Young Flier Keeps School Going Between Australia Trips
Russell Gustafson, 23, United Airlines co-pilot with Army Transport Command, pilots cargo flights to Australia monthly while pursuing an electrical engineering degree at Denver University. He hides military flight details as a civilian student, manages campus contacts, skis in the Rockies, and hopes to graduate next June.
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Ward Denver
Australia
Russell Gustafson
Denver University
Rockies
United Air Lines
Army
Transport Command
Land Down Under
Honolulu
Denver
Gustafson
United States Lines
Hawaii
South Pacific
Pacific
Wallflower Remedies Offer Inexpensive Trial Size
An ad touts a cosmetic jar at 35¢ to $1.00 to improve complexion. The promo urges readers to buy at drug or cosmetic counters for a quick skin fix.
Tug Carrying Ship Workers Sinks In Oregon
The tug May with sixteen Kaiser shipyard workers aboard capsized in the Columbia River while transporting from Vancouver Washington to Portland Oregon. Nine aboard, including Pilot Clarence Harvey, were rescued. Eight workers and two crew members remained missing after hours of search.
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Portland
Ore
May
Kaiser Yards
Vancouver
Wash
Columbia River
Kaiser
Clarence Harvey
Coast Guard
Earl Stanley
Multnomah County
Ben and
Ray Lewis
Shift To War Jobs Upsetting N C Manpower
Gertrude K. Clinton says North Carolina manpower is threatened as thousands rush to shipyards and aircraft plants after a War Manpower order. She urges workers to transfer only to nondeferrable occupations and to register with the employment service before shifting jobs.
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Raleigh
Gertrude K. Clinton
U. S. Employment — Service
North Carolina
Paul V. McNutt
McNutt
War Manpower Commission
Selective Service
Clinton
Employment Service
Labor and housing cues in wartime production data
The excerpt notes job availability and housing conditions with guidance to workers about deferring, mentions civilian use fabrics and overall production rises. It cites government figures: 10.2 billion linear yards in 1939, 13.5 billion in 1942, with civilian allocations of 9.93 and 8.88 billion respectively.
Oldest Cultivated Grain Barley Origin Story
Barley is described as the oldest cultivated cereal grain with brewing and baking following as companion arts wherever barley was grown.
Wartime mail delays prompt push for V mail use
Wartime Washington reports ongoing confusion over mail service to troops abroad. Officials urge wider V mail adoption to cut shipment times and reduce censorship delays. They note convoys slow regular mail and estimate massive future volumes. improved addressing and V mail use could greatly speed delivery.
BC Headache Powder Quick Relief Claim
The product Promises fast relief from headaches and nerves upset using quick acting ingredients. Available in 10¢ or 25¢ sizes and recommended for use as directed. Seek a physician if pains persist.
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Children of
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Petain
Hitler
Roman Vishniac
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Ieee
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Washington
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Postoffice Department
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Post Office
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Elle Li
Walgreen
LUX
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Leon Laraine
Hudnut
Yanky Clover
Magnesia
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Zeer
Woodbury
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Edgeworth Tobacco
Keller
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