Palm Trees to Be Installed at Airports
Palm trees will be moved from University of Arizona farms near Phoenix to Davis Monthan air base and Tucson Municipal airport for landscaping. WPA will provide labor, city covers transport costs. several council actions followed include street name change denial, paving district resolution, and liquor license transfers.
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University of Arizona
Phoenix
Davis- Monthan Air Base
Tucson Municipal
Federal Works
Ash Street
Ash Lane
Highland Vine Avenue
WPA
William Alafras
Armory Park
John D. Lyons, Jr
R. E. Butler
Old Glory to Fly Over Manila Despite Bomb Threats
In Manila on December 16 the Far Eastern Army will keep the American flag flying above its headquarters despite the danger from Japanese air raids. Lieutenant General Douglas MacArthur approved the decision, saying to protect the headquarters as needed but to keep the flag displayed.
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Manila
Douglas MacArthur
Gardens in vacant lots reduce lunch costs in Turlock
In Turlock California the Parent Teachers Association and city council plan to cultivate all vacant tax delinquent lots as vegetable gardens with WPA workers to lower school lunch costs.
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Turlock
Calif
Parent-Teachers Association
WPA
All U S Troops Now Equipped With Mortars
The Army announced that all troops are fully equipped with mortars. One model fires beyond 1,500 yards and is light enough for single man transport. A second type doubles that range, with use across armored divisions military police parachute and cavalry units.
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U. S
Washington
Japan Plans Broad Insurance Against Bombing Damages
Japan outlines a program to insure against damages from air attacks by enemy planes. The plan aims to cover civilian and industrial losses and support reconstruction, signaling a proactive approach to wartime risk management.
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Japan
Walking Preacher of the Ozarks Walks 30000 Miles
Guy Howard, aged 50, earned the title Walking Preacher of the Ozarks for walking over 30,000 miles in nine years to conduct religious services in rural districts around Joplin Missouri.
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Joplin
Guy Howard
The
Ozarks
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