Kaiser Leads Postwar Reconversion in California Industries
Western author Pau Mallon reports Kaiser shipyards in Richmond and broad Pacific coast expansion as postwar plans unfold. He notes Kaiser’s push for competition, government subsidies for shipping, 2,000,000 homes, revised transportation, lower rail and car costs, and health facilities as national industries adapt. He observes renewed trade, foreign production prospects, and a optimistic Western business mood.
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Lone Wolf
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Latin America
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Pacific Coast
Leahy Blockade Plan as World War II Option
The 1937 38 Leahy strategy proposed a naval blockade of Japan using U S and British forces to cut off oil and war materials to Japan. It aimed to force a six month collapse without firing a shot, with support from Britain and later Russia, but was dropped after political opposition and wartime shifts.
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Pass Laws to Keep Wives of Chinese Soldiers True
The national government in China recently enacted measures to prevent wives of soldiers from seeking new mates. Penalties include six months' imprisonment or $1,000 for spurious betrothal, three years or $3,000 for adultery, and seven years or $5,000 for bigamous marriage.
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Collier’s
Dental Profession Informatics Note
An advertising line notes PYRO SANA for post extraction and cleaning comfort. It claims 27 years of service and targets the dental profession with a belief in pain relief for patients.
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