Major shift cuts back U S plane output to focus on Japan
The government shifted aircraft production toward Japan, releasing about 120,000 workers this year. Liberator bombers, C-46 transports, and Thunderbolt fighters will decline as the B-29 and new B-32 loom large. About 34,000 jobs await absorption. 20,000 workers will leave in 30 days, with Curtiss Wright plants boosting transport output.
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Washington
Japan
Germany
War Department
Fortress Europe
Luftwaffe
Higgins Aircraft, Inc
New Orleans
Higgins ‘Industries
Curtiss-Wright
St. Louis
Buffalo
Louisville
North American
Dallas
Ford
Willow Run
Vultee
San Diego
Office of War Information
War Food Administration splits on postwar production brakes
Washington reports the War Food Administration faces a split over whether to curb food production as the European war nears an end or keep production steady to support expanded needs and prevent price depressions. Marvin Jones must broker a compromise amid uncertain postwar military and relief demands and secret stockpiles totaling 15 to 20 million tons of concentrated foods.
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Washington
Europe
War Food Administration
WFA
Marvin Jones
Food Situation Class Argues for Excess Over Scarcity
The action study argues it is wiser to maintain excess production than risk shortages, advocating to keep 1945 production at current maximum levels to avoid future supply gaps and ensure steady availability.
Polish Underground Faces Collapse Without Allied Aid
London Aug 11 The Polish underground army reports two losing battles in Warsaw and warns of a disastrous end unless help arrives. General Bor says Germans control main east west lines of communication and patrols shell patriots while civilians grow discouraged. Soldiers and civilians await allied aid as smoke plumes fill the sky. no gunfire heard from the Soviet front since August 3.
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London
Warsaw
Bor
Iernment-In-Exile
Ration changes set pork beef butter and ham values
The Price Administrator announced new ration values across meats and dairy with points assigned to beef, pork loins, ham, bacon, and butter. ready to eat ham carries higher points than cooked ham. A three stamp set may cover 30 points, valid September 2, with 30 to 40 points total per period.
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Washington
Aux
Bowles
Kansas Graduate Nurses Urged to Enter Army Navy
Kansas must recruit sixty seven graduate nurses for army and navy before January 1, 1945. Cora A Miller, chairwoman of the State Committee for Procurement and Assignment of Nurses, Wi Manpower Commission, announced the drive. State and local committees classify graduates as available for military service if they can serve without harming their communities.
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Kansas
Army
Navy
Cora’ A. A Miller
Wi Manpower Commission
Fpa
Celine Croas
RUS
Gas equipment speeds production of glass and ceramic goods
A gas equipment system enhances manufacturing throughput for all types of glass and ceramic products. It promises higher efficiency, reduced energy use, and improved consistency across diverse batch processes. Manufacturers eye faster kilns and controlled atmospheres for better quality and output.
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Arthur H. Bunker
WPB
Ohana
Food Administration
Hickok
Designa
Billfolda
Hone
Kroehler
Lawson
G. Carleton Howell
F. A. Newcome
Mass
Bell Music Store
Lawrence
Manag Granada Coffee
Pyad Ph
Hanna
Bach of
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