Japanese plan subjection of the Far East outlined
AP feature outlines Japan seeking to delay Allied fleets by creating hazards on sea lanes while aiming to seize shorelines at Singapore and Sarawak. It notes Miri beachhead in British North Borneo and the South China Sea waist from Indo China to Barneo, enabling shuttle air and submarine re flux toward a juncture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grover
Fetture
Far East
Singapore
Miri
Sarawak
British North Borneo
Indo-China
Japan
Barneo
South China Sea
Manila
Borneo
North Borneo
Palau
Penang
Hong Kong
U. S
MacArthur
Philippine Command
Philippines
Netherlands Indies
Malaya
Ceylon
Sumatra
Pacific
South Seas
Court ruling cites bird flight to dismiss gear infringement suit
A federal judge rules the plan for retractable aircraft landing gear was not infringed, noting birds’ wing dynamics in flight. The opinion touches on aviation design and contrasts it with wartime strategy focused on Manila and Singapore as critical Allied bases. The piece discusses Japanese efforts to disrupt supply lines and the broader strategic stakes in the Pacific theater.
Hoyt's Compound touted by Wichita Falls resident
Mrs. Dollie Mosier of 610 Jefferson Street reports relief from years of indigestion kidney misery and swelling after taking Hoyt's Compound. She says her swelling is gone and she can eat without jaw gas or bloating. Sold by Gibson Drug Store and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt
Wichita Falls
Dollie Mosier
Jefferson Street
Texas
Darity
S$. Gibson Drug Store
Edson in Washington sees labor supply for war industry
The nation faces a big question on running war plants 24 hours a day seven days a week. Labor planners estimate 53 million in the civilian workforce with 4.5 million in defense work by end of 1940, rising to 11 million by 1942, 15 million by 1943, and 23 million by 1944. Noting skill gaps, training efforts have begun. Vocational programs funded, with 17 million workers sent to defense schools by March 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Armed Services
Germany
United States
National Resources Planning Board
Conntry
Defense
Defense Industries
War Indust
Sidney Hillman
Defense Council
Congress
U. S
Purpose of SPG Is Explained At Hope
Major Werner Strecker of the Southwestern Proving Ground explains the Ordnance Department’s role in supplying, maintaining, and repairing weapons and ammunition for the U S Army. He notes how modern warfare strains supply lines, the shift to larger guns, and the need for immediate field repairs. He highlights SPG's test work to define munitions performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner ©. Strecker
Southwestern Proving Ground
Ordnance Department
United States Army
Strecker
St. Mihiel
Ordnance
Hope
FBI Course Progress Reveals War Industry Labor Needs
An FBI course report estimates hiring 478000 workers in 9900 factories across principal 26 war industries. Aircraft and shipbuilding absorb nearly half, iron, steel and machinery about a quarter. Skilled workers represent 39 of every 100 new hires, semi skilled 46, un skilled 28, with seven managers and clerical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Née Lhce
Couna Me Eecament Service
Kiwanis Installs New Officers in Hope 1942
The Hope Kiwanis club installed new officers for 1942 at Hotel Henry on Monday night January 5. Rev. J. F. Hamill became president with James Pilkinton as vice president and B. &. McMahan as secretary. Rev. Harvey Scott gave the principal address and urged faith based community values and support for a civilian police course. Paul Powers joined as the first new member of 1942. President Ched Hall called for 100 percent cooperation as the club reported a 5 percent net membership increase for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Kiwanis Club
Hotel Henry Ot
Tom Wilbanks
Texarkana Club
North Texas
J. F. Hamill
James Pilkinton
B. &. McMahan
Harvey Scott
Church of Christ of Texarkata
Jesus Christ
Scott
FBI
Texarkana
Hempstead
Howard
Lafayette
Little River
Miller
Nevada
Fike
Sevier
Paul Powers
Hope High School
Ched Hall
Jr. BE. Hamill
Crocodiles Have Tongues Describe Hidden Anatomy
A short note explains crocodiles possess tongues, countering common belief. The fleshy tongue lies flat on the floor of the mouth, attached along most of its length, with only the extreme edges free.
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Diane Ee
Prince Albert
Richtaste
Nati
Allied
Oklahoma Tire & Supply Co
Bob Elmore
Oriana Ament Boyett
South Mair Street
Iron Workers Local Union
Shreveport
Barlow
Ark
H. Phillips
Ted
Arkansas Machine Specialty Co
Hope, Arkansas
Steinway
Haddorff, Cable, Wurlitzer
Beasleys
Toam
Christopher Ludwick
Philadelphia
Baker-Guadr‘al
Hoyts
Mrs
Perkison’s Sewelry Store
Walout
Salvation Army
Vj.r. Williams
Trwiwuams
Edson
Hilk
National Dairy Council
Food and Nutrition Committee
National Research Council
Council On Foods and Nutrition
American Medical Association
Bouyant Health
Kiwanis
Keith
E. 3Rd
Hera
United Building & Loan Assn
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Frank W. Dyke
Presidant
Wim
Tenia
Italy
Russia
America
Newspaper Publishers Committee
Lexington Avenue
New York City
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