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New Mosquito Boat gets a tryout. Washington, D.C., June 19. The PT-9, first of the new 'Mosquito Boats' to be delivered to the U.S. Navy under the President's $15,000,000 experimental small craft program had a preview for the press today. This is the same type of boat that the government is in process of releasing to the British Navy, causing great unrest and indignation in Capitol circles. Eight other boats will be based at the naval operating base, Norfolk, Virginia, to undergo severe seagoing tests. The squadron will be known as the Mosquito Fleet and the insignia which was designed by Walt Disney consists of a mosquito riding on the top of a high speed torpedo. Shown in the picture is Lieutenant Earl S. Caldwell, USN, Commander of the squadron

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New 'Mosquito Boat' ready for action. Washington, D.C., June 19. The PT-9, first of the American Motor Torpedo Boats to be delivered to the U.S. Navy under the President's $15,000,000 experimental small craft program had a preview showing for the press today. The 'Mosquito Boat' and eight other ones will be based at the naval operating base, Norfolk, Virginia, where they will undergo service tests under various sea conditions to determine their capabilities and limitations. This is the same type of boat that the government is in the process of releasing to the British Navy. Chairman David L. Walsh of the Senate Naval Affairs Committee expressed indignation over the Navy's action in this respect in view of the fact that this government is trying to build up its own sea power

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Cameraman tree Cherry Blossom Queen. Washington, D.C., March 28. Peggy Townsend, pretty Washington Miss who will be crowned Queen of the Cherry Blossoms at appropriate ceremonies on Friday, was t'treed" by the photographers as she arrived to get a preview of the beautiful blooms in Potomac Park today. 3- 28-39

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Woodring children get preview of their Easter Basket. Washington, D.C., April 5. The Woodring children, sons and daughter of the Secretary of War and Mrs. Harry H. Woodring, were given a preview today of what to expect from the Easter Bunny on Sunday. The children, left to right: Cooper, Melissa and Marcus Coolidge are expected to roll their eggs at the White House on Easter Monday, 4/5/39

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PREVIEW TO WOMAN'S NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC SPRING FETE. WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 23. THE WOMAN'S NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CLUB WILL HOLD ITS SPRING FETE AT THE SHOREHAM HOTEL TERRACE IN WASHINGTON, D.C. ON MAY 4, 1940. MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT WILL BE HONORARY CHAIRMAN OF THE RECEPTION COMMITTEE, RECEIVING WITH WIVES OF MEMBERS OF THE CABINET. IN THE PICTURE, MRS. ROOSEVELT RECEIVES TICKET NO. 1. L TO R: MRS. HALE E. SHNEFIELD, TICKET CHAIRMAN OF THE MAY FETE; MRS. CLAUDE PEPPER, WIFE OF THE SENATOR FROM FLORIDA AND GENERAL CHAIRMAN OF THE FETE; AND MRS. ROOSEVELT

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Defense housing, Erie, Pennsylvania. J.P. Kane, local defense housing manager, gives B.J. Rogan and his family a preview of their new home. 56 of the 300 defense homes now under construction in Erie, Pennsylvania had been completed when these pictures were made (July 1941). The others were scheduled for occupancy by the first of October 1941. There are four units to a building, each with a combination living-dining room, kitchen, bath, and one to three bedrooms, depending on the size of the family

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Sugar rationing. Sign here please. Mrs. Bennett Champ Clark, wife of the Senator from Missouri, gets a preview of sugar rationing at Western High School, Washington, D.C. Like millions of other American householders, Mrs. Clark will be among those registering for their sugar rationing cards from May 4th through May 7th

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Meat rationing preview. Office of Price Administration (OPA) meat rationing executives who acted as butchers at demonstration for the press sharpen up the tools of the trade in anticipation. William Nielander, Leon Bosch, and Howard Westing with meat-cutting tools

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Meat rationing preview. Meat cuts with ceiling prices and point values per pound properly displayed

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Meat rationing preview. Harold Rowe, Office of Price Administration (OPA) food rationing chief, sells meat to girl reporter at shopping preview of new program

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Meat rationing preview. Meat cuts with ceiling prices and point values per pound properly displayed

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Meat rationing preview. Food editor of a woman's magazine shops for meat with red stamps. The "butcher" is William Nielander, Office of Price Administration (OPA) rationing executive

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Meat rationing preview. "Price list" in terms of points but good to look at. Office of Price Administration (OPA) official shows choice cuts at meat rationing trial shopping

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Meat rationing preview. Reporters make their own news. Washington correspondents get preview of meat rationing in operation with Office of Price Administration officials behind counter. In left foreground is Mrs. Philip Crowlie, OPA's "typical housewife," explaining the system to a woman reporter, while Harold Rowe, food rationing chief, figures point values on the scale

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Meat rationing preview. Paul M. O'Leary, Office of Price Administration (OPA) deputy administrator for rationing, looks perplexed at the problems of cutting a wholesale carcass. Mrs. Philip Crowlie looks on in amusement

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Meat rationing preview. Washington correspondents and their wives try out point shopping for meat with Office of Price Administration (OPA) rationing executives behind the counter

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Meat rationing preview. Reporters make their own news. Washington correspondents get preview of meat rationing in operation with Office of Price Administration officials behind counter. In left foreground is Mrs. Philip Crowlie, OPA's "typical housewife," explaining the system to a woman reporter, while Harold Rowe, food rationing chief, figures point values on the scale

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Meat rationing preview. Office of Price Administration (OPA) food rationing officials answer reporters' questions on new meats-fats point values at press conference

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Meat rationing preview. Food editor of a woman's magazine shops for meat with red stamps. The "butcher" is William Nielander, Office of Price Administration (OPA) rationing executive

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Installation of the United States Office of War Information (OWI) exhibit of original drawings and paintings by artists now in the armed forces. Preview, before shipping to Australia, held at the office of the Overseas Picture Division in the Auditor's Building

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A black and white photo of a room with pictures on the wall. Office of War Information Photograph

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A black and white photo of a man standing in a room. Office of War Information Photograph

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A black and white photo of a wall with pictures on it. Office of War Information Photograph

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Installation of the United States Office of War Information (OWI) exhibit of original drawings and paintings by artists now in the armed forces. Preview, before shipping to Australia, held at the office of the Overseas Picture Division in the Auditor's Building

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A couple of people that are standing in front of a wall. Office of War Information Photograph

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A black and white photo of a group of people. Office of War Information Photograph

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Installation of the United States Office of War Information (OWI) exhibit of original drawings and paintings by artists now in the armed forces. Preview, before shipping to Australia, held at the office of the Overseas Picture Division in the Auditor's Building

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A group of people standing around a table. Office of War Information Photograph

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A black and white photo of a wall with pictures on it. Office of War Information Photograph

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Installation of the United States Office of War Information (OWI) exhibit of original drawings and paintings by artists now in the armed forces. Preview, before shipping to Australia, held at the office of the Overseas Picture Division in the Auditor's Building

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A black and white photo of two men in suits. Office of War Information Photograph

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A black and white photo of a filing cabinet. Office of War Information Photograph

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A black and white photo of an art gallery. Office of War Information Photograph

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A black and white photo of a sign in a room. Office of War Information Photograph

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A black and white photo of an art exhibit. Office of War Information Photograph

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A black and white photo of a display of pine trees. Office of War Information Photograph

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Installation of the United States Office of War Information (OWI) exhibit of original drawings and paintings by artists now in the armed forces. Preview, before shipping to Australia, held at the office of the Overseas Picture Division in the Auditor's Building

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A black and white photo of a room with pictures on the wall. Office of War Information Photograph

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Installation of the United States Office of War Information (OWI) exhibit of original drawings and paintings by artists now in the armed forces. Preview, before shipping to Australia, held at the office of the Overseas Picture Division in the Auditor's Building

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A black and white photo of a room with pictures on the wall. Office of War Information Photograph

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Dance Preview New Works Promised By Miss Graham

Installation of the United States Office of War Information (OWI) exhibit of original drawings and paintings by artists now in the armed forces. Preview, before shipping to Australia, held at the office of the Overseas Picture Division in the Auditor's Building

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Sneak preview at Astor - Manchurian Candidate / World Telegram & Sun photo by O. Fernandez.

Photograph shows Anne Bancroft at a sneak preview of the Manchurian Candidate at the Astor Theatre, New York. NYWT&S staff photograph. Title from news agency caption on item. Forms part of: New York World-Teleg More