Lend-Lease Debate: Is Extension Justified Now
The article questions the rush to extend lend-lease beyond current terms, noting President Roosevelt cited continued aid until Germany and Japan fall. It argues Congress and the public should resist blank- check pledges, while considering Britain's postwar economic aims and the lack of convincing reasons for extensions.
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Japan
United States
Congress
Germany
England
Europe
Postwar aviation unlikely to replace rail and road experts say
Experts in aviation caution that planes will not supplant trains buses and trucks after victory. They foresee expanded rail and motor networks to handle surging postwar demand while aviation serves as a supplement. Wall Street figures compare costs showing air transport far pricier for large cargo. the future remains uncertain.
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Wall Street
San Francisco
Australia
New Lecoo
Biblical Verse Fragment From Lamentations 3 64 66
A fragment from Lamentations 3 64 66 calls for recompense from the Lord for the work of their hands and sorrow of heart with a curse, urging persecution and destruction from heaven in anger.
RKER P PROUT Announces Managed Wire Lease
A notice dated August 27 1944 from RKER P PROUT announces the lease of a wire management site by the CBAA division. The filing lists the managing entity and date of the lease.
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CBAA
Coy
Salute to RAF Hero Freed After Eight-Day Ordeal
Special correspondent Ernie Pyle recounts the rescue of a British RAF officer trapped in his plane for eight days. Medics administered morphine as rescuers worked to free him, with the pilot showing remarkable endurance and gratitude as he finally emerged and breathed fresh air.
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Ernie Pyle
Western Front
Leftenant
In Praise and Fear of Progress by Erich Brandeis
Brandeis reflects on a massive calculating machine as a symbol of human ingenuity yet questions why peace eludes humanity. He contrasts material progress with the persistence of greed and war, urging a shift from intellect to soul in achieving lasting peace and goodwill.
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Howard H. A.ken
USNR
Bremerton
FDR
Alaska
Aleutians
Alaskan Highway
Panhandle
USA
Pennsylvania
J. Howard Pew
Sun Qil
OPA WFA Crossed Up Warns Of War Stock Surplus
Washington Merry Go Round reports Mead committee hearings reveal War Food Administration holds large surpluses in dehydrated eggs and dairy, with Britain possessing several times normal wartime stock. Olmstead cites production drops and export efforts including proposals to sell dehydrated eggs to Russia. Also notes soldier voting expansion and Byrnes’ retirement plans amid postwar mobilization talk.
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OPA
WFA
Washington
Drew Pearson
Ashington
Chester Bowles
War Food Administration
Senate
Great Britain
USA
Mead Committee
Truman
Ralph Olmstead
Ferguson
Michigan
Burtoh
Ohio
Col. Olmstead
Burton
Olmstead
Boomerang War Story Of U S S Scimitar Crew
The article reviews Boomerang by Commander William Chambliss telling how the crew of the U S S Scimitar captured the Japanese destroyer Hokeydokey and used it to destroy a convoy. It notes ship camouflage and gunnery feats and mentions Twentieth Century Fox bought the film rights.
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South Pacific
William Chambliss
Chambiss
Starston
Ensign Bull
Iie
Twentieth Century-Fox
Crossword Puzzle Word List Clues
A glossary style set of horizontal and vertical crossword clues including naval aviation insignia references and abbreviations for numbers letters and places. Entries cover common nouns verbs and proper names with hints toward aviation insignia mineral symbols and classical abbreviations.
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Lis
United
Lubbock
Avalanche-Journal
Geuth Plains
Democratic New
Oreing
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Mtrasse
Erich Brandeis
Galbraith
Army
Navy
U. S
Red Cros
Labour of Friends
Women’s Auxiliary Services
USO
Vincens
Byrnes
Jammie Byrnes
Senos
Pos
Justice Byrnes
Chicago
Supreme Cea.r
Hishael
White House
Jimmie
South Carolina
Spartanburg
Seo Canburs
Agai
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Merriman Smith
Hell
WiLliam Ferguson
U.S.S
Simon and Schuster
Bob Hope
Hamley
Hope
The
Airways
Britain
Africa
Sicily
Frances Langford
Jack Pepper
Tony Romano
Hollywood
William Cameron
Macmillan
Arthur Cullen
London
East End
William Morris
Socialist League
Morris
Arthur
Cameron
Cullens
Cotswold
Daughteer
Chambliss
Naval Air Unit
Torpedo
Naval Aviation
Castle Ditch
Virginia
Geeraint
New York
Manton
Cody
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