The Brighter Side: Reflections On World War II Casualties
Damon Runyon comments on war losses from Salerno through global conflicts, noting American and Allied casualty figures, prisoner counts, and comparisons to World War I. He stresses each American death is a heavy cost and reflects on the human toll across battles and eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salerno
Mark Clark
Clark
Russia
Verdun
Podeast
Japan
Shiloh
Bury
Quiz style trivia from early 20th century Q and A
The Q and A covers hunger in Britain during World War I with a six week food supply note. It asks when Germany last faced invasion claiming130 years since then. It states Iraq was formerly named Mesa. It asks the Yellowhammer State reference and identifies the emerald as the 55th wedding anniversary gemstone.
Postwar Rationing Likely To Linger For Months
A Senate postwar committee subpanel report says wartime controls and price ceilings may persist to curb inflation. It warns of a potential 75 billion dollar surge into the economy and outlines how delayed release of steel, copper, automobiles, and appliances could trigger shortages and price pressures after the war. Estimates suggest peacetime production might take from six months to a year to restart for major industries.
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Washington
Senate
Ahen
Phence
Switzerland Names Annual President of the National Assembly
The Swiss National Assembly selects the presidency for the year with the parliament’s top official typically taking the role. The process names a senior member as president of the body for the upcoming year.
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National Assembly of
Switzerland
War ration book updates outline stamp validity dates
The notice lists expiration dates and coverage for ration stamps across categories. It covers brown stamps for meats and fats, blue stamps for processed foods, sugar Book 1 14 through 16 for home canning, shoes stamps including airplane sheet Book 3 stamps, gasoline coupons by region, and fuel oil coupons valid through January 3 1944.
Gas release shocks commuters near Daily News Building
A tear gas cloud swept through the concourse between the Daily News building and the Northwestern station as a new Terminal National Bank watchman accidentally activated a button in the Daily News Building. Gas forced people to street level and disrupted transit briefly.
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Chicago
Daily News
North Western
Terminal National Bank
Delayed Explosion at Track Alters Win Chance
Henry McKissick, after backing the Yankees, visited an Illinois track and picked the wrong horse in every race. His final effort saw his horse fail to start as four men attempted to free it after a short circuit jammed the electric starter gate.
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Kansas City
New York Yankees
Henry McKissick
Illinois
McKissick
Wedding bells for Keys droplets third member
A wedding set for tomorrow will unite Leota a blond member of the Keys droplets with Master Sergi in a family ceremony. Bridesmaids include Mona and Roberta, sisters, with Mary as maid of honor. In another note, about 2 500 000 Bibles or portions have been distributed to U S forces over the past year.
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Europe
Pacific
United States Navy
Okklahoma City
Keys
Leota
Sergi
Bob Hall
Dothan
Ala
Mona
Roberta
Mary
Backache and Leg Pains Hint Kidney Warning
An old health warning describes backache leg pains as possible signs of kidney trouble. It explains kidneys remove waste from blood and notes pain fatigue and leg symptoms may appear if kidney function declines, citing Doan's Pills as a treatment reference.
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Nature
Sera Bendeches
Rome
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Damon Runyons
U.S
King Features Syndicate
Imc
International News Service
England
Germany
Iraq
Mesa
Yellowhammer
Camp Curtissair
Army Air Forces Eastern Technical Training Command
Army Air Forces Photo
By James Marlow
George Zielke
Utrition Group
Sam
Rocky Mountains
Midwest
English Street
Main Street
East
Washington Street
North Main Street
BIG Bear
National
Penn Ann Peas
Crisco
Kellogg's Corn
Reg
TIN
Duke
Ivory
Duz
Oxydol
Libby
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