War Era Letter Attacks Wildcat Strike Over Troop Morale
A reader in North Africa criticizes a wildcat strike at U S Rubber Co during wartime. He argues soldiers deserve support not protests, recalls Marine and officer quotes, and cites discipline of German forces as contrast. The letter from Taent Raymond TI McNamara includes a Soldier’s diary and news from Camp Edwards detailing basic training and daily routines.
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Ros
The
Phoenix
North Africa
U. S. Rubber Co
Africa
Harold E. Pedley Jr. Signs Off With Good Night
In a brief farewell note Harold E. Pedley Jr. bids readers good night and signs off with his name and closing wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Pedley, Jr
Funeral rites for James Murphy held at St Marys Church
The funeral of the late James Murphy of 222 Wood Street took place from his residence Friday evening followed by mass at St Marys Church. Rev Joseph Fitzpatrick presided with deacon Rev Vincent J Griffin and sub deacon Rev Michael L Ryan. Bearers included James Murphy Wilfred Hammill Anthony Ferrara George Salmonese Renn y Simmons Warren and John Kieran. Burial was in St Marys Cemetery family lot.
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James Murphy
Wood Street
St. Mary’s Church
Seph Fitzpatrick
St. Catherine's Church
Wayne
Vincent J. Griffin
Michael L. Ryan
Kelly
Church of the ‘Immaculate Conception
James
Murphy
Wilfred
Community playground meet crowns quickness and teamwork
About 100 children competed on the Common in a rain postponed event now held as part of the first special events day. Archie P. Allen supervised and awarded red, white and blue ribbons to top finishers in dashes three leg races baseball throws and base circling with girls’ 75 yard dash won by Emily Stanzione Antoinetta Stanzione and Irene Hardie. A horseshoe pitching contest is set for tomorrow’s program.
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Archie P. Allen
Barney LaFazzia
Billy Victoria
Bobby Crizza
Gerard Ferrara
Frank Fojo
Valentine Verne
Francis Velleca
Gaetano Amollette
George Oliver
Paul Asciolla
Salvatore Ferrera
Louis Nastri
August Boebaza
Daniel Fonseca
Louis Murgo
Joseph Russo
Joseph Medeiros
Harold Sousa
Gaetano Amolette
Frank Bruno
Domenic Raiola
John DuPont
Edward Ferreira
Mike Morra
Anthony Abenante
Louis Ferreira
Wartime Health and EconomyTips From a Wartime Notice
The notice urges using available materials for parachutes and powder bags while encouraging charity donations or junk collection. It stresses safeguarding health, notes energy is vital for wartime work, and recommends doctors guidance of six glasses of water daily and frequent bathing for good health.
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Domo
Martin Treptow
Chateau Thierry
Taent Raymond TI
McNamara
Stars and Stripes
Tunisia
Pfc
Lester K. Smith
Camp Edwards
836Th
Seth
RTS
Fearon
Amither
Bristolfellows
Andy Vollaro
Tommy August
Charlie St. Angelo
Bottomley
Joe Marshall
Co't High
Van’s Vwariety
Meare
Cooper's Ice Cream
Singer Sewing Machine CO
Warren
Bristol
South Main Street
Fall River
Mvanlydah
Narragansett
Westminster ST
Providence
Joe
New
Eveham
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Bristol County Water Co
Industrial Trust Co
Thedustrial Trust Co
Salvador Nunes
Mt. Hope'Ave
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Boston
L. Watson Co., Inc
Worboenetsrest
George M. Wilbur & Sons CO
Main St
Constitution
Tel. Br
Bristol District Nursing Association
Hope Street
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