National income hits record as war drives 1943 gains
The 1943 national income for the 50 million workers rose to 142 billion dollars with two thirds spent on goods and services. Government spending reached 60 billion from July to March, creating a near 35 billion dollar deficit. War finance, liquor consumption, and price shifts marked the year as Allied pressure and Axis defense actions continued across Europe and the Pacific. Navy and army actions included Red advances toward the Baltic states and U S and British counterattacks below Rome in a see saw battle. Admiralty Islands fighting intensified as MacArthur reinforced and bombers targeted Rabaul.
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Baltic States
Anzio
U. S
Admiralty Islands
Department of Commerce
Harold Alexander
Rome
Germany
Lawmakers Seek Clearer Bills With Shorter Words
Rep Wallcott of Michigan urged that future acts include a footnote By God we mean it and be written in one or two syllable words. An Air Force article notes jet planes now exceed 450 mph as air compressibility affects propeller aircraft, reducing drag and enabling faster speeds.
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Rep
Wallcott
Michigan
Air Force
Betty Inspired Jumper and Bolero Outfit for Girls
A little girl jumper and bolero set copied from grown up wear offers comfort and dressy appeal in a nice fabric for spring and summer wear. It presents a stylish, age appropriate option for young girls.
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Betty
Pink flower frock pattern by Barbara Bell No 1947
The description highlights a dark blue cross-bar cotton dress trimmed with ric-rac featuring a large pink appliqued flower. Barbara Bell Pattern No 1947 is available in sizes 11 through 19, with size 13 shown as a short sleeve option.
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Barbara Bell
Thirty bombers downed in raid erase elite force
Sixty U.S. bombers were shot down in a raid, costing about six hundred trained airmen and twenty million dollars in precision bombing gear and fighting machinery.
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U. S
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Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Finland
Moscow
Narva
Pskov
Vatutin
Poland
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Pacific
Japan
New Britain
Solomons
Douglas MacArthur
Rabaul
Admiralties
CPA
Chicago Board of Trade
Philip O'Brien
War Food Administration
Senate Agriculture
O’brien
Department of Agriculture
WFA
Marshall Islands
Jaluit Atoll
Marshalls
Gen
Alexander
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Soretone
McKeason Laboratories
and McKesson
Rita Ana Pape
Firestone
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