Germans Fooled by Wooden Warship Decoys in WWII
A British deception in World War II used wooden warships with dummy guns to resemble Royal Navy battleships and carriers. The ruse misled German reconnaissance for nearly two years as decoy ships defended Scapa Flow and the Firth of Forth, with three merchantmen converted to false battleships later wrecked or returned to merchant service.
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London
Royal Navy
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Makee
Pakeha
Walmana
Revenge
Resolution
Moamari
Hermes
Scapa Flow
Nacre
Ebay
Rilal
Mamart
Refrigerator Stockpile Declines Amid War Time Strain
Fragmented OCR text suggests shortages and supply concerns ending with terse mentions of rationing and emergency orders. It references Washington and various strained markets including meat, fruit, dairy, and eggs, with hints of government actions and procurement pressures impacting stores and households.
Landon Sees British Election Pressures on U.S.
Former 1936 Republican nominee Landon comments on Britain’s election outcome and its possible impact on American politics. He says a left-wing New Dealers victory could force Truman to yield or trigger a third party, but a third party need not end the Republican ticket. He suggests Democrats might court Republican votes in a split scenario.
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Topeka
Kan
Brita
Truman
Alt M. Landon
Landon
Lester
Firmer Vans Fos Ag
Wheatcake abundance urged as seed tests advance
Agricultural notes urge plentiful wheatcakes and buckwheat seed stocks amid growing demand. The States Agri department reports seed lots tested for germination and purity, with seedsmen submitting samples and backer filters for analysis to ensure acceptable quality for farmers.
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Nagweard
Oberlin appoints Schwertman to Red Cross Germany duty
John B. Schwertman Jay named assistant field director of Red Cross Service with direct control of field operations in Germany. His wife, after US service near Burma, will join him in Germany when transport is arranged. Jake Wagner resigns as YMC A executive secretary to finish Oberlin Seminary studies in October.
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Oberlin
John B. Schwertman
Jay
Red Cross Service
Germany
Burma
Jake Wagner
Y. McA
Oberlin Theological Seminary
Y McUa
ELDP
Vance
VY Om. C. A
Thomas Harris
Wolflgang Stechow
Herbert May
Clarence Craig
Leonard Sidley
Howard Reason
Daniel Kince
Adela A. Field Johnston
Barendang Smith
Cincinnati
Ahiss Simin
Jon ‘Theological Seminary
New York
Ladies Literary Booleny
Oberlin College
Fordey
Eiin College
Honorenm- Pwo
Erin
Eleanor
Rey Dicks
Charles Strong Iowder
Henry Bradford
Maree Ho Burkholder
Oberlin Dolge Navy
Navy Department
Seton
Eugene H
Wuriway
Texas
Former Louise Mes smatl on leave for New Orleans assignment
Lt Zimmterm of area PRP reports the former Louise Mes smatl arrived at his home last Saturday and will return in August to New Orleans for assignment to the Marine Armed Guard. He just completed training at Norfolk, Va. His wife accompanies him.
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Cl Prp
Zimmterm
Louise Mesmatl ¢On
New Orleans
Dlr
Chant Marine Armed
Norfolk
War
Government memo on officers and veterans jobs causes debate
The United States Employment Service memo on prewar to postwar job focus for discharged officers sparks controversy. Marquis Childs notes the “top drawer” positions idea angering many service members and recalls Manpower and Veterans administrations seeking fairness while stressing civilian life must steer away from military caste biases.
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Washington
United States Employment Service
Topelrawer
Etfs
Marjeeser Commission
U. S. Employment Service
Manpower Commission
Jnc
Uorf
Army
Wes
Europe
Cars
Gla
War Manpower Commission
Gia
Qmer N. Onesley
Peperal
Fife
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Ard new cream deodorant for women hygiene ad
An advertisement extols Ard deodorant for under arms claiming no skin irritation no fabric damage quick drying and immediate use after shaving. It touts antiseptic whitening properties and approval by the American Institute of Laundering noting widespread use and pricing 39 cents plus tax.
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American Institute of Laundering
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ONIC
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Albany
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U. S
Scranton
Allentown
Philadelphia
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CONN
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Haven
Oshima
Amy
Osborn
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Red Cross
Richard Hanmer
Walnut Street
Peru
Marquis Childs
N. J. Hoskins Insurance
Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Co
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Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co
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Fenmnevs
Bhede Ceiyooms
Pate
Oweaewrt Allstee
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