Navy Weather Intelligence Mission in China for Pacific Fleet
A United States Navy operation behind Japanese lines in China supplied weather data to aid the Pacific Fleet during the Leyte invasion period. The effort involved a force guarded by Chinese guerrillas, extending to Formosa and the China coast, with reports indicating thousands of personnel and casualties, and connections to General Chennault’s forces targeting bombers in the region.
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Wasiington
China
Apezey
Asia
Western Pacific
Taj
China Coast
Saparete Wed
Baco Bendy
Pacific Fleet
Tevasre
Psebmariie
Aed
Pawy
Hutardour
Cempus
Elma
Hitler’s Pay Revealed in US War Files
United States army records show Adolf Hitler’s pay totaling 2 640 000 dollars annually as chancellor and 100 000 dollars as president of Germany in wartime, with other benefits listed as personal funds and special allowances. The documents note substantial wartime taxes and additional benefits claimed by Hitler, portraying a high level of personal income.
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Hitler
Frankfurt ON Main
Adolf
Ailtler
East
Kdma
United States Army
Early air passenger bumping predicted by official
Memphis report quotes Vics Pres A. Earling of Chicago South ernlines predicting an imminent return of passenger bumping from air carriers. He said new directives from the Air Transport Association in Washington would require that once a passenger is aboard a plane he would be assured arrival at his destination, outlining planned safeguards for travelers.
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Memphis
Tenn
Vics
Earling
Chitago d Southernislines
Air Transport Association
Washington
Yanks in Japan Hear Pet Radio Programs
American troops in Japan listen to favorite radio programs from home as the army services radio network expands. Five mobile stations are operating with Jo Borel and 12 other stations soon to be in service, bringing home broadcasts to servicemen across Japan.
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Japan
Angeles
Japa
Army
Mad
Bs el Apn
Borel
Theft of Federal Property During WWII Era
Washington report notes a sharp rise in convictions for theft of government property in 1945, up 182 percent from 1943. It cites 1,818 total cases, with civilian defendants in Boston stealing emergency gear for the navy and a quartermaster captain in Albany stealing government trucks and tires. About 37,600 dollars in stolen property was recovered, including tools and nails, plus large losses from a Florida training school and New York valve thefts. Penalties include lengthy imprisonment and fines under Army and Navy jurisdiction.
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Washington
Boston
United States Navy
Albany
Quartermaster Corps
Enat
FBI
FDI
MRE
Florida Army Air Force Training
New York
Army
Atomic Plane Safeguard On Reverue Propellers
CALDWELL New Jersey reversible propellers were installed on B 29s that dropped atomic bombs to enable rapid landings with reverse thrust on the ground. Curtiss Wright propeller divisions chief Earlé, vice president and general manager, states the new blades add an auxiliary braking system.
Banking Troubles Set Low Record During War
Washington reports few banking disbalances during the war, with no depositor losses from insured banks as of May 1944. FDIC chair Crowley notes a new low in banking turmoil while Comptroller Delano cites cantonment banks’ assets around 2 billion dollars as of June 30, with deposits near 77 billion, reflecting growth since March.
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Washington
Scott Crowley
Féderal
Deport Insurance Corporation
Preston Delano
2000 Youngsters Placed In Care By Pittsburgh Agency
In a single year the child welfare bureau cared for over 2000 Jehildren, offspring of parents who had not matured. Social workers describe problem parents as mothers who revolted against motherhood and fatherhood during the war, fathers who were alcoholics, lonely mothers seeking escape, and mothers who did not want their children.
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Pittsburgh
Jehildren
Eren’o
British Mosquito Makes Fastest Ocean Crossing
London reports the Royal Air Force Mosquito completed a record east to west Atlantic flight from England to Newfoundland covering about 3,800 miles in 7 hours 45 minutes. The British Ministry said the mission shaved about eight hours from the previous record, with an average speed near 325 miles per hour.
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London
British Air Ministry
Royal Air Forge
England
Newfoundland
Utah Ensign Andreagon Served In Navy Pacific War
Ensign Andreagon, a Vernal Ensign and Utah alumnus, served seven months in the Pacific with the Fifth Fleet staff. He studied at the University of Utah, taught in Utah schools, and received commission in 1944 after training in Arizona. His duties included amphibious operations and communications in the Japanese Empire area aboard USS New Jersey at Yokosuka.
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Utah
iNytes Andreazokset
Salina
Vernal
Washington
United States
Eiattn
A & Sour
Andreaton
Commerce Department
Wilkinson
Thatiforce
Cers
Japanese Empire
Bhalyn Andreagon
Dora
Rogers
Elevei
Commandervard University
Fifth Fleet
Ermal
Cereland Aaron
Uss
New Jersey
lAdmiral Raymond G Spruances
Andreason
Uss New Jersey
Yokosuka
Japan
University of Utah
Unteh
Sevier
Navy
Indomantion
University of Arizona
War boosts per capita income gaps narrowed in 1940s
The survey shows per capita income rising from 1940 to 1944, with per capita income in 33 low income states increasing from about half to three-quarters of the high income average. War activity reduced geographic income differentials, lifting lower income regions toward the East and Midwest.
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Department
Hast
Bidwest
Lessons of War on Fire Fighting Help in Peace
Navy wartime fire fighting techniques may transform postwar civilian departments. Reports credit methods with saving lives and property across vessels like the Franklin and Saratoga, with plans to share equipment details with civil fire services. Boston Fire Department has trained crews in heavy methods, including foam nozzles, portable cutting outfits, and self contained oxygen breathing devices.
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Washington, DC
Navy
Naval
Franklin
Bunker Hid
Saratoga
Ticonderoga
Fie
Boston Fire Department
Berlin opens civilian second hand market on Brunnenstrasse
An approved second hand market for civilians opened in Berlin on Brunnenstrasse to curb the black market. Admission is one mark or 16 cents. The crowded stalls offer diverse items from bicycles to cameras, rugs, clothing, clocks, handbags, crafts, and tools, with shoppers and sellers browsing amid the busy scene.
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Berlin
Germany
Brunnenstrasse
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War Cargo Losses From U S Navy in World War II
The War Department reports 737,714 ship tons of army cargo lost at sea due to ship sinking or damage from the United States. Pacific losses include 200,038 tons from three ship sinkings and two damages, while German war losses total 897,696 tons from 105 sinkings and 10 damages. Losses cover only vessels under American or foreign registry sailing from the United States during December 1943 to August 1945, totaling 62 tons per 10 000 shipped.
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Washington DC
War Department
United States
Tate
Pacific
Germany
Wai
Red Army Ends Mix of Ranks in Eluba Policy Change
The Red Army will enforce officers only signs in eluba, reversing prior practice of mixing ranks from privates to generals. The army paper Red Star cites cultural enlightenment as justification for differentiation and separation among troops.
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Red Army
Moscow
Red Stax
Ata
Fragmentary notes on marriage and mourning customs
Fragmentary text suggests discussion of widows and husbands and cremation practices. Reads like a disrupted quotation about how some keep enduring norms of marriage and mourning, with references to husbands and the burning of remains in a traditional context.
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Saturn
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Glad Fellef
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Conoco N.tane
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Conoco
Doprright
Coca-Cola
Caca Cola Company
COGA
Cola Bottling Company
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