Things New Yorkers Never Learn About New York City
A quirky, partly garbled slice of city lore. It riffs on streets, landmarks, and odd facts from Manhattan and beyond, naming Fort Washington, Battery Park, Wall Street, and the Bowery while mixing dates, prices, and peculiar local beliefs in a travelogue tone.
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New York
Staten Island
Cracky
Stock Exchange
Front Street
Manhattan
Fort Washington Point
Tenth Street
Second Avenue
Dent
B'way End
Sheridan
Hang Far Low
Battery Park
Wall Street
50Th Street
Central Park West
Ninth Avenue
Columbus Avenues
Tenth Avenue
Amsterdam Avenus
Seventh Avenue
West End Avenue
Dept of ‘Welfare
Diany Pan Bandierst
Woodlawn Cemetery
Fifth Avenue
Mohammed Au
Bowery
George Washington
Central Valley Irrigation Bill Split Sparks Battle
Congress debates a rider to exempt California central valley irrigation from the 160 acre limit, risking land speculation by big ranchers and Aquor firms. Interior Secretary Ickes warns against benefiting large landowners while farmers and small holders face shifting norms and rising costs.
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Wanshington
D CO
Teddy Housevelt
Fdr
Congress
California
Interior
Ickes
Eliott
Teddy Roosevelt
Central Valley Irrigation Project
Central Valley
Scwes
Aquor
Jekeb
Boyalness
Fresno Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Weekly News Analysis on Invasion and Indian Fronts
Invasion raids press wartime advances as Allied forces strike deep into Western defenses. Bitter fighting endures in India with persistent clashes and strategic hammering by both sides. Co-Op League reports steady growth amid wartime shortages and shifting economic conditions impacting local communities.
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India
Co-Op League
Invasion Warfront Looms Inland Across Europe
Europe reports a broad Allied air blitz signaling a major invasion push inland beyond coastal defenses. German panzer positions in Italy and Poland brace as US Britain air forces target rail yards and bridges while Red Army masss near eastern Poland for further action.
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Europe
Italy
Russia
Reda
Poland
Cooperatives Grow Big Business Across the United States
The Cooperative League reports steady growth with 1943 sales reaching 750 million dollars and consumer savings around 50 million. It notes two thirds of sales from farm supplies and fertilizer while feed and equipment follow. regional and national co ops now run numerous plants, outlets, and stores, and aim to expand gas, petroleum, and European trade in wartime markets.
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Cooperative League 6
Cooperative League
Midwest
Europe
Agriculture Brief Notes Weather Hurts Planting Outlook
Agricultural report cites excessive rainfall delaying oats and barley work in the southwest and Midwest. Corn and soybean areas may shrink while hog numbers rise slightly. overall farm activity limited by heavy rains and field conditions.
Mail Order: U S Withdrawal Reshapes Ward Plant Stand
The government withdraws recognition from Montgomery Ward and Company Chicago plants after a CIO represented vote by employees. Ward had resisted War Labor Board orders to honor maintenance of membership, arguing the contract could not be legally compelled, while authorities based their action on union representation issues.
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Genzure
Montgomery Ward and
Chicago
Cios United Mail Order Warehouse and Retail Employees Union
Wards Board
Lowell Avery
War Labor Board
Lastie Warda Pfifidela
Montgomery Ward
Roosevelt Army
Pacific Eyes Westward in New Guinea War Report
US forces probe westward New Guinea as Japs mass planes to defend sea routes to the Philippines and Indies. British and native forces counterattack at Imphal and Kohima while Stilwell’s troops press in northern Burma. Gandhi remains imprisoned as Bose cooperates with Japan in a push toward northeast India.
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Hollandia
New Guinea
Philippines
Indies
India
Imphal
Kohima
Assam
Bengal
Joseph
Subhas Chandra Bose
Britain
Mohandas K Ghand
Japan
Ghandi
Gutenberg Bible Gift Arrives at Harvard from Widener
Harvard University receives a copy of the Gutenberg Bible, one of the ten perfect copies known in the United States, donated by George Widener of Philadelphia. Valued over 2.9 million, the 1455 Mainz edition is among 49 copies remaining worldwide. The event highlights historic book rarity and philanthropy.
