GI Marries Italian Bride After War Meeting in Passiana
George Fortin, a former U.S. GI from New Bedford, returns to Passiana Italy to marry Nina, the woman he met during the war. Locals press him with questions about money and U.S. life as Nina learns English, while the village eyes his plans and status, unsure if the union will endure.
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Salerno
Aly
Nea
George Fortin
New Bestera
Mass
Passiana
Italy
Ono
George
Ter
Nina
Farano
America
Aomyna
Iaria
Georas
New Bedford
Nina Farano
Haly
Passiano
U. S
Harvest Handicaps Wheat Crop Across Regions
A May harvest report notes delayed cutting from lingering rain and flooding in the Wheat Belt. Acreage affected states yield losses and weed problems while quality declines. The state employment service calls for 10 combines in Cimarron County and seeks experienced operators and drivers for Woolward and Guymon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AOI
T Farm Labor Bulletin of
State Employment Service
Cimarron County
Woolward
Guymon
All-Oklahoma Dominates National Debate Event
In a national high school debate tournament last night Oklahoma performers led with top finishes. Hill of Oklahoma City trailed for first place, while Rosemary Skinner and Arnold Ferin of Classen placed highly. Other Oklahoma students including Chase from Seminole and MecCollum showing in radio ng, Mitchell in boys speaking, and a second place in humor declamation marked strong state showings.
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Angeles
W— Hill
Alassen
Oklahoma
Rosemary Skinner
Arnold Ferin
Classen
Chase
Andy MecCollum
Radio Ng
Mitchell
Oklahoma City
Army Authorized for Start Construction
Army approves start of construction amid a cut to the program and funding changes. The report notes a high level committee meeting, with discussion of harbor plans and a named general planning activities and a ceremonial boat crossing.
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Army
U S Rail Transport Far Better Than Russia Says NY Central President
New York Central President claims U S rail transport is in far better shape than Russia’s. Report frames Hungary’s capital Budapest amid alleged deportations and fear, citing letters to Crusade for Freedom describing mass expulsions and deadly acts behind the Iron Curtain.
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U.S
Russia
N. Y. Central
New York
NEA
Budapest
Hungary
Crusade For Freedom
Joseph Groesz
Lucius D. Chay
Crusade
A. B
Thailand Rebels Release Premier Pisulsonggram Back in Charge
Washington reported June 30 that Premier Pisulsonggram of Thailand was released unconditionally by rebel forces and is restored to government leadership. The fighting that followed his seizure reportedly subsided and was expected to end soon, per a brief embassy message from Bangkok. The embassy gave no further details.
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Washington
Pisulsonggram
Thailand
State Department
Department
U.S
Banekok
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Nina English
CNDER
Ceorze
Naples
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T. 5
Yale
Southeastern
Hingtox
Dung
D States
7An Blunt
Gen
Coleman Comfort Meating System
Rewadar
Colemon
OHLY
Phoas
Danube
Vertessus
Szolnok
Auschwitz
Emil Nagy
Paris
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