Washington Digest on Gas Warfare and Brig. Gen. Waitt
The piece profiles Brig. Gen. Alden H. Waitt of the chemical warfare service and Amos Fries, noting the U S move toward gas defense and the potential use of nitrogen mustard. It discusses historical gas usage from Plataea to Delium, current American capabilities, new spray methods from aircraft, and Waitt's views on war aims and minimizing casualties while acknowledging gas as a potent, debated weapon.
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WANU
Union Trust Building
Washington, D. C
Germany
Army and Navy Club
Washington
Alden H. Waitt
Chemical Warfare Service
West
Amos Fries
Fries
Wight
United States
Edgewood
Baltmore
Enes
Calais
Plataea
Delium
Waitt
Waltitt
Japan
Americas
Britain
Polish saboteurs kill or wound Nazis in one month
Polish saboteurs reportedly killed or wounded 424 Nazis and damaged 17 German trains and seven wells in a month. Militaerwochenblatt, a famed German military magazine, suspended after 127 years per a London radio report cited by U.S. monitors. A butter and fats seller must record ration points. for help with point rationing, visit Red Cross chapters where a nutrition expert can explain the system.
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Militaerwochenblatt
London Radio
United States
Red Cross
Soil acidity myth dispelled by university expert
Dr. W. A. Albrecht of the University of Missouri soils department says soil acidity is not inherently harmful and may aid crops if proper fertility is maintained. He cites soybean experiments showing calcium and phosphorus become more effective in acidic soil, and urges balanced fertilization and organic matter management to exploit acidity.
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W. A. Albrecht
Soils Department
University of Missouri
Albrecht
Contary
Agriculture in Industry Prunes and Processing
Florence G. Weed explains prune origins and drying methods across states. California imports prunes from plums, dries them in sun or evaporators, and uses pits oil for vitamin rich spraying. Pacific coast production now tops foreign totals.
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Florence G. Weed
Washington
Oregon
California
University of California
Pacific Coast
Agricultural Notes Safety First and Farm Participation
Safety first now means better farm production and full participation in war activities. A fast aid kit or cabinet might be placed in every kitchen. Building supports such as foundation piers must be maintained to prevent sagging and distortion. Wood sills should be kept off the ground by masonry supports.
Wing Talk by Robert McCormick on Civil Air Patrol’s risky patrols
Major General James Chaney observed CAP planes circling over waves thinking they were submerged targets. The piece recounts CAP beginnings after Pearl Harbor, its missions, pay, bases from Maine to Mexico, and daring rescues, including a surgeon operating at a base and a sub rammed by stubborn CAP planes.
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James Chaney
First Air Force
Mitchel Field
New York
Civil Air Patrol
Chaney
Maj
Earle Johnson
CAP
Pearl Harbor
Office of Civilian. Defense
Alr
Army ‘Air Force
Mexico
Maine
Mejor Johnson
Bradley
Army Air Force
Army
Navy
Hap Arnold
Air Force
Household Tips From Stine and Household Remedies
Stine offers household hints on preserving fruit, preventing pie leakage, and preparing fabrics for easy wearing. Practical advice covers pantry storage, cooking speeds, sewing taboos, and fabric care with a note on wartime restrictions and Camel cigarette promotions for service members.
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Obispo
Calif
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Prunes
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Spee iGuard
U.S
Marines
Coast Guard
St. Jocenh
Aspen
Dersand St. Josph
Errys
Ferry
Sioux City
Hishop
Sioux City, Owa
Malogg
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