Liner Lost On Pacific Reef Near San Francisco
A U S liner named in the report wrecked on a Pacific reef about 10 miles from its planned port. The ship grounded with no loss of life while salvage operations recovered supplies and equipment. The incident was confirmed by the Shipping Administration.
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U.S
Pacific Reef
Sanfrancisco
Grati
Wer Shipping Administration
Merchant Marine
San Francisco
Sijvage
Ad Equipmens
Ste
Monetary Conference Faces Slow Progress at UN Talks
Smug and silent mood marked a United Nations monetary conference where 43 foreign delegations failed to reach a substantive decision on key Malay issues. Talks centered on plans for up to 8.0 billion dollars in aid to stabilize currencies and boost trade, with the United States aiming to steer a path toward cooperation and eventual broader funding.
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Baeisun Woous
United Nations Monetary Conference
Poster International
Sauid
United States
Murrow
Eter Nash
New Zealand
Mindebe
Mon Bank
Atahi
Quolis
Operon
Aid
Gold Uncovered by Workmen near Friant Dam
Workmen unearthed nearly 19,000, Ua worth of gold at a site near the Friant dam in California. The find signals a significant mineral discovery in the region.
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Ogee Sau
Aravel
Friant Dae
Cailifornia
Military objections to be ignored in war economy plan
Nelson allies say the War Production Board chief will press ahead with orders permitting limited civilian goods production while war continues. They claim he will not water down the nondefense program, urging industry to start reconversion and shift men and machines from munitions to civilian goods. Nelson recuperating from pneumonia, may take 10 days to two weeks before returning to duty. A letter from Admiral Leahy warned such orders could delay war aims. Nelson supporters argue the plan creates civilian production without diverting war material. The dispute involves WPB figures and high officials from War and Navy, the Maritime Commission, and McNutt. opponents include the two service departments and major war plants groups.
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Donald M. Nelson
Alice
War Prediction Board
Nelson
Pnid
Reo
Army and Navy
Ttatt
Wor Netson
Senate
Triman
Jaker
WPB
Joseph BD
Kee Mi
Clinton
Texas WAC Killed by Lightning Bolt
Montgomery dispatch reports 24 year old Anna Boris Kruez of Lockhart was killed when lightning struck a tennis court she watched. Three others were present. none near the strike. The witnesses gave varying accounts of the moment and the severity of the blast.
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Texas
WAC
Montgomery
Ala
Pca
Anna Boris Kruez
Lockhart
Maxwell Field
Tenia Court
Fherte
Hans
Barber Operates Self Service Shop
In Los Angeles a barber runs a self service shop for customers. For 20 cents he provides a mirror towels soap and advice. Customers shave themselves while the barber watches to ensure safety and order. The setup aims to keep the shaving area orderly and efficient.
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Barber
LS Angeles
Enter
Justin Hossey Nias
Bosey
Nemselves
Gandhi Offer India Plan and Muslim State Split
Gandhi proposed a plan to divide India into Hindu and Muslim states to win Muslim support for independence from Britain. He presented the idea to Muhammad Ali Jinnah through Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, who said the Moslem League would consider it if Gandi spoke directly to them. The note recalls Sir Stafford Cripps 1942 plan fail reasons including Muslim insistence on a separate state.
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Bombay
Mos
Gandhi
India
Ender
Slandhi
Merhamedan Jinnah
Alttodia Mostem League
Chakravarthi Rajago-Fatachari
Alteindia Congress
Jinnah
Rajago- Piiadig
Moslem League
Gati- NE
Indie
Stafford Gripps
Mos Tein
Moslent Bate
World Shopping List Aids Postwar Trade Effort in New Orleans
A July dispatch from New Orleans outlines a global barter list to resume world trade after the war. Nations and firms seek machinery, textiles, foods, beverages, vehicles, tools, and cement. Items include sewing machines in Usumbura, diamonds in Gladado Bolivar, sugar in Mexico, and boats for pleasure and shipping. Barracks for soldiers are noted for the British Array from 1560 era.
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Joseph C. Goodwin
New Orleans
Santiago
Chile
London
Egypt
Portugal
Usumbura
Tangan- 4
East Africa
Gladado Bolivar
Venezuela
Port-Au-Prince
Yalan
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Merida
Yucatan
Sant Juan
Costa Rica
Buenos Aires
Austria
Sweden
Turkey
Tran
South Africa
Palestine
Englland
Pric
Havana
Hearing on medical care access cited for veterans families
A hearing opened with a prepared statement from Mad. Gen. Lewis B. Homhey, selective service director, noting that 5,000,000 men aged 18 to 37 show physical or mental incapacity due to neglect of the educational system. The speaker urged consulting medical organizations for methods to improve medical and hospital care access for families and individuals in need.
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San‘antonio-Light Lo
Mad
Lewis B.homhey
Selective Service
An Pat Sof Nor
War Outbreak in Europe Becomes Start of Major Conflict
In 1939 Europe, war began with limited forces, under 200000 men in the army and fewer than 100000 ready for action. The early mobilization showed modest strength as global tensions escalated toward a larger conflict.
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Mindkum
Oit
Europe
Public Health Clinics Proposed by Government
Melaitire, Navy surgeon general and President Roosevelt's personal physician, urged federal aid to create health clinics with labs and facilities for all doctors to cut patient costs. He argued for an over all medical care role without embracing socialized medicine and questioned compulsory medical care though health insurance was deemed necessary by some.
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Washington
Ae A
Melatire
Melaiire
Navy
Suracon Gentral
Roosevelty
Papper
Walte McIntire
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