Wartime Shopping in Naples
In Naples, Fifth Army soldiers shop eagerly for gifts back home amid rising prices and scarce goods. The writer notes silk stockings gloves and cameos selling fast, portrays soldiers seeking items for mothers and sweethearts, and highlights mail as the main morale boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Fifth Army
Italy
Japan
America
Pompeii
Vesuvius
Capri
Caserta
Ferdinand IV
Royal Palaces
Red Cross
Royal Palace
All Out Food Effort and Fertilizer Debate
The article argues two premises: the U.S. will face food shortages this year, and greater fertilizer use could boost production. It contrasts TVA and farm-industry views on government involvement, noting rising fertilizer use and potential labor and transport limits amid a meat shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National
Live Stock Producers’ Association
Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture and Fertilizer Companies
TVA
Agricultural Adjustment Agency
War Production Board
Walter C. Lowdermilk
Radio and stage stars mix in 1940s publicity push for relief
Benny says publicity shortfall. Bob and Jimmie Durante recall past benefits and interviews. Corwin again headlines radio history with experimental drama. Marie MacDonald trains for Hunt Stromberg film. John Cardrine shines in Gold Town while Connee Boswell leads a morale group for handicapped stars. Winged Victory filming set with an all-star cast. Follies signing Fannie Brice adds Baby Snooks routine. Odds and ends note Milton Cross disk record, Dorothy Shay joining Carnival, and 320 war correspondents with 16 dead.
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Milton Cross
Chamber Music Society of
Lower Basin Street
Dorothy Shay
CBS
Carnival
Alex Templeton
Morton Gould
News Front
George Sanders
Arabia
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Robert Taylor
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Charlie McCarthy
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