Spooky Ride Through Western Normandy Described
War correspondent Ernie Pyle travels the Cherbourg peninsula with Ninth Division troops after their advance. He views liberated Barneville and nearby towns, notes German deserters and POWs, captures moments of French relief, and describes a village cafe scene with local customs and a toast to France.
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Cherbourg
Pennsylvania
Tunisia
Sicily
Italy
Sales
Pfc
Arthur MacDonald
Portsmouth
N. H
Pvt
T. C. McParland
Southern Pines
N.C
Ninth Division
Mid West Favors Dewey in GOP Preference Survey
George Gallup reports Dewey leads in the East and West Central farm belt with 58 percent in East Central and 38 percent in West Central for the Republican nomination. Bricker gains 2 to 4 points, Stassen at 16 percent, and other leaders draw 30 percent in East Central and 19 percent in West Central. Delegates from these regions will form about one third of the nominating convention.
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George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Princeton
N. J
Mid-West
United States
East
West Central
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
East Central
Ohio
John W. Bricker
Bricker
Harold EB
Stassen
Wendell Willkie
Douglas MacArthur
Tions
Globe-News Publishing Co history notes and editors
The item lists founding date February 20 1924 and post office entry February 20 1994 at Amarillo Texas. It notes Evening publication schedule except weekends and Sunday morning tie to The Amarillo Daily News. It names GENE HOWE as president, JOHN McCARTY as assistant publisher and WESLEY IZZARD as editor in chief with department contact.
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Amarillo
Texas
Diaper Cloth and War Talk Stir the Public Mind
A lens maker questions diaper cloth as a noncritical material while officials push for steadfast wartime reassurance in Latin America. Quotes from Navy Officer Vandegrift and Commander MacDonald reflect wartime resolve, with Tokyo radio warning of hidden plans behind a calm central Pacific front.
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Central Pacific
Tokyo
German Soldiers
Morale of Nazi fighters in France is mixed with some crack units and many non Nazi foreign units. The war is a taut rubber band with Germany’s fighting power described as patchwork and weakening morale. In the Pacific, Japanese morale is strained as Saipan losses reveal shortages in home defense and shifted naval power.
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Paul Mallon
Washington
France
Germany
Europe
Caen
Tilly
Montebourg
Carentan
Ninth
Cherbourg
Valognes
Carter
Sicily
Tunisia
Naples
Pacific
Saipan
Japan
China
Burma
Tinian
Yap
Gemtmany
Crossword Puzzle Word List Clues and Layout
A scanned crossword puzzle shows horizontal and vertical clue numbers with definitions for inflamed former U S commander doubly noted. It lists symbols for elements radium iridium selenium and other items such as rag employ cease hammerhead insect egret and more including Siberian river Statutes and Greek letter.
Itching First Application for Skin Ailments Promoted
An advertisement touts BLUE STAR OINTMENT offering one application to relieve itching from eczema rash tetter ringworm pimples scabies and tee itch with money back if not satisfied. It urges immediate trial and repeat use as healing progresses.
A and D Service Promotes Prewar Auto Prices
At A and D Service the shop advertises pre war service at pre war prices and claims to have the men to handle all auto needs with expertise and ready service.
Aspirin touted as faster acting cheaper copy at 10¢
An ad fragment promotes aspirin claiming faster action and greater reliability than genuine brands. It markets a 100 tablet size for a small price, identifying St. Joseph as a leading seller and appealing to cost-conscious buyers.
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St. Joseph
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Harold E. Stassen
Latin America
Great Britain
Maine
Brazil
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Natal
Britain
Trinidad
Alexander A. Vandegrift
Comdr
Donald J. MacDonald
Navy
Mallon
U.S
U.S. Corps
U. S
Union of South Africa
Orkopeningsney Islands
Blossoms
Frighten
Holding
Designate
House Pet
Heart
Everglade
Dyewood
Moon Mullins
THEDA
Bara
Elmo
Moon
Uncle Willie
Willyap
Barnesville
Donald Duck
MR. Branner
Superman
Red Ryder
Sheriffs
Frank Altman
Mer
6Th & Georgia Phone
Texaco
Uisk
Mary Montgomery
Polk Street
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