Dehydrated mashed potatoes hit Kansas State College menu
Kansas State College chemists led by Dr J W Greene announce a dehydrated mashed potato product said to surpass home made. They anticipate wide use in restaurants and dining cars as a ready to serve option. In Olympia a skunk wandered into a hotel lobby prompting a tear gas shell and swift police action before the animal exited.
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Manhattan
Kas
Kansas State College
J. W. Greene
Olympia
Wash
Kenneth Ulery
Salvage program urged as nation awaits future
Quotations reveal wartime resolve and public views of American strength. Bernard Baruch stresses leadership and guidance, J. A. Krug urges continued salvage work, while commentators note Franco’s Spain as a moral outcast. A quiz on Olympics and landmarks reflects era attitudes and growing auto sales optimism ahead of new models.
Libellula biplane designed by George Miles for carrier use
A British aircraft shown over England features a small forward wing and a larger rear wing. Marketed for unobstructed pilot visibility rather than deception, the Libellula is designed by George Miles and anticipated for carrier operations.
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England
George Miles
Baton Rouge Third Murder Stuns City
Baton Rouge police hunt for clues in the fire murder of socialite Mrs Tal Cheatham Stanley whose charred body was found in the yard of her plantation home. The case follows another bizarre killing in the city within a week. No prints or scent found. sheriff calls it the work of some crank. coroner's inquest set for 3:00 p m.
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Baton Rouge
Tal Cheatham Stanley
Stanley
Newman Debretton
Debretton
Population and births rise in war era estimates
Official Commerce estimates through July 1 show increases in population births marriages and employment during the war years. The note adds 5 137 000 deaths in the period not counting war casualties and includes a counterpoint letter from Peoria arguing President Truman succeeded by dropping some New Deal policies.
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U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington
Truman
Peoria
Morning Star
Owl on Fire Escape Alarm Reaches Mrs Black
Mrs Cora T Black reports a stray eagle perched on a fire escape outside her apartment. The bird, later identified as a screenbowl by Black, she saved from her cats. She now seeks disposal, noting the owl eats a half pound of liver daily at a cost of red points.
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Bors
Cora .T. Black
Delay in Doolittle Raiders News Sparks Debate
An editorial questions the War Department's delay in releasing the identities of the Doolittle Tokyo raid flyers. It argues that alerting next of kin quickly would reduce suffering and questions rigid procedures. The piece calls for flexibility in handling special cases.
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James Thrasher
War Department
Peiping
Page
Pearl Harbor probes fault leaders and delays
President Truman released army and navy investigations into the Pearl Harbor disaster, criticizing high Washington officials and Hawaii commanders while reserving judgment on court martial. The reports blame General Short and Admiral Kimmel, with Marshall praised and Navy Chief Stark scrutinized. Stimson cites inadequate information exchange and general misjudgment.
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Truman
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Navy
United States
Pearl Harbor
George C. Marshall
Stimson
Harold R. Stark
Naval Operations
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Walker C. Short
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Admiral Kimmel
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Army Board
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Hull
Nippon
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Hawaiian Department
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T. L. Gatch
BE. J. King
Secretary of the Navy
Army Pearl Harbor Board
General Marshall
Kimmel
Secretary Stimson
General Wainwright Arrives in Chungking Welcome
On arrival in Chungking Lt Gen. J. M. Wainwright centers with Brig. Gen. L. C. Becie as they are greeted by Lt. Gen. A. G. Wedemeyer. Radiotele photo from Chungking by NEA Telephoto.
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Jonathan M. Wainwright
Anchoria
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Thomas Dooley
H. Carroll
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Albert
C. Wedemeyer
U.S
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Wedemeyer
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Suko
New York
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Papy) Boyington
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