World War II Frontline Update From Europe and Pacific
Nazi forces retreat toward Romania as Russian troops regain rich farm lands and Allies push toward Rome after bombing Cassino. U S and British troops flood the Anzio area while Pacific operations target Truk Bougainville and ships defend Rabaul. Draft boards tighten deferments as Selective Service aims for 11.3 million troops and farm workers’ eligibility is carefully weighed.
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Romania
Italy
Cassino
Rome
U. S
Anzio
Europe
France
Knitting Vet Aids WWII Heroes In Red Cross Efforts
Ninety two year old Christine Lorenzen of Clinton Iowa knits for the Red Cross in World War II, recalling Civil War hardships while noting Americans endured less deprivation. Labor efforts to revise the War Labor board wage stabilization face resistance as hearings begin, with steelworkers seeking a 17 cent rise. The United Nations plan for postwar money, led by Harry D White, centers on gold based stabilization funds and Russia favors the U S approach over Britain.
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Christine Lorenzen
Clinton
Iowa
Lorenzen
Red Cross
Labor
War Labor Board
Congress
United Nations
Russia
U. S. Treasury
Harry D. White
White
Britain
U. S
Population forecast for Soviet Union reaches 250 million by 1970
A League of Nations survey projects Russia’s population at about 250 million by 1970, 25 million more than all northwestern and central Europe. It cites a 1939 Soviet census of 170 million and current estimates near 180 million, while Europe's population is said to be in decline.
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Europe
League of Nations Committee
Copper in pennies boosted to restore old alloy ratio
War Production Board allows adding more copper to pennies to reach 95 copper and 5 zinc. Monthly output stands at 150 million one cent pieces. In food processing, at least 700000 seasonal workers are needed this year, up 100000 from last year, with students women and part timers as primary sources. Prisoners of war and soldiers on leave may also be used.
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War Production Board
Paul McNutt
Ireland Faces Isolation Over Axis Diplomat Issue
Ireland resists Dublin expelling Axis diplomats amid London threats to isolate the Emerald Isle. Neutrality policy cited as vital as Britain and the United States tighten controls and trade, while unemployment grows from imported material shortages and travel bans strain ties with Britain.
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Great Britain
London
Emerald Isle
Dublin
United Kingdom
U. S
Britain
Eire
Cold Storage: Higher Meat and Produce Stocks Reported
U S storage holdings as of March 1 hit record levels with cooler space 73 percent occupied and freezer capacity 92 percent filled. Beef stocks totaled 276.3 million pounds and pork 792.7 million pounds while War Food Administration held 200.2 million pounds of lard and rendered fat. Frozen fruit and vegetables rose 29 and 107 percent respectively from a year earlier and butter cheese eggs and poultry were up sharply.
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U. S
War Food Administration
GOP Leader Sees Simple Drive to Election Victory
Washington report notes Har rison Spangler at Republican National Committee outlines a plain squad method to mobilize voters. He cites 26 states with usable machines and plans farm organizations, Chicago meetings, and advisory council work to shape a postwar platform. USAFI expands overseas education with new theater branches offering courses from grammar to university level for a $2 enrollment fee.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Connecticut Avenue
Civilian Defense Administration
Harrison Spangler
Republican Party
National Recovery Administration
Iron Pants Johnson
Mr. Spangler
Republican Committee
Lafayette Square
White House
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CIO
Democratic Electioneering Fund
Times
Roosevelt
Chicago
Republican Postwar Advisory Council
Committee On Agriculture
Hickenlooper
McNary
Advisory Council
Neil Carothers
School of Business
Lehigh University
Spangler
Mark Hanna
Iowa
Blue Eagle
Cedar Rapids
Middle West
United States Armed Forces Institute
Southwest Pacific
South Pacific
Middle East
Madison
Wis
USAFI
Railroad manpower mobilization aims to fill 100000 jobs
A new Railroad Manpower Mobilization Committee coordinates government and union efforts to fill 100,000 present and impending rail vacancies. In Australia a pay as you earn income tax system is under consideration. American servicemen consumed 143,192,000 cups of coffee and 70,000,000 doughnuts at Red Cross clubs overseas in the last year. Amsterdam resumes horse drawn streetcars after a 40 year gap, slow but conserving power.
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Spangler
Republican Party
Connecticut Avenue
United Efforts
Australia
Red Cross
Amsterdam
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Richard Hitzfelder
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