Washington Trains Move 50 000 Troops Daily In War Effort
The article notes that about 1.75 million soldiers are moved monthly in the United States, roughly 50,000 daily, with troops often attached to civilian passenger trains in small groups. It describes current arrangements, travel patterns, and efforts to reduce nonessential passenger travel while detailing the wartime transport challenges and impacts on city transit.
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America
London
Cairo
New Delhi
Calcutta
Lowell Thomas
Washington
Baltimore
San Diego
Briefs on War Bonds Navy Float and Nazi Propaganda
Four Series E War Savings bonds totaling 300 dollars fund a navy life float for 60 persons. Nazi propaganda mobilizes girls as front line sellers of Nazi books in occupied areas. Liberty ships carry twenty tons of food for a 63 crew six month voyage. Nazi version of the Fourth Commandment urged to children in Norway under Nazi supervision.
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Ministry of Propaganda
Occupied
Norway
Food for Freedom: Science Boosts Farm Output in 1943
The 1943 Food for Freedom program highlights U S agriculture pushing productivity through science and extension service. County agents and 4-H leaders spread research to six million farms, targeting eggs milk meat and feed efficiency with practices like water temperature milking frequency and increased grain feeding to lift output.
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America
Department of Agriculture
State Colleges of Agriculture and Experiment Stations
Agricultural Extension Service
Systematic Tool Storage Very Important on Farm
Rutgers extension engineer urges farms to create a dedicated work space for repairing and constructing equipment. He recommends a solid topped bench with vises, wall storage, and a comprehensive set of hand tools, power tools, and shop hardware to improve self-sufficiency and efficiency on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Krueger
Rutgers University
Krueger
Recap of Tire Casings for Small Cars and Commercials
Available owners of passenger cars and commercial vehicles using tires smaller than 7.50 by 20 may obtain casings recapped with reclaimed rubber camel back without applying to local war price and rationing boards for certificates. Recapping of commercial tires with truck-type camel back remains subject to current rationing restrictions.
American Submarines A Portrait Of Silent Warriors
Frank Gervasi surveys the U S submarine force in World War II, noting high Navy Cross tallies and the shift from traditional views to a potent offensive weapon. He cites 82 Japanese ships sunk or damaged by August, submarines’ growing production, and the disciplined, reticent crew as key factors in Pacific naval power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of War Information
Desert
California
Pacific
Japan
Congress
U. S
Navy Department
United Nations
Barbara Bell Pattern No 1775 B for multiple sizes
Pattern description Barbara Bell No 1775 B designed for sizes 10 12 14 16 18 and 20. The item outlines sewing pattern options likely for a garment. No additional context or publication details are provided.
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Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Household Care and Child Development Tips
Instructions cover stain removal with kerosene and warm suds, mending buttonholes on knitwear to prevent stretching, repurposing towels as washcloths with crocheted edges, cleaning stove burners with a stiff wire brush, and the value of varied play materials for a child's overall development through physical, manipulative, and dramatic activities.
Camel cigarettes remain popular with soldiers and sailors
The ad notes gaily enameled regimental insignia on soldiers and caps, built from the regimental shield on their flag. It cites Army tradition and favors Camel cigarettes based on service member sales records, with home folks’ gifts and postal limits on overseas shipments yet allowing Camels to U S military personnel everywhere including Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard.
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U. S
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Paul Bunyan Statue Carved From Giant Sequoia Log
A colossal Paul Bunyan statue stands roadside near Three Rivers in Sequoia Park California. The behemoth lumberjack, hewn from a single sequoia log, is believed the largest sculpture carved from one piece.
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Paul Bunyan
Three Rivers
Sequoia Park
Calif
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Washington, D. C
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War Department
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Er. Thomas
Battle of Transportation
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Dupont Circle
Pennsylvania Avenue
Waacs
Bankdage
Lawrence Boyd
Lafayette, Ind
Frank Gervasi
CWN
Collier's Weekly
Patterns Sewing Circle
Central America
B.F. Goodrich
United States
Bfgoodrich
Dee BU
St.Joseph
Saturn
Sioux City
Iowa
Kellogg's
Kellogg’s
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