This Is A Tough War Warns Leader Of U S Fighter Squadron
Major Harrison Thyng, commander of the U S fighter squadron in England, describes air operations over the Channel. He notes the nerve stress, close formation flying, and need for home front support as American pilots learn from British air tactics and prepare for a Second Front.
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U. S
England
Harry Strawn
Pittsburgh
C. Kenworthy
Shanandrah
Bob Weissmuller
Cincinnati
Ohio
Keenan Barber
Pittsfield
Wesley T. Ballard
Victoria
Tex
John L. Ramer
Marion
Edwin Dalrymple
San Antonio
Morioe Smith
Jackson
Miss
Frank Hill
Hillsdale
N. J
Gillas Johnson
Willow
Okla
Charles van Reed
Reading
Dpd. Smith
Waterloo
Ind
Harrison Thyng
Glen Holman
Bethel
Willard Quackenbush
Corning
N. Y
NEA
U.S
Luftwaffe
Britain
Dieppe
Sales Tax May Again Launch Long Argument In Legislature
Raleigh dispatch reports the 1943 general assembly may again debate the 10 year old emergency sales tax. Opponents push for repeal or a two percent rate while supporters cite federal levy threats and budget needs. Budget director Maxwell’s tax department to study fiscal structure as governors push for higher mental hospital funding.
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Lynn Nisbet
Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
General Assembly
State Merchants Association
Treasury
Budget Commission
Broughton
Legislature
Tax Research Department
A. J. Maxwell
Revenue
Maxwell
WPB Halts Metal Door Production Save Steel for War
The War Production Board stopping production of metal doors door frames and shutters saves about 120000 tons of steel for the U S war effort based on 1941 output. That amount could supply all the steel parts for Geils large bombers built for the war program.
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WPB
U. S
Geils
Today’s Radio Schedule From WEDNESDAY October 7
A dense hourly lineup lists programs from 3:30 PM to 11:00 PM Eastern War Time. Serial adventures Jack Armstrong Captain Midnight The War Overseas and Caribbean Nights fill evening air. Musical acts include Hedda Hopper Capers and Tommy Dorser’s Orchestra. News by Tidewater and Navy Band provide ongoing updates.
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Wade
Npe
Jack Armstrong
Blu-East
Lsance Band
Chicago
Trio and Curley
Cbs Oasic
Tha Riddiss
Puse Farrel
Nbe
Captain Midnight
Easy Aces
Blu Amos and Andy
Basic
Fallan Lewis, Jr
Mr. Keen
Lost Persons Tracer
Blu Hiarry James & His Orchestra
Dhs
Awe Johnson Baniliv
Mbe
Blu Green
John B. Gusher
Imbs
National Radio Forum
Biu Dance Orchestra
Paul Schubert
Music Orchestra
Blu
Rhythm Front
Nhe
Bhr & Che
LSU Professor Praises State Farm Products
Raleigh report notes Prof. C H Staples of Louisiana State University praised North Carolina agriculture after visiting the state to classify Jersey dairy herds. He praised state crops and progress, sending a positive letter to Dr. Howard W. Odum of Chapel Hill.
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College Station
Raleigh
North Carolina
C. H. Staples
Louisiana State University
Jersey
Staples
Howard W. Odum
Chapel Hill
N. C. Jersey Breeders Association
South
Odum
Louisiana State
I. O. Schaub
D. C. State College Extension Service
Akron's Give-a-Gun drive sets 122 lb metal quota
Akron holds a Give-a-Gun scrap drive with a per person quota of 122 pounds of metal. A parade showcased two 10 ton steam rollers a 1 ton concrete mixer and several bearses. The note recalls the Panama Canal Zone occupation began May 4 1904.
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Akron
Ohio
Panama Canal Zone
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Rockefeller Foundation
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Washington
Charles
Coats
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Vorite
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Styles
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Sleve
Ankle
Snow
USSA
Fabio
Fuzzy Felts
Bach & Brown
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