Coast Guard Birthday Marks Long Service and War Duty
The Coast Guard, born August 4, 1790, marks 154 years of service defending seas and enforcing laws while fighting Axis forces in World War II. From early cutters to 7,000 SPARS and advanced aviation, the service remains semper paratus in peacetime and war.
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Calorie debate shapes food aid for liberated territories
Washington discussions split on whether liberated areas receive 2000 or 2600 calories daily. The army will distribute a minimum diet to preserve health while frontline needs and transport limits constrain civilian food flow. Civilian agencies may supplement as operations allow, with Belgium and other exiled governments planning to secure aid and rapid recovery.
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Coast Guard role in major World War II landings
Detailed historical account of coast guardsmen directing and delivering troops at key invasions including Tulagi Guadalcanal Tarawa Cape Gloucester Bougainville Kwajalein Eniwetok Hollandia Wakde Biak Saipan and D-Day Normandy. Describes landing craft crews under heavy fire guiding transports and barges, saving over 800 Allied lives in the first 24 hours.
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Transforming a Cot Into a Daytime Sofa With Convenient Storage
A homemaking note describes turning a living room cot into a day sofa using a flat box on casters that slides under the cot. Slip covers hide the bed and matching cushions plus a plain side panel create a sofa look. An improvised table from odds and ends completes a functional daytime seating setup.
Impossible Quiz Questions From ASK ME ANOTHER
A compiled list features diverse trivia questions including metal melting points the ampersand Ike’s Snow balls armadillo classification battlefield reference dragon wagon flag on the ship mast emperor restoration in 1941 largest sea bird and four named colored seas Danny, the show host, presents the challenge with a spread of general knowledge prompts.
Answers 1 to 10: A crossword style clue list
A compact list presents ten paired items including a chemical element tungsten and a set of terse clues. The entries touch topics from military police helmeted MPs to a tank transport and to Haile Selassie, ending with a geographic sea sequence.
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