Postwar Job Program Aims to Keep War Producers on the Job
President Roosevelt, at a news conference, urged continued production and promised wage levels may stay high through reconversion. He cited assurances from industry leaders like Charles E. Wilson and pressed for incentives to retain workers in munitions as 200,000 specialists are needed and ship and shell shortages persist.
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Douglas B. Cornell Ashington
Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Charles E. Wilson
Presi
Detroit
War Production Board
J. A. Krug
National Press Club
Rug
Congress
Krug
Paul V. McNutt
War Manpower Commission
Unfinished Tasks and Reminiscence in Casual Comment
Casual Comment by W. A. Bivins reflects on unfinished tasks and a midweek column as he recalls a movie outing and a lesson from Dr. William Trey Crawford at Trinity Duke. He quotes philosophy on duty, integrity, prayer, and spiritual welfare with memories of youth and rural life.
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Solomon
Janie
Ulysses
William Trey Crawford
Duke University
Roosevelt recounts voting booth mishap with profanity
President Roosevelt described his voting experience at Hyde Park on November 7. He said he cursed under his breath when the booth malfunctioned, then clarified he did not use the name of the deity in vain. Glendale ministers had urged apologies for the profanity.
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Washington
Presiden Neypeoni
Time Magazine
Glendale
Calif
Roosevelt
Eee Hall
Hyde Park
Tom Leonard
Tom
U. S
Janes Awarded Bronze Star for India Burma service
First Lieutenant Charles M. Janes, AGD, attached to the De mobilized Personnel Records Branch AGO, received the Bronze Star Medal from the India Burma theater commander for meritorious service. His citation notes he aided in destroying enemy military installations and equipment and withdrew with General Stilwell.
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Charles M. Janes
AGD
AGO
India-Burma
Janes
United States
Stilwe
Gallstones Sizes and Types Across Human Bodies
A medical column recalls an 1916 case of a gallstone the size of a thumb, noted as the largest removed from a gallbladder. It discusses stone formation, X ray diagnosis, and the ubiquity of stones in kidneys, bladder, salivary ducts, and even the heart, with historical examples and general guidance on silent stones.
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Justice Marshall
Physick
Philadelphia
Signed butterfly tile drawings and curious art questions
A collage of trivia asks who signed letters with a butterfly tile, defines Pinocchio as a marionette, and names Frans Hals and others. It includes a Carlyle quote on laughter, etiquette notes on clergyman expenses, and a horoscope predicting grit, fiscal caution, and later health gains.
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Pinocchio
Pinochio
Frans Hals
Mein— Hobbema
Peter Pau
Burma to India Trek Endures Harsh Mountain Journey
The party crossed mountainous jungle terrain and swollen monsoon streams on foot. St. Jones displayed endurance and cheerfulness, caring for others and aiding the mission's successful completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
India
St. Jones
Whistler, the Sweet Fennel, and Fame in Painting
James Whistler is the painter named. The herb sweet fennel is identified. The statement notes that all were famous painters.
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James Whistler
Black and White Skin Ointment Advertises Quick Relief
An ad promotes Black and White Ointment for eczema acne pimples ringworm and other skin issues. It claims immediate antiseptic action and mentions a 25 year success record with refunds if unsatisfied. Includes price points and a daily soap recommendation.
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Elwood Hotel
High Point, N. C
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High Point
Trinity
Durham
Yale
Fdr
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Carlyle
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Kol-Gas
CUT Rate Furniture CO
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Bryise
Donald
Mickey
Walt Disney
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Fom
Esa
North Main
Church Stars
Twstos
Voice of Firestone
N. B.C
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