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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1944
Page
1
Gazette correspondent Tom Treanor describes American air operations in Brittany, noting the humane aspects of the blitz and contrasting observations with Normandy. He cites lighter civilian disruption, intact towns, and the potential shift from rapid air strikes to more selective dives as battles continue.
The American Legion announced Saturday it will intensify its 25 year campaign for peace-time universal military training and press Congress to act in the next session before the end of the war.
Jack Edward Livingston aviation machinist’s mate first class son of Mr and Mrs F E Livingston 2327 E avenue NE has been awarded a captain’s commendation at Hutchinson Kansas naval air station for heroism in saving a burning aircraft engine fire mid flight He fought the blaze with complete disregard for his own safety and helped the plane captain bring the fire under control Livingston enlisted in 1942 and served 11 months in the South Pacific before arriving at Hutchinson.
The text notes that no law dictates star placement on the flag yet common practice shows six rows of eight stars. It highlights the unofficial tradition guiding the flag’s design.
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