War Rumors and Outlook From Washington to the Pacific
Washington diaries weigh the Tokyo milestone at Guadalcanal and Attu news against a deepening Russian setbacks in the Caucasus. The piece notes anticipated long war duration, Hitler’s grip on resources, and hints at new prophecies while recounting life for troops in Kodiak and isolated Aleutian posts.
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H Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Tokyo
Little Islands
Tulagi Harbor
Jellicoe
Caucasus
Red
Russia
Washington
Hitler
Far East
United Nations
Red Army
Germany
Attu Island
Aleutians
Washington Zoo
Alaska
Bear
Bries on War Stamps and Fuel Costs
Fifty cents buys enough fuel oil to run a destroyer a mile, but the last mile counts as rationing continues. War stamps morale and grain storage at filling stations emerge as themes alongside forecasts of 5 to 15 percent more pigs to be farrowed this fall.
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Kodiak
Kodiak Bear
Department of Agriculture
No Irons In Fire Junk Dealer Checks For War Material
A junk dealer roaming for salvage calls at a house asking for old iron newspapers rubber and other items. The resident refuses stating nothing is known and his wife is away. The dealer pauses then asks about old bottles.
Beauty embroidery motifs for pillow slips offered in four designs
Four linen closet motifs feature a top picture treatment an all white scalloped floral band a butterfly design and tulip pots in cross stitch. Each usable transfer Z9944 sells for 15 cents and ships via mail order from Box 166 W.
Camel Cigarettes Sell Best for Service Members
A Navy guide notes slang like deck bulkheads below and Camel for cigarettes. Camel remains the favorite gift item among service members across Navy Army Marines and Coast Guard based on sales records from service men stores.
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Navy
Army
Marines
Coast Guard
Adv
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