Texans Stand Against Unnecessary Gasoline Rationing
In a fierce letter from Texas, residents argue against broad gasoline rationing, insisting sufficient petroleum exists locally to meet military and civilian needs. They fault Washington planners, urge practical measures like immediate rubber and oil supply, and criticize pipeline plans as uneconomical given steel shortages and regional transport hurdles. They advocate targeted, coordinated action to win the war without sacrificing essential freedoms.
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Washington
Southwest
East
Texas
Atlantic
Gulf
Ickes
Florida
Texas Oil Produce
The WAACs Aims and Women War Service Debate
The piece argues for stronger female war service via the WAACs led by Mrs. Queta Hobby, praising the idea of carefully selected auxiliaries. It notes about 25,000 WAACs expected, their noncombatant roles, symbolism of patriotism, and questions hobby faces about propriety and femininity in uniform.
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Waacs
Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps
Uist
Mmber
United States
Urae
Hatlon
Britain
Russia
Ghina
Uae
al Carbene
Andy Miart
Rattier
Bas Jong
WAADG
Catiree Il
English WACs Caps and Comic Image Controversy in 1942
A fragment from a wartime piece critiques WAAC caps, contrasting the imagined Joan Fontaine look with the practical English design. The writer notes the caps may make wearers resemble an Indy switchman and mocks American WAAC dating life with offhand remarks about leaks and attire.
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Waace
Pr- Rector
Holby
Joan Fontaine
Indy
Sean Fontaine
Wy King
Syad
Pain in the Neck Insights From X-Ray Diagnosis
The article explains neck pain causes from spine issues to inflammation and arthritis. It describes a new X-ray method, the mynmograph, yielding sharper spine images aiding diagnosis and treatment. Cases include neck and shoulder pain with dizziness and a sledding injury with a vertebral break and deformity.
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Jasies
Medical Traction and Heat Therapy Aids Treatment
Dr HN Bundesen describes gradual heel touching and gentle traction for minutes with rests in between. Red heat from infrared therapy complements the process. Severe cases may require extended rest and vitamin B1 support.
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King Tea
10 and 20 Years Ago From S. A. Light Files
A May 25, 1932 recap notes Chicago representation, local budget issues, and city department operations for the next fiscal year. It mentions sanitation, streets, parks, markets, and cemetery notices as topics, with references to officials and departmental activities.
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S. A. Light Files
Carmisnover
Ray Larmberg
WALL
Odd Facts On Incendiary Bombs And World War Echoes
The piece notes incendiary bombs and sabotage concerns drawing law enforcement scrutiny amid World War I context. It asserts bombs could heat steel to dangerous levels and mentions a Panatana railroad native to 1836 and supposed colonial misreferences. It also claims corn cultivation existed among Indians before 1422.
Mass production surge marks U S war economy in April
Washington dispatch notes a dramatic rise in peacetime capacity to war output. April production hits 40 billion dollars with projections to 50 and 70 billion by June and year-end. Advance hinges on new techniques, upgraded plants, and steel and aluminum supply. Historic shift likened to industry mobilization in wartime.
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Washington
Donald Nelson
Henry Ford
Rogstvelt
Congress
West Coast
Gmail
Tis Ae
Airplanca
Pacific Coast
Curtiss-Wright
Upper
New York State
Chyvaler
Tank
Michigan
General Motors
Sperry Gyroscope
National Cash Register
O. K
Img
Hornd
Iapar
MacArthuy
Navy
Coral Sea
Hoya
Tretane
Syedleale
Thanks to You World From Ailing Author in April Notes
An ailing writer expresses deep gratitude for love and faith from readers during illness. She recalls four months bedridden with only thoughts for company, credits letters and support for lifting her spirits, and notes difficulty using her typewriter while feeling guided by reader belief to persevere.
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Meiy
TL Allil
Kine
Avnil
Tne
Those Texans and the Indian Wars in Texas
James During discusses the postwar period in Texas from 1200 to 1283, detailing withdrawal of military protection, rise in violence by Native groups, and weak ranger reform under Governor Davis. He argues federal policy failed to create reservations and notes Texas’s sovereignty limited federal actions after annexation, as Governor Coke confronted the frontier menace.
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James
Toxana
Davis
Rangers
Farber
Texas
United States
Richard Coke
Aglar
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Washington Dreamers
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Ake
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Washington University School of Medicing
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Pat
Dr. HN. Bundesen
Ciicage Receivert
Olinion Fa
Wibintt
Panataa Railroad
Huile
Wis
Western Worth
Paul Mallon
Modo
Elsie Robinson
Jence
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