U S Overseas Propaganda Expands Worldwide Via Radio and Pamphlets
A Central Press report details OWI efforts to spread American views through radio, pamphlets, and press outreach across occupied and neutral regions. It notes global outposts, budget plans, and extensive listening networks from Shanghai to Ireland, with emphasis on radio as a key tool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Davis
OWI
Notre Dame
Axis
Germany
Stockholm
Sydney
Europe
America
Navy
OWL
Raymond Clapper
Switzerland
Hungary
Bern
Ireland
Irish Times
United Nations
United States
Gray
China
Shanghai
Japan
OWI News
Tokyo
Grew
Joseph C. Grew
Roosevelt
Congress
Foot soaks to ease swelling from eating heat soak and rinse
Instructions advise soaking feet in warm soapy water to relieve perspiration and swelling after meals, followed by a massage and a rinse with ice water to cool and tighten the skin.
Red Cross Cancels Winston Meeting Amid Polio Outbreak
A telegram from Francis P. Limerville regional director announces cancellation of the Red Cross home service institute in Winston-Salem due to polio. The notice covers Chapel Hill Winston-Salem Hickory Asheville Franklin and other meetings affecting multiple chapters. No future date is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Wilson
Red Cross
Francis P. Limerville
Atlanta
Home Service Institute
Winston- Salem
State Health Department
Home Service Institutes
Chapel Hill
Winston-Salem
Hickory
Asheville
Franklin
Denton Couple Announce Vows in South Carolina
Miss Estella Josephine Davis and Dalton Cook married July 1 in Chesterfield South Carolina with Reverend Jack Horton officiating. The bride, a Denton native class of 1943, wore powder blue. groom is son of William Jake Davis and Jane Cook near Denton and will farm with his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Estella Josephine
Davis
Dalton Cook
Chesterfield
S. C
Jack Horton
Cook
William Jake Davis
Near
Thomasville
Jane ’ Cook
Near Den‘ton
Origin and Use of the Biscuit and Army Truck Design
The term biscuit is a French sword meaning twice cooked. The bread was baked a second time to expel moisture and increase keeping quality. Army motor trucks are built to climb 65 percent grades, slopes too steep for men to ascend on foot.
Hospitality Of Chicago Liked By Service Men Aboard Warship
Ensigns aboard a U S warship praised Chicago for service men hospitality. They highlighted the West Washington Street Service Men's Center as the best, noting dancers hosts and the generosity of civilians that funded meals and rides. Ensign Johnson and colleagues recalled acts of kindness from Chicago residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
U. S
INS
Uncle Sam
Navy
United States
West Washington Street
Ensign J. Richard Johnson
Chicago Bus Generosity Shocks Passengers
Two elderly men in Chicago gave up their seats on a city bus after Abse and his wife boarded. They explained they travel on the buses daily and wanted to help younger riders, a gesture Abse had never seen in the United States before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Abse
States
Carney Free After Studying Law Behind Bars
Carney, who studied law while a prisoner at Attica, wins a long fight for freedom. He was sentenced to 15 to 20 years by Bronx County Court as a second offender and expects release in about two months. In 1931 a similar sentence as a first offender was given. After studying law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin Carney
Attica
Carney
Bronx
Man seeks change in robbery sentence as first offender
The defendant argued the court erred by sentencing him as a first Ende, claiming he should be treated as a second offender. The original term has two years left. the mandate would release him in about two months with good behavior credits.
Gardener’s Aid: Soap Cake Nails Prep for Grout-Free Work
A gardener finds benefit in digging nails into a cake of soap before starting work to keep grit from under nails. The practice helps clean nails and prevents dirt intrusion during gardening tasks.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phillips J. Peck
Central Press
Washington
Globe Today
Office of War Information
Hawaii
Delano
Cal
England
Gripsholm
Manila
Thailand
French Indo China
the Owl
Poland
51St Highland Division
Livingston Hartley
United States Navy
American Institute of
Arrid
Winston
Jhails
Richmond
Ind
Johnson
Edward J. Kelly
Maylor
Ple
David I. Abse
Washington, D. C
Tay Neu
Mexsana
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