Oakland Tops War Loan Drive in Four Hours
Oakland joins early supporters in the fifth war loan drive with a $76,000 sales tally by noon as 24 volunteers canvass since 8 a.m. Chairman Dr. L. G. Dick reports the town's strong showing. Lan sing and Postville also exceed their quotas with Cedar Rapids leading Allamakee county totals across the region.
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Oakland
Pottawattamie
L. G. Dick
Des Moines
Liraing
Postville
Allamakee County
Cedar Rapids
Lansing
Post
Iowan Led First Palau Raid From Land Based Planes
Fifth Air Force bombers based in New Guinea conducted a night strike on Palau targeting Peleliu airdrome. Lieutenant Ivan C. Thomas of Moudamin Iowa led the eighth Liberators, with all crews returning safely after rains and moonlit skies, bombs hitting runways and parked aircraft. large explosions and flames followed the blast.
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Fifth Air Force
New Guinea
INS
Southwest Pacific
Palau
Dome Eighth
Liberstors
Ivan C. Thomas
Moudamin
Iowa
Peleliu
Thomas
Ahaps
Names of 1511 Soldiers Killed in Action Listed
The War Department released the names of 1511 soldiers killed in action. Iowa entries include 8/Sgt Wayne M Olson in the Central Pacific. European area lists S/Sgt Darrell R Dickenson and 8/Sgt Edwin D Waggoner among others. Mediterranean includes Pfc Charlie Augustean and Sgt John L Duffy. Other Iowa names span Des Moines Wyomier Mazon City and more, with numerous Pfc and Pvt ranks. Southwest Pacific lists Pfc Russell M Armentrout and Mrs Bonna M Armentrout of Harlan.
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Washington
INS
War Department
Central Pacific
South Pacific
Southwest Pacific
Iowa
Wayne M. Olson
Nevada
Darrell R. Dickenson
Union
Edwin D. Waggoner
Des Moines
Mediterranean
Charlie Augustean
Garrison
John L. Duffy
Wyomier
William K. Hacker
Sioux City
Fay L. Hickling
Mazon City
Leland P. Langlitz
Meservey
Ralph W. Sistern
Brighton
Howard C. Spielhagen
Ft. Madison
George S. Sward
Packwood
Robert FE. Taylorn
Waterloo
Claude W. Wolford
Conesville
Southwest Pacific Area
Russell M. Armentrout
Bonna M. Armentrout
Harlan
Court Fight Over Road Grade Edges Toward Court Battle
Authorities report a dispute near Atlantic over raising a road grade and overflow bridges. Jeck threatens to enjoin removal of the grade while Troublesome Creek floods land, prompting a board decision to take no action amid looming litigation. The session also approved a Camp Creek bridge replacement, war bonds funding, and welfare staff changes.
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Atallad
Jeck
Atlantic
W. H. Carroll
Camp Creek
Maine
Rendering Works
Carroll
Boort
U. S
Weat Sixth Street
Misa Merle Pellett
Fire as top single cause in 1041 state reports
State fire marshals report smoking as the leading single cause of fires in 1041 data, citing its high incidence and fire risk compared to other causes. The finding emphasizes prevention and public awareness on smoking-related ignition hazards.
Arkansas Tree Types Abound in Temperate Climate
An overview notes that Arkansas hosts a wide variety of tree species thriving in temperate climates. The piece highlights common hardwoods and evergreens found across the state and their ecological roles.
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Arkansas
101st Airborne Captures Carentan After Seven Day Battle
The 101st Airborne Division seized Carentan on June 13 after a seven day fight on the Cherbourg peninsula. German paratroopers and fortified defenses faced stiff resistance in street and swamp combat before retreating as U S forces entered the town.
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Carentan
101St Airborne
Cherbourg
101St
Lonn
Germany
Nesta
Covault Records Longest Single Engine Fighter Flight
Lieut. Vern W. Covault, a member of a high scoring Mustang group, flew in the longest combat mission by single engine fighters, escorting to Poland and accounting for ten enemy aircraft downed with no losses. The non stop flight covered a distance equaling New York to Miami. Mrs. Covault is the former Nadine Watson.
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Vern W. Covault
Eighth Air Force
England
Covault
Nadine Watson
Walnut Street
Poland
New York
Miami
Plane Shot Down Over France Missing in Action Flight Officer Lovell
Mrs. Harry Lovell received official word that her son Flight Officer Harry R. Lovell Jr. is missing in action after his plane was shot down over France on May 24. He had just written from Italy stating he would depart soon on his fourth mission.
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Adair
Harry Lovell
Harry R. Lovell Jr
Ras
France
Adair Man Receives Naval Air Medal in WWII Record
Des Moines dispatch reports five Iowa navy men in naval air forces were awarded the Naval Air Medal by Lt. Gen. George C. Kenney for extraordinary achievement in sustained flight missions in the southwest Pacific. Honorees include Clifton L. Dohrmann Des Moines Stephen Russell Fort Dodge John E. Conlon Gilmore City John W. O’Neal Grand Junction and Glen L. Chase Adair.
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Des Moines
INS
Naval Air Forces
George C. Kenney
Fifth Army Air Force
Southwest Pacific
Clifton £. Dohrmann
Aviation
Machinjiat
Stephen 3. Rusaell
AMM
Clas
Fort Dodge
John E. Conlon
Gilmore City
John W. O'Neal
Grand Junction
Glen L. Chase
Machiniat
Adair
Campaign Under Way to Use More Eggs Nationwide
Iowa State College agr icultural extension official R K Bliss urges nationwide campaign to boost egg usage. Families to store an extra dozen eggs as storage space is scarce with 25 million dozen eggs unplaced. Advice includes freezing eggs and using water glass or mineral oil storage methods via Farm Science Reporter Reprint No 48.
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Amés
R. K. Bliss
Agricultural Extension Service
Iowa State College
Biles
Bliss
Iowa Mate College
Lowa State College
Farm Science Reporter
Drive Safely Near Schools and Children on Roads
Public safety bulletin urges drivers to slow down as children near roads. Drivers should be prepared to stop instantly for any child or pedestrian crossing, especially near school zones and residential streets.
Drugstores Across Atlantic Feature Rex and Lee Names
Advertising roundup notes Rex Drug and Lee's Drug are listed among prominent Atlantic outlets with Cook's Rex All Drug featured as a noted locator. The brief suggests broad availability of medicinal supplies at multiple stores.
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Atlantic
Cook's
Rexall Drug
Lee's
Navy Father Reports Missing Son Orville Walnat-ira Beshondart
Orville Beshondart, a U S navy sailor listed as missing since November 18 1948, is presumed dead at sea by the government after eight years of service. His wife has received the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Service Medal posthumously awarded him.
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Walnat—ira Beshondart
Orville
U. S. Navy
War Savings Mtampa May Be Had of Helene
The fragmentary item notes a World War savings effort in Tampa with a person named Helene connected to a fundraising drive. Details are limited but suggest local participation and fundraising notes from wartime period.
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Helene
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