Mysterious Engineer Fights Industry Feud Over New Ore Process
In Washington Ray Tucker profiles Herman Alexander Brassert an eminent New York engineer who claims rivals label him a Nazi to smear him in Capitol circles. Brassert has developed an acid blast furnace process for lean ores, faced contract cancellations and Treas ury blocks, and now works on submarine regulating devices for the U S Navy and British Admiralty as a Warren Ohio plant prepares to use his method for Republic Steel.
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Washington
Ray Tucker
Herman Alexander Brassert
New York
Brassert
Boykin
House
United States
Frank William Boykin
Alabama
Bureau of Mines
Congress
South America
Treasury
U. S. Navy
British Admiralty
Warren
Ohio
Republic Steel
Dugan Girl Shines in Washington Whirl of Geful Glamour
The Dugan girl brings GA glamour to Washington, delivering a merry, laughter filled display in theaters. Her performance exudes GA lerious charm, making audiences cheer and feel the flow of cinema fun.
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Dugan
Washington
How to store Victory Garden vegetables for winter
Storage of surplus garden vegetables is essential for winter use. Build a vermin proof storage room in a cellar or basement if possible, with ventilation, and keep temperatures near but not below 32F to extend shelf life. Maintain high humidity, damp floors, and monitor with a thermometer to prevent freezing and spoilage.
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New York
A. C
American Engineer Tells Of Nazi Ties And Stand
The article profiles Mr. Brassert born in London to German parents who became a U.S. citizen in 1908. He worked for Carnegie and U S Steel before retiring in 1918 to lead his consulting firm. Brassert aided Nazi structures in Brunswick and Linz but withdrew when he learned the true nature of the movement, stating his firm was one of the few American rivals to sever ties before World War II.
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Mr. Brassert
London
Germany
England
Austria
Reich
U. S
Carnegie Company
U. S. Steel
Hermann Goering
Brunswick
Linz
Poland
America
Ger
Dixie Dugan Brightens Paramount Comedy
The Dugan clan arrives in a new Paramount film with Lois Andrews in the title role. Charlotte Greenwood and Charlie Ruggles play Ma and Pa while Ann Todd appears as the young ingénue in a humor filled screening.
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Dugan
Lois Andrews
Dixie Dugan
Charlotte Greenwood
Charlie Ruggles
Ann Todd
Little Imagine
The
Paramount
Migraine Questions and Answers in Health Column
Dr. Clendening explains migraine forms paroxysmal conditions, histamine responses, and treatment approaches. Digestible subclassifications include Meniere’s like dizziness and vascular patterns, with notes on red and white migraine types and liver related histamine release. Reader questions address lipomata and gallbladder-heart associations with clinical guidance.
Pointee Talkee Book Aids Soldiers With Global Names
The War Department unveils a pocket guide for GIs to survive in remote areas of China and elsewhere. It pairs Chinese queries with English answers, using transliterations for figures like Roosevelt and Churchill and places such as Mei Kuo and Ching Kuo to foster understanding.
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War Department
Branch For Publications
China
Doolittle
Wilds
Roosevelt
Lo-so-fu
Willkie—Weer-lee
Churchill
Cho-tchi
Stalin Su-taleen
Stilwell
Suh-teewel
Chennault Chuw-nuh-duh
Mussolini
U. S
Britain
Germany
Rationing of Stoves to Start August 24
The Office of Price Administration announced nationwide rationing of new domestic heating and cooking stoves that burn coal wood or gas will begin August 24. Consumers must obtain a certificate from their war price and rationing board and dealers must secure the coupon from purchasers starting August 24. The move aims to ensure distribution to those most in need.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
War Price and Rationing Board
OPA
Court Rules Austrians In U. S. Are Not Aliens
The United States circuit court of appeals ruled that Austrian citizens in the United States when Austria was absorbed by Germany are not enemy aliens. It held the 1938 German decree making Austrians German citizens could not automatically impose German citizenship on non-residents without consent. The court rejected the U S attorney general's assertion that the decree was valid and recognized by the United States.
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New York
United States
Germany
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Vacationing Mr. Albert Leman Inspires Italian Study
The article notes Mr. Albert Leman is on vacation and mentions the Italian word for Italy with its pronunciation Ee-ta-lee and no special meaning attached. The piece reflects light human interest on travel and language.
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Italy
Albert Leman
Allied Air Power Grows Despite Rising Losses
The United States and Britain say heavier bomber losses in Europe reflect larger Allied air armadas. Reports show 41 bombers and 1 fighter lost in Berlin raid, 36 heavy bombers and 5 fighters lost over Regensburg Schweinfurt, and two ships from the Africa armada to Marseilles. Officers note the rate of losses is not rising and morale remains high as production and deployment expand.
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William Frye
Washington
Alli
Europe
Army Air Forces
Britain
America
Germany
Berlin
Pernemuende
U. S. 8Th Air Force
Regensburg
Schweinfurt
North Africa
Marseilles
Sicily
8Th Air Force
Jury Acquits Former Sheriff of Charges
MORGANTON Aug. 19 Paul M Dale former sheriff of Burke county and Wilburn Wilson deputy were acquitted of misfeasance malfeasance and nonfeasance in office. Wilson was also cleared on two bribery charges. Earlier judge directed acquittals on conspiracy to violate the slot machine law and on a bribery charge against Dale.
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Morganton
Paul M. Dale
Burke County
Wilburn Wilson
Burke County Superior Court
Wilson
J. A. Rousseau
North Wilkesboro
Dale
Three Children and Pilot Die in Army Plane Crash
In Linda Vista San Diego an Army interceptor plane clash left two P-38s colliding. One pilot bailed out while the other crashed, killing a pilot and injuring none by bullets. Three children playing nearby were killed by the blast.
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San Diego
Linda Vista
Italy's Wheat Growers Use 12 Million Acres
Of Italy's 70 million productive acres, 12 million are devoted to wheat cultivation. The figure highlights the extent of wheat farming in the country.
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Italy
Scouts from Duke among group chosen for October South America trip
Local report notes Frank Sizemore Jr and Peyton Moffitt lead a group of Boy Scouts eligible for an October science expedition to South America. Sizemore earlier won the Harmon Foundation award in 1931 and Moffitt won in 1930. both study at Duke University. The Springfield Memorial association re elected all officers in today’s meeting. Mrs J D Harris and her Norfolk family are visiting the city.
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Frank Sizemore
Peyton Moffitt
South America
Sizemore
Harmon Foundation
Moffitt
Duke University
Springfield Memorial Association
Social Guests and World News Highlight Winston-Salem Visit
Pra 4 time Alice Sheloff is hosted by Mrs. Clyde Hargrove in Winston-Salem while Mrs. J F Hayden and daughters Velva and Margaret Hayden return from Go d they visited the World's fair. General Roose velt signs steel oil and lumber codes. Cuban president seeks exile in this country. Missouri becomes 22nd state to vote repeal with late returns showing a 4 to 1 margin.
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Alice Sheloff
Clyde Hargrove
Winston-Salem
J. F. Hayden
Velva and
Margaret Hayden
Roosevelt
Machado
Missouri
Radio Schedule Highlights War Time Programming
An August evening broadcast lineup lists 1:20 Just Plain Bill and The Jack Armstrong Serial, with alternating news, drama, and musical segments across CBS NBC and ABC networks. Notable acts include Archie Andrews serial, Captain Tim Healy stories, Harry James Orchestra, Bing Crosby style shows, and The Eyes of the Air Force.
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Bill
Jack Armstrong
Chicago
Cbs
Chick Carter
Farrell
Archie Andrews
Shrednik
Nbe
Quincy Howe
Tim Healy
Biu
the Three Sisters
Charlotte Deeble
Indiana Indigo
Orches
Biu-West
Golden Gate
Bill Stern
Nbc
Lowell Thomason
Basic World
Fred Waings
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Mbs
Harry James & His
Kaltenborn
Weet
Mr. Keen
Basic Dancing Music Orchestra
cbs-Dixie
Arthur Hale
Arlene Francis
Nbe News
Daily
Mary Astor
This Is Our Enemy
Abner Serial Skit—blu 4:20—Hattle Stations ‘N Navy
Cbs Basic
Dixie
Cbs Dixie
Harmony Hall
Bing Crosby
Major Bowes
Gabriel Heatter
Dancing Music Orchestra
Joan Davis
Dbu
Paul Schubert
The
Air Force
Cbs Dance Music Orchestra
Fred Waring
Abc-Weet
Blu
Abc
Luncheon Dance and Evening Radio Schedule Fragment
A fragmented radio schedule lists multiple programs and time slots from 12:06 to 11:45, including Luncheon Dance, News segments, musical performances, dramas, and talk shows with various hosts and acts. Names such as Charline, JoAnn Davis, Jack Haley, and Isabel Shaffer appear alongside program titles like The Rose, News World, and Road of Life.
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Carey Longmire
Portia
the Faso Reporter
Shrednich
Fred Waring
Orchestre
Soldiers of the Press
The
Swaneers
Joan Davis
Jack Haley
Robert
Jona
Betty Brown
Isabel Shaffer
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