War control of U S House dominates November race
Washington Sept 235 Wide World political leaders frame the wartime election as a test of managing the war and a fight for control of the House and governorships. Democrats defend wartime policy while Republicans push for a stronger check. Maine’s recent Republican wins boost the GOP claim, while House votes loom as decisive.
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Maine
Overnor
Senate
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Tter
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Wilson Ad
Congress
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Suort
Earl Harbor
Electon
Modern Etiquette Q A and New York 1942 primaries recap
A miscellany of etiquette questions on table forks and farewells, alongside political notes about New York’s 1942 gubernatorial race and party dynamics. The piece cites Dewey Mead Bennett and Farley, with coverage of Roosevelt era policy stance and a note on Nuevo Leon rejecting federalization of its schools.
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Guffey
Pennsylvania
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
New York
Ohio
Ilinois
California
Empire State
John J. Bennett, Jr
Democrats
Thomas E. Dewey
Manhattan
Republicans
Dean Allange
American Labor Party
Bennett
Herbert H. Lehman
Wagner
James M. Mead
James M. Farley
Farley
House
Marguerite M. Wells
National League of Women Voters
Congress
Drewey
United States
Novelty Tunes Make Hits In 1940s Record Scene
W Chase Ldol Jr recaps why novelty tunes outshine swing and sweet numbers for lasting appeal. He recounts how songs like Yes We Have No Bananas and The Music Goes Round Round boosted royalties, cites Bob Troup’s Daddy as a breakout, and notes Modern Design and Lalapaluza Lu as examples of popular novelty records. He argues novelty remains in demand as listeners seek distinctive tunes even amid wartime constraints.
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Rca-Victor
Daddy
Earle Theatre
Philadelphia
Embassy Club
U. of Pennsylvania
Bob Troup
Bob
Haquors
Medemoiselle
Armientiers
Ferdinand the Bull
United States Bureau of Standards Reveals Test Results
The United States Bureau of Standards recently disclosed the results of a test which showed notable findings across several technical metrics. Officials emphasized the implications for manufacturing standards and future quality controls.
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United States Bureau of Standards
What You Buy With War Bonds
The article explains tracer bullets aid night combat by letting gunners track bullet paths to assess accuracy. It notes 1000 rounds of 50 caliber tracer bullets cost about 250 dollars and urges buying War Bonds and War Stamps, recommending at least ten percent of income per payday, from banks or post offices.
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Uc, S. Treasure Department
Gasoline Wastage Rates Tied to Carburetion Inefficiency
An average of 14.7 percent gasoline wastage was attributed largely to inefficient carburetion. The note highlights mechanical issues affecting fuel use and implies potential improvements in engine tuning could save fuel.
Men Make the Navy free recruiting book offer
A Navy recruiting notice invites readers to obtain a free book detailing Navy life ships pay promotions trades and requirements. It urges visiting a local recruiting station and asks readers to act quickly to get personal copy of Men Make the Navy.
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