Two Million More Women Needed for War Plants
Nearly two million more women must be recruited for war jobs, says the war manpower commission. By year end, 1.9 million women filled factory and related roles in 1942–43, with 14 million women in non agricultural work and 1 million on farms.
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Vaudeville Jokes and Political Jests From Prominent Figures
A collection of light quips about celebrities and public figures. Hints include Mayor LaGuardia and President Roosevelt, with jokes about cake orders, stage missteps, and a late night office visit. The tone is playful and satirical.
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Veterans to wear lapel button for honorable discharge
The War Department announced that an honorable discharge from the army during the present war will be signified by a lapel button. In a French language youth hour, British radio urged youths to gain time by avoiding Germany today. The Nazi propaganda ministry ordered removing literature linking Benito Mussolini to Adolf Hitler from German libraries and bookshops, per Tass quoting Berlin.
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Perfumes Widespread Use in Daily Life
Perfumes enter daily life beyond user notice as scents in soaps cosmetics and toiletries. Each ounce of fragrance supports thousands of gallons supplied to manufacturers. Synthetic flavors for foods and medicines rely on similar chemistry with usage differing only by application.
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Color Panels Add Warmth and Space in Open Rooms
Revitalize a bare room by installing a six foot color panel on the underfurnished wall. Choose a panel color that accents the dominant color in furniture on the opposite side. Panels can also highlight architectural features and help visually separate combined dining and living areas.
Amateurs In US Count Over A Hundred Thousand
The article notes that currently more than 100,000 amateur astronomers are active across the United States. It highlights widespread participation and the growing interest in stargazing among the public.
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