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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
3
HAL BOYLE reports from Paris on how the black market grew under German occupation, becoming the only profitable business in France. He quotes waiter Alex Jean Greclet on prices for shoes, suits, and cigarettes, the lax penalties, and the widespread dependence on illicit goods.
Boston reports a 2400 mile airborne laundry service serving mid Atlantic islands. Richard J. O Connor conceived the plan while in Africa as a commercial airline representative. The service collects soiled garments on American Airlines ships on Monday and, after processing, returns starched items to planes by Friday morning for delivery to islands within hours.
Washington August 31 A new cutback in aluminum ingot production was ordered by the War Production Board due to reduced war needs. Monthly output will drop 30 million pounds to 90 million. peak winter production reached 188 million pounds.
Los Angeles August 31 reports from a meeting of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers on electrically driven airliners with rear pusher propellers. A new electric drive would be placed in the fuselage to boost maneuverability, with generators and high speed power sources. The study notes reduced wing wind resistance but cites higher cost and weight as downsides. light materials could improve power weight ratio and fuel efficiency by cutting drag. Generators for airliners have risen from two watts per cubic inch in 1939 to thirty watts now.
The Watkins market in Arkansas faced closure after a long run. The decision came amid ongoing military service requirements and shifts in market demand, affecting workers and local supply chains.
The piece notes Allied gains cutting off German bomb sites while Eisenhower says northern France is ahead of schedule by more than five days. Hitler retreats, freeing ports and aiding supply, as Omar Bradley becomes overall commander of American forces in northern France alongside Montgomery.
In a recent order Montgomery urged unity among Allied forces. He stated that it matters little who did this or that and called for a shared motto: One for all and all for one. The remark praised a great soldier and a fine gentleman.
The Office of Defense Transportation announced that wartime traffic on streetcars buses and local transit in eastern cities has reached its peak for the year and passenger volume remains at that peak level.
Local health authorities in Wisconsin Michigan Pennsylvania and New York order schools closed as polio cases surge nationwide. Milwaukee County restricts first six grades until October while the Elizabeth Kenny Institute in Minneapolis expands to treat victims.
A fried chicken method seasons flour with salt pepper and dried tarragon. The chicken is rolled in the seasoned flour before frying for a flaky herb accented crust.
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