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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1945
Page
3
An account from Florida describes German POWs at Homestead potato camps walking off the job after pay and task reductions. They previously filled 100 boxes daily at 75 cents an hour, then 85 and 75 boxes, while potatoes were damaged by throwing spuds. Residents question treatment of prisoners amid war and local labor shortages.
An emotional reunion occurred in Bristol England as S Sgt Joseph R Borges of Rhode Island met his Navy brother Edward a seaman first class. The pair exchanged news and toasted their return to the States after brief visits arranged via Red Cross channels. Both families from Bristol Rhode Island are cited along with details of their service and the 93rd Bomb Group.
Francis S Connery Ph M 2c U S Navy writes from Iwo Jima to his Bristol family describing health and luck amid siege. He notes Bristol friends Pfc William Conley and John H Wilson and mentions others possibly on the island. He expresses longing for home and mentions spring plans and awaiting leave.
Mrs Margery Conte Rapoza of Barrington Rhode Island received a letter from Division Chaplain Lt Col Ralph J Smith detailing the death of Sgt Charles Rapoza while serving in Northeastern France. The chaplain describes his bravery and notes the general debt of gratitude owed by the nation. Also announced is the engagement of Phyllis Marie Gray to Midshipman Paul Bland Richards with a June wedding planned after his graduation from the Naval Academy.
The Navy confirms 17 year olds may still enlist before their eighteenth birthday. Lt Cmdr George O Hackett says the change affects 18 to 20 year olds only and lasts three months.
For two Wednesdays the older members of the Marin er Ship Vigilant and Skipper Barbara Huestis rolled bandages at Red Cross Headquarters Bristol. The novel task was enjoyed by all and will continue tomorrow evening while the rest of the ship trains at the Scout House.
The weekly meeting opened with patrols forming and Mrs. Thomas Adams addressing the girls on Juliette Low. The First Aid badge test was given and successful participants will receive the badge. Jean Vermette, scribe.
Miss Theresa L. Marino daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Marino of 199 State Street married Cpl John A Romano son of Mr and Mrs Vincent Romano of Brooklyn at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church on Saturday morning. Rev Joseph Sorzana officiated with sister as bridesmaid and Pat Chimento Navy chief petty officer as best man. The gown featured white starched chiffon and a juliet cap veil with gardenia and sweet pea bouquet. The matron of honor wore blue marquisette with gold accessories and yellow jonquils and iris in her bouquet.
Louis V Costa and crew aboard the USS Conner boast thirty five successful attacks against Japan and participation in key Pacific campaigns since Wake Island raid in 1943. The destroyer has four plane shoot downs, six bombardments, seven invasions and 19 air strikes, with its latest action in the Philippines invasion. Costa, son of Joseph Costa of Bristol Rhode Island, serves under Commander W E Kartner. Plank owners have logged about 180000 miles and earned seven campaign stars for actions from Wake, Gilberts, New Ireland, Marshall Islands, Marianas, New Guinea to Bonins. The toughest assignments included Kavieng strikes, and operations against Okinawa Jima Formosa and Leyte invasion, with the Leyte action the most exciting for the crew.
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