Major Joppolo Reverses Cart Ban in Adano Crisis
American Major Victor Joppolo defies General Marvin by ordering mule carts back into Adano to prevent starvation. The move, backed by MP Captain Purvis, stirs tension with Army leadership while locals celebrate relief from water and food shortages. The scene unfolds at the Fascio headquarters as orders clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adano
Italy
Victor Joppolo
Amgeot
Borth
Marvin
Erba
Mister Major
Afronti
Pietro of
Aragona
Roberto
Naples
Joppolo
Vicinamare
Jesus
Erica
Basile Giovanni
Major
Galioto Bartoloméo
Raffaela
Manetto
Basile
Adana
Errante Gaetano
Blue
Purvis
Lke
Captain Purvis
Schultz
Trapani
W. W.norris
G-1
49Th Division
N. Purvis
123Rd M. P. Company
Rosso River
Cacopardo Sulphur Refinery
Sergeant Trapani
Giuseppe
Tina
Glueseppe
Sally and the trap of envy in American women
Kathleen Norris contrasts American women's sterile envy with the resilience of women in the Orient, recounts Sally's seaside vacances ruined by comparing Tahoe with Santa Cruz, then highlights dire poverty overseas where women and children trek for water and bread, urging a shift to gratitude.
Envy and discontent spoil a calm American vacation
Sally, blessed with health, husband, three kids, and a middle class income, longs for Nancy’s resort life. The piece argues envy blinds happiness, contrasts American comfort with European or Asian hardship, and notes such petty striving spoils ordinary pleasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joneses
Sally
Nancy
Miss Norris
Pattern yardage and sizes for sewing patterns
Pattern No. 1854 covers sizes 11 to 18 with 3% yards of 39 inch fabric for size 12. Pattern No. 1322 serves sizes 2 to 6 years needing 23% yards of 35 inch fabric and 3 yards ric rac. High demand and wartime delays affect processing. send orders to the address provided.
Household Hints for Quick Cleanups and Simple Repairs
Stain removal for grass on white fabrics uses ammonia and water. Wicker furniture cleaned with warm salt water prevents yellowing. Carrots scrubbed with a stiff brush preserve vitamins. Rusty iron hardware soak in gasoline 30 minutes to loosen. Window washing uses vertical strokes outside and horizontal inside to gauge polish. Shortening leftovers are saved by near boiling water then cooling. Vacuum bags should be emptied after each use. shake and air out. Defrosting an electric fridge by boiling water in trays, then opening door. Little girls dresses can use matching handkerchiefs as trim for collars cuffs and pockets.
Handle Strawberries Carefully for Freshness and Storage
Strawberries are scarce so handle them with care. Do not wash until ready to serve to avoid spoilage. Hull early. berries may soften if stored too long. Keep uncovered in the refrigerator if held, and consider canning even with scarce sugar.
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John Hersey
Palazzo di Citta
America
M.p.’S
Via Dogana
Frank Trapani
Chuck Schultz
M.P
Kathleen Norris
By Kathleen Norris
Tahoe
Santa Cruz
Wwe
Qusehold HiNtses
Ney Snake
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
New Montgomery &J
San Francisco
Calif
4751Th—Infantry
B. FB. Goodrich
Yfin
Bfgoodrich
HG Kellogg’s
Yrienr
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