Allied Air Power Builds Western Front In World War II
Weekly analysis notes U S heavy bombers blasting Balkans and German targets in France while Russians push toward Ploesti. Allied bombers strike Budapest and Italian fronts as Eisenhower signals zero hour. Leaflets urge German surrender and civilian evacuation, with guerrilla activity and Allied bombardment aims highlighted.
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War Food Admin Plans Aid to Egg Markets and Canadian Oats Import
Agriculture officials outline price support purchases for eggs to curb surpluses and storage limits. War Food Administration plans importing 20.6 million bushels of Canadian oats by May 15 to ease stalled feed supply, with rail and Great Lakes routes from Duluth to Chicago and Toledo.
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Butane for autos indicts man in unradioned gas setup
A Los Angeles man is indicted for installing equipment allowing cars to run on unrationed butane rather than gasoline. The apparatus sold for up to $1,000, with at least 40 purchasers alleged. In other notes, Mayo Foundation work on a polio vaccine proceeds as Dr Carl Rosénow reports identifying a streptococcus stage and early serum trials.
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Money to Burn in South America Cash Balance Growth
South America has built a cash balance exceeding 2 billion dollars as U S commerce reports. The region sent more goods to the United States and others than it could buy back, amassing foreign exchange for postwar trade. In 1943 the U S bought 1.3 billion dollars of Latin goods while selling about 600 million, leaving nearly 500 million in Latin cash.
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Penicillin plants to boost supply for armed forces
New plants costing 26 million dollars will add 21 penicillin facilities in the U S and Canada to meet needs of 250000 severe and 2500000 milder cases. Civilians without sulfa drug options will access penicillin as production expands. New manufacturing methods cut costs but mold-derived drug limits supply.
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Britain moves to curb strikes with new offense law
Britain drafts an order making incitement of labor unrest a crime as strikes bite deep. About 70,000 Yorkshire miners idle over wage deductions for coal for homes and 20,000 Belfast shipyard workers strike to protest the jailing of air show stewards. The government acts while the Trades Union Congress warns continued stoppages risk Allied victory.
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Italy Political Unanimity Over Monarchy And Government
In Italy liberal anti fascist parties prepared to join a new government as King Victor Emmanuel reportedly agreed to retire from actual rule and name his son Prince Rumbert as lieutenant to represent his interests. Advisors used a historic precedent to balance monarchy with anti fascist demands for the king’s removal. Communists reportedly seek defense and police ministries, while other anti fascists insist removal is essential for a strong democratic administration.
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Treasury reports record receipts and wartime spending
The U S Treasury notes March receipts at 6.573 billion and income tax payments at 5.161 billion while expenditures reach 8.525 billion, creating a 1.952 billion deficit. War activity dominates outlays with 7.726 billion spent. 268 million in war bonds redeemed from 708 million sold. Fifth War Loan drive planned for June 12 with a 16 billion goal. Individual bond purchases expected at 6 billion, higher than last drive.
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Train Bandits Loot Mexican Train in Sinaloa Raid
Mexican highwaymen wielding machine guns held up a train in Sinaloa province and escaped with about $100,000 from 600 homebound agricultural workers returning from six months of work in the United States. The incident recalls harsher years of banditry in the region.
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Curved legchair pattern for easy DIY assembly
A vintage note describes making lawn chairs with curved sections cut from one inch lumber. It praises curves for comfort and beauty and explains tufted cushions to even weight and minimize spring misfires. Reinforcing pieces use square cuts, with a new curved section pattern by Mrs Spears offered for 15 cents, mailedτοποι.
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