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circa 1942-1945
United Press
Sans Gravy
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Sans Gravy." Pertains to Frank Bobowicz, a 50-year-old motorist, who ate his parking ticket during a court hearing. (similar to GLC09953.004)
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Windsor Silence Divorce Reports
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Windsor Silence Divorce Reports." Pertains to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor denoucing divorce rumors.
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Housewife Learns Seed Potatoes Lack 'Seeds'
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Housewife Learns Seed Potatoes Lack 'Seeds'." Pertains to Jack Brisboise a potato farmer. Below this article is another entitled, "Awarded 'E'" which pertains to Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co. receiving an E award for...
GLC09953.007
1 July 1943
Herkimer/Schenectady
One newspaper clipping containg two short articles on local news in New York state. The first article entitled, "Herkimer," pertains to news from the Gould Paper Company expecting snow. The second article entitled, "Schenectady," pertains to a German...
GLC09953.008
24 April 1943
Van Loon, Hendrick Willem, 1882-1944
Hate
Three pages from Liberty Magazine dated April 24, 1943. Item consists of excerpts from an article by Hendrick Willem Van Loon pertaining to the Nazi occupation in Holland.
GLC09953.009
11 May 1944
Labor Issues Approaching Critical Stages
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Labor Issues Approaching Critical Stages." Pertains to 2,900 soft coal miners going on strike at Ford Motor Company's plants in Canada. Disputes come from wage negotiations and opposition to Canadian workers being...
GLC09953.010.01
23 April 1944
Waves Left Stranded
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Waves Left Stranded." Pertains to the WAVES petitioning to be allowed to serve abroad. Congress recessed for 10 days after arguing on the "sanctity of American womanhood by congressmen." Contains opinions of male...
GLC09953.010.02
circa 1944
[News related to prisoner of war and missing soldier]
One newspaper clipping containing announcements related to two soldiers. The first reports that Peter Orsini had been taken as a prisoner of war by the Japanese government. The second reports that a soldier named Walter Miller had been found and his...
GLC09953.011
Not To a Soldier Mister Lewis
One newspaper clipping of a cartoon entitled, "Not To a Soldier Mister Lewis." Cartoon depicts a muscular laborer with the text "Wartime U.S." on his short rolling up his sleeve and glaring down at a short man blowing raspberry at him. Caption...
GLC09953.012
circa 1943-1945
[Articles related to local news in New York and Tennesee]
One newspaper clipping detailing the use of radio robots to monitor floods created by the Tennesee Valley Authority and delivery of rationing sheets throughout Schenectady, New York. Reverse side contains information on a chicken shortage.
GLC09953.013
53 Motorists Given Summonses By OPA Men During Weekend Check-Up
One newspaper clipping entitled, "53 Motorists Given Summonses By OPA Men During Weekend Check-Up." Pertains to a driving ban of motorists in Albany. Provides details of investigation conducted by local authorities.
GLC09953.014
Quigley Home From Iceland
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Quigley Home From Iceland." Pertains to Robert Quigley returning home on furlough from Iceland.
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Loveday Now in Persia
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Loveday Now in Persia." Reports that Corporal Robert W. Loveday returned to the United States from Persia (present day Iran).
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The Diary of 1943 Vacationist
One newspaper clipping entitled, "The Diary of 1943 Vacationist." Contains a five-day diary of an enlisted soldier.
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Moral Sheep
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Moral Sheep." Printing of a joke with a punchline related to Sky Ranger aircrafts.
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Five Identical Ships: Five Identical Sponsors
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Five Identical Ships: Five Identical Sponsors." Pertains to the Dionne quintuplets, five identical sisters from Canada.
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One Way To Make Money While in the Army
One newspaper clipping entitled, "One Way To Make Money While in the Army." Pertains to soldiers from Camp Shelby purchasing a taxi driver's car for $450.
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Associated Press
Seed Potatoes Returned - Not a Seed in Them
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Seed Potatoes Returned - Not a Seed in Them." Pertains to Jack Brisboise a potato farmer.
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Rubber from Bones
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Rubber from Bones." Pertains to a chemist, Ralph A. Stark who invented a subsitute for rubber called neoflex.
GLC09953.022
Germany Learned Nothing from the World War
One newspaper clipping entitled, "Germany Learned Nothing from the World War." Pertains Germany's involvement during World War I.
GLC09953.023
12 May 1943
Hershberger, Ralph A., 1890-1970
"The snake's got more zip since I sold him that radio!"
One newspaper clipping of a cartoon with a caption that reads, "The snake's got more zip since I sold him that radio!" Depicts a snake and snake charmer. Two American naval officers watch as the snake performs with a radio. Illustrated by Ralph A...
GLC09953.024
10 May 1943
Holman, Bill, 1903-1987
Nuts and Jolts
One newspaper clipping of a cartoon entiteld "Nuts and Jolts" with a caption that reads, "You can't hire a carpenter or plumber these days. I don't know where we'd be if my wife didn't practice first aid!" Depicts two men sitting in a living room...
GLC09953.025
14 July 1945
Farewell to Shaef
One newspaper clipping dated July 14, 1945. The article that was clipped out is titled Farewell to Shaef, regarding the disbanding of the Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force.
GLC09930.07
Sally Rand Will Keep Fans, Chicago Museum Its Dignity
One newspaper clipping of an article entitled, "Sally Rand Will Keep Fans, Chicago Museum Its Dignity." Pertains to fan dancer, Sally Rand donating her ostrich feathers to the Chicago Historical Society. The museum claimed in the article that they...
GLC09953.026
circa 1943
Worth It
One newspaper clipping of an article entitled, "Worth It." Pertains to a technical representative from General Electric flying in and out of the desert in the Middle East. A second article entitled, "Library has 'Mourning.'" Details the New York...
GLC09953.027
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