Oil Industry Advances Expand Synthetic Materials
A dispatch notes that the oil industry now produces synthetic chemicals from basic petroleum, with processes like fractional distillation and cracking expanding output. It cites Mr. Fisher on high daily production and the shift from crude methods to engineering and chemical techniques, creating new raw materials for chemicals and improving fuel quality. It also mentions waves at Pearl Harbor aiding Navy operations, with women serving as yeomen and storekeepers during wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Navy Department
Pearl Harbor
New Cars Production Slowed by Wartime Limits in 1940s
Fred Vinson explains that new cars will appear slowly from assembly lines, with six to nine months for some, but large-scale production unlikely for years. Spare parts will stay abundant, and WPB aimed to produce 750 million dollars of auto and truck parts, yet current cars average eight to nine years old and batteries and tires are in shortest supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Fred Vinson
War Mobilization
WPB
Jap Peace Feelers Hint at Possible Pacific Settlement
The piece argues Japan might consider peace offers less than surrender as Allied victories in Europe grow. It notes Tokyo’s wartime aims, battered fleets, and home-front bombing as factors, and cites the Cairo program as guiding postwar aims. The analysis questions whether territorial losses alone would secure lasting peace.
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Pacific
Europe
United States
Britain
Tokyo
Tarawa
Saipan
Guam
Palin
Philippines
Burma
Iwo
Okinawa
Japan
Cairo
Formosa
Manchuria
Pescadores
Germany
Oil And Chemicals Fear in Early Industry Opinion
A garbled report cites H. W. Fisher, manager at Standard Oil, warning about synthetic fields and industry fears. The fragment hints at market anxiety within the oil and chemical sectors and the impact on feral production standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jg Ui
H. W. Fisher
Standard Oil Company of
West End store operator seeks 1500 for ruined goods
AQ Tests Ac D. B. Sollanberger petitioned the Mayor and Council for 1500 claiming losses from ruined merchandise during a West End smallpox scare. Disinfectant fumes damaged microhandise and damaged goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Sollanberger
West End
Trade and labor easing amid short-term absorption
A garbled report notes a labor surplus and incoming absorption by lung activity and general work. Mentions South Pole and an airplane dash toward North Pole with limited clear context. Contains names that are partially unreadable.
Bit and Pieces By Lee Miller
A naval dispatch mixes light humor with crew life aboard a ship in the Sulu Sea. It details a gunfire timing gadget for shell bursts, a sailor recovering a lost false tooth, beer safeguards at sea, and various shipboard anecdotes. Notes on haircuts, Filipino enlisted crew, and routine chatter color the entry, ending with a fragment about a boat swain’s call and sea terms.
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Sulu Sea
John R. Hickel
St. Mary's
W. Va
Hickel
Jack W. Hogton
Moline
Princeton
Jack
Central Station
Russell Barker
Tarakan
Garden language and labor under common duty
The verse muses on man’s best side in garden language and lauds neighbors, wishing strength to bear care and press forward despite hardship. It contrasts hopeful genius rebuilding churches and schools with the danger that force could prevail. An army motto echoes rugged service beyond duty.
Soft landing instruction for three second finish
The directive requests permitting a gradual descent to a finish over a span of three seconds. It acknowledges compliance, aiming for a controlled, unhurried conclusion without abruptness.
Strength For The Day By Dr Early Douglass
An essay argues families differ like individuals and value discipline from living with unlike ideas. It urges embracing diverse views, avoiding quarrels, and learning tolerance. Formosa is noted as 244 miles long and 97 miles wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Early
Douglass
Formosa
Lower tax cuts clash in Washington round
Washington Merry-Go-Round reports conflict among lawmakers over tax policy as Senator George and Muley Bob Doughton spar over lowering taxes before the war ends. President Truman and others oppose cuts this session. Other notes cover State Department, press aides, and humorous constituent anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drew Pearson
Washington
George
Georgia
Coughton
Senator George
Muley Bob Coughton
Truman
Will Clayton
Germany
Steve Harry
White House
State Department
Eisenhower
Ray Murphy
State Department Gestapo
Ben Mandel
Dies Committee
Mandel
Westbrook Pegler
Roosevelt
CIO
Political Action Committee
Diamantopoulos
Cement Display Promotes War Bond Drive in Local Store
North American Cement sponsors a window display at Schindel Rohrer and Co. showing cement ingredients and Portland cement uses to urge bond purchases during the Seventh War Loan drive. A grease stain tip notes a grease solvent as effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOND
North American Cement Corporation
Schindel-Rohrer and Company
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Imundeen
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South Pole
Onarics
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Hancor
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Congress
Sen
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Florida
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Hollywood
Fla
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War Production Board
Fokes
Department of Agriculture
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Oklahoma
Army
Los Angeles
New York
Los Angelinas
San Francisco
Yalta
Rudy's
Cauffman's
Harry M. Friedman
Harry's Loan Office
North Jonathan Street
Kays
Washington St
WJEJ
Mirro
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Valley Forge Distributing Co
Virginia Ave
R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
Schindel
Athey
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McPhail
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