Bradley Leads Veterans Administration With Functional Organization
Washington digest outlines Omar Bradley as capable head of the Veterans Administration. He builds staff by function, appoints loyal, capable leaders, and centralizes medical care while delegating authority. Bradley contrasts with past overcentralization and aims to minimize casualties with thoughtful planning.
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Veterans’ Administration
Washington
Omar Nelson Bradley
Ernie Pyle
Omar Bradley
Ike Eisenhower
Bradley
Ike
Ernie
Army
Congress
Capitol Hill
Pennsylvania Avenue
Normandy
Tunisia
St. Lo
Patton
Missouri
Veterans’ Organization
Paul Ramsey Hawley
Nelson
Barbs and footnotes on a mundane era in satire
The writer jokes about figures like Mahomet and MacArthur highlighting judgment of all parties. Reflections cover a past decade, elevator strikes causing stairs use, calf work for calves, and a light critique of supply and demand in rubber heel production amid a series of observations on daily life.
Jabberwocky fashions spark teen fad to big business
The article notes teen driven trends becoming commercial products. Jabberwocky designs appear on coats headbands and bandleaders as fashion gadgets. S.W.A.K lip motifs and Stop and Go bicycle reflector belts illustrate product conversions.
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S.W.A.K
Tom Drake
Daffynitions and Jokes at the Soda Fountain
A lighthearted slang list defines playful phrases such as Dope Fiend as gossip and Drug Addict as a Marble Slab hanger. Hi Ping-How's Pong- greets a half of any steady team. Ring Saturday night joke closes the spoof.
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Ping
Candle
Take My Word For It Worsted and Deluxe Pronunciations
An instructional column explains proper pronunciation of Worsted the cloth from Worsted England and Wor cester Worcestershire sauce, plus the French loanword deluxe. It contrasts correct and common mispronunciations and offers simple pronunciation guides.
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Worsted
Norfolk
England
Chaucer
Massachusetts
Worcester
Worcestershire
America
Dee
Bell Syndicate
WNU
England Made Fountain Pen Used By U S Army Air Forces
An unusual England made fountain pen is used by the United States Army Air Forces. It resists leakage at high altitudes uncapped and writes on soaking wet paper with a two year ink supply. Manufacture of the pen may start soon in the United States. Lemon Puts Tang in Pies Adds lemon slices to fruit pies to enhance sweetness with a tangy eltrus flavor.
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England
United States Army Air Forces
United States
Navy switchboard adopts salty new phrase
Washington's staid department switchboard, handling over 60,000 calls daily, shifts from formal responses to the nautical "Aye, aye, sir" as operators greet callers with a sailor style on the bridge.
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Washington
Navy Department
Make Shopping Bags From Salvaged Awnings and Rainwear
Instructional note on turning discarded awnings or old raincoats into shopping bags. Cut U shaped panels about 16 by 16 inches, sew side and bottom to a 6 inch band for bag width, then attach handles about an inch wide on each side.
Belgian blocks used in paving across Belgium origin
Belgian blocks are stone paving blocks of granite cut as truncated pyramids with a five to six inch square base and seven to eight inch depth. Builders say the term Bel gian blocks derives from Belgium, where they were likely first used or perfected.
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Belgium
Langridge scrap iron cannon project used in early wars
During the wars, crude metal scraps such as knife blades old nails copper slugs and iron bolts were packed in cans to fire cannons. Langridge was the term for these improvised projectiles. Bayonet blades bound with rope yarn were fired to cut enemy rigging and bring down masts.
Chicken Louse Life Cycle on Hen Explains Insect Growth
The common chicken louse bites or chews and completes its life cycle on the hen. Eggs are laid on the body near feather bases under wings or near the vent, hatch, and develop without leaving the host.
No Safe Bull There Is No Such Animal as a Gate Bull
No Safe Bull There is no such animal as a gate bull. Well constructed pens and fences are essential for bulls. It is a good idea to have pens and gates controlled from the outside, making it unnecessary to handle the bull. When the bull is fed out of a pen a stout staff fastened to a nose ring should be used.
Delays Wrinkles via Brush Scrub Technique
A routine of brushing and scrubbing the neck to remove dust oil and sweat stimulates circulation and is said to delay age related wrinkles.
Farm Fire Rates Highlight National Losses
The department of agriculture estimates that among more than 6.5 million farms, about one in 37 suffered a disastrous fire over the five year span from 1986 to 1940.
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Department of Agriculture
Timber Seedbed Study in Northeastern Minnesota Forests
An experiment shows that bare mineral soil serves as a superior seedbed for artificial seeding of white spruce, black spruce, and balsam fir under upland forest conditions in northeastern Minnesota.
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Minnesota
Quick Mirror Shine Trick From a Daily Routine
A simple cleaning tip suggests wiping a splattered mirror with a crumpled toilet paper to remove toothpaste and soap flecks. Rubbing the glass then yields a polished surface as part of daily tidying.
Herd Management and Veterinary Care Notes
Cows with mas tids should be separated and milked last to prevent spread. Good herd management is essential. Seek the service of a competent veterinarian to examine the herd.
Washing Woodwork For Clean Preseved Surfaces
Washing woodwork with dry suds from whipped soap jelly helps prevent streaking on walls. Use a cardboard strip along door frames and baseboards to shield walls from splashes during cleaning.
Washing Shirts
Soak shirts in lukewarm water for 10 minutes. Use soap to make two inches of suds. Brush suds into neckband and cuffs. Use soft water if possible. Use lukewarm water for colored shirts and hot water for white ones. Rinse at least twice.
Correct Fuse Size Guidance for Wiring Circuits
Improper fuse size endangers circuits by overheating wires and damaging insulation. In an ordinary lighting circuit, a 15 ampere fuse is the maximum recommended size to prevent overheating and fire risk.
R R Raises Chickens in Nebraska Farm
The Murlington railroad begins a poultry venture in Nebraska to raise 30,000 chickens annually for dining car service.
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R.R
Murlington Railroad
Nebraska
Poultry Disease Coccidiosis Described in Chickens
A poultry illness called coccidiosis is caused by a parasite that invades the intestinal tract lining of chickens, leading to digestive disturbance and health decline. The description explains how the parasite affects production and welfare in flocks.
Best Suds for Washing Clothes Comes From Thick Layer
A two inch thick suds layer is recommended for cleaning clothes effectively. The guidance notes that excessive soap should be avoided to prevent residue and ensure thorough rinsing.
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Mahomet
Mikado
MacArthur
Gabrielle
Public Ledger
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Daffynitions
Frank Cooley
Korday
Peter Peeve
Geisler Pet Store
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