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Show New Simplified Rationing Starts February 27 29 Japs Killed on Kwajalein for Every Yank V SV.VWffWWi' WW'' 1 .' v "'y'nvi Approximately 8,000 Japanese were killed in the American invasion of Kwajalein atoll in the Marshall Islands. Only 286 Tanks met death in the same campaign. United States marine and army wounded totaled 1,148 and 82 men were reported missing. Top: Assault boats and alligators are shown as they reached the beach at Enuhuj bringing men and equipment of the Seventh division. It was this division which captured Kwajalein and adjacent islets. Bottom: A marine searches through the wreckage after the unprecedented naval bombardment which preceded the first American occupation of land held by Japan before the war. m - I. According to the new rationing system effective February 27,' all red and blue stamps in book four will be worth 10 points each, re- gardless of the number on the face of the stamp. They will be valid for 12 weeks. Tokens worth one fj point will be given for change: f Tokens remain valid indefinitely Iff: and can be used later for pur- .chases. There will be two billion' 400 million less stamps to handle S.NN per month. point stamps will make .count up points. it easier to ite I. .1 Fatigued War Pilots Recover in Atlantic City f, A W NVAV V " A .. XA ' A AVV.V.'.VA redistribution center. Here Atlantic City, N. J., is one of the sites of an army air force relaxation and to combat duty. Left. Lieut, before reclassified returning are rest and y pilots and ground crews a ran vetei of A groiip liomas B. Dyer and his wife stroll along the sandy beach. Center: a1;1 e Gdmore R. John Lieut. Africa m North was fighting cycle ride along the boardwalk. Right: While he are John Jr. They with his son, at the A. A. F. redistribution center he gets acquainted a 65 combat missions to his credit. has Gilmore Lieutenant hotel. Ritz Punching of the room in the dining ctured ittle-wear- be-im- Sold for $2,500 Women Heroes of the Battle for Rome Longer validity of v- stamps will make household planning easier - , vent .WA. AN Tfor thJ" taVS'evaSta1 b? enemy Charles in an attempt te Lawyer Bill Murphy of Chicago, sold himself for $2,500 as an elephant washer at a bond auction. His choice was believed related to his status as a Republican. who Jjgjg tie amts. X; This poster explain f ing the new system ; will he displayed na tionally. |