Face Saving Factor Affects Japanese War Planning
A press report argues Japanese leaders valued face over prudence in war planning. It cites Formosa and Samar island actions, noting pilots exaggerating success reports to preserve honor, influencing carrier force decisions and early October maneuvers against American vessels.
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Russell Brines
U. S. Navy
Formosa
Tokyo
Okyo
United States
Imperial
Navy
Ndt
Corredents
Samar
Most Federal Funds Raised By Borrowing
The Federal Reserve board reported that over the past five years the United States raised just over one third of its cash needs by taxation and the rest by borrowing. Britain and Canada relied more on taxation, with U S debt rising to about four and a half times 1939 levels while Britain and Canada grew to two to three times pre war debt. The debt to income ratio in the United States stood roughly equal to Canada and far below Britain.
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Washington
United States
Federal Reserve Board
Canada
Britain
Federal Reserve
U.S
College Film Library Adds 3 New Movies
Texas Tech film library announces three new titles Photography Fights Normandy Invasion and Target For Today for Sixth War Loan drive use. Mrs Janet M McDonald film librarian offers program help and can be reached via the division of extension at Tech. Coordinators across districts previewed films and agreed to assist clubs and organizations in their drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Tech
Janet M. McDonald
Department of Visual Instruction
Normandy
McDonald
Division of Extension Office
Tech
Lubbock
Turkeys Available in City Ahead of Thanksgiving
Lubbock housewives were warned of a limited turkey supply for civilians. The Army and War Food Administration released a "very small" portion of processed birds on Nov 15, with most eateries already buying, assuring many a traditional dinner.
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Lubbock
Lubbock Poultrymen
War Food Administration
Army
WFA
Cooperative Vocational Program Gives On The Job Experience
In Lubbock High School a two section cooperative program directs about 54 students under O R Bantz and G E Dawson to gain school training plus real work in skilled trades. Forty one local firms employ students after classes while the program awards two credits yearly and four for the year if combined with extra subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
O. R. Bantz
G. E. Dawson
Graduation Set At LAAF Monday
Four LAAF Class 44 1 honor students will be awarded wings at a 10 a.m. graduation in the post gym. Avia tion Cadets Paul E Debija Philadelphia academic winner with 99.44, LeRoy A Emmerich Milwaukee outstanding athlete, Clark D Akers Nevada Iowa flier merits, and Otha D Lane ne Spring military record will be honored. Col Howell M Estes Jr LAAF commanding officer will give remarks as 39 states are represented. The oaths will be administered by Capt Charles B Mthle SAAF secretary. Wings and diplomas will be awarded by senior officers. the new LAAF band will provide music.
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LAAF
Spring
Class 44-1
Col
Howell M. Estes, Jr
AAF Central Flying Training Command
Randall T. Miller
SAAF
Charles B. Mthle
John T. Muir
Mileton L. Clifford
Donald M. Thompson
George D. Stout
The Chiropractor and Yore Case Histories
Case histories describe a 47 year old man with chronic joint pain and brainbase discomfort finding relief after adjustments. A 15 year history case of high blood pressure with head roaring and hand weakness improves, closing with restored vitality. The text promotes vertebral misalignment as cause and spinal adjustments as remedy.
New Cotton Textile Institute Sees War Era Shaping Demand
T Murchison president of the Cotton Textile Institute said American cotton goods will face strong foreign demand during rehabilitation. He noted new fabric finishes and applications emerging while substitutes remain common and urged analysis of war effects on apparel furnishings and industrial practices.
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New York
T. Murchi
Cotton Textile Institute
Murchison
Cou de
Institute
Three South Plains Boys Enlist In Naval Reserve
Three 17 year old volunteers from the South Plains were sworn into the U S Naval Reserve in Dallas. The enlistees were Kenneth Byron Cantrell of Lubbock Odelee Ratheal of Anton and Edwin Lee Shelton of Slaton. Edwin’s brother Lonnie R Shelton had been decorated for heroic Army service at Bougainville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Plains
Dallas
U. S. Naval Reserve
Kenneth Byron Cantrell
Byron A. Cantrell
Twentieth
Lubbock
Odelee Ratheal
Odas L. Ratheal
Anton
Edwin Lee Shelton
Lundy A. Shelton
Slaton
RCA reports all electronic drying system for pens
Chicago RCA announces completion of the first all electronic radio frequency heating system for drying pens. The single installation can dry at about 1,000 units per hour, marking a major efficiency gain for the industry.
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Chicago
Radio Corporation of America
RCA
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Robert Karr
Billy Ledwig
Herschel Martin
Joe Pruvitt
Bobby Monroe
Don Morris
Mary Park
Neil Rhodes
Don Pruitt
John Ward
Dean Witt
Dawson
Jack Gaywacke
Juanda Lee Lynch
Anna Jo Stringer
Sybie Tidwell
Charles Bratcher
Norma McWhorter
Joyce Cherry
David Fawcett
Ben Low
Forrest Carr
Cortex Foster
Deryl Tapp
Dewitt Terry
Betty Thompson
Carolyn Caffey
Joyce Barnett
Lillian Voyles
Bantz
Pomona
Pemene
Underwood
Arch S. Underwood
Texas Compress and Warehouse Company
Panhandle-South Plains Fairgrounds
Fairgrounds
Morgantown
W. Va
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Associated Press
West Virginia
Chiropractic
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Amy Avenue
N & States
Dial
B.M.A. Insurance
Roofing Company
Texas
Fantrustion
C. A
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Cali
Lubbock Aero Field
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Mark Halsey
Adv
Guea
Aislin
Square Yard
Lubbock Lions Club
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