War Surplus Worth 103 Billion Offered For Public Purchase
Government surplus funds may reach about 103 billion dollars in total value as 11 agencies including the treasury procurement division, RFC, War Food administration and the Maritime Commission plan to sell consumer, farm and defense stock over the coming year. Dealers and farmers may bid through regional procurement offices with a Surplus Reporter bulletin twice weekly. sales favor farmers and veterans, but direct retail by the public is not allowed.
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Treasury Procurement Division
Surplus Planes Offered to Public for Sale
The Civil Aeronautics Administration is unloading about one million surplus airplanes to civilian buyers. Auctions occur weekly at eight regional offices with roughly 50 planes per office and 400 sold nationwide. Planes come from army training and civilian flight schools, and a mailing list lists the aircraft types.
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United States
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Embezzled Heaven star Ethel Barrymore hospitalized
In a Theater Guild run, star Ethel Barrymore was rushed to hospital with pneumonia and treated in an oxygen tent. Roosevelt Churchill and others sent telegrams as hopes for her recovery grew, and she later sat up to take calls. Theresa Helburn was among the first to call with a cheerful greeting.
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Ethel Barrymore
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Winston Churchill
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Theresa Helburn
London Daily Mail's Edict to Print on Special Stock
The editor announced that all future copies would be printed on special stock and sent to the King of England. Editorial blunders dropped ninety percent as staff bonuses were used to raise standards.
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London Daily Mail
King of England
Button Front Frock and Matching Slip Pattern Offer
Poised afternoon frock in soft pastels or striped cotton for daywear with sizes 12 to 42 and a child slip and pantie set. Pattern 1287 covers women and girls with specified yardage and sleeve options. War time demand may delay filling orders. Send your order to:
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Texan in London Roasts Audience at Premiere
A Texan at the One Man Show premiere boasts Texas rail travel time. A Brit responds England has similar trains. Indian born author George Luddy sits nearby and quips about a woman in the second balcony finding the orchestra seats shocking.
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George Luddy
Skins Slitting Guides for Even Apple Baking
To prevent apple skins from wrinkling during baking slit the skins in three or four places. The technique uses contrast by tasting with dark thread on light materials and light thread on dark to reveal the patterns and lines to follow.
Weather stripping doors and cupboards to keep out dust
Weather sealing doors and cupboards helps block dust entry. Proper installation reduces drafts and maintains cleaner interiors.
Anecdotes From The Newsroom And Stage
A collection of brief anecdotes links wartime radio, De Valera, and Margalo Gillmore. It recalls a reporter freed after three years, a mayoral interruption and return, Gillmore turning nurse’s aide into a Grey Lady, a type setter error for Alex Woollcott, and Rascoe’s play line about a writer’s focus, with several quips about interruptions and misunderstandings.
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Margalo Gillmore
Margalo
Carolyn Burke
Carolyn
Rascoe
Shrinkage of Rayon Cotton and Linen Yard Goods
Rayon cotton and linen yard goods shrink more lengthwise than crosswise, affecting fit and drape. Consumers should account for this tendency when planning alterations and fabric purchases.
Fur Cleaning With Bran Rub and Brush Method
A home remedy instructs warming bran and rubbing it into fur to clean. After several hours the Bran is brushed out and the fur is shaken gently to remove residue.
No Comment Punch Line From Columbia President
A group of newspapermen joke about college stories. One scribe says he avoids a punch line by simply writing that Nicholas Murray Butler could not be reached for comment.
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Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Teach youngsters to take pride in appearance of clothes
A practical tip encourages teaching children to care for clothing by organizing hangers and hooks at reachable heights to foster independence and neat habits.
Dampened Sandpaper Removes Hair From Auto Seats
An easy home trick using dampened sandpaper to lift hair from car seats. Move the sandpaper steadily over the upholstery and the hair rolls up for removal.
Prolong Elastic Substitutes Life by Frequent Washings
Guidance on care for substitute elastics, recommending gentle handling through warm suds, avoidance of rubbing, and repeated rinsing. Suggests spot removal with a soft brush dipped in rich suds and treasuring gradual cleansing in lukewarm water to extend usefulness.
Eyes on Chinese Boats Featured in Traditional Bow Décor
Chinese junks and native craft display blocks of wood shaped and painted to resemble eyes and affixed to each bow. The practice aims to ward off bad luck and misfortune in seafaring ventures.
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