Norden bombsight profiled as pivotal in aerial warfare
Atlanta November 25 1941 Colonel Propst and General Knudsen reveal the Norden bombsight’s full story its precision high altitude capability and its guarded secrecy. The device combines a telescope computer and gyros in a compact unit enabling automatic cross hair tracking and timed release for accurate bombing despite wind and motion.
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Victor records post ban hits Vaughn Monroe swing
Vaughn Monroe and his Orchestra back in the studio for two back to back Victor releases The Trolley Song and The Very Thought of You first post ban recordings after the musicians strike. Fats Waller Christmas disc Swingin Them Jingle Bells features piano and vocals. U S Army Transport Corps reports Red Ball highway system discontinued as rail facilities improve.
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France
Hazardous device night attack evacuates child at Hampstead
Robert Hudson, three, is shown crying for his mother after being awakened at Hampstead Nursery for a shelter trip during a robot hazardous device night attack. He is among thousands of children living with foster parents across the British Isles as parents fight in the war.
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Buy Christmas Seals and Prevent Wartime Rise in TR
A wartime appeal urges readers to buy Christmas Seals to fund public health and prevent a rise in trachoma and other diseases in the Territory of the Republic. Officials note funds support vaccination and medical services for families.
Plant Restrained From Penalizing Employees
A tripartite panel ruled Selway Process Co. must abolish its vacation curtailment policy tied to absenteeism at Hopewell Virginia. The policy allowed one week vacation penalty for each day of unexcused absence, affecting about 900 United Mine Workers represented workers. The panel ordered standard union check off and arbitration, overtime pay after eight hours, and further talks on job reclassifications and wage differentials. U S coke ovens produce over 150 000 coal by products.
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