War Surplus sale to public eyed at 103 billion value
Washington reports that roughly half a billion dollars of surplus war goods will be offered next year by the Treasury procurement division with total potential value near 103 billion dollars across six agencies. Dealers and farmers may bid through regional procurement offices. direct consumer purchases are not allowed.
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Surplus Planes Available to Public Civilians
The Civil Aeronautics Administration is unloading about a million surplus airplanes to civilian buyers. Auctions occur at eight regional offices each Monday, about 50 planes per office, totaling 400 sold weekly. Planes used in army training and civilian flight schools are offered, with bidding invitations mailed to interested parties.
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Embezzled Heaven Star Hospitalized After Pneumonia
The Theatre Guild's Ethel Barrymore was rushed to hospital with pneumonia during a run of Embezzled Heaven. She received oxygen support, later improving enough to sit up and answer calls from friends including Theresa Helburn. A joke about a Hungarian playwright contrasts friendship and enmity.
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London Daily Mail vows double quality control after King bound copy
The editor announces new measures to curb editorial blunders after mispunctuated stories previously sent to the King. Bonuses were offered to staff to maintain standards and a special stock was set for the first copy to be printed.
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London Daily Mail
King of England
Jests and anecdotes from stage to press roundup
A collection of light vignettes from theatre and journalism include a Texan’s brag about Texas rail travel, remarks by George Luddy about the second balcony, and a radio reporter freed after Jap captivity. Margalo Gillmore, De Valera, and others appear in brief sketches of careers and misstatements.
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de Valera
Eire
Button Front Lingerie and Slip Pattern Set for All Occasions
Sewing circle notices offer pattern No 1287 sizes 12 14 16 18 20 42 with a button front slip built up shoulders for smooth under dresses and lace edging. Pattern No 1257 includes a button front frock for church and shopping, in crepes scroll prints or striped cotton, with yardage details and sizes 6 8 10 12 14. Orders urged due to high demand and wartime fabric constraints. send orders.
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Household Tips For Care And Maintenance
Householders are advised to slit apple skin in several places before baking to prevent wrinkling. Weather stripping helps keep dust out of doors and cupboards. Fabrics shrink mostly along length. Use bran to clean fur, rub warm bran into fur, brush after hours. Teach kids neat clothing care and set reachable hangers. Remove auto seat hair with damp sandpaper and wash elastics regularly.
Eyes On Chinese Boats Blocked by Painted Bow Eyes
Chinese junke and other native craft attach blocks of wood painted to resemble eyes on each bow side. The eye motifs are nailed to the boats to intimidate or ward off rivals and the elements. The practice reflects traditional boat adornment.
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