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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1944
Page
4
Lt ME R. Ford Chaplain Bolding said a knee deep stream behind his tent had been dammed by soldiers to create a swimming hole six to seven feet deep. He also mentioned visiting Mus Enrollment of city in universities and dropped 44 percent to the U S Office of ports.
New York Yankees and St. Louis Browns meet in a crucial series in St. Louis that could decide the 1944 AL pennant. The Yankees, buoyed by Crossetti and Hershel Martin, ride a hot streak with nine wins in 11 and four victories over the Red Sox, while the Browns push back despite skeptics.
Higgins, foreman of the roundhouse forces, is described as a railroader born to the trade. He has risen along the line through T and P roundhouses and has driven engines on the main line, with credentials to operate an engine when needed.
A roof repair at a Plaquemine building uncovers a shingle bearing Mifort Sons Plaquemine La. In a separate note, Mr Higgins recalls his ties to Plaquemine and a roundhouse incident where ground squirrels were captured after being coaxed from a hole with water. The mother and her youngs are now thriving in a cage and trained for use.
In Central Pacific skies the Seventh Air Force reports Japanese tricks during night operations. Gunners shoot at apparent targets after seeing lights, only to discover a shooting star or subtle reflections, sometimes causing near misses but often harmless misinterpretation amid the tropical night.
London reports that Germany rejected claims the French Maquis are part of the Allied army. The broadcast said Maquis are outlaws and would be treated as such, despite Eisenhower's acknowledgment of General Koenig’s French force as integral to his command.
American soldiers in Italy plan to dam a creek near the front to recreate a home memory of a childhood swimming hole. The improvised project reflects daily life amid conflict as troops repurpose local watercourses for recreation.
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