Nelson Wins Senate Aid in WPB Probe
Heat of protest greeted a Senate defense inquiry report alleging damaging delays in converting industries to wartime production. The panel urged changes in WPB organization and personnel while praising Donald Nelson’s leadership and defending his integrity amid criticism from Guthrie and others.
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Washington
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Senate
WPB
Tom Connally
D-Tex
Special Defense Investigation Group
Nelsa
Lucag
D-Nl
Donald Nelson
America
Truman
D-Mo
Nelson
SWPB
Robert R. Guthrie
Mead
Brewster
R-Me
Burton
Ohio
Guthrie
Connally
Lucas
First Canteen Class Receives Uniforms From Red Cross
The first Red Cross sponsored canteen class to be fully equipped with uniforms includes twenty members taught by Miss Katherine Schmidt at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. The lineup features Mrs. Franklin Schindel and Mrs. Allen Wellinger among others, including lieutenants and captains. Additional members missing from the photo are Mrs. J. Alvey Long, Mrs. Moser, Mrs. Kelly, and Mrs. James Shannon.
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The
Red Cross
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Katherine Schmidt
Franklin Schindel
Allen Wellinger
Harl Corderman
Leslie Earley
George Harsh
D. Angle Wolfinger
Charles Alvord
Clarence Maiston
Clarence Beck
Karl
Victory Edition Fashion Book offers new Summer patterns
The Daily Mail Pattern Department presents Two Little Frocks UPEABLY CUT SUN-BACK DRESS No 3039 in sizes 10 to 20 with fabric requirements for size 16 and a Darling Dirndl Frock No 3134 in sizes 12 to 20 with fabric needs. A 15 cent pattern price, 1 cent mailing, and instructions to send name, address, and style number to The Daily Mail Pattern Department, New York.
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The
Daily Mail
West 19Th Street
New York
N. Y
American Pioneers Name New Group Of Super-Fighters
Fort Lewis Washington June 19 A new U S Army unit called pioneers trains to be among the most heavily armed soldiers. They are taught to fight with machetes and knives as well as rifles and machine guns and cannons. The pioneers serve as assault specialists, clearing paths, destroying installations, and preparing bridges for infantry. They adapt to terrain by night camouflage and day concealment using vegetation.
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Fort Lewis
Wash
Combat Engineers
United States Army
Iike
Knife or rifle in the brush clash
A pioneer weighs his tool choice when encountering native taps in the brush. He mockingly tests a knife versus a rifle, noting the knife could be effective though unofficial. The scene reflects rugged frontier pragmatism and improvised combat mindset.
County Youth 4-H Victory Club enrollment opens
Washington County youths join the 4 H Victory Club to raise food for the Food for Freedom program. County agents provide pig care feeding and management tips from University of Maryland extension specialists. A show and sale is planned at Four States Livestock Sales Co in Hagerstown on September 30 with market grading and prizes.
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Washington County
Jos. M. Vial
University of Maryland
Hagerstown
Belgian Language Divide Highlighted Across Regions
The Belgian populace uses two languages with French spoken in the south and Flemish in the north, shaping regional identity and education.
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Belgium
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