Flying Fortresses Load Bombs for Deep Missions
The B 17 Flying Fortresses reportedly carried up to ten tons of bombs in experiments. By mounting two ton bombs on each wing and using enhanced bay stowage, they could reach eight to ten tons, potentially matching Lancaster night-bomb loads but at the cost of range and maneuverability. A daylight daylight mission plan may deploy the heavily loaded bombers with dawn releases and return under cover of darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira C. Baker
United States Army Air Forces
RAF
Germany
Baltic unrest and Norway invasion speculation in wartime report
A wartime briefing discusses Baltic unrest as Sweden shifts toward a less compliant stance toward the Nazis and the United States pressures Finland to withdraw from Hitler’s alliance. Col. Arthur Evans predicts Allied attacks from west, north and south after Tunisia, with Norway as a possible invasion point.
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Sweden
United States
Finland
Hitler
Baltic
Norway
Arthur Evans
America
Europe
North
Balkans
Germany
Washington
Moscow
Stalia
Berlin
Testieg WiMier
Connally bill eyed to curb labor strikes in war effort
A proposed Connally measure would grant the War Labor Board statutory power to subpoena witnesses, compel attendance, and handle disputes to prevent production interruptions. The bill targets work stoppages and would punish inducing walkouts during government-operated plants, shaping wartime policy and possibly peacetime labor relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Labor Board
Connally
C. I
House
Senate
United States
Nathan and the Goons: Washington's War Planning Circle
Robert R. Nathan, a 35 year old economist and War Production Board planner, resigns after being demoted by C. E. Wilson and enlists as a private in the Army. His supper club, the Goons, met weekly at his home and debated civilian economy, manpower, and procurement politics. The group, mostly New Dealers from civilian agencies, praised full conversion but clashed with military procurement leaders, contributing to strained civilian military relations.
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Peter Enson
Washington
Teader
Robert R. Nathan
Big Bob Nathan
Payton
Department of Commerce
Charman
War
Army
Nave
Industtry
Welal
Uncy
Brehon Somervell
Army Service Forces
Fasner
Backstairs Palace
Wayne Cow
White House
Edward F. Prichard
Office of Economic Stabilization
Byrnes
Armed Services
C. E. Wilson
WPB
Bob Nathan
Wilson
Nathan
University of Pennsylvania
Strength For Today by Earl L Douglass D D
A compact meditation on using spare time to create value and master craft. It cites Macaulay Trollope and others who balanced work with writing and invention. The essay urges disciplined energy vision and judgment to achieve worthwhile pursuits.
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Earl L. Douglass
D. D
Black Friday 1808 market crash and key figures
A historical Q and A outlines the Sept 24 1808 stock market collapse triggered by rapid gold price rises and government gold releases. It names James Fisk and other financiers, noting widespread investor ruin.
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Innell
Day Guid
James Fisk
Bible Verse and Milton Quotation Clip
A compact religious excerpt presents Zephaniah 3 17 praising the Lord and Milton noting that evil can yield good. The text blends a scripture line with a classical literary reflection.
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News May 6 1893
The Philomathean Literary Society met with President Worthington presiding and about two members present. Debating the resolution that War in the Rebellion was more momentous than the Revolution, the affirmative led by Thaddeus Biser and Prof. Richards defeated the negative with Noah Cramer and Vincent Sebold. Three Walkers elected as commissioners were H. Clay Stauffer Lewis Ramsburg and Lycurgus Wachter. The Pennsylvania Railroad East Patrick Street light is faulty and should be relocated. The Potomac flooded its banks stopping traffic between Brunswick and Loudoun County. Brett's Island Park pavilion was washed away. Few two and three cent pieces are circulating in Frederick. small change shortage noted. Preparations begin for the 50th anniversary of Frederick Female Seminary Alumni, likely late this month. alumni count between 300 and 449.
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HE Philomathean Literary Society
Glenn H. Worthington
Thaddeus M. Biser
M. P. Richards
Noah E. Cramer
Vincent Sebold
Potomac
Brunswick
Loudoun County
Brett’s Island Park
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The News May 6 1923
The column notes a Boys Loyalty Day parade planned for Tuesday evening with about 1500 boys expected. Major Elmer Munshower will direct the event, organized by the Rotary Kiwanis and Lions clubs. Prizes were to be awarded for reddest hair and most freckles. Dr John F Byrne who practiced in Evantsburg since January 1 left for Chicago to join the Baltimore and Ohio railroad medical department. Mrs Byrne and their son stay in Emmitsburg. Emory L Cobxetti and Charles K Rhoderick, Middletown notables, played end men in a community minstrel show at the new Middletown Memorial Hall theater. A Negro entered the J Fred Main store on West Al Saint street, shot the clerk twice, robbed the cash register of 16.85 and fled. authorities captured him twenty minutes later.
