawling hillbilly Marine proclaims them Hitler's supermen. Medics treat wounds on the hillside while a future postwar issue ponders American Legion conventions.
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Tunisia
Eighth Army
England
Vv Qur
We The Women Mrs America Now Takes Rationing
A wartime feature highlights Mrs America embracing rationing with optimism. Women coordinate domestic efforts and public campaigns to conserve resources, supporting shortages while maintaining morale during the national effort.
humble shopper Ruth Millett on America’s ration era
Ruth Millett notes that Mrs America has become a patient shopper, trading demand for adaptability as ration points and shortages constrain purchases. She highlights the average woman’s calm acceptance, while a minority still complains about coupons and limited stock.
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Ruth Millett
America
Tunisia Still a Prelude in War Weariness
The piece warns Allies face a tough, bloody war in Tunisia and Europe after Dday. It argues Tunisia is a small theatre with heavy German resistance and cautions against overconfidence about a quick European victory. It highlights the scale of invasions and casualties likely across fronts.
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Tunisia
New Republic
Giraud
Nazia
Europe
Swedish unions and employers cooperate for stable labor
Clapper reports Sweden’s labor movement and employers are highly organized and cooperative. Collective bargaining dominates, wartime strikes are rare, and wage inflation is curbed by joint agreements. Labor leaders are powerful, yet restrained, with government kept out of day to day talks.
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Stockholm
United States
Sweden
General Federation of Swedish Trade Unions
Swedish Employers Federation
Lewis
Green
America
John Lewis
Social Democratic Party
Swedish Trade Union Federation
Jabor
Sigfried Edstrom
International Chamber of Commerce
Officers To Apply Battle Experience To Men In Training
Major General Alexander M. Patch returns to head the Fourth Army Corps in Jacksonville Florida after serving in the Solomons. Major General Oscar W. Griswold succeeds him on Guadalcanal. The War Department says seasoned commanders are being brought back to train troops in the United States, with air forces already doing so.
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Washington
Alexander M. Patch
Solomons
Fourth Army Corps
Jacksonville
Fla
Guadalcanal
Oscar W. Griswold
War Department
United States
Lloyd R. Fredendall
North Africa
Second Army
Ben Lear
Army
Army to Buy 50000 Books for Soldiers
Washington May 13 The army plans to purchase 50,000 volumes through the council on books in wartime to supply troops, after the voluntary Victory book campaign failed to gather enough suitable titles. Malcolm Johnson of Doubleda Doran & Company heads the council, with the special services division of the army service forces handling purchase and distribution.
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Washington
Council On Books
Malcolm Johnson
Doubleda, Doran and Company
Special Services Division
Army Service Forces
Posody
War Calendar and Ration Notes From May Updates
Wartime notices list May dates for gas ration book coupons and stamp validity. It notes Blue and Red stamps, sugar limits, shoes, and shoe ration expirations, with references to Red Cross and local Civil Defense activities. Public notices and meeting room details appear amid the ration data.
Gossip Quiz of Hollywood Couples and Star News
A rapid-fire round of questions about romance and career moves among stars. Betty Hutton, Gertrude Lawrence, Audrey Christie, Bob Hope and others are linked to rumors, trips, pregnancies, and plans.
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Pete Westmore
Betty Hutton
Gertrude Lawrence
London
Audrey Christie
Bob Hope
Jerry Colonna
Paulette Goddard
Diego Rivera
Mexico City
Jean Cagney
Washington
Forgiveness Deceptive Term In ay-Go Legislation I
Washington May 13 1943 Senate to vote on pay as you go tax collection while facing possible tax increases. Analysts note forgiveness is illusory as most benefit would come only after death. The budget foresees 16 billion more in taxes or compulsory savings, though oversubscription of the second war loan shifts the outlook. Treasury argues higher brackets may bear the tax rise, with savings surging to around 29 billion last year.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Roosevelt
Treasury
Securities and Exchange Commission
Lennox Soldier Held By Italians
The War Department released names of 65 U S soldiers held as prisoners by Japan and 171 by Italy with next of kin notified. The list shows next of kin residing in 44 states and the District of Columbia, including Harold J. Steever of Lennox and others.
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Washington
War Department
United Stat
Japan
Italy
States
District of Columbia
South Dakota
William C. Wei
Clara Weimer
Gis
Highmore School Awards Day Set for May 30
Highmore awards day will be held in the school gym on Thursday morning May 30 at 9 oclock. Supt A A Thompson will present scholarships to top seniors Elizabeth Novak and Wayne Ellerton and honor high ranking juniors Irene Staley Kenneth Schneider, sophomores Janet Hrmn Aaron Staley, freshmen Merrie Swanson Jerry Ray, with Elizabeth Novak valedictorian and Bonnie Wescott salutorian. Extracurricular awards also to be given.
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Highmore School
Highmore
A. A. Thompson
Novak
Wayne Ellerton
Bos
Irene Staley
Kenneth Schneider
Janet Hrman
Aaron Staley
Merrie Swanson
Jerry Ray
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Hitler
Ernie Pyle
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Red Cross Room
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Ruth Leven
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Libby Lee
Conover
Newport
Hollywood
Georgia Sothern
Donald Nelson
Georgia Carroll
Kay Kyser
Kay
Army Corps
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Mona Massey
John Payne
Anne Shirley
Carol
Mexico
Dupescu
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Aideen Whelan
Sgt
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Deanna Durbin
Peggy Satterlee
Errol Flynn
San Francisco
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Nick Condos
James Marlow and
George Zieluke
Marriner S. Ecclescha Man
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Joe Marsh
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