El Salvador Opens Exhibit Of Products
The republic of El Salvador opened a permanent trade exposition in a Fifth Avenue skyscraper to foster postwar US trade. Hand made items include dolls, linens, draperies, baskets, sandals, lamps, pottery and more. The Federacion de Cajas de Credito backs the two way plan.
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New York
Republic of el Salvador
United States
Fifth Avenue
Louis Bonnard
el Salvador
Federacion
Federacion de Cajas de Credito
Bonnard
Congress
Republic of
Federacion de Cajas Credito
Portuguese Introduce Orange to Europe in 1547
The text notes that the Portuguese carried the orange from China into Europe in 1547. This marks a key horticultural diffusion event linking Asia and Europe through early global exchange.
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Portugese
China
Europe
Chateau-Thierry Of 1944 Simple
American doughboys crossed the Marne at Chateau-Thierry in 1944 advancing toward Paris in tanks and armored units while German resistance collapsed. The scene recalled 1918 with the Rock of the Marne and nearby cemetery maintained by French caretakers despite wartime changes.
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Robert Miller
Chateau-Thierry
U.P
Cha‘eau-Thierry
Paris
Marne
George S. Patton
The
France
Erich Ludendorff
Chateau- Thierry
Patton
Germany
Ironing Tip Prevents Dust Marks on Floors
To prevent dust marks place a worn sheet or table cloth under the ironing board when pressing items that will touch the floor during ironing. This protects surfaces and keeps fabrics clean while ironing.
Ammunition For Hunting Is Again Relaxed
The War Production Board lifts the civilian sales ban and boosts farmer and rancher quotas for hunting ammo through December 31. Civilian use for shooting galleries skeet and trap remains prohibited. Estimated civilian output stands near 62 percent of prewar levels with 450 to 500 million shotgun shells and ample rifle cartridges anticipated.
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Washington
War Production Board
Robertson
D-Va
House Conservation Committee
WPB
Seabees Adapt Jap Gear For Own Purposes
Seabees show ingenuity by converting captured Japanese equipment for U S use in Gilbert and Marshall Islands. Lt Cmdr Anthony W Van Leer notes bases repurposed buildings tools and vehicles. battalions under Cmdr Fremont G Elliot and Cmdr Frank B Cressey repair trucks motorcycles lathes drills and saws for operations at Tara wa Kwajalein and Roinamur.
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Washington
Cmdr
Anthony W. van Leer
Civil Engineer Corps
Chevy Chase
Gilbert and Marshall Islands
van Leer
Fremont G. Elliot
Aberdeen Pl
Clayton, Mo
Tarawa
Kwajalein
Frank B. Cressey
Long Beach
Calif
Roinamur
Policy update on ammunition limits
The allowance for .22 caliber rim fire increases from 100 to 150 rounds and shotgun shells rise from 25 to 100 rounds while the 40 round limit for center fire cartridges remains unchanged. The change adjusts regulated storage and purchase quantities under the current firearms rules.
Rehabilitated Japanese Generator Aids Tarawa Base Power
Seaberg maintenance unit under Lt. Clarence D. Arrasmith of Seattle restored a Japanese generator to supply the main power block on Tarawa. The unit prepared to move with troops to a new base, carrying the equipment and expertise.
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Tarawa
van Leer
Clarence D. Arrasmith
Seattle
Wash
Sugar Will Remain On Ration For Duration
Sacramento report says sugar will stay rationed for the war’s duration and at least two years after. Ronald Hayes of Spreckels Sugar Co. notes beet sugar output declined in 1943 44 due to delayed program announcements but 1945 plantings will rise. He cites Sacramento valley beet acreage 70 900 in 1913 down to 25 000 in 1944 from 170 000 in 1942.
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Sacramento
Ronald Hayes
Spreckels ‘Sugar Co
Washington
Hayes
Sacramento Valley
Tanganyika Sets 109000-Ton Sisal Target For Year
Tanganyika plans to harvest 109000 tons of sisal this year as it expands production. The aim reflects ongoing efforts to boost export crops and stabilize domestic fabric fiber supply.
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Tanganyika
Murderer Frank Miller Awaiting Stay of Execution
Phoenix reports the execution of Frank Miller for murder on September 14 has been stayed by an appeal from the state supreme court. Miller fatally stabbed Walter Smith after a May 13 argument over a card game.
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Phoenix
Frank Miller
Eden Negro
Teal
State Supreme Court
Miller
Walter Smith
Fement
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