Washington Digest on Gas Warfare and U S Readiness
Brig. Gen. Alden H. Waitt argues gas warfare could be used with limited civilian impact and asserts the United States is ready with protection and potential offensive gas weapons. He cites nitrogen mustard, low flying spray tactics, and the need for education and discipline as key defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WNU
Union Trust Building
Washington, D. C
Germany
Army and Navy Club
Washington
Alden H. Waitt
Chemical Warfare Service
United States
Waitt
Japan
America
Britain
Polish saboteurs reported killing and wounding Nazis
Bankhage briefs claim saboteurs killed or wounded 424 Nazis, damaged 17 German trains and seven oil wells in one month. Militaerwochenblatt is reportedly suspended after 127 years. A farmer selling rationed foods must collect ration points. Red Cross can assist with point rationing.
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Militaerwochenblatt
London Radio
United States
Air Prisoners in Germany and War Notes Reflections
An officer from the U S bomber command explains airmen’s fates after bailouts over Europe. Airmen in France or Belgium become POWs with possible return. over Germany chances are slim. Finucane’s death is recast as he was strafed while falling. Also notes on Elmer Davis and OWI work, and a White House exchange about meat rationing with congressmen.
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Fries
United States
Chemical Warfare Service
Edgewood Arsenal
Baltimore
Calais
Washington, D. C
Germany
Europe
U. S. Bomber Command
England
France
Belgium
Paddy Finucane
Channel
Finucane
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
Davis
Montana
Wheeler
Nevada
McCarran
Army
Navy
Carubber Jeffers
Tokyo
White House
U. S
Doolittle
OWI
Hyde Park
N. Y
Gale
Minnesota
Jackson
Washington
Manasco
Alabama
Hyde Park District
Congress
Hamilton Fish
Wing Talk: Civilians Crush Submarines With Air Patrol
Major General James Chaney notes Civil Air Patrol pilots circling over water to search for subs while flying at 10,000 feet. CAP bases stretch from Mexico to Maine with volunteers serving 30 days far from civilization, aiding navigation, meteorology, and radio work. The program grows, reducing sinkings 85 percent after trials though early skeptics doubted air patrols could harm subs.
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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
Army Air Force
Mexico
Maine
Major Johnson
Bradley
Army
Navy
Hap Arnold
Air Force
Household Tips From a Quirky Page
Lemon juice on sliced fruit prevents browning and sugar between fruit layers reduces boilovers. Coat linings should be slippery for easy wear. Stirring air into hot foods and sieving speeds oxidation. Cut vegetables smaller to cook quickly. Cover lace curtain tears with tissue paper and stitch across to hide damage.
Camel Cigarettes Named Favorite Among Service Members
The article notes Camel cigarettes are the preferred brand across Army Navy Marines and Coast Guard in service store sales records. It mentions Camel as a favored gift for service members and allows shipments within the U S and to overseas soldiers where permitted by Post Office rules.
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Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
U. S
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Washington Digest
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Ing Rom
Amos Fries
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Plataea
Delium
Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif
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Red Cross
Will Clayton
Jesse Jones
By Robert McGormick
Collier's Weekly
St. Joseph
Herrys
Sea Your Ferry
Ferry
Jerry
Detroit
San Francisco
Sioux City
Bishop Sioux City, Iowa
Kellogg's
Von
Ecesevar
Virginia Donnelly
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
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