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Harvard University
United States
George Widener
Philadelphia
Malnr Germeny
LEND LEASE Extension Favored Amid Funding Debate
President Roosevelt backed a 7.19 billion dollar fund to continue lend lease programs, now totaling about 30.38 billion spent. Senate opposition from Senator William Langer cited limits on presidential policy control as Congress debates terms and accounting for aid to beneficiary nations.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Isagent
Senate
House
Willian Langer
War Prisoners Aid Farmers In US Labor
War department figures show 183618 prisoners of war held in 203 camps across 41 states. From June 1943 to March, prisoners contributed about 19 million man days of labor, easing farm shortages. In the south 3,500 were used for emergency sugar cane harvest after a freeze, and they aided cotton, rice and peanut crops. in the east and midwest they helped pick and can fruit and other foods.
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War Department
Midwest
Friendly Rivals For A While In New Mexico Gubernatorial Race
The race looked like a family affair with Robert Peterson seeking the Republican nomination and his wife Edna seeking the Democratic nomination. Peter Peterson's petition was rejected, leaving Edna able to stay in the race. The photo caption notes Edna keeping Peter in check at home while Peter has his own views politically.
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New Mexico
Robert
Peter Ton
Edna
Peter Sous
Peterson
Neutrals Trade Blacklist Threat Extends Postwar Aim
Axia and Britain announce extending their blacklist to cover postwar neutrals, targeting continued business with Allies and enemies. A US representative travels to Stockholm to seek cancellation of the neutral prospector ball bearing trade, with thousands of items listed on the American and British lists across South America and Europe.
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Axia
Britain
Hts
Stockholm
Sweden
South America
Alles
Huynesses
US war materiel output in 1943 surpasses rest of world
US production in 1943 included vast quantities of arms and vehicles for war theaters. The report cites 9500 light and medium tanks, 20000 7S kilometer tank guns, 5000 bazookas, 648000 submachine guns, 16000000 hand grenades, and 21900000 rifle grenades. Vice Chairman Davis of the War Production Board said US military production nearly equaled total global war output.
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Adnance Reid Service
Agures
Derak Davis
War Production Bound
Lockers Limited to Farmers and Tenant Operators
Because demand for food lockers outstrips supply the Wet Food administration issues new rules restricting applications after June 1 to two classes. The first class covers resident farmer operators producing food normally stored in lockers. The second class includes town residents who supervise a farm operated by a tenant on a share basis or by hired labor.
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Wet Food Administration
Benefits for Returning Soldiers in Postwar Plan Debated
Washington lawmakers debate discharge bonuses up to 300 and broader aid for veterans. Proposals include home, farm, and small business loans, tuition support, and employment services, with critics warning of inflation and political overreach.
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Washington
Congress
American Legion
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Babson
Joven
Jones
Sergi Carl
Stomps
Svi Sol Kuthra
Anther
Palo Alto
Lew Rfc
Bird The Versatile Harry Duck Family Pattern Card
Ruth Wyeth Spears presents a cutout wooden toy and wall decor pattern. The 13 inch tall Harry duck with eight inch ducklings can be cut from scraps for weather vanes or garden accents and used for quilting and applique on children's quilts with a blue background and orange bills. Includes an actual size pattern with directions and color advice plus dimensions for a wheelbarrow pattern. Price 15 cents. Address included.
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Harry
Mia Spearsham
Wake up with Sunkist lemon juice morning ritual
Dont rely on harsh laxatives. Try a simple healthful habit of lemon juice in water taken on an empty stomach each morning. Lemon juice supplies vitamin C, B, and P, boosts digestion, fights fatigue, and may help regular bowel action over time. California Sunkist lemons recommended.
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Sunkist
California
Sunkist Mons
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Federal Re Terve Bank
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Planis
Bar Manpower Commission
Levet
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Ewrich Ty
Signal Corps
al Hullandia
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Ernest Mavloram
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Middlewest
U.S
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Watitate
Neutrals
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Ruth Wyeth
Bedford
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Pinkham & Versteble
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Punuans Sea
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