B-29 Crews Learn All Functions At Ground Training Center
In Roswell New Mexico 11 man B 29 crew members master every ship function at the largest Superfortress school. Instructors include veterans of Europe and the Pacific. The training breaks down the plane’s systems on walls and in rooms so engineers pilots and gunners learn by simulation before flight. Gen Hansell says this reduces fear saves lives ships and time.
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Roswell
N. M
Tokyo
Europe
Pacific
Haywood S. Hansell
8Th Flying Training Wing
Saipan
Las Vegas
Nev
Bom
Bardiers
India
Gen. Hansell
WAC Lt Allen To Talk At Civil Patrol Meet
Elizabeth W. Allen Second Lt Army nurses corps returns from the European theater to discuss air evacuation training and frontline experiences. The Tucson CAP meets at West Camp Davis Monthan with Commander S A Bone announcing the program.
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WAC
Allen
Civil Patrol
Civil Air Patrol
Elizabeth W. Allen
Army Nurses’ Corps
West Camp
Davis-Monthan Field
S. A. Bone
Tucson
CAP
Money Makers Welcome Public Back to Secretive Mint
Washington reports the Bureau of Engraving and Printing reopened to kibitzers after three years. The piece describes $34,000,000 in daily output, details of ink, paper, and the printing process, and notes growing demand for $2 bills amid a race-related business.
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Frederick C.othman
Washington
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
14Th Street
Alvin W. Hall
Hall
Rosalie
Bureau
Boss Race
Hall and Co
Maguire
Reciprocal Trade Bill Passes Congress
Washington June 22 The broadened reciprocal trade legislation approved by the Senate 54 to 21 and sent to the President for signing yesterday is hailed by President Truman as of first order of importance for his administration. The measure expands trade relations and aims to boost economic policy.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
Bombing Groups To Act Separately In Pacific Plan
Washington reports that the 20th and 8th Air Forces will conduct separate strategic bombing of Japan. Lt Gen James H Doolittle said the 8th will fall under his command with directives from the joint chiefs of staff, mirroring the 20th led by Gen Henry H Arnold and Lt Gen Barney Giles.
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Washington
Japan
James H. Doolittle
8Th Air Force
Europe
Pacific
Doolittle
Joint Chiefs of Staff
20Th Air Force
H. H. Arnold
Barney Giles
21St Bomber Command
Doolittle Outlines 8th Air Force Plans in Pacific
General Doolittle says the 8th Air Force will train in Colorado Springs and operate from the Pacific with B 29s and other aircraft as needed. He notes the 20th Air Force based on Saipan conducts strikes on Japan and is directed from Washington by the joint chiefs of staff. He cannot confirm if B 17s will join the 8th in the Pacific.
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20Th Air Force
Saipan
Washington
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Doolittle
Colorado Springs
Colo
8Th Air Force
8Th
Germany
Pacific
Eighth Army Aims for Long Range Fighters in Pacific
The command discussed plans to include long range fighters as part of its Pacific organization, signaling an expansion of air power capabilities.
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8Th
Steady Visitor Richard Krotter Visits Ancker Hospital
Richard Krotter, a familiar figure at Ancker hospital in St Paul, has visited seven times as an official visitor. His seventh visit involved pushing a bead into a display or mechanism during the arranged event.
Notable Home Accident Leads to Medical Treatment
The item notes a man’s last call reporting treatment after he was scalded in a home accident, marking a prior medical incident before further care.
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