Barrel Chest Too Small for His Medals
First Sgt. Darvin Purvis of Mars Pennsylvania, 27, the most decorated American enlisted man in Germany, has fought in over 40 tank engagements across Africa Sicily Italy and Europe earning the Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart with three clusters and other ribbons. He declined a commission to stay with his unit the 17th Tank Battalion, and says the war is a job that must be done.
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Amarillo Globe
Amarillo
Texas
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Philippines
Purvis
17Th
Postal Service Urges Early Christmas Mail and Extra Help
A plea urges the public to mail Christmas parcels early to ensure on time deliveries. Officials note lower age limits for extra staff and insist on first class mail with return addresses. distribute the message at home, school, clubs, and business to boost prompt mailing.
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Postal Service
Return of Mrs Meryl Thompson and Miss Laura Harp from Ashtola
Mrs Meryl Thompson and Miss Laura Mae Harp have returned after a visit with their parents Mr and Mrs B Harp in Ashtola. About 15 percent of the total.
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Ashtola
Meryl Thompson
Laura Mae Harp
B. Harp
Higgins man visiting aunt in Phoenix area
Russell Landers of Higgins visits his aunt Mrs. John F. Gilkerson at 1107 West Nineteenth Avenue. Globe News Want Ads Get Results.
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Russell Landers
Higgins
John F. Gilkerson
West
Nineteenth Avenue
Globe News
Vitamin C forecast boosts canned fruit for civilians and troops
A 1944 45 forecast predicts more canned citrus and fruit juices for civilians and a larger share for the armed forces. Army Medical Corps says vitamin C foods help men withstand high altitude underwater pressure and extreme climates.
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Army Medical Corps
Postoffice Appeals for Help to Meet Christmas Rush
Postmaster W. D. DeGrassi appeals for cooperative help as the office faces a Christmas mail surge. He urges early shopping and mailing, secure packing, clear labeling, insuring valuables, proper addressing, and using sealed envelopes for overseas cards. Staff directions include mall routing, splitting long and short letters, and acting with neighbors if away during delivery hours.
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W. D. DeGrassi
Army Postal Service
Santa Claus
Untitled fragment hints at marching to canceling order
Fragmentary text notes separated items facing forward as they proceed to execute or run through a cancellation. The exact events, people, or places remain unclear from the readable portion.
Union elections ordered for Miller & Miller workers
The National Labor Relations Board announced elections on the question of collective bargaining for two employee units at Miller & Miller Motor Freight Lines in Wichita Falls.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Empolyes
Miller & Miller Motor Freight Lines
Wichita Falls
Digestive discomfort prompts health questions
The message asks about symptoms including poor digestion headaches after meals sour upset mood and fatigue suggesting a personal health check or self assessment. It presents a brief, fragmented list of common digestive and energy concerns.
Carter's Little Liver Pills Aid Digestion
Advertises Carter's Little Liver Pills to help digestion by increasing bile flow. Claims relief from indigestion quickly and urges purchase at drugstores for 10 or 25 cents.
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Yieses
Carter
Nature
Simple Homemade Cough Syrup From Pinex and Syrup
A home remedy promising easy cough relief uses 2 cups sugar, 1 cup water, and 24% ounces Pinex mixed into a pint bottle with syrup. It suggests corn syrup or honey as alternatives and claims a full pint of medicine for colds.
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