Army Strength Reaches Two Million As War Effort Expands
Washington reports the U S Army including National Army National Guard and regiments now totals about two million men with roughly 1 506 162 enlisted before the April draft 140 officers and 18 generals totals by branch show 01 607 in regular service 423 952 in National Guard and 74 560 in reserve The committee notes some delays but lauds the rapid buildup and details the air power including 200 aircraft in France and a larger American air presence planned for May and beyond
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Washinton
Dd, Co
National Army, National Guard and Registers
Dent
Dota Military Committee
Amy
Regular
National Army
National Guard
Airphi
American Airlines
France
United States
Senait Military Committee
State and Local News Briefs From Oregon and Washington
A patchwork of notes reports advances in power supply in Klamath Falls and Molalla fire clay plant plans. Navy training and ship movement near Willapa Harbor mix with fire safety warnings and a North Bend flag ceremony. Obscure items include school commencements, a Willamette university prohibition group, and Medford a city health post.
Rice as Food Staple Backed by Nutrition Studies
An USDA overview argues rice could replace wheat to boost production and ally aid. It cites per capita consumption in Japan and China and compares rice and wheat nutriment, noting rice is rich in carbohydrates while wheat offers more protein. It also notes successful substitution in bread with up to 25 percent rice flour.
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United States
Norway
Sweden
England
France
Fly
Germany
Japan
China
Diuticians
Move to raise volunteer age limit for draft service
Secretar y M o ke asks Congress to raise voluntary enlistment age from 40 to 55 years, allowing men over 40 to serve in non combatant roles to free younger troops for front line duty. The proposal cites experienced mechanics and artisans as valuable to staff and supply corps, with about 7.6 million men aged 40 to 65 potentially affected.
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Wauhintoon
D. C
Moke
Congress
Oill
Clark
Hae
Martens Bnll
Two Yankees Win War Medal With the American Army
Conferral of medals to Heloik ak B. Karupby of Mill an and officers Culbert East ithe Md Orange Retinet, Barnaby pilotland, for service near Toul after Pachine. The item notes their awards and positions within the U.S. forces in France during the war.
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Heloik Ak
Inventors Patent New Gadgets and Machines
A piass bottle blowing machine with a 2000 bottle capacity has been invented in Europe. An apparatus for tapping trees can be left unstressed for months. Spring knee pads provide comfort for workers kneeling. A new patent reel keeps fire hose stilled with compressed air to prevent cracking.
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Europe
The Concrete Ship Mystery Unearthed In New York
A garbled Brooklyn Eagle item hints at a cement based ship idea and new uses for cement mixtures. The fragment suggests a bold experiment may reveal a practical method, with experts weighing the potential breakthrough against conservationist concerns.
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Furth
Ubt
Brooklyn Eagle
Mushroom growth of German cities after war boom
A London correspondent notes wartime industry propelled many German towns from minor to major status. Bochum rises from 5,000 to 764,774, while Berlin leads with 8,896,624. Other listed populations include Leipzig 768,183 Cologne 671,220 Munich 608,124 and Dortmund 565,681.
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German Empire
Lofidon
Munich
Bochum
Westphalia
Berlin
Tamburg
Leipzig
Cologne
Luisburg
Dortmund
Essen
Dresden
Breslau
Dussellorf
Recklinghausen
Frankfort
Konigshutte
Hanover
Kiel
Chemnitz
Uuremburg
Stuttgart
Siberfeld
Bremen
Beets and Greens Molded with Chiffonade Dressing
A Homemaker recipe feature from a kitchen guide includes Molded Beet Greens with a chilled earthen mold and mayonnaise, Asparagus salad with Chiffonade Dressing, Down South Cornbread baked with milk and butter, and Sardine Toast with lemon butter.
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State News
Keron Brow
Kono
Klamath
Tinea
Tide Cronk Fur Baw Company
Dower Jalan
Loge
Thin
Kel Croat
Foul Loyal Legion
Grogon
Baker High Echoot
Wit
Navy
Daisy
Antonia
Willapa Harbor
State Emergency Board
Secretary of State
Olcott
Walle
Igi
Betain
North Bend
Aero
Carhart
A.J. Johnson
Corvallis
Siletz
Millport
Molwin
Molalla Fire Clay Company
Molalla
Southern Pacific
Willamette Valley Southern Railways
Mississippi River
Evelyn
Astoria
Ael
State
Jess Fox
Harry Martin
Elmer D. Paine
Lane County
Coburg
Wagene Mill & Elevator Company
John Adams
Chemawa Indian School
Intercollegiate Prohibition Association of Willamette University
Reed Mecrew
Faye Boling
Myrtle Asco
Ralph Thomas
Golivadne McCully
Gounell
Clara Hunn
Medford
Henson
City of
Portland
United States Department of Agriculture
Grette
Northtra
Montana
North
South
North Dakota
Dakota
J. L. Summers
the Treasury
Inventors
Thoreau
Hubbard
Nyle
Nyal
A. C. Daniels
Hewitt
Sloper Bros. & Cockle
Sam Cox
Erentlet
Cooper Building
Ewe Olott
DR. Lace
Iispelffinca
Pepo PS
Oregon
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