Maj. Davidson Scheduled For Forum Speech
Maj. Gen. Francis H. N. Davidson chief of staff and deputy commander to the British army staff will speak at the Sunday forum at 7 30 p m Davidson tours the United States to deepen American ties and promote Anglo American military cooperation in World War II He is a veteran of both world wars born April 1 1892 educated at Marlborough and the Royal Military academy He served in France earning the Military Cross and bar and the Distinguished Service order Mrs W T Jeffries forum chairwoman presides Maj John Winchcombe Taylor will introduce him Vanguard national president of the American veterans group cosponsors the Tucson appearance The forum is open to the public.
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Ships Bound For Europe Held Up In East Coast Ports
Washington dispatch reports at least 60 ships loaded with grain and coal for liberated Europe are tied up in east coast ports due to crew shortages. OWMR and Agriculture officials seek to boost wheat shipments to Europe and North Africa. Maritime workers’ Christmas holidays cited as a cause of delays.
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Mary Astor In Arizona After 4th Marriage
Hollywood reports screen actress Mary Astor is honeymooning in Arizona after her fourth marriage. She confirmed to her studio that she wed Thomas Wheelock, a Chicago broker, here on Monday. Wheelock recently served as a meteorologist in the Army Air Forces.
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Shipments Stalled as Crews Lacking at Harbor
Harbor official notes 14 coal ships and six grain carriers idle for lack of crews. He estimates Europe and North Africawill need about 300 million bushels of wheat in the first half of next year, with Canada Argentina and Australia providing some but most from the United States. January plans exceed 25 million bushels from port stocks.
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Public Vague On Placing War's Blame
Public opinion on Pearl Harbor fault is muddled after the congressional probe. George Gallup reports voters blame varied parties fromThe Army and Navy to the American People and government, with 23 percent undecided and 5 percent blaming Japan.
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Orchid culture like a breeze with guidance from Lumsden
Frederick C. Othman reviews a lighthearted Washington column praising the Agriculture Department’s tips on growing orchids. Dr. David Lumsden explains seed, seedling care, and greenhouse needs while caricaturing federal know‑how. The piece ends with fashion notes on bias cuts, tying humor to horticulture.
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Six Marines Ride Taxicab Across Nation
Six Marines completed a coast to coast taxi trip ending in New York after blizzard and icy roads delayed their return from San Diego. The group included Sgt Sam Steinman and Pfc Ralph Minichino from New York City and Sgt Gordon W Edwards, with Staff Sgt George Shepard of Woodstock New Hampshire. Top Sgt Joseph Ward was dropped at Pittsburgh and Top Sgt George Upton left in a Pennsylvania town to catch a train home. Cab driver Harry Arisohn offered to drive them to New York for the fare. The journey began Saturday and cost about 30 to 40 dollars per man. Blizzards hit Indiana and Tucson repairs caused a 24 hour delay delaying Christmas homecoming.
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Maury Maverick Assigned to Survey Pacific Trade
President Truman orders transfer of smaller war plants functions to the commerce department and the reconstruction finance corporation. Maury Maverick, once mayor of San Antonio and former congressman, will survey small business trade possibilities in the Pacific, visiting the Philippines, China, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand to stimulate international trade between Pacific area small businesses and the United States.
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St Joseph Aspirin Promises Fast Cold Relief to Millions
For years the first thought of millions at cold onset has been St Joseph Aspirin. Now widespread colds push use for ache relief in muscles, headaches, and sore throats. It meets U S pharmacopoeia standards. Large 100 tablet bottle priced at 35c offers three times as much for money.
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