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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1943
Page
6
The army unveils the Bazooka launcher at a Washington show. A two man team fires a 50 inch metal tube rocket weapon capable of piercing tank armor and destroying pillboxes. It supplements existing arms and is supplied to United Nations forces.
A Louisiana State University survey shows farm families during wartime largely allocate extra funds to medical care and church needs, with two thirds prioritizing doctors and the church. Debt repayment, farm repairs and clothing follow, then livestock purchases.
MEMPHIS. Twin brothers born to a minister chose to become chaplains. Silas Cooper, formerly a Baptist pastor in Birmingham, is now a navy chaplain in Memphis, while his brother is a chaplain in the army. Both men independently decided to pursue ministry while in college.
Privates Cletus Duwors of Dorchester Massachusetts and Stanley Grochata of Trenton New Jersey surprised correspondents by tossing every available food into a stewpot in a jungle battle zone. The cooks dubbed the dish Merigoulash after a nearby native village.
Brig. Gen. James S. Simmons announced from Europe that the health record of American troops in the British Isles is better than that of U S army men in any other overseas theater. He is director of preventive medicine in the division office of the surgeon general.
A readable summary notes that South West Africa, a former German colony, seeks to join the Union of South Africa after the war. The territory would become a fifth province, largest by area, but sparsely populated, comparable to regions east of the Mississippi. It describes geography, climate, and neighboring regions.
Portable SOS lifeboat transmitter aids torpedoed mariners by a hand crank powered generator that automatically broadcasts distress on 500 kilocycles. It includes a three-tube transmitter, antenna unit, and a watertight shockproof box, FCC approved for use in lifeboats.
Attack Gardens gardeners growing cucumbers melons squash or pumpkins may expect trouble from bacterial wilt and powdery mildew both diseases affect young plants and are controlled by the same simple means Control must be applied before symptoms appear recognition of the disease is of little importance In wilt plants wilt and die one leaf at a time In powdery mildew a white mealy growth appears on upper leaf surfaces dust containing 5 per cent insoluble copper 10 per cent calcium arsenate 10 per cent ordinary wheat flour and talc is recommended.
The Avenida de Alvear in Buenos Aires hosts lavish residences and numerous consulates and embassies. Palermo park spans hundreds of acres with lakes gardens and a cricket field. Four subways serve transit with bright cars clean stations and murals depicting Argentine life.
From under 250 plants in 1935 the number of frozen food locker plants rose to about 4000 in 1942, with restrictions delaying 2000 more. Each plant averages 338 lockers, and the sector handles nearly one billion pounds of food annually for roughly six million consumers.
The OWI notes ship production outpacing losses as American yards accelerate delivery of Liberty ships and prepare for mass production of Victory ships. A 1944 shift aims to increase speed and efficiency with shorter construction times, offset by steel and propulsion shortages.
Austin Texas reports Dr. R E Hungate UT zoologist completed a study on termites. Protozoa live inside termites and feed them by turning wood into carbon dioxide hydrogen and acetic acid. The termite preserves oxygen from protozoa, keeping them alive and productive.
Spahis, native Algerian cavalrymen, abandon horses for American tanks half tracks trucks and jeeps. Sgt William A Atwood of Limestone New York and 20 US army specialists instruct on driving maintenance and battle use of the equipment including advancing under fire taking shelter and tactics.
In Danforth Maine bears have raided the village nightly for a week, stealing sheep pigs and poultry from pens. A night watch was set up. one resident fired at a bear near his pig, missing but the bear dropped the pig and chased the man. At least eight farmers report livestock losses and bears have chased sheep into town.
In London pubs, patrons reportedly gamble on bombers lost and enemy aircraft shot down as BBC bulletins are aired. Patrons fall silent for the communiques, then chase the winnings with rounds of drinks purchased by the victor.
ST LOUIS A hotel busboy named John Dimitroff recovered his life savings totaling $1,053 after it was stolen when he withdrew funds to purchase war bonds. A local clergyman, on behalf of a conscience-stricken parishioner, returned the money but refused to identify the thief.
The piece recounts early air mail history from Benjamin Franklin’s 18th century post duties to 1911 milestones. It notes Jeffries and Blanchard’s balloon flight for the first air carried letters to Franklin, the Franco-Prussian siege post runs, and 1911 events including Sheepshead Bay to Mineola mail and a Mississippi hydroplane flight with thousands of mail pieces.
A dairy expert notes cows work best in heat when shaded pastures feed them early and late in the day. Provide water and salt near shade to keep milk flowing. Eliminate fly breeding by more frequent manure and rubbish removal and use fly sprays and traps around the barns.
Municipalities adjust laws on poultry and livestock within city limits. Some cities cut coop permit costs and relax distance rules while others still enforce strict land or setback requirements. Distances from neighboring buildings range widely from 25 to 1000 feet.
Cracking plaster that comes loose should be removed and discarded. Wide cracks in firm walls may be cut and patched with patches replaced after nailing loose lath. Hire a skilled plasterer and use high grade material for a durable repair. after two to three weeks patches can be painted or papered to match. Badly stained walls can be redecorated with common methods, usually requiring a sizing coat to hide stains.
The piece notes Pedro de Mendoza bringing horses to Argentina in the 16th century and the Goes brothers landing cows and a bull in 1552. It explains how the pampas provided ideal grazing enabling rapid livestock growth, fencing by Richard Newton in 1845 allowed landowners to separate herds and breed for meat, and later afforestation for alfalfa wheat and corn supported expansion.
The navy reports a vast fleet and air force as the United States grows its sea and air strength. It cites 14 072 vessels including 613 warships and 18 000 planes with rapid production gains since 1940.
A Polish born worker in Bridgeport who arrived 30 years ago designated the United States as the beneficiary of his war bonds. John Konieczny, employed at Bullard machine tool, has allocated 15 percent of wages to bonds and added a $500 bond recently. He believes two brothers in the Polish army were killed by Nazis and has no known relatives.
In Boston a report says storks, previously noted for migration, avoided Germany this year. Arthur J. Orner, missionary in Rhodesia, explains the birds instead remained in South Africa for the winter and did not return to Germany for nesting.
In Richland Center Wisconsin an 85 year old woman Susan Driskill died after sneezing aggravated an old injury. Her twin Elizabeth West suffered a broken rib from sneezing and could not attend the funeral. The twins lived in different towns and fell ill on the same day.
Pearl Harbor completes a mammoth drydock in under a year meeting wartime speed and capable of servicing the fleet's largest ships. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz calls it a magnificent achievement and Rear Admiral William R. Furlong says the dock will play an important part in winning the Pacific war.
Dr Lillian Moller Gilbreth of Montclair New Jersey becomes the first honorary alumna and board member at Russell Sage College. The internationally known consulting engineer and management expert, mother of twelve, resides in Nantucket at her home called The Shoe.
A devotional analysis links Exodus ten commandments to truthfulness and perjury. It contrasts God’s nature as truth with Satan as the father of lies, urging simple speech and honesty in daily life and church. It discusses oaths, whisperers, and the harm of gossip, urging repentance and integrity.
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