Battle for the Philippines shows brave M T B Squadron 3 survivors
Lieutenant John Bulkeley leads motor torpedo boat squadron 3 with Ensigns Anthony Akers and George Cox as the story follows their hold on Corregidor and Manila, a nurse Peggy, and gritty exchanges with Japanese forces. The piece ends with wartime reflections and a tease for continuing.
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The
Philippines
Tala
Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 3
Liout
John Bulkeley
R. B. Kelly
Anthony Akers
George E. Cox
Kelly
Tunnel
Corregidor
Pegay
Manila
Tank Corps
Age Gap in Marriage Promptly Explored by Readers
Kathleen Norris reviews two letters from Portland and Cleveland about age differences in marriage. A 30 year old woman and a 24 year old man reflect on responsibility and happiness, while a 17 year old daughter faces a much older suitor with a complex blended family. The columnist concludes little can be done and notes such marriages can endure with practical adjustment.
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Peggy
Manila
Akers
Admiral Hart
Dutch East Indies
Army and Navy Club
Dolores
Catalonia
Philippines
Bataan
MacArthur
Portland
Oregon
Cleveland
Ohio
Alma
Tom
Margot
Europe
Margaret
John
Happy marriage not tied to age or sameness, Norris says
Kathleen Norris answers letters on whether a husband and wife must be alike or near in age for a happy marriage. In two cases a 30 year old woman with a 24 year old suitor and a 17 year old in love with a middle aged man are discussed. The guidance is tolerant and practical.
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Kathleen Norris
Farm Curves Aid To Victory Effort
Farming on the contour to follow the land is helping the wartime effort by boosting yields and conserving soil and water. Contour farming reduces production costs by up to 70 cents per acre through saved fuel fertilizer time and wear on equipment. Texas soil conservation advocate Vernie Marshall is highlighted among a group promoting this practice.
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Vernie Marshall
Soil Conservation Districts
Lone Star
Soil Conservation Board
Texas
Dust Bowl
United Na- Hong
Columbus
Americas
Washington
Jefferson
New Chemical Shows Promise Against Chicken Disease
Research on cecal coccidiosis in poultry reports that tetraethyl thiuram monosulfide fed in pure form prevented the disease in experiments. Protozoa attacking cecal pouches cause stunting and death, with University of Wisconsin tests guiding further study and potential control methods.
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University of Wisconsin
Fertilizer Firms Granted Price Increases Amid Rising Costs
Farm Notes reports permission granted to fertilizer manufacturers to raise prices on mixed fertilizers and superphosphate to ease distress from higher labor and operating costs. It notes cotton’s critical role, with U S consuming over 45,000 bales daily to meet military and civilian needs.
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United States
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Chapter
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Malta
Gibraltar
Japa
Carolines
Newport
Manila Bay
San Antono
Ures
By Kathleen Norris
Weil
Helen
Maida
J. C. Taylor
Coryell County
Taylor
Gay
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Nemes
Sos
GROVE
Ald
Dr. Caldwell
Cee
Dean
Doun
Doans
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