Nelson's Expansionist Drive Shapes War Production Role
Washington column portrays Donald Nelson, head of the War Production Board, contemplating his future amid a looming remobilization battle. It argues he favors expansionist policy, supports small business growth, and believes widespread production must continue to absorb returning veterans and displaced workers. The piece notes Nelson’s desire to stay in government and influence policy as Washington debates contraction vs expansion.
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WNU
Union Trust Building
Washington, D. C
Donald Nelson
War Production Board
Chungking
Washington
Cathay
WPB
Congress
WPE
Nelson
America
Wil
Sears Roebuck
Charles E. Wilson
Department of Commerce
Department of Labor
China
Front Line Infantryman Clayton Faces War's Harsh Realities
Ernie Pyle profiles George Thomas Clayton of Evansville, a private first class in the 29th division who landed on D-Day and spent 37 days in the front lines. He turned down sergeant chances to keep his Browning. Wounded and exhausted, he recalls close calls with shells, ear injury, and a stubborn resolve to return to his unit. He plans a postwar restaurant venture in Evansville with family backing.
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George Thomas Clayton
Tommy
George
Clayton
Evansville
Normandy
D-day
America
Chrysler Ord Ninance
Buffalo Bill
England
Clayton Himsel
Tommy Clayton
Wes
Sewing Circle Patterns for Flared Peplum and Jerkin
Pattern feature describes a feminine flared peplum blouse and a sports jerkin with a straight skirt, offered with multiple use options. Notes note pastel eyelet embroidery cottons or rayon crepes, sizes 24 to 36 and 28, 20, with varying yardage and quick wear ideas for afternoon and date wear.
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Barbara
Ds. We
Fireworks flood Sweden for Allied leaders portraits
Sweden, cheering Allies victory, orders the largest Stockholm fireworks maker to produce fiery portraits of Churchill Stalin and Roosevelt. Britain eases blackout rules as public jubilation spreads. Illinois University study of 25 years compiles research on building systems to address postwar small home needs.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Churchill
Joseph Stalin
Roosevelt
University of Illinois
Air Force Mistake Acknowledged Before Normandy Push
A speaker urges reflection on past Allied air operations over France. He recalls air crews who mourned American losses, then credits the air corps as the strong right arm guiding the advance, tirelessly leading in daylight and darkness as ground troops press into occupied territory.
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France
England
Air Corps
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