Army Sox Now Sock The Axis As Improvised Hand Grenades
AMP BUTNER N C April 8 That old Army sock may be strong enough to stand by itself but when it teams up with a hunk of TNT you have a robust combination Cadremen and officers of the 78th Lightning Division learned of the new use of the sock at a grenade school conducted by Capt W L Nicklas of the Second Army Ranger School at Camp Forrest Tenn The sock grenade known as the Sticky Grenade is made from a worn sock packed with mud and TNT with a wick and taped neck The outside is coated with a sticky substance to cling to targets It reportedly blew a three by five foot steel sheet apart at its thrower’s display The Camp Forrest class included demonstrations of Molotov Cocktails tin can grenades incendiary grenades and bangalore torpedoes As taught the Molotov Cocktail uses two thirds gasoline one third oil with sawdust The tin can grenade packs dynamite within a stone and glass setup The incendiaries use phosphorous and thermite to burn through steel The bangalore torpedo demolishes barbed wire entanglements The 309th Infantry Regiment expanded such devices for tank disruption Lt George Jung noted soldiers grew comfortable making home made Firecrackers from TNT blocks The training also covered dud neutralization and destroying mechanized vehicles The 309th is equipped with improvised grenades to disable enemy tanks
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Butner
N. C
78Th “Lightning
W. L. Nicklas
Second Army
Camp Forrest
The
George Jung
309Th
BC Pain Relief Promises Quick Nerve and Muscle Aid
An old advertisement touts BC remedy for headaches and minor pains easing nerves and neuralgia. It claims fast relief for neuralgia and muscular aches with directions to use as directed and consult a physician if pains persist. Sold in 10c and 25c sizes.
Check Returned To UCC Is First Of Its Kind
A Raleigh worker returned an unemployment benefit check to the Unemployment Compensation Commission after securing a job and no longer needing the funds. Acting Chairman Ralph Moody ordered photo static copies made of the accompanying letter. The note highlights a unique voluntary return as a first.
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UCC
Raleigh, April
Unemployment Compensation Commission
Commission
Ralph Moody
English Writer Crossword Clue Debating Previous Puzzle Answer
A compact clue list presents English writer cross referencing hints and fills a crossword grid with familiar names and terms. Across and down entries include common words and biographical hints, ready for solver engagement.
Equitable Gas Ration Sought By Car Club
Coleman W. Roberts president of the Carolina Motor Club asks for gasoline rationing parity with the western states. A letter to Stabilization Director James Byrnes argues impartial investigation shows gasoline can be made available to match current New states allocations. Shuford to address PTA on child labor. Ancient Greeks used pokers to toughen their tongues against eating hot foods.
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Charlotte
April
Seaboard
Coleman W. Rob
Erts
The
Carolina Motor Club
James F. Byrnes
Vegetarian Says Rationing Is Heavy on Meat Talk
AP features vegetarian advocate Symon Gould of the Vegetarian Society of New York arguing meat rationing is harmless. He says a diet of vegetables fruits dairy and beans and nuts supplies all needs, citing Shaw Gandhi Wells and Maeterlink as vegetarians. He notes health problems from meat-heavy diets and highlights British diet improvements.
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Symon Gould
Vegetarian Society of New York
Mr. Gould
George Bernard Shaw
Gandhi
H. G Wells
Maeterlick
Vegetarian Society
Great Britain
Gould
Farm bloc demands tougher stance on labor in price debate
Congressional farm bloc spokesmen abandon fast track for higher farm price ceilings and urge the administration to take a firmer stance with labor. The Bankhead Bill, vetoed by Roosevelt, returns to Senate Agriculture Committee as Price Administrator Prentiss Brown and Agriculture Secretary Wickard are called for hearings on the labor-inclusive parity measure.
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Ernest B. Vaccaro
Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Pace
Prentiss Brown
Agriculture
Claude Wickard
Bankhead
D.ala
John L Lewis
Farm
Music Clubs to Meet in Charlotte in 1944
Raleigh April 8 The North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs will hold its 27th annual convention in Charlotte next year. The event was accepted as the convention began here with wartime restrictions shaping proceedings. National Federation leader Mrs Guy Patterson Gannett of Portland Maine spoke yesterday.
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Raleigh
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs
Charlotte
Guy Patterson Gannett
Portland
National Federation of Music Clubs
The
North Carolina Employment Service
Edmund H. Harding
Washington, D. C
ZEMO Doctor’s Formula Promises Quick Itch Relief
An ad touts ZEMO Medicated Liquid as effective for itching skin, ringworm, eczema, and athlete's foot. It claims 30 years of continuity, 25 million packages sold, and prices of 35 cents, 60 cents, and 1 dollar with the message that one trial convinces.
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Smoskins Clothing Company
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Gillette
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Avoro
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Glover
Wagger
Mange
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Noxzema
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Hardware Company
N. Main St
Marlin
Miles Nervine
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Ptene
Palmolive
Larvex
MERK
Han
New Photographic Overseas Letter Service
Basie
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