Japs Still Have Mighty Blow Poised Over Asia
Washington reports reveal U S Army intelligence head General George W Strong said Germany's war strength is greater than in 1939 and Japan still has a powerful potential in Asia. Rep Outland quoted the secret briefing noting Germany fields about 300 divisions with three times as many combat units as at Poland's start and over 60 new divisions formed this year.
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Germany
Japan
Asia
U. S. Army
Rep. Outland
D-Calif
Genneral George W. Strong
Army
Permis
Outland
U. S
Strong
Poland
World War II News In Brief On German And Japanese Military Strength
The report notes cuts in juvenile crime linked to war mobilization and details German strength with 6000000 machine guns 300 heavier weapons and rebuilt divisions replacing losses at Stalingrad. It cites Luftwaffe growth 1939 levels and 35000000 workers in war industries. Japan is described as robust with 2 million active age men and expanding air power, aided by pilot training and higher production.
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Reich
Stalingrad
Luftwaffe
United Nations
Japan
Cautious Forecasts on Infants Wear From OCR and Industry
Washington reports cautious forecasts for infants and children’s wear. OCR chief Whiteside and underwear group leader Cheney discuss potential 30 to 60 day production ramp if war needs are declared essential, with OPA ceilings and nonessential draft status limiting output. Diaper production may reach a record 9.2 million dozen. knitwear and woven cotton wear also seen improving, while mothers are urged to buy only what is needed to ease shortages.
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G. Zielke
Washington
Arthur Beside
Office of Civilian Requirements
OCR
Roy Cheney
Underwear Institute
Whiteside
War Manpower Commission
WMC
Cheney
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Gasoline Stations to Close Half in War Era 1943
Wartime gasoline restrictions mean about 50 percent of U S service stations will shut down in 1943. Limited fuel supplies and government control drive closures as the nation conserves resources during wartime.
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U. S
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