imaginary flight briefing on strategic bombing roles and risks
A detailed account of a post graduate air force briefing simulates a daylight precision bombing mission against Yawata steel works. It describes map tools, assembly points, bomb run timing, ingress to target, and coordination with other aircraft while noting cockpit illusions versus bombsight reality and the voices of veteran instructors and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Trust
Washington, DC
Oying
Orlando
Fia
Army Air Force School of Applied
Bane
China
Une
Japan
Yawata
Atset
Cheongtu
Chengtu
Apa
Little Island
Florida Lake
Stara
University of the Air
Work or else bill bogged down in the senate
The piece notes the work or else bill stalls in the senate with observations on an overworked body. It cites General Yamaikita and Japanese forces preparing a decisive strike if Luzern is chosen. It critiques prophets lacking honor abroad and mentions Freich banks holding phony Reichsmarks as assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Yamaikita
Luzern
Livestock numbers fall as feed stocks rise
The USDA reports January 1 1845 livestock on farms dropped from the year before while feed on hand per livestock unit reaches a 20 year high with per head up 27 percent. Cattle and sheep decline while civilian meat supply is forecast to shrink 85 percent in early 1846 with further drops expected into spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Department of Agricultures
USDA
American Meat Institute
Tm 144
Price Support New Tack in Farm Prosperity Plan
The Wat Food administration announced a price support program for dry edible peas, purchasing from acre age allocated by the individual operator. If adopted broadly, the policy could curb overproduction by limiting output to reasonable levels and reduce pea stockpiles while encouraging shift of land from edible peas to other crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wat Food Administration
WFA
Wfas
Frogs Wrestle in Indoor Lily Pond at Park Ridge
Naturalist Marjorie Terhune watches as pet frogs Timmy and Joe wrestle in an indoor lily pond at Park Ridge New Jersey. Each seeks to throw the other into the water while a goggle eyed spectator observes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Terhune
Timmy
Joe
Park Ridge NJ
Europe News: Nazia Pulls Forces, Italy Front Seen Shifting
Reports say Nazia divisions move from northern Italy toward eastern and western lines to shorten southern defenses while German troops in Italy retreat to reinforce the eastern front. Russians press in on Berlin with Zhukov and Konyev coordinating large offensives as Allied forces push in the Ruhr and Rhine regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Reich
Brener Paga
Austria
Adriatic
Marshal Konev
Marshal Zhukov
Berlin
Zhukov
Koney
Ruhr
Third Army
Rhine
Aschen
Prominent Generals Fall Amid World War III Turmoil
Reported deaths include 37 year old Soviet General Evan Cherniakhovaky who directed a frontline drive and Soviet tank expert praised as a top strategist. France’s General Charles de Gaulle reportedly declined Roosevelt’s Algeria meeting invitation, while Allies debated Yalta terms and postwar security plans in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Cherniakhovaky
Ee Proseia
Chernlakhhovaky
Mediterranean
Charles de Gaulle
Roosevelt
Algiers
Freneh Plave
FDR
Parla
France
Yalta
United Nations
San Francisco
Europe
Paralysis Fund Seeks New Grants Amid Polio Response
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports year ending May 31 1944 collecting 5 452 588 with authorized grants and appropriations totaling 1 825 859 for research education and training of physical therapists Basil Olinnon president said the foundation also created a 2 000 000 epidemics and emergencies fund and 739 660 was used during the country second worst polio outbreak last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Foundation For Infaninle Paralysis
Basil Olinnor
Sai
Bloody Battle at Iwo Jima Marine assault pushes inland
Pacific dispatch recounts Maj Gen Harry Schmidt leading Fifth Marine Division ashore at Iwo Jima. Marines advance through caves and rugged terrain amid intense Japanese resistance. The operation follows the carrier carrier strike against Tokyo, with heavy air and naval bombardment preceding the landings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwo Jima
Torawa
Harry Schmidts
Fifth Marine Corps
Tokyo
Uss Super Fortress
Marianas
War Mobilization Curbs Nightlife To Save Fuel
The War Mobilization Director Byrnes ordered a midnight curfew on saloons night clubs dance halls and sports arenas to conserve fuel and electricity. The plan leverages pressure from the War Production Board the War Manpower Commission and the OPA to enforce compliance. Restrictions also include potential future actions targeting deliveries hires and rationing privileges while broader plans roll back clothing prices and impose retail ceilings on cotton garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Pacific
Nleet
Byrnes
Byres
War Production Board
War Manpower Commission
Office of Detenant Transportation
OPA
Fatma Delermetta
Axe
Opad
Slament
Beys
Ready for Clean Sweep in 1944 Farm Broom Crop Boom
A National Geographic Society bulletin notes U S farmers boosted broomcorn planting in 1944, yielding the biggest broom crop in 29 years as the military services industry gears up for war and urban demand. The report links expanded acreage to wartime production efforts and anticipates continued growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Services
Etx
Arercas
National Geographic
Ciety
Ufban Lea
Industri S
New Deferments Spark Rift In Farm Draft Inquiry
Selective Service announced that many key men under 20 would be deferred in essential industry. Responsibility for deferring under 40 would be split among regional and Washington offices to monitor cases. Representative Lemko urged a congressional probe into alleged induction of essential farm workers and potential production disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Tydings
Wissenn
Selective Service
Washington D
Cep
Lemko
Pan America conference in Mexico City weighs postwar ties
Delegates at the Inter American Conference in Mexico City discuss economic and political relations after the war. Argentina's possible war declaration and Germany's threat to deny diplomats safe passage loom amid concerns over postwar influence and Latin American economic resilience. The report notes wartime export reliance, calls for a balanced postwar organization, and mentions U S Army sports funding and cigarette consumption figures alongside truncated figures for Dillon and other details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Germany
Mexico City
Britain
Lisbon
Portugal
Frock for Tot Pattern No 2279 in Siren designs
A dainty long waisted baby dress features Peter Pan collar and cuffs edged with gay ric rac. Bodice displays a parade of buttons and the frock is described as one of the prettiest for a tot. Pattern No 2279 designed for sizes 2 and 3 Years.
Home Care Tips From Early 20th Century Instructions
A collection of housekeeping and family care tips including drawer mechanisms, window shade repairs, wallpaper stain removal with cornstarch paste, bed sheet tucks for neat beds, candied sweet potato flavoring with lemon juice, and nursing guidance to gently massage reddened areas on a sick person using soft pillows to relieve pressure.
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Army Air Force School
Fort Isles
Bankhage
U.S
Union
Arrow
Pacifica
Nass Moves
Russ
Chernlakhovsky
Paralysis Fund
Pan-America
War Department
Army
Dillon
Anatir Oy
Montgomery
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