Dead Yank Billed For Laundry and War Efforts
In New York and nationwide a push outlines 75 900 local clubs led by boys and girls to meet 1823 wartime goals. They aim to produce and conserve food, aid scrap drives and war bonds, protect health, serve war workers and families, interpret war programs, and foster democratic participation while supporting troops overseas. Local stories note a New England mother and widow seeking laundry reimbursement for her son killed in France.
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Bette Davis Brother Reported Captured by Germans
German agency Bild reported Robert Davis, identified as actress Bette Davis’s brother, captured by German forces. The claim stated he was a member of the American airborne unit.
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Boston and Maine’s snow melters Ike and Mike lightened winter rails
The Boston and Maine Railroad unveils first rail loader melters Ike and Mike built from tender tanks and other salvaged parts. They melt 13,500 cubic feet of snow per cycle by pushing live steam into a tank and discharge melted snow into a nearby river. The system speeds snow removal, supports war freight and fuel deliveries, and helped crews keep lines open during severe blizzards.
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