New Secret Fighter Planes Enter Production Across Allies
Washington July 8. New secret fighter planes roll off assembly lines to bolster Allied aerial action. WPB executive vice president Charles E Wilson refused to disclose specifics for security. Nelson noted type changes hinder overall production costs, but Wilson expressed confidence in effectiveness once facilities reach maximum output.
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Charles E .Wilson
The
War Production Board
WPB
Wilson
Donald M. Nelson
Nelson
Relocation Camps Begin Liquidation With Jobs for Some Japs
NEA reports in Poston Arizona that the War Relocation Authority aims to wind down the Japanese relocation centers while moving many evacuees into outside jobs.
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NEA
Congressional Subcommittee
Harlow Church
Poston
Ariz
War Relocation Authority
Senate Military Affairs Committee
United States
WRA
Pacific Coast
Manzanar camps run plants for army needs and crafts
The Manzanar relocation center houses a 9000 evacuee workforce with a camouflage netting factory, a furniture shop, and a clothing plant producing gear for residents and other centers. Productions vary from large scale to small experimental gardens funded mainly by a California university.
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Bennett
Army Manzanar
Manzanar
California University
Two Tar Heels Named On U S Wounded List
The War Department released a roster of 178 U.S. soldiers wounded in action across multiple theaters. Included are North Carolina’s Edward Brisson and Andrew Holloman listed among the North African and Southwest Pacific areas respectively with family citations.
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Washington
War Department
U. S
North Carolina
Brisson
Edward
Alma_ S. Brisson
Hope Mills
Holloman
Andrew J
Jessie P. Conway, Jr
Caswell St
Kinston
South Carolina
Able
Johnnie J
Yarvis
Leesville
Army Navy PBM Mariner patrol aircraft description
Twin engine all metal patrol seaplane with gull wing and flush hull top. Features twin rudders four blade props and full crew quarters for seven. Mounts four 50 cal guns carries over three tons of bombs torpedoes or depth charges with 20009 lb load. Speeds reach 225 mph ceiling over 15000 ft range 5000 miles quickly converted to PBM 3R transport version.
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