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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1944
Page
2
U S forces break through Pacific defenses and consolidate new surplus goods agency. Heaviest Allied air strikes hit Germany as editor notes opinions reflect Western Newspaper Union analysts.
The Senate Democratic majority re elected Alben Barkley as floor leader after his break with President Roosevelt over the 2.3 billion tax bill. Barkley warned the dispute signaled growing congressional independence in shaping legislation while remaining loyal to Democratic principles. In the House 80 year old Rep. Robert Coughton echoed separation from the president on the veto, foreshadowing possible overrides.
The Surplus War Property administrator William L. Clayton moves to organize a new agency to supervise disposal of excess government goods including 20 000 horses 10 000 motor trucks and 4 600 motorcycles. Congress extends the Commodity Credit Corporation funds to mid 1945 and maintains price supports to curb retail costs while war closures loom.
Plastic bugles solve a brass shortage by the army, offering a sweet tone, half the weight, no warm up in cold, and lower manufacturing costs. Navy plans to add 20 JRM-1 Mars planes, cargo capable and convertible to hospital ships or troop transports, carrying 145000 pounds of gear or 182 men.
On the 26th anniversary of the Red Army, Russian forces push German lines at both ends of the 800 mile front while peace talks with Finland advance. Nazis withdraw on the Estonian border as Red troops seize key rail and highway hub at Pskov and threaten Krivoi Rog. Nazi presence remains strong in northern Finland.
U N Airships Inc. seeks five world routes from Washington to Calcutta Dakar Buenos Aires Capetown Brisbane Los Angeles Chungking Darwin Moscow using noninflammable helium passenger and cargo dirigibles. Speed 75–100 mph vs airplanes 150–200, but blimps promise longer range and luxury quarters aboard widespread itineraries.
Army dental technicians report a new method that pours eight ounces of cold water into the patient’s mouth during drilling and drains the same amount, circulating water to cool the tooth. The cooling reduces heat from friction, easing pain and allowing approximately 40 percent more work per session.
The piece explains storm sash vent placement and suggests bottom rail vents if used, plus methods to clean granite and marble surfaces. It covers welding a heating plant seam and repairing crumbling chimney bricks with cement-based paint, noting local contacts may help.
Reader asks how to store furniture and appliances safely through winter with no heat. Protect woodwork from dampness and moth damage, sponging with mild soap, wax in thin coats, heavy dust covers, protect mohair and wool items, moth proof rug and clothing, wash refrigerator with baking soda solution, leave door slightly open, coat metal parts with vaseline, cover radio, and store portable units in a carton in a dry place.
Readers are urged to mail 16 cents, name, and address for complete crochet instructions and filet chart for pattern 5313. High demand and wartime conditions cause slight delays. send orders to the stated address.
A brief list of trivia prompts includes asking where the Liberty Bell inscription originates, how much larger China is than the continental U S, what an obsequious man’s manner is, what destroyed Pompeii, which textile is most used, and which city guards the Strait of Melacca’s entrance.
A Leviticus 25 10 themed item is said to be kept under custody with one of three larger property rights. The term servile appears in legal notes connected to a volcanic eruption event of 79 A D tied to Mt Vesuvius. A cotton related datum links to Singapore.
An all-bran testimonial from a milk route customer describes constipation relief after using Kellogg's ALL-BRAN. The letter highlights cellulosic content as the mechanism and promotes regular consumption with ample water, urging authenticity from Kellogg's Battle Creek.
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