Rescue of downed airmen and locals aid in defense
In a trailside encounter a wrecked U S Navy Hellcat was found with guns removed. Locals reported two Navy airmen who helped Filipinos set up defenses to counter strafing. Rescue crews evacuated the airmen, including Staff Sgt Richard Beard Peter F Gjertson Jr and Lt Pat N Mann, after 26 to 30 days of operations. Gjertson walked barefoot three days, then received GI brogans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Richard Beard
Fort Scott
Kan
Peter F. Gjertson, Jr
Lisbon
N. D
Pat N. Mann
Arlington
Tex
Gjertson
Mass Court Martial Convicts Soldiers in War Era Gasoline Theft
The report details a large war time court martial for theft of Army goods on the black market. Eighteen men have been sentenced to terms up to 50 years hard labor. Sentences include executions and heavy punishments for a group from New York Kentucky and Sweet Vale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecotfre
Eadie L Cox
New York
Geertier Garage
Ter Bherk
White House Rolls Up Rugs for Roosevelt Fourth Inauguration
President Roosevelt prepares for a ceremonial oath for a fourth term in an abbreviated service at noon tomorrow. An estimated 1 500 guests attend a luncheon, 1 000 at a reception, with 5 000 to 6 000 invited to the ceremony behind the iron fence. Marine Col. James Roosevelt travels from California. other Roosevelts may listen by radio worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Roosevelts
Grandpa
James Roosevelt
Burbank
Cal
Armed Services
Trail Leads To Smokes- A Curious Caper At A Cafe
A citizen follows a man in overalls who carries nine cigarette cartons to a cafe. The cafe cashier verifies a delivery and issues a $19 check, which the citizen notes. The man in overalls departs, the citizen is refused a pack, and he contacts the Globe-News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cafe
Globe-News
Natives Spirit Downed Fliers Through Lines
Ten airmen from the 13th and Fifth Air Force were rescued after being shot down in the Philippines. Filipino guerrillas hid them from Japanese lines, fed and clothed them, and guided a 20 day trek to a safe beach where Catalina aircraft rescued them. Survivor William R. Mills described evading patrols and being carried ashore by locals to a guerrilla captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
13Th
Fifth Air Force
William R. Mills
Flushing
N. Y
Mrs E R Glass Returns From Clayton Visit
Mrs. E. R. Glass of 1320 Fillmore has returned from Clayton New Mexico where she visited Mrs. J. M. Winchester.
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Clayton
E. R. Glass
Fillmore
N. M
J. M. Winchester
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