Nylon Giants Behind War Parachutes in Milwaukee Mills
In Milwaukee nylon is a life line for parachutes and bomb chutes built by women in a Glove Company division. Workers rapidly produce fabric, with Betty Jackson balancing studies and swing-shift work while other women sew, cut, and knot shrouds to exacting standards. The collective effort supports soldiers and steadies families with sons in service.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Bheer
Mance
Betty Jackson
Betty
Beamy
Caroline Hughes
Nebraska Debates Official State Nickname Change
Lincoln reports Sen. Fred Beaton has introduced a bill to rename the state from tree planters to cornhusker. The nickname evolution traces from early bug eaters to tree planters and finally cornhusker, tied to Arbor Day and prairie settlement.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Cy Sherman
Lincoln, Nebr
Postwar wives to rely more on can openers
New York report notes that after rationing, the average household will be twice as dependent on canned foods. American Can Company figures show processed food consumption rose about 75 percent from 1925 to 1940, signaling lasting changes in kitchen habits.
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New York
INS
American Can Company
Bataan Guerrilla Unit Frees PoW Camp Under Air Cover
Guerilla fighters, including Bataan veterans, reached a Japanese prison camp and rescued captives after a surprise assault backed by air cover. The raid, ordered on short notice, inflicted heavy Japanese losses as the Rangers advanced to American lines. General MacArthur decorated every raider, and liberated men marched triumphantly past cheering crowds.
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MacArthur
Bataan
Beri-Beli
James B. Prippe
Los Angeles
Corregidor
J. R. Carson of this City Dies in Greensboro
J R Carson 72 of 711 Sunset Drive High Point died in Piedmont hospital Greensboro at 4 am after several heart attacks since Saturday He was born Bethel and worked with McCormick & Company Maryland before retiring He survived by his widow Mrs Merchie Carson two sons Alva and David Carson and four daughters Mrs James Benjamin Mrs Clarence Woods Mrs Sam Stern and Mrs William Anderson Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm at Hanes Funeral Home conducted by Dr C Excelle Rozzelle Burial pending
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Enterprise
Greensboro
J. R. Carson
Sunset Drive
High Point
Piedmont Hosital
Mr. Carson
Bethel
McCormick & Company
Maryland
Oscar Andrews
Merchie Carson
High Foint
Glass fiber plastic planes reshape airpower at Wright Field
At Wright Field Dayton engineers unveil a glass fiber laminated primary aircraft structure, claiming 50 percent stronger weight efficiency than wood, with a sandwiched core and vacuum curing process. They note low density resists gunfire and a streamlined design aids speed, signaling a new field in aerodynamics for future jets and rockets.
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Central Press
Wright Field
Dayton
Air Technical Service Command
Dayton, C
Brig
Er. F. ©. Carroll
ATSC
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William F. Halsey
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China Sea
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Hansen Plant
Pagene
Alva
David Carson
James Benjamin
Clarence Woods
Sam Stern
William An
C. Excelle Rozzelle
Wesley Memoria Methodist Church
By Birt Darling
Rothmoor
M, Rew
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