Rome furlough from an Iowa Guardsman letter excerpt
Ph Gene Mallette describes three days in Rome during World War II, meeting Italian students, visiting St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican, and the Colosseum, and witnessing Rome's postwar mood. He notes lighter Allied presence, the invasion news, and returns to camp after a vivid tour. He mentions sending pennants to Charles from the 16th Panser Grenadiers.
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Eternal City
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Charles
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Notice for Extra Copies of The Never Telegraph
Citizens are urged to request additional copies in advance to ensure availability. The notice emphasizes preordering to avoid shortages and ensure delivery.
War Savings Stamps Available at The Atlantic News Telegraph
War Savings Stamps may be purchased at The Atlantic News Telegraph, enabling readers to invest in wartime funding through a local sales point. The notice urges residents to buy stamps as part of national financial support during the conflict.
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Atlantic News- Telegraph
Red Oak Fourth of July Rodeo Program Headline
Red Oak plans a full Fourth of July program with Fletcher's rodeo in matinee and evening shows. Basie Givens leads a 14 piece Negro orchestra for dawn and evening dances. Sunset carnival, Art Fritcher rodeo in Legion Park, no gate charge or advance tickets.
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Carrell Victory Ship Outfitting Progress Report
The California Shipbuilding corporation reports the Carrell Victory, hull number 363, is being outfitted on the ways as of June 27 in Wilmington California. The ship marks the 8.8 class advancement and reflects continued wartime production.
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Carrell Victory
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Victory ship named for Carroll Iowa launches yesterday
A Victory ship named after Carroll Iowa was launched yesterday. The vessel honors the city and joins a fleet of wartime cargo ships built for the war effort. Local officials praised the tribute as a symbol of community support.
U.S. Employment Service Lists May Jobs Totals
Des Moines reports 14 243 persons placed in May by U S employment service offices led by George D Haskell state war manpower director. Veterans 909. home-area placements 12 869. outside clearances 1 374. Local placements 5 871 women 5 871 and 621 handicapped. Carter Lake identifies body of Robert Faulkner 16 Omaha Neb found in lake. drowned after fisherman found him in trunks.
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Carter Lake
Robert Faulkner
Ruth Faulkner
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