Krug Sees Upturn in War Material Production
WPB Chairman Julius Krug reported an uptick in U S war materiel output for Europe and the Pacific during December. He cited gains in heavy artillery shells trucks radar and B 29s while noting housing needs and renewed war enthusiasm among men under 38 after the new work or fight order.
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Roger A. Johnson
San Francisco
WPB
Julius Krug
Krug
Kaiser Shipyards
Richmond
San Francisco Bay Area
War Production Board
Selective Service
Western Front
Joyce Reynolds Plans Marriage to Marine Lt Robert Lewis
Hollywood star Joyce Reynolds announced plans to wed Marine Lt. Robert Lewis of Houston Texas in about three weeks. The 20 year old actress spoke as her groom arrived from the South Pacific after active duty and said the couple would marry before he sails overseas.
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Hollywood
Joyce Reynolds
Janie
Robert Lewis
Houston
Tex
Lywood
South Pacific
Argentina Pushes Import of All Anti-Malaria Medicines
Argentina urges broad importation of anti malaria medicines to bolster treatment options and combat disease. Health officials emphasize expanding access and supply chains to ensure availability nationwide.
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Argentina
Georgia Twins End D M Training At Davis Monthan Field
Twin Georgia brothers James H. and Robert A. McLemore are finishing combat crew training at Davis Monthan Field and will deploy overseas as B 24 Liberator navigators. The Atlanta natives, both graduates of Boys High and Georgia Tech, trained together through Army service and aviation cadet programs. Bob married Patricia Lowe of Atlanta.
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Davis-Monthan Field
James H
Robert A. McLemore
Robert McLemore
Atlanta
Bob
Patricia Lowe
Tucson
Boys High School
Georgia Tech
EAC
Yank Soldiers In China Held For Smuggling
U S Army investigators in New Delhi say a wide smuggling ring moved stolen lend lease and other goods into China for three years. The operation involved Americans, pilots, Red Cross workers, and civilian staff linked to British, Indian, Chinese, and Greek nationals. Total profits were estimated around 4.156 million dollars. several officers and flyers are implicated.
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New Delhi
China
China Hills
Flying Tigers
China National Airways Corporation
U. S. Army
Red Cross
London Learns Of At Least Ten Namesakes Worldwide
A recent discovery shows there are at least ten places and entities named London across the globe. Researchers note historical ties and naming patterns linking cities, districts, and institutions sharing the same name.
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London
Mexico Plans Luxury Tax To Help Children
A bill reported favorably by the welfare committee proposes a ten percent tax on diversions and luxury articles to fund child mortality programs. Taxed diversions include jai alai, bull fights, boxing, wrestling, football, and cabarets. luxury items cover alcohol, private autos, jewels, perfumes, furs, and cigarettes. Deputy Carlos A. Madrazo cited an infant mortality rate of about two hundred per thousand births in the federal district, four times New York or London levels.
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Mexico City
Committee On Welfare
Chamber of Deputies
Carlos A. Madrazo
Federal District
New York
London
Labor Board Election For San Diego Stores
The national labor relations board ordered an election before January 12 among Safe Way store employees in San Diego to determine representation by either the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America or the Retail Clerks association.
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Washington
UPR
National Labor Relations Board
Safeway
San Diego
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North
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Estward Motors
4Th Ave
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South 6Th Ave
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Tion Division
U. S
Y.M.C.A. Health Club
Mexico
Labor Board
Zenith Cleaners
Atrmos Health Club
Santa Rita
Proscripcions
Decters
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
Christian Science
Leonard T. Carney
C.S.B
Beverly Hills
California
Mother Church
Boston
Massachusetts
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America
Union Oil Company
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Union Oil Bldg
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