Apathy in the East in War Bond Drive and Rubber Debate
Des Moines correspondent reports on the Wilson vs Herring race over synthetic rubber from farm alcohol. The piece notes a rumor-control bulletin from General Grahl about a German-name Iowa soldier abroad and a forged letter about army pay and discipline. It then contrasts eastern and midwestern war bond performance, highlighting New York lagging in May and June while the Midwest, led by Iowa Illinois Wisconsin and others, surpasses quotas.
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Frank Nye
Des Moines
Iowa Daily Press
Wilson
Senator Herring
United States
Iowa
Whiskey
Frank
Guy M. Gillette
Congress
Selective Service
Charles H. Grahl
Grahl
Axis
Chicago
Navy
New York
East
Wisconsin
Illinois
Middle West
Middle Western
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Vermont
Chicago Tribune
We May Triumph Over Death Itself
A brief scriptural note from 1 Corinthians 15 64 proclaims victory over death as the corruptible put on incorruption and the mortal put on immortality, promising a final triumph. The line frames a religious reflection on eternal life and renewal.
Language and Labor Echo in a Segregated Era
A dialogue reflecting racial caste and work ethic in a divided society. A minister tells a Black person it is not disgraceful to work, and the response affirms the value of labor within a constrained social vocabulary.
War quotes and personal musings attributed to Mary O'Hara and Robert Browning
The brief reflects a voice citing Mary O'Hara and Robert Browning on trust and life lessons. It reads as a personal musing rather than a report, mentioning age, weight, and wartime sentiment.
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Sherman
Mary O'Hara
Robert Browning
Will History Repeat A Lighthearted Look At Past Times
A humorous piece recalls bygone eras with mentions of horses tea caviar tandem bicycles and train travel. It contrasts warm nostalgia with modern weather grumbles and wartime era banter between housewives and air wardens. The quips reflect social attitudes and daily life.
This Above All Presents War Mood Without Battle Scenes
Tyrone Power and Joan Fontaine star in This Above All a film at the State Theatre emphasizing home morale over combat. The wartime drama shows the effect of war on English daily life through careful research and a strong love story with support from Thomas Mitchell Henry Stephenson Philip Merivale Sara Allgood Gladys Cooper.
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Eric Knight
State Theatre
Dunkirk
20Th Century-Fox
Home Guard
Tyrone Power
Joan Fontaine
WAAF
Thomas Mitchell
Henry Stephenson
Philip Merivale
Sara Allgood
Gladys Cooper
Plane Output Rose 85 Percent in Six Months
Washington reports that American aircraft production rose nearly 85 percent in the six months after Pearl Harbor. Col. John H. Jouett cites advances in manufacturing, design, labor training, and expanded pilot programs as key factors. Engine output rose about 80 percent, aided by automotive firms adopting aircraft engine designs.
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Washington
Pearl Harbor
John H. Jouett
Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce
Jouett
Airplanes Patrol Vital Gasoline Pipe Lines
C B McMahan of a St Louis gas company outlined peacetime use of airplanes to patrol pipelines before a New Orleans convention. Air observers have saved the line from blow ups four times in eleven years with no service interruptions. Flights are cheaper than boats, offer better terrain views, spot leaks by ground discoloration from 300 feet, and drop off newspapers at farms along routes.
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New Orleans
C. B. McMahan
St. Louis Gas Company
McMahan
No Tires or Gas Needed If I Can Drive On
The speaker resists delays and seeks a workaround, insisting they can proceed without tires or gas if necessary. They express determination to continue despite vehicle limitations.
Wheat Biscuit Alchemy In Kansas Field
Wheat standing in a Kansas field was cut ground and baked into biscuits within thirty minutes. The rapid process shows local farming efficiency and improvised bakery methods.
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Kansas
Glass and Diamonds Rival as Wealth Across Ages
An explanation of glass as a rival to diamonds in history and its modern importance. It notes how glass, made from sand lime and soda, replaced wealth measured by windows and now supports many industries from bottles to lenses, transforming daily life and science.
Corpuscles Determine Blood Type Not Plasma
The article explains that blood type is determined by corpuscles, not plasma, and describes a process where plasma is powdered for preservation. It notes the Red Cross collects donations, refrigerates and tests them, then removes corpuscles by centrifugal action to yield a straw-colored liquid that matches every type.
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Red Cross
New York
Vacuum dried powder ready for long term medical use
The product is dehydrated in a vacuum and formed into a powder that can be reconstituted with sterile water for immediate use. It remains stable for at least five years when sealed in flasks, allowing compact packing and easy shipment anywhere.
Americans lead world coffee consumption in peace time
The article notes that Americans drink more coffee than any other people with about 15 million bags consumed in the United States and roughly 10 million bags for the rest of the world during peaceful periods.
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United States
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