US defense budget urged at 35 billion yearly pace
The article argues for a US defense outlay around 35 billion dollars annually to match Hitler's war effort, noting current spending near 10 to 15 billion and comparing Allied and Reich capacities. It cites Standard Poor's figures, rationing, labor shortages, and material substitution as impacts of rising armament needs.
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Great Britain
British Isles
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Firemen Have Their Troubles in a Rough Night
Pittsburgh July 31 firefighters from Engine Company No 58 rushed to a burning house during a severe electrical storm. They arrived to find smoke in advance and hit the brakes hard. The truck collided with a parked car and needed a tow. Heavy rain helped douse the blaze, and No 58 never reached the dwelling.
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Pittsburgh
Engine Company No. 58
Women Object To Discrimination In Civilian Defense
Mrs. John L. Whitehurst of Baltimore, president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, says women face intolerable discrimination in the civilian defense program after learning Mrs. Florence Kerr is no longer assistant civilian defense director. She plans to push the federation against the Civil Aeronautics Board move to close civilian pilot training to women and to organize state women for defense work. Kerr has resumed WPA duties while LaGuardia appoints T. S. Wamsley as assistant civilian defense director.
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John L. Whitehurst
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General Federation of Women’s Clubs
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Camp recreation programs spark interest in nursing fields
Partial OCR fragment notes men in housing nutrition and camp recreation fields may seek nursing roles. The text implies interest in cross training and program setup, naming men considering careers in health care within community recreation settings.
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Paca 9
Potomac River Width Reaches Six Miles at Chesapeake Bay Mouth
At its widest point near the mouth of Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac river spans about six miles. The distance marks the river’s greatest width as observed in local measurements.
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Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
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