Red Hot Tigers Surge Toward First Amid Pitching Rush
Detroit fans see the Tigers soar from last to near first after sweeping the Yankees in a four-series set. Paul Trout, John Gorsica, and Hal Newhouser anchor a staff with 18 victories, as manager Steve ONeill touts the club as a first division contender despite a slow start. Briggs Stadium crowds approach 200000 across 21 home games.
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Knox Will Receive Medal Posthumously
The Distinguished Service Medal of the American Legion will be awarded posthumously to Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox for his service to the nation. Knox’s widow has accepted an invitation to receive the medal at the national convention in September in Chicago. General H. H. Arnold, chief of staff of the Army, will also receive the medal. Only 16 others have received the honor since the Legion’s founding in 1919.
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Record
New Tank Windows Aid View Of Enemy
Toledo report notes new observation panels of laminated plate glass installed in Allied tanks. The Libby Owens Ford Glass Co. says the prismatic viewing blocks let commanders keep the hatch closed while gaining a full circle of view. Panels resist high velocity projectiles except armor piercing shells and use bullet resistant glass to achieve a periscopic effect, per Dr. George B. Watkins.
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Libby-Owens-Ford Glass Co
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U.S. Civilians See 1943 Spending Surplus Rise
In 1943 American civilians reportedly have about 45 billion dollars more to spend than the available goods and services. This spending gap reflects wartime supplies and consumer demand during the period.
Baseball season leaders listed in National and American Leagues
The shard lists league leaders by category with players and teams. Notable names include Walker and Bordagaray of Brooklyn for runs and hits, Holmes of Boston for doubles, and Lanier and Munger of St Louis for pitching.
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New York
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St. Louis
Tucker
Chicago
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Cleveland
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Tabor
Doerr
Coteanine
House approves school lunch and farm program for year
The House voted to continue the federal school lunch program and the farm security administration for one year. The Senate supports both projects but differences will need Senate action. No funds were appropriated in the action.
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House
Farm Security Administration
Senate
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