All Out for War Means Sacrifice Not Profit in War Time
A war era reflection contrasts a manufacturer’s profit motive with total sacrifice for victory. It notes debt declines and wartime costs, and recalls California blackout drills after the Pearl Harbor attack, praising civilian obedience and unity. It questions funding war spending of 56 billion dollars in 1942 and the usefulness of social gains during total war.
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France
Hawaii
California
Washingtons New Selectees and Kemp Red Tape Tale
A Washington overview details a huge Army supply order for lumber and nails to build cantonments as manpower expands after demobilization. It profiles Ordnance reformer William Van Antwerp Kemp and a sharp incident with the State Department. It also notes Rep. Martin Dies uncovering militarist teaching in Japanese language schools in California.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
U. S
Army
William van Antwerp Kemp
Nition Division
Kemp
England
State Department
Army Ordnance
Martin
California
Russians and Americans Strike Deep Into War Fronts
Russians employ parachutists behind enemy lines to trap German forces in the Mozhaisk sector, claiming about 100000 Germans surrender or face annihilation. Field Marshal Von Reichenau dies of apoplexy as Nazi command losses mount.
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Mozhaisk
Sians
Red
von Reichenau
Hitler
von Brauchitsch
Walther von Reichenau
Berlin
West
MacArthur Faces Decisive Luzon Defense Struggle
The report notes MacArthur's forces on Luzon resisting overwhelming Japanese numbers as the campaign nears a decisive phase. Washington projects inevitable defeat in this theater, while fears grow over a Japanese landing on the Bataan peninsula and the need to keep Corregidor linked to the right flank.
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MacArthur
Luzon
Washington
Bataan
Corregidor
Tokyo
Malaya Front in New Stage as Japs Cross Maur River
British resistance tightens as Japanese forces establish a bridgehead southeast of the Maur river. Allied reinforcements arrive, including Australian troops and Buffalo fighters, signaling a shift as the Singapore defense faces renewed pressure.
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Malaya
Pacific
Singapore
Maur River
Maur
Malayan
Malaya Front
Bennett
Tragedy fuels debate after Carole Lombard death in flight
Reports describe a wave of air plane crashes amid claims of possible sabotage or unexplained disasters. Carole Lombard died returning from Indiana defense bond work as questions arise over 50 lives lost across six crashes including army bombers and a transport plane with 15 pilots aboard near Las Vegas.
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Carole Lombard
Indianapolis
Hollywood
Lombard
Las Vegas
Miss Lombard
Indiana
Woodlot Culling Advised by Extension Forester
Minnesota University extension forester Parker Anderson urges winter culling of farm woodlots to remove loitering and rob tree species. He notes culled wood earns future value in posts fuel and lumber while improving growth of the remaining trees by opening space light and resources. He cautions thinning should leave enough cover while allowing the straight healthy trees room to grow.
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Parker Anderson
Forester
Minnesota University Farm
Anderson
Farm Youth Urged to Grow More Food for Nation
U S Department of Agriculture reports campaigns to boost home grown foods through 4 H clubs and rural youth groups. Loans from Farm Credit and Farm Security administrations will aid members and unaffiliated youths with sponsors to expand projects in pigs calves and chickens. Past efforts produced 237000 home gardens 177000 poultry 150000 pigs and 74000 dairy cattle. The goal is to increase milk eggs pork and vegetables for America and to improve family diets.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Credit and
Farm Security Administrations
FSA
FGA
4-H
America
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risks in Poultry
Texas A and M poultry expert George P. McCarthy warns growers may gas turkey poults and baby chicks via sooty brooder stoves and poor ventilation. Denver USDA labs found pink lungs in poisoned birds with no external signs. ensure good ventilation and clean stoves to prevent CO accumulation.
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George P. McCarthy
Texas A
M. College
Denver
Pathological Laboratory
U.S.D.A
McCarthy
Farm Machinery Output Holds Record Pace Despite Shortages
The department of commerce reports last year saw record farm equipment output. Monthly production stayed at 65 million dollars from April to September as sales rose 25 percent from the previous year, all within the domestic market since exports were unchanged.
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Department of Commerce
Elegant Slip-Cover Style for Easy Do It Yourself
A tailored slip cover, pin-on method, sews to fit chairs sofas and auto seats. The feature lists satin striped apricot rayon, kick-pleat flounce, decorative seams and trimmings. A 32 page booklet provides step by step diagrams, color and fabric suggestions, and how to order.
Free Book Offer From Dr Coe On Piles And Fistula
An advertisement from Dr C M Coe of 503 Pine Street St Louis Missouri offers a free valuable book about piles and fistula with a promise of payment for those who suffer.
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C. M. Coe
Pine St
St. Louis, Mo
Fire Chief Reminds Neighbor About Singing
The fire service leader visited a neighbor after she sang loudly, asking her to tone down the top notes due to the fires already responding twice. The exchange shows a lighthearted clash between noise and emergency response.
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Wright A. Reason
Commerce Department
Edward C. Wayne
United States
Western Newspaper Union
U.S. Navy
Uncle Sam
Battlewagons
Midway
Johnson's Islands
Pearl Harbor
Bay of Tokyo
Long Island
Carole
Readier
Home Service
Sixth Avenue
New York City
George Peabody
WNU
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