Hundred Percent War Work by Robert St John
A war correspondent recalls volunteering in a British munitions factory after learning of family losses abroad. He details long shifts, news gathering, lectures for troops, and talks to Cockney clubs, arguing that total war requires total personal effort from all in Britain and America.
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Chicago
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Europe
Romania
Gestapo
Balkans
Poland
America
Britain
Messerschmitt
Greece
Ministry of Labor
England
SUIV
Wartime Reporter Reflects on British Working Class Struggles
The writer recalls Nazi terror and munitions factory work to honor Britain's Little People. He notes between wars wages and conditions were poor and workers endured hardship with resilience. The piece emphasizes respect for factory workers and their daily challenges.
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Surplus Tires To Be Sold To Government Under Ration Rules
Car owners may lose basic gasoline ration books if they own more than five tires per car. Registration starts November 9. Tires can be sold at the railroad station via Railway Express Agency with government payment options. Prices depend on tire size and tread depth with ceilings set for various 6.00-16 to 7.00-16 models.
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OPA
Railway Express Agency
What to Send to Soldiers at Home and Abroad
A concise list of items service members value, noting destination matters. Suggested gifts include house slippers, toothbrushes, wrist watches, toothpaste, handkerchiefs, sewing kits, pocket knives, clothes brushes, scrapbooks, metal polish, shoe polish, fountain pens, nail files, postage stamps, soap, lighters.
Dear Santa Bring Present or Else Threat From Brook Kid
A Brook youngster named Mike wrote Santa a letter listing toys and warning in a taunting tone that PD would beat Santa to a pulp if his requests were not met. The note reflects the boy's intimidation tactic amid playful holiday lore.
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Santa
North Pole
Brook
Mike
Santa Claus
Neighgang
Lesson Across the Ages: Peace on Earth to Men of Good Will
The article presents a Christmas message echoing Christ's teaching of peace on earth for people of goodwill across generations. It emphasizes universal goodwill and the enduring moral instruction from the holiday.
Tire pricing notes on used passenger tires and tubes
The document lists prices for re grooved and remolded tires at 4.45 5.36 4.05 5.05 and 6.10, plus smooth tread tires at 1.50 and a maximum 1.50 for used passenger tire tubes excluding special purpose tubes.
Total Victory Program by U S Senate Nominee Wherry
Kenneth Wherry outlines a three point total victory program for the war effort. He urges full support of the president as commander in chief, constructive criticism of government policies to prevent unpatriotic actions, and preservation of America's form of government.
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Kenneth
Wherry
U. S. Senate
America
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