Generalities Mislead U S British Steinbeck
John Steinbeck writes by telephone from London about how generalizations between Americans and Britons create false impressions. He compares misperceptions to pairing two animals ill suited to judge one another, noting that patience and direct familiarity often reduce hostility. He stresses mutual understanding over stereotypes.
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Merald ‘Tribune
New York
Tribmune, Inc
London
International Amity
Piles Relief Method Promises Easy Home Cure
An ad claims Dr. OG A Johnson a longtime rectal specialist offers a mild painless bone treatment for piles. It urges sufferers to contact Johnson Rectal Clinic in Kansas City for free information while preserving a long-winded discussion on English American stereotypes and soldierly qualities.
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Johnson
O A.' Johnson
O. A. Johnson
Dept
Main St
Kansas City
Generalities on soldiers from Britain and America
The piece argues against sweeping generalities about British and American soldiers and officers. It notes that individuals vary greatly and that boastful or modest labels misrepresent fighting quality. It stresses that underestimation or easy categorization breeds conflict between peoples and that true truth lies beyond stereotypes.
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Georgia
Panhandle
Oregon
Lancashire
Liverpool
Americas
Price of Food in East Cases Frozen in 5 States
New York July 193- P An order effective July 26 freezes prices of foods and beverages sold in eating and drinking establishments across New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland and the District of Columbia. The move, announced by Sylvan L Joseph regional OFA administrator, sets prices at the Office of Price Administration levels for the seven day period starting April 4. The measure affects about 250 000 restaurants.
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New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Sylvan L. Joseph
OFA
Tank Gadgets Stabilize Fire Stabilizes guns on moving tanks
Washington July 1948 American engineers developed a mechanical stabilizer for tank guns to keep elevation fixed as tanks traverse rough terrain. Westinghouse produced the device with Army Ordnance approval, boosting firing accuracy and allowing gunfire while tanks are in motion. General Campbell noted German tanks struggled with movement and stowage tactics, while the stabilizer keeps the barrel on target.
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Gening
Army Ordnance
Devicw
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Ordnance
Adea
L. H. Campbell Jr
Army Service Forces
Campbell
Missing Baby Found Safe in California
18 month old Ann Tucker reported abducted in Los Angeles while mother slept at the depot. Deputies found the child with Laura Merley Thornton of Wheeling West Virginia at a Colton gate. Thornton was detained on suspicion of kidnapping after claiming she took the child because it was mistreated. Child healthy but hospitalized for checkup.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Ann Tucker
Los Angeles
H. A. Richardson
Clarence Potts
Laura Merley Thornton
Wheeling
W. Va
Colton
Thornton
Reds Hang 8 Quislings in Krasnodar Public Square
Moscow radio reported the public execution of eight Russian collaborators in Krasnodar before about 30,000 people. It was described as the first mass treason trial in Soviet history since the German invasion. Three others received 20 years hard labor.
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Sily d4
INSI
Krasnodar
Caucasus
Moscow Radio
Russia
Soviet Union
Red Star
Road To Be Discussed On Mexico U S Highway
A joint U S Mexican committee led by Senator Dennis Chavez headed to Mexico City to discuss completing a 4 road from Mexico City to the U S border at El Paso with President Avil Camacho.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
Dennis Chavez
New Mexico
Mexico City
Avil, Camacho
U. S
el Paso
Fallen Italy To Be Looted, Rome Warns
In Rome Carlo Scorza, new Fascist secretary, urged last night that Italy resist the Allied demand for unconditional surrender. He warned Italy faces dismemberment and slavery, painting surrender as destruction of territorial unity and cultural treasures. He urged continued resistance, claiming a war of continents against Anglo American powers.
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Italy
Carlo Scorza
Fascist Party
Rome
Scorza
Mary
AXIS
Ural
Steppes
Fragmentary war note hints at Axis counter blow
A damaged line suggests the Initiative would seize the first slackening in the attack for a counter action. The text mentions Axis timing and a potential counter blow with unclear details.
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Son
Jap Shipping Hit By RAF Bombs in Burma
New Delhi July 19 A British communique reports heavy RAF air sweeps over Burma damaging river shipping and railway stock. Hurricanes sank or destroyed 34 Jap sampans on Kaladan river while Beaufighters damaged locomotives and freight between Menywe and Saigaing. Traff ic targets near Maingitaw and Kalemyo in Chin Hills also bombed. All British planes returned safely.
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Burma
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Kaladan
Menywe
Saigaing
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Maingitaw
Kalemyo
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