Interior Postwar Plan for Jobs and Irrigation Projects
The Department of the Interior unveils a postwar program to create jobs for millions, including 236 irrigation and hydroelectric projects across 17 western states. It envisions 1.25 million man-years of construction labor, $2.95 billion in costs, and widespread farm settlement, water development, grazing improvements, fish and wildlife work, and national park expansions. Congress must approve funding totaling about $3.75 billion.
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Interior
Maryland
Bureau of Reclamation
Congress
Bureau
Grand Coulee
Bonneville
Grazing Service
Fish and Wildlife Service
Isaak Waltons
Nimrods
National Park Service
National Park
Interior Department
Department of the Interior
Minute Make-Ups By Gabrielle
The piece outlines makeup ideas centered on blue tones with September themes. It highlights blue eyeshadow to resemble sapphires and asters as a favored fall flower, promoting a bold blue palette and a confident message from the colors.
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Gabrielle
Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Germans Spread Potato Bugs on English Fields
A scientist testified that German planes released Colorado beetles in Britain as a forerunner to V-1 bomb attacks. Beetles aimed to damage the 7,000,000 ton potato crop, with specimens found indicating German prevalence.
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London
Germany
Pillbox Image Shows Fortified Nazi Stronghold
Photo depicts a concrete reinforced pillbox riddled by American tank fire. The structure, once deemed impregnable in the early war days, stands as a stark reminder of battlefield defenses and the intensifying combat traverse.
The Rambling Rhymster Poem by Les Plettner
A reader receives a gray wrapped present with a clever card that proclaims Shucks-’tain’t nothin’. The verse notes many cards vary in wit and sentiment yet praises this unassuming gift captioned Shucks-’tain’t nothin’.
Monogram Napkin Placement Tips
The placement of a monogram on a dinner napkin is a matter of choice. It may be diagonal across the corner, in the center, or in the third or fourth fold, planned so it remains in plain view and matches the napkin fold and design.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Saratoga
New Orleans
Argonne
New Guinea
Salerno
Gay Gadgets for Dorm Decor and Kitchen Hacks
A playful roundup of teen friendly room and kitchen ideas. Simple crafting tips include pie plate pockets for vanity, clothing as table accents, mirror on closet doors, bottle skirts for cosmetics, and easy treats like rope taffy and fig nut chocolate bars.
Danger Ahead A Verse On Dating Consent
A compact verse questions kissing on a date and the risks of “kiss and run.” It contrasts quick promises with consequences and the lack of a clear signal to stop or go, urging awareness of boundaries and respectful behavior.
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Tyes
ODT Reopens Light Truck Applications for Civilians
The Office of Defense Transportation resumed accepting applications for new light motor trucks for essential civilian use after exempt agencies relinquished claims on August 7. The civilian pool had been exhausted when applications stopped last month.
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Washington
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT
Pretty frock with frills and velvet bow waistline
Pattern descriptions highlight a wide-shoulder frock with two frill rows and a velvet bow at the waist. Pattern No. 8683 offered in sizes 12 to 20 requires 34% yards of 39 inch material for size 14. Include 25 cents and order details.
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Dept. of Interior
Rhymster
Les Plettner
Phyllis Belmont
By Nancy Pepper
Tles
Ea Voc
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Quaker
the Mitragin CO
M. Booth St
Milwaukee, Wie
Ming Cti
St.Joseph
Kellogg Kellogg’s
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