Soviet Russia's Industrial Power Unearthed by S P Turin
Dr S P Turin assesses Russia's industrial breadth beyond Ukraine and Caucasus noting oil from Baku to Siberia, coal in Donetz and Ural regions, iron and steel in Krivoy Rog and Magnitogorsk, and vast manganese and copper reserves across Kazakstan Siberia and Georgia, arguing Russia's total power would resist invasion.
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Hitler
Russia
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Urals Rise to Heart of Soviet Iron Ore Output
Russia supplied 75 percent of iron ore while 25 percent came from the Urals. Now military and strategic factors have made the Urals the chief production center, yielding 60 percent of Soviet iron ore. USSR output averages over 28 million tons, up from pre revolution 9 million.
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V for Victory Campaign Spreads Across Occupied Europe
The V for Victory campaign is praised for its simple effective idea lasting longer to erode German morale. Citizens display V signs in Morse code, hand gestures, Beethoven bars, chalk marks, or roadside V shapes, with colonel Britton credited as originator and door knocking used in some areas.
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Europe
Britton
Hitler’s sour mood despite Balkan victories shown in photos
Photographs of Hitler reveal a sour expression despite Balkan victories. The caption jokes the postwar routine has him waking up on the wrong side of the Channel.
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Hitler
Largest Utah postcard mailed by Salt Lake City post office
The Utah Writers' Project sent the largest postcard handled by the Salt Lake City post office. It measured 44 by 23 inches and required 45 three cent stamps to mail.
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Salt Lake City
Utah Writers’ Project
Squirrels Spread Forests From Hidden Nut Storages
Squirrels cache nuts in many places and many seeds sprout where forgotten caches lie. Uncanny plantings lead to new groves as seedlings establish in suitable spots, expanding forests beyond deliberate planting efforts.
Richest Ore Field Ever Found in Iran
The article proclaims the discovery of the richest single ore field ever found, located in Iran, signaling a major mineral finding with potential regional impact. The report notes the ore's extraordinary value and economic significance for the country.
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Iran
Motorist testifies after blackout caused collision
In court the driver claims he did all possible to prevent the crash, saying he blew his horn and turned his lights off as the incident occurred. He asserts actions were taken to avert the accident.
Gear She Knew in the Accident
A traffic officer questioned a young woman about her gear at the time of a crash. She described wearing a blue woollen sports coat a fur cap gauntlet gloves and tan ahoea.
Narrow Roof Thatchers In Demand In Britain
Demand for thatchers grows as wartime evacuee cottage restoration expands work. About 200 Gret class thatchers remain in Great Britain and many have joined the services. Women begin learning thatching with instruction in school.
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Great Britain
Beep Steak Pie from All Bran Pastry Recipe
Beep steak pie uses 2 pounds round steak 14 cups onions 4 tablespoons fat 2 teaspoons salt 14 teaspoon pepper Worcestershire 3 tablespoons parsley 2 tablespoons flour 234 cups water 2 cups potatoes. Brown meat with acid onion then stir in seasonings and flour. Add water, simmer 30 minutes. Top with All Bran pastry, bake 450 F for 20 minutes yield six servings.
All Bran Pastry Dough Mixing Instructions
A recipe fragment describes mixing Kellogg's All Bran with flour and salt, cutting in shortening, adding water to form a moist dough, and rolling on a floured board to about 34 inch thickness. It lists specific quantities such as 3% cup Kellogg's All-Bran and 114 cups flour, plus 14 teaspoon salt and 4 tablespoon shortening.
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Kellogg's
Canadian Army Vehicles Serve British Forces Worldwide
Canadian made army vehicles are in active service with British forces across Britain, Egypt, the Near East, Australia and South Africa, highlighting collaboration and supply lines extending to multiple theatres.
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Britain
Egypt
The
Near East
Australia
South Africa
Odd Advice on Duties and Travel Plans
A quirky remark suggests discharging duties as a way to end them and notes vacation time as a chance for a wife to pack a trunk with clothing. It also oddly claims cotton can be spun so fine that a pound yields 250 miles of yato.
Southern Courtesy Amid Picket Line Rainy Memphis Scene
In Memphis Tennessee a woman customer arrived during a heavy rain and a union picket stepped from the line to escort her under his umbrella into the store he was protesting. The moment showcases a rare act of courtesy on a labor picket line.
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Memphis
Tenn
Hitler and critics face the ring of execution
An official Waxi comment likens criticism to a fatal threat, as public discourse collapses into silence and intimidation. The remark echoes harsh authoritarian rhetoric and signals a clampdown on dissent.
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Hitler
Temperature Raises Speed of Noise Travel
For each degree increase in temperature, noise travels one more foot per second. The statement links temperature rise to faster sound propagation in air.
Demolition Bombs Range from 50 to 4009 Pounds
The report notes that demolition bombs vary widely in weight from 50 pounds up to 4009 pounds, indicating a broad spectrum of explosive devices described in the document.
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