Byrnes Pushes Global Economic Work From War Office
War Mobilization Director James F. Byrnes, newly handed foreign economic duties, convened six overseas agency chiefs to align policy. He described the session as harmonious and said substantial progress had been made, reflecting Roosevelt's push to curb public squabbling and unite the administration on foreign purchases.
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El Oro Province War Revival Plan Draws U S Officials
A U S technical mission visits Ecuador's El Oro to map wartime recovery efforts amid Peruvian Ecuadorian border displacement and ruined cocoa economy. Attending are Leo T Crowley and representatives from State Department Lend Lease OFR R and other agencies.
Albemarle Junior Legion Clinches Fourth Straight Title
The Albemarle American Legion Junior baseball team captured its fourth consecutive Central North Carolina district championship by defeating Greensboro 3 to 1 yesterday in Greensboro.
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Amateur golfer holes ball in pocket in Topeka
In Topeka on July 20 Ivan Dibble an amateur golfer holed out by blasting a ball from a sand trap. The ball caromed backward and dropped into his shirt pocket, with only one error noted in the play.
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El Oro province rebuilds after war and boosts exports
The article describes Ecuador's El Oro rising from war damage with rebuilt hospitals and schools, new roads, and expanded ports led by Good Neighbor aid. It details crops like cocoa and rice, future rubber and fiber development, and local training to sustain a self reliant economy.
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U S Navy Units Make Daring Rescue Of Helena Survivors
U S Navy forces recovered 157 Helena survivors from the Solomon Islands after the Helena was sunk in the July 7 battle. Destroyer transports penetrated enemy waters under moonlight to reach the island and return the rescued sailors to safety despite enemy contact and a hovering risk of attack.
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Resting and recreation aid war time health and productivity
The piece argues that rest is essential during war time to repair wearied bodies and sharpen minds. It urges diverse off duty activities, observation of daily life, and imaginative leisure to maintain sanity and creativity while facing shortages and heavy workloads.
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