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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1943
Page
8
War Update Cites Heavy Nazi Losses on Caucasus Drive
The Russians claim heavy losses for Axis forces around Krymskaya's bridgehead as battles rage there. Berlin notes flareups on the Russian front with heavy Red Army attacks south of Lake Ilmen near Leningrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krymskaya
Berlin
Lake Ilmen
Leningrad
Customs Seize Coffee Stamps From Border Ration Books
Customs officials at the Texas border strip coffee stamps from Americans ration books who attempt to import coffee from Mexico. The action targets individuals seeking to bring in coffee, reflecting enforcement of import controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas- Mexico
Mexico
Ration Stamp Dates and Expirations in May and June
The notice lists multiple ration changes from April 24 to September 30, detailing when blue G H J processed oil stamps and red meat stamps become valid through May, coffee stamp No 23 through May 20, and various meat and fuel stamps expiring or becoming valid through May and June. It notes registration for meats and fats beginning May 3, ending May 14, revised tables for meats and processed foods, and new price ceilings for beef and related items beginning May 16.
Hopes and Dreams Vain Dreams Compare to Wakeful Thoughts
A compact meditation contrasts vain hopes with wakeful dreams, noting how aspirations fade when faced with reality. The piece frames ambition as fragile, urging practical resolve over idealized vision.
Maltese veteran Kate Falzon keeps wartime roof waterproofing going
The 70 year old Kate Falzon continues essential war work on Malta despite heavy bombing. She is seen watering and waterproofing the roof of RAF pilots' sleeping quarters in the Mediterranean sun, illustrating resilience during conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Falzon
Malta
Army Specialized Training Arrives at Iowa City
First trainees, about 100 strong, enter the University of Iowa for a nine month program. They will study physics chemistry mathematics history English engineering drawing and geography under university faculty. Living in eight fraternity houses they receive meals at the Iowa Union and take six hours of physical education along with four hours of military drill each week. The course splits into three 12 week terms then three more terms in an advanced engineering program before officers training.
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Iowa City
Army Specializedrogram
University of Iowa
Iowa Union
Engineers estimate coal use in central heating homes
Engineers say coal and coke power heating systems in more than 54 percent of the 14 million U S homes with central heating plants.
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United States
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