War mobilization plan eyes postwar industry shifts
The army and navy munitions board aims to complete by fall a two year plan to mobilize industry for atomic war, suggesting a civilian controlled but streamlined War Production style agency. It foresees retaining 60 to 65 plants, with 25 more sold or leased, to stay ready for future orders and protect production capacity.
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Army and Navy Munitions Board
Richard R. Deupree
Deupree
Cincinnati
Muntions
War Assets Administration
Army
Navy
Congress
Rubber Reserves Corporation
William L. Batt
WPB
Armed Services
Munitions Board
Christmas gift flight by lighthouse keeper and son
In Rockland Maine on December 23 61 year old Capt Bill Wincapaw and his 29 year old son Bill Jr prepare for their 14th Christmas flight delivering gift packages to lighthouse keepers. They aim to visit 115 coast guard and lighthouse stations from Boston to Eastport in a single day weather permitting. The elder started the tradition in 1927 to thank lighthouse keepers who aided his flights.
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Rockland
Santa Claus
Bill Wincapaw
Wincapaw
Bill, Jr
Wincapaws
Navy
Coast Guard
Boston
Eastport
Excise Taxes Persist as War Spending Spreads Christmas Cheer
In Washington on December 23, 1943, Francis M. Le May notes wartime excise taxes on gifts and goods keep Uncle Sam funded. Jewelry, furs, perfume, luggage taxed at 20 cents per dollar. liquor taxes rise with proof. travel adds 15 percent. long distance calls add 25 percent. Congress faces pressure to cut taxes, but fears reduced buy‑in and slow consumer relief. The 1943 law already mandated automatic rate reductions six months after the war-time revenue act.
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Neo Wo
James Mariow
Washington
Santa Claus
Uncle Sam
Santa
Congress
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