208-242 R1

$210.00

U.S. News Review, No. 1, 1942

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U.S. News Review, No. 1, 1942

Part 1: Women At War.
Women test tanks, assemble and test fire rifles, machine guns, and anti-aircraft guns at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md.

Part 2: War Rules For Fuel Saving.
Explains how home owners can conserve fuel oil by conversion of home heating system to coal burners. Shows workers installing insulation in homes, caulking windows, installing storm windows, and other fuel saving measures.

Part 3: New Flag Made For The President.
Shows American flag and Presidential flag. A new Presidential flag is woven and stitched for Pres. Roosevelt. In time of peace the eagle’s head faces the laurel wreath clutched in right talons, in war time the eagle’s head turns to the arrows on the left. Image of President Roosevelt at small desk, fire burning in fireplace in background.

Part 4: Malta Fights On!
Malta was Britain’s most important Mediterranean naval base in WWII. Shows destruction of buildings on Malta and bombing by Italian and German planes nearly on a daily basis.

Runtime: 00:11:02
Sound: yes
File: high definition 1920×1080/24p ProRes422.
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