Soldier Huey serves in New Guinea during war
CPL. GERALD R. HUEY, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Huey of Baltimore, formerly Commodore, is in New Guinea. He joined the Army in April 1943, trained at St. Petersburg Florida, Gulfport Field Massachusetts, and an advanced Missouri school. He served as crew chief on a plane, sent overseas in April 1944.
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Cpl
Gerald R. Huey
Sam Huey
Baltimore, Md
Commodore
New Guinea
Army
St. Petersburg
Fla
Gulfport Field
Mass
Missouri
Fort Wayne
Ind
Alvin G. Coy
Glenn. Coy
Penn Run R. D
U. S. Army
Fort George G. Meade
North Africa
Coy
Sicily
Italy
Cherryhill Township High School
Woman First Transport Woman and the World’s Carriers
A historical note on maternal roles as early carriers as diverse cultures use baby carriers. It mentions the American Indian papoose frame Eskimo hood Kaffir skin bag New Guinea net Andaman sling and Chinese yoke as examples to support the claim. The passage argues these devices reflect a common conclusion about women bearing burdens.
State's Dutch Prefer Our Ways
Pennsylvania Congressman Hoch told German listeners that Pennsylvania Dutch favor American ideals over Nazi offerings. He spoke in German about the Declaration of Independence, noting freedom and opposition to dictatorship. He joked about practicing the German phrase Unabhaengigkeitserklaerung. Monkeys trail tigers in Indian jungle as hunters use simians to track big cats.
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Awashington
Pennsylvania
Hitler
Hoch
India
Navy Announces Eight Task Fleets Under King Command
Admiral King revealed eight numerically designated task fleets after European talks and invasion coast inspection. Pacific Third, Fifth, Seventh, Ninth, Fourth, Eighth, Twelfth and Tenth Fleets were outlined with leaders Halsey Spruance Kincaid Fletcher Ingraham Hewitt Stark and King. Each fleet varies in composition for the missions at hand.
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Washington
Ernest J. King
Navy
U U. S
Pacific
Third Fleet
W. Jee Halsey, Jr
Fifth Fleet
Raymond E. Spruance
Seventh Fleet
Thomas Kin»caid
Southwest
Ninth Fleet
Frank Fletcher
Aleutians
Atlantic
European
Fourth Fleet
Jonas Ingraham
South Atlantic
Eighth Fleet
Henry K. Hewitt
Mediterranean
Twelfth Fleet
Harold R. Stark
Tenth Fleet
Admiral King
King
Chinese Clear Kadlikung Mountains After 40 Days of Fighting
Chinese High Command reports the Kadlikung mountains in Yunnan cleared of Japanese troops after 40 days of hazardous combat. The range, fortified by Japan for two years, caused heavy Chinese casualties but is now described as secure.
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Chungking
Kadlikung
Yunnan
China
Star Light Induces Blast Theory From Scientist
Dr Dean M Mc Laughlin of the University of Michigan proposed a theory that absorption of starlight by surrounding atmosphere can trigger an explosion. The notion links stellar radiation to atmospheric instability and calls for further study.
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Dean M. McLaughlin
University of Michigan
Camera charts target precise mapping of war zone
A new camera allows an aerial photographer to determine exact longitude and latitude of each mapping shot during aerial reconnaissance. The device marks prints of enemy installations so bombers can return to the precise location.
Election Gifts Investigation Expands to Labor Unions
The House rewrites its inquiry into campaign spending for the presidential year to include labor unions and all contributing entities. A seven member committee to be appointed by Speaker Rayburn will investigate suspected election fraud and broaden the scope beyond individual and business contributions.
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Washington
House
Labor Organization
Trade Or Business Association
Rayburn
Government study to aid colleges harmed by wartime enrollment
The House approved a resolution authorizing its education committee to study how the government can aid colleges hurt by wartime enrollment losses. Educators will be interviewed at hearings to determine suitable assistance without federal controls. Albatross needs wind run to take off. 60 to 90 feet required.
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Washpigton
House
Pacific Islands
Sandpaper Without Sand Fails as Abrasive Material
A historical note explains sandpaper marketed as sandless contains waterworn particles with rounded edges, rendering it ineffective for sharpening or grinding where a sharp edge is required. The description emphasizes the lack of abrasive value due to the smooth, rounded grains.
Area Labor Shortages in 13 PA War Plants
Harrisburg reports a looming labor shortfall as 6,551 workers are needed by November 1 and 81,972 total shortage projected across 13 Pennsylvania war production areas. Firms estimate 94,673 hires by July 1 and 168,384 by November 1 with only 38,122 and 189,412 net supplies respectively. Major shortages shown in Philadelphia and Reading among others, per State War Manpower Director Carl B. Harr. A stray note adds a warning about Amanita phalloides, a deadly poisonous mushroom with no antidote.
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Harrisburg
Essntial
Pennsylvania
Carl B. Harr
Activit
Harr
Philadelphia
Erie
Reading
Scranton
Williamsport
Johnstown
Lancaster
New Castle
Pittsburgh
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Midland
Tex
Kollar
William Stolitza
Nancy Stolitza
Dixonville
Sardinia
William Clair Spence
Creekside
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Indiana
PENNA
wobObt
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A Bae
TEL
Home Heating CO
Yaul Shoff
East Market Street
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By Frank Beaven
Sterling Motor Oil
Quaker State
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