U. S. Army Air Forces 7 Pt Program Details
Lt. J. M. Pate of the Roanoke Rapids Recruiting Office outlines a seven point program for enlistment in the Army Air Forces. Criteria include U.S. citizenship age 17 to 34 with parent consent for 17, plus processing, basic training, and assignment steps leading to technical training at Army Air Force schools.
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U. S. Army
Army Air Forces
J. M. Pate
Roanoke Rapids
United States
Petween
The Merchandise Mart Train to Skilled Army Techs
The text outlines a training program equipping the Merchandise Mart with modern equipment and expert instructors. Trainees become technicians after completion and are assigned to relevant posts, gaining maturity and expertise. Upon Army Air Forces service, they may continue in military roles, return to civilian life, or pursue further education under the G I Bill of Rights.
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Army Air Forces
G. I
DDT Not Harmful Says Dr Young Roanoke Rapids
Dr Robert F Young District Health Officer states DDT used as directed is not harmful to humans and urges Roanoke Rapids residents to support spraying. He notes U S Public Health Service findings show no toxic effects after high ingestion and warns against malaria mosquitoes sustaining epidemics.
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Dr. Young
Robert F. Young
United States Public Health Service
Roanoke Rapids
DDT Spray Plan Aims at Mosquito Malaria Cycle
The health officer concludes the DDT spraying program is designed to destroy adult mosquitoes and break the malaria cycle requiring both man and insect. The narrative notes air travel conditions from New York to Calcutta involving takeoff and in-flight temperatures at high altitude temperatures around 10 degrees and 40 degrees Fahrenheit during different flight segments.
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New York
Calcutta
Cold air cargo risks on trans Atlantic runs
Washington reports that air cargo on international routes experiences wide temperature swings. The typical winter outside air temperature on a trans Atlantic flight averages 22 degrees Fahrenheit below zero.
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Washington
Hidden riches and the tax trap uncovered
A sharp-edged commentary notes that some claim only through clever schemes can individuals amass wealth and evade Uncle Sam. It suggests reliance on questionable methods to secure money rather than honest labor.
Electric line trouble shooter on stormy pole keeps service alive
A weather beaten worker braves rain lightning and high wind to repair a power line. The routine storm duty is performed without extra charge to customers as the electric company emphasizes planning and efficient management. Nelson Eddy voices The Electric Hour on CBS Sundays at 4:30 PM EDST.
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Nelson Eddy
Robert Armbruster
CBS Network
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