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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1943
Page
3
BAUKHAGE notes the first real test of united Nations unity as delegates of allied nations discuss food aid and supply. He weighs Russia’s role and Western hopes for a postwar peace system while urging understanding and practical cooperation beyond idealistic Atlantic Charter promises.
The advertisement touts a pretend slimming frock by a top designer with a white vestee, bodice shaping, slimming skirt, and belt styling. It lists Pattern No 8364 in sizes 36 through 52, yardage for various materials, and notes war-related delays in orders. A children ensemble Pattern No 8357 is also described with scalloped bodice and rickrack trim, plus sizes 2 through 6 and yardage.
Briefs note that French farmers must plant grain on the same acreage as in 1937 1938 or pay a fine. A Latin American plan seeks to name President Roosevelt an honorary citizen of the Americas for his work in regional salvation. The Japanese government reports it sent 230000 letters from home to POWs in 1942 with detailed allocations to the Philippines Shanghai Hong Kong China Zentsuji and other areas.
A mysterious Tennessee goat collapses when startled and remains unfrozen for moments. Scientists study how a sudden clap or shout triggers fainting like a trance, after which the animal recovers but cannot be easily re-triggered.
Collier's reports that every sixth American soldier in Africa carried a bag of trinkets for natives. The bags contained cigarettes candies beads scissors perfumes sugar tea and coffee to show soldiers were friendly helpers rather than looters.
Handsome flowered materials today offer panel style slip covers. Patterns center motifs on chair parts by cutting straight pieces with widest measurements, add seams and seat tuck-in. Pin and baste for welting or seam, use right-toe cording foot for bulky welting, booklets series notes new BOOK 9 with 32 home crafts. send 15 cents to obtain.
The article lists RAF terms such as browned off for bored put up a black for doing wrong and fling ing a woo for dating. It explains phrases like flap or flat spin meaning busy on a job and carry the can as taking the blame, noting shared usage with US slang and internal nicknames.
A commercial traveler stays at a country inn and is pressed about his night. He says he enjoyed the corner playing but reveals he spent half the night pounding to stop the cornet. The landlord learns the other room’s applause was for the musician practicing.
The article advises avoiding beating carpets or rugs with a wire contraption as it can loosen or cut the pile. For drastic cleaning, vacuum first one side then the other, and suggests daily cleanings maintain floor coverings in excellent condition, reducing the need for harsher methods.
A series of light anecdotes from servicemen and families highlighting behavior at home and in camp. Jokes about schools and duties mix with strains of army life. A milkman in uniform writes from camp claiming joy in early mornings. An Army mess word origin and camel brand reference conclude the piece.
A wartime scene recalls a camouflage insignia seen on a bomber with a commanding officer peering from a port hole. A school tale contrasts a dull boy being disciplined by his father to improve his prospects. A young child recalls bread habits and asks for quieter bread at supper.
A court awarded $10,000 in heart balm after a dispute over affection. The jury concluded in favor of the plaintiff, citing emotional distress and damages.
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