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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1944

Page

7

Hero Kelly gets confinement for AWOL stay at Fort Benning

Charles E. Kelly the Medal of Honor winner from Pittsburgh was confined to camp for 90 days and fined 90 dollars after overstaying a furlough. The court martial also ordered a 15 dollar monthly pay cut for six months. Kelly testified delays by worshippers delayed his return. He asked if he could go to the movies and was told yes.

Fort Benning Charles E Kelly Pittsburgh Alataville Italy Leni United States Ernest Childers

Lear predicts large European army return via Suez and Tokyo

Lt. Gen. Ben Lear, commander of the army ground forces, told the Spanish War Veterans encampment in Cincinnati that much of the European force will go home after years abroad, via the Suez canal and Tokyo