Miracle Man Nelson Seen As One Man Defense Head
In Washington whispers grow that Donald M. Nelson could chair the national defense effort. He runs the Supply Priorities and Allocations board after a long Sears Roebuck career and a year as a defense aide. Nelson's traits and background are cited as making him a potential fit for coordinating plane and tank production.
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New York
Donald M. Nelson
National Defense Effort
Washington
Nelson
Sears Roebuck & Co
Sears Roebuck
University of Missouri
Artemus L. Gates
Yale
Navy
League of Nations
Liberty National Bank
Gates
New York Trust Company
Wall Street
Robert Lovett
OPM
Senate Defense Investigating Committee
Jesse Jones
RFC
Harold Ickes
Aluminum Company of America
Bombing of Cairo Jolts World War II News
The Cairo bombing killed 39 and wounded 93 marking a first strike on the holy city. Britain had warned of reprisal on Rome, while radio silence and missing communiques fueled fears of a Libyan advance.
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Cairo
Britain
Rome
Italy
Alexandria
Libya
Eleanor Haevavel Death Reveals Quiet Personalities
The writer reflects on Mrs. Roosevelt's tranquil funeral, noting her simple tastes, beloved home, and family ties. Flowers from her garden honor her kindness and service, while the service at the church echoes her preferred simplicity and a long shared history. The note also recounts the author occupying Lincoln's bed in Washington and observes contemporary wartime roles for women, plus a call for charity to aid plastic surgery for war maimed.
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Mrs. Roosevelt
Wilson
Laura Delano
England
British American Ambulance Corps
R.A.F
Nazi Gains Reported in Kiev and Leningrad
In weekly analysis Russians claim progress in Smolensk while Nazi advances are reported at Kiev and Leningrad. The editorial note marks opinions as those of the analyst, not the paper, released by Western Newspaper Union.
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Camden
N. J
N. Y. Shipbuilding Corp
Alaska
Hawaii
Guam
Kiev
Leningrad
Smolensk
Cairo
Western Newspaper Union
Waistline pattern for ages eight to sixteen with middy top
Pattern No 8005 offers a youth design for sizes 8 to 16 featuring soft gathers under shoulder yokes. The size 10 middy top requires 114 yards of 35 inch fabric while the skirt cuffs and tie use 2 yards. Send your order to the indicated address.
Pocket Pantry Tips For Home Service and Pie Crust Spice
A brisk home tips item suggests oil or soap for squeaky hinges and a serve yourself centerpiece to save time. It recommends decorating a platter with cold meats and eggs, plus relishes and bread. It also notes adding a quarter teaspoon cinnamon and cloves per cup and a half of flour for fruit pies.
Sewing Circle Pattern No Size Enclose 15 Cents
Pattern notice from the Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Room 1324 at 311 W Wacker Dr requests readers to enclose 15 cents in coins for Pattern No and Size details.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
Pat
Crochet a Four-Strand Diamond Rug Pattern 2908
Quick guide to a starry rug crocheted with four strands of string. Includes diagrams of the rug, stitches, materials, and color schemes. Send your order to the provided address for patterns.
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WIN
Don M. Nelson
Hannibal
A. L. Gates Long
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Naval Air Service
Channel
Germany
Russia
France
Low Countries
Balkans
Greece
Europe
Asia
Africa
South America
United States
Hitler
Caucasus
North Atlantic
Montana
Don
Bulgaria
Lake
Ladoga
Oesel
Estonia
By Lemuel F. Parton
Adolf Hitler
Holy City
Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
C.I.0
Shenandoah City
Allegheny Hard
Mr. Lewis
Eleanor Haevavel
Lincoln
President Lincoln
Great Britain
New York City
Liberman
Arnold Constable and Company
Edward C. Wayne
Chicago
Tern No
Cupples Company
ST. Louis
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