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Elmer F. Munshower
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions Clubs
John F. Byrne
Evantsburg
Chicago
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Emory LZ. Coblexti
Charles K. Rhoderick
Middletown
Middletown Memorial Hall
Whh
J. Fred Main
West
al Saint Street
Liberty
Today In History and Notable Births
Today In History lists births and deaths of figures such as Peary Stoddard Hanaford Jacobi and Bennett along with historic milestones from 1834 to 1942 including the Pond brothers arrival in Minnesota and the Langley flight. The column also notes Orson Welles and Jim Sherman birthdays and ends with a brief horoscope.
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Richard Lacy Wootten
Far West
Virginia
Elizabeth D. B. Stoddard
Mattapoisett
Mass
Phebe Ann C. Hanaford
Nantucket
Abraham Jacobi
New York
Germany
Samuel I. J. Schereschewaky
China
Lithuania
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Cresson
Washington
Pond Brothers
Samuel Ww
Gideon H
Minnesota
James Gordon Bennett
N. Y
National Debt And Inflation Middleman Is In Good Position
Babson argues inflation will push debt higher through 1944 and beyond, with farmers and landowners bearing the tax load while wage earners gain via wages. He says investors face rising prices and higher taxes on dividends, but merchants and middlemen may benefit as they pass costs to others. The piece underlines a capitalist balance where merchants ride out inflation while debt grows.
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Roger W. Babson
Babson Park
Telee
Bank
Wallace
United States
Europe
Asia
Pub
Financial Bureau
Notable Native Visionary With Quiet Social Appeal
The subject is described as studious and naturally clear‑sighted, traits that draw others despite a reserved temperament. The text emphasizes intellectual focus and a gentle, unobtrusive charm in personal interactions.
Improve Your Vocab One Word At A Time Today
This lesson highlights common usage errors for must and go phrases and explains pronunciation for coyote. It notes spelling pitfalls load lode and urges daily vocabulary growth by mastering one word, today focusing on require meaning compensate or make up for.
Gardens of Babylon Built by Nebuchadnezzar for Queen
The famed hanging gardens of Babylon were created by Nebuchadnezzar to delight his mountain-born queen.
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Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar
War Power Extends to Chinese Bases and Japan
United States heavy bombers reach China as Liberators strike Sama airport on Hainan Island and pose reach toward Kyushu. The raid signals intensified Allied air power and questions Japanese defense across Southeast Asia and the Hanoi Haiphong region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
China
Ay Pone Integestion
Sama
Hainan Island
South China
Roosevelt
Churchill
Casablanca
Samah
Nagasaki
Moji
Sasébo
Kurume
Kumamoto
Fukuoka
Kyushu
Aina Kwanes
Kiangsi
Fukien
Chekiang
Tokyo
Hanoi-Haiphong
Indo-China
Hainan
Chennault Intervenes on Bomber Plans for Japan War
General Chennault, head of the 14th U S Air Force based in China, met in Washington with the President and High Command to outline needs and opportunities for extending the air war against Japan. He emphasizes that heavy bombers are only the start. The Tuesday raid indicates future aims to cripple Japan's supply lines and footholds in the south.
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Southwest
Pacific
China
Chennault
14Th U.S. Air Force
Washington
Japan
1Ath
New Books In Arts Library
New Books In Arts Library highlights include YOU YOUR CHILDREN AND WAR by Dorothy W Baruch exploring war's impact on family security. MINE EYES HAVE SEEN by Alfreda Withington profiles a physician's life and wartime service. THE SKIN OF OUR BEING by Thornton Wilder, a three act play mixing serious themes with humor. THE STORY OF DR WASSELL by James Hilton follows an American Navy doctor aiding wounded in Java during invasion. A story hour will be held in the Children's Room next Saturday from 10 to 10 30 clock with Miss Betty Glaser. May story hours every Saturday morning throughout May.
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Thomas Macaulay
British War Office
Rome
Anthony Trollope
Babe
Dorothy W. Baruch
Alfreda Withington
Grenfell
Labrador
Kentucky
Thornton Wider
Antrobus
Wilders
DR. Wassell
James Hilton
Random Harvest
Java
Betty Glaser
Hood College
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Douglas MacArthur
Malin Craig
Dwight Eisenhower
H. H. Arnold
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Andrew Johnson
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Bible Thought
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the News
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H. Clay Stauffer
Lewis P. Ramsburg
Lycurgus M. Wachter
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Dusiliwas
Frederick Female Seminary
Wiliam D. Leahy
Hampton
Iowa
Orson Welles
Kenosha
Wis
Clinton W. Riel
Iborn Hico
Tex
John T. McCutcheon
Tippecanoe
Ind
James E. Sherman
Corneil Macweluivgisn
Dodi
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Pacific Gas & Electric
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William E. Scripps
Detroit
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