Air Patrol Crew Survives Harsh Jungle Coast Flight
Air force crew led by Sergt RB H Scott and Lieutenants Prejean and Gerlach completed a long anti submarine patrol along the South American coast. After gear issues delayed takeoff the trio navigated through storms and jungle airspace to reach French Guiana’s Devil’s Island area and safely returned to base.
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South American
Sergt
RB. H. Scott
Bennington
E J. Prejean
John H. Gerlach
French Guiana
Prejean
Gerlach
Devil's Island
Guiana
Quadrangle
Cayenne
Moratorium on Car Tax Asked by Auto Club Leader
William J. Gottlieb, president of the Automobile Club of New York, urged Congress to declare a moratorium on the $5 car tax until the measure can be repealed or reduced for motorists in the eastern gasoline shortage area. He said motorists in other regions have more gasoline and freedom to use cars, while those in the pleasure ban area face stamp requirements and uncertain fuel access. Public demand for the $5 stamps has been light, with sales beginning two weeks ago.
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New York
William J. Gottlieb
The
Automobile Club of New York
Congress
Gottlieb
Nostalgic Customs Return In Modern Bridal Trends
Modern brides revive old fashion with long white gowns and trains, frosted organdie and satin designs by American designers. Styles range from tight bodices to narrow silhouettes, featuring lace, ruffles, and veils. A white minon gown with lace cap and train becomes a classic, while many choose ankle length or ivory satin suits for servicemen spouses. Double wedding rings and white hose see renewed popularity alongside nostalgic sentiment.
House backs bill to create wartime food czar
The House Agricultural Committee approved a bill to appoint a food czar with full control over wartime food production distribution pricing and rationing. Chairman Fulmer said the plan would mirror wartime boards and remove price administration powers to the new war food administrator Chester C. Davis.
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Washington
Office of Price Administration
War Food Administrator
Chester C. Davis
Fulmer-sponsored food policy committee vote described
The text notes a Fulmer sponsored measure receiving committee support from all 12 Republican members and six Democrats, with eight Democrats opposing. It mentions an all-powerful food administrator once proposed by the Republican Congressional Food Study Committee. It also states spiders can spin threads as thin as one five thousandth of an inch.
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Fulmer
Republican Congressional Food Study Committee
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