U S Jungle Fighters Train in British Guiana
In British Guiana base camp, U S jungle fighters undergo harsh training under 24 year old lieutenant Jackson Gouraud. They hike with machetes and gear, endure sandfly bites, and aim to swim with rifle, run 1 mile fully clothed in seven and a half minutes, and march 40 miles in two days.
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John P. McKnight
British Guiana
America
Guianas
Baltimore
Jackson Gouraud
University of Pennsylvania
Gouraud
Henri Gouraud
Powers Gouraud
WCAU
Philadelphia
George E. Gouraud
Col
Frederick Matthews
Poison Gas as a Weapon on the Eastern Front
An article argues Germany tested poison gas on the Eastern Front as propaganda and fear tactic. It cites reasons for avoiding gas in blitzkrieg, including slow effect, morale impact, and psychological warfare concerns, noting a nerve gas threat and global reactions.
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Wehrmacht
Germany
Department of Psychological Warfare
Ministry of Propaganda
United Nations
Victory fashions clash with season. War Production rules loom
College Station report notes spring and summer clothing largely manufactured and on the market. Mrs. Dora R. Barnes, clothing specialist at A. and M. College Extension Service, says women and children may not wear Victory fashions until fall or winter. Those who sew should study fresh War Production Board orders to streamline efforts.
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Bemberg
How to Stretch a Gallon of Gas
New figures from The Travelers Insurance Company show fuel and tire costs rise with speed. At 25 mph a gallon lasts 20.4 miles but only 12.8 miles at 65 mph. oil consumption doubles and maintenance costs more than triple, totaling about 2 cents per mile at 25 mph and nearly 5 cents at 65 mph. Moving from 25 to 35 mph saves money and time, though time saved is modest.
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Travelers Insurance Company
Proper Car Storage Guide From Wartime Advice Columns
Experts warn storing a car for long periods is not simple. Steps include draining gasoline, removing battery for regular recharges, draining radiator water, removing tires, disengaging clutch, oiling cylinder walls, covering the carburetor and vents, mothproofing upholstery, washing and waxing the body, and storing the car in a dry shaded place under a paper or cloth hood.
Marriage Jokes Exchange Prompt Eager Husband Expectation
A witty exchange centers on marriage with a quip about a man who is easily pleased. The reply reassures that such a mate is precisely the type one would marry.
Indiana hens for sale age eighty five years
An Indiana paper advertises long lived hens with the note For Sale 85 yr old Leghorn hens Good laying strain indicating remarkable longevity and productivity in poultry stock.
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Indiana
California
Connecticut
Paul Finch Seeks District Clerk Post in Democratic Primary
Paul Finch announces his candidacy for District Clerk in the Democratic primary on July 25. A traveling salesman by trade, he touts extensive business experience, Southern roots, and a Jeffersonian Democrat stance, vowing to serve two terms and earn voters support through outreach and a proven record.
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Texas
Kentucky
Navy
Department of Justice
FBI
Dallas
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U.S
By Willy Ley
Whitewright Lumber Co
Tikres
Podicays
Cardail
Taylor
Bonham Chick Store
East Side Square
Bonham
Wn, T. Taylor
Paul Finch
Cerk
Gomer May
L. LaRoe & Co
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