America Loved In Middle East By Gordon Gaskill
Gordon Gaskill reflects on strong American esteem in the Middle East, noting hospitality and gratitude toward Americans as symbols of the United States. He recalls instances from Damascus to Zahle including a dagger gift, purchases of American cigarettes, and a border official waiving formalities. The piece cites economic ties, high dollar value, and the improved perception of Americans abroad.
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America
Middle East
Gordon Gaskill
U. S
East
New York
Syria
Beirut
United States
France
Mandate
Joseph
Philadelphia
Zahle
Lebanon
Mulberries
Roosevelt
Deceptive Smart Frock Pattern No 8364 for Many Sizes
A sewing pattern advertisement touts a slim and smart frock with a white vestee and belt, listing Pattern No. 8364 in sizes 36 through 52 with yardage for fabric and sleeves. It notes another child ensemble Pattern No. 8357 for ages 2 to 6 and mentions delays due to high demand and wartime conditions.
United Nations First Test of Solidarity Focuses on Food
Washington columnist analyzes the first UN conference on feeding nations at war. He weighs isolationist risks against collective action, discusses Russia and Britain, and urges real-world cooperation to sustain peace and the Atlantic Charter’s aims. He cites public sentiment and a letter praising a radio host’s practical humor.
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United Nations’ Conferences
WNU
Union Trust Building
Washington, D. C
United Nations
United States
America
Pearl Harbor
Russia
World Organization
Finland
Baltic States
Poland
Gardner Cowles
Office of War Information
Mr. Cowles
Cowles
General Quiz Questions Prompt
A set of trivia prompts covering chemistry word symbols political history physics astronomy geography and military awards. Questions ask for silver symbol the rival candidate Horace Greeley defeated the weight of a gallon water the term hyperopia the study of matter and motion the Strait of Gibraltar width the sun’s rotation time from the equator and the army honor originated by George Washington now awarded in current conflicts.
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Horace Greeley
Strait of Gibraltar
George Washington
U. S
Silent Messages and Old Army Posts
A fragmented ad style note lists items: Silver symbol ag Grant Hight pounds Far sighted Physics Eight and one half miles Twenty five days The Order of the Purple Heart. It traces the word mess to a French origin and cites chicken dinner as a soldier staple with Camel cigarettes as a favored item. It notes sales records from service stores and postal restrictions on overseas shipments but allows sending Camels to soldiers in the U S Navy Marines and Coast Guard.
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Long Beach
Calif
Bankhage
Order of the Purple Heart
Post Office
U. S
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Army
Perfect balance in grouping furniture for a rambling living room
The article offers home tips on furniture balance and keeping a living room inviting. It also advises using moisture proof containers for freezer stored foods and recommends regular cleaning of carpets with a vacuum to avoid damage.
Briefs: Farm acreage rule and Roosevelts honorary status plan
French farmers must plant grain on the same acreage as 1937 38 or face a fine. Latin America considers making President Roosevelt an honorary citizen of the Americas for his work in salvation of America and humanity. The Japanese government reports 230000 letters sent from home to POWs in 1942 with distributions to the Philippines Shanghai Hong Kong China Zentsuji and other areas.
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Latin America
Roosevelt
Americas
America
International Red Cross
United Nations
Philippines
Shanghai
Hong Kong
China
Zentsuji
Japan
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Damascus
Ali Hassan
Washington
Digest
Baukhage
California
New England
New York State
Nevada
Latvia
Stalin
Germany
Britain
Senate
Norman Angell
Mr. Angell
Sar
Rangers
Caribbean
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
ST. Roe
Tee Braves
St. Joseph Aspirin
Ranger
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