Airforce Long Route in Africa Marks Year of No Fatal Loss
The Central African division of the USAAF air transport command completed a year with no fatal accidents on the longest overland link to China. Despite small personnel, its operations span jungles deserts and coastline on a round the clock schedule. From Accra to Karachi flights take about 33 hours with extreme heat and sparse weather data complicating forecasts.
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Airforce
ATC
China
USAAF
Air Transport Command
War Department
Accra
Gold Coast
Karachi
India
United States
Maiduguri
New York
Chicago
New Wood Could Rival Light Balsa in Aircraft Models
Quipo wood also called bongo is reported to be just as light as balsa and may replace it for many purposes. The USDA notes both woods interchangeably, with quipo offering uniform weight and strength. Quipo grows mainly in Central America and takes about 30 years to reach useful size, slower than balsa which matures in 4 to 6 years.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ecuador
Central America
Nine Generals From 1915 West Point Team Lead in War
West Point’s 1915 baseball stars rank among U S Army generals as Omar N Bradley leads eight fellow teammates in today’s lineup. Lieut Gen Jakie Devers organized tank units, Maj Gen Hobbs commands 30th Infantry, Maj Gen Mitchell heads Army Air Forces East, Maj Gen Gerhart commands 1st Division, Maj Gen Prichard leads 14th Armored, Maj Gen McMahon infield, Maj Gen Miller pitches in air service, Brig Gen Milliken plays second.
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Generals
West Point
France
Aince
D-day
Omar N. Bradley
Bradley
Jacob L
Jakie) Devers
U. S. Army
Leland S. Hobbs
30Th Infantry Division
Hugh Mitchell
Army Air Forces
Fixing House After a Thorough Paint Check
A careful inspection notes many paint needs in a house. Storm windows and doors require fresh paint on edges to prevent moisture damage. Before new paint on storm items, the window trim should receive paint. Window sills may need multiple coats yearly for lasting protection.
Wood of Life and Middle American timbers in war effort
Wood of Life ranks lignum vitae as the strongest timber, ideal for bearings and stern tube brushes on steamship propeller shafts due to its tenacity and near waterproof resin. Other Middle American woods like mahogany for sub chaser hulls and balsa for aircraft construction also support U S war industry.
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United States
Household Hacks From The Past Readily Useful Today
Turn the mattress end for end to swap head and foot. Do not soak cut chicken in water to preserve juices. Stretch an old stocking leg over broom for durable sweeping. Sprinkle dry salt on hot coals to curb chimney soot. Ensure dry fuel and good draft to reduce creosote. Boil kerosene wick in vinegar to stop smoking. If water spills on a book page, place blotters on both sides and press with a hot iron to remove moisture.
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Shrine Auditorium
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Joe Oy
Petes
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Una Merkel
Robert Burton
Walliam Wadsworth
Sewing Circle Needlecraft
Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
W. Randolph & Chicago
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Smith Bros
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Sally Colector
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Standard Brands Incorporated
Grand Central Annex
Brescia
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