Washington Digest: Jap Power Waning But Still Strong
In a Washington analysis the author notes Japan remains capable but weaker as U S air power climbs and Saipan falls. He argues Japan lacks fuel and strategic aviation know how while Allied air and sea power shrink its defenses and accelerate a Pacific victory outlook.
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Tokyo radios echo friendly ties with Germany in brief
Seventy five American Red Cross Home Service scholarships in accredited social work schools are now available. Japanese films rarely grant the hero and heroine a happy ending, often ending in sorrow with family duty prevailing over personal desire.
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American Red Cross Home Service
Ordnance Keeps Army in Trim Repairing Parts Across Beachhead
Ernie Pyle describes Normandy ordnance units that repair and supply 275000 items, with 500 major components tracked in tents. Veterans-turned-craftsmen, often aged in the 40s with prior high earnings, work long hours under fireless conditions, boosting morale by making things whole again.
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Normandy
America
France
Pershing's Son Serving Proudly Aboard with Engineers
On the ship among the crew is Capt Warren Pershing son of General Pershing. The officer began as a private in this war and serves in the engineers. He is tall blond and widely liked. He avoids using his name unless pressed. The General remains at Walter Reed Hospital where a rooftop penthouse was recently built for him. Despite age and illness Pershing stays closely involved with the war and counsels daily with staff.
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Union Trust Building
Washington, D. C
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Berlin
Europe
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Normandy
Hitler
Germany
Pacific
Japan
Tojo
Jutland
Nippon
India
Burma
Stilwell
China
Saipan
U.S
France
Edward Strucker
Barberton
Ohio
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Eddie
Charles
Army Engineers
Africa
Sicily
Italy
Commander Greene
Greene
Navy
Terry Greene
Greenwich Village
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Hershey
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Albuquerque
Harold Lampton
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Rio Grande
Warren Pershing
General Pershing
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Walter Reed Hospital
Sewing Circle Needlework Bassinet Pattern Offer
A DIY bassinet guide helps new mothers avoid high shop prices. Use a market basket covered in muslin with chintz or rayon fabrics and lace details to create a stylish baby bed. Pattern offered from Chicago at 530 South Wells Street with 15 cents plus 1 cent mailing.
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Sewing Circle
South Wells St
Chicago
Household Hints From A Frugal Era
Simple home tips cover drying starched clothes with a hand spray or hose and rolling them from the line. A cork in the kitchen drawer helps with tacks and screws while hot water loosens stubborn metal jar tops. Coarse sawdust makes better bedding for hens. A stopped clock aids in medicine timing. A spoon of jam in cookie dough keeps cookies fresh longer.
Clearing fog using calcium chloride spray and throughways
A method to clear fog at airports uses calcium chloride spray to absorb moisture. Tunnels carved through the fog measure 2000 feet long 150 feet wide and 100 feet high enabling bomber and transport planes to land. High cost limits use and strong winds prevent fog clearing.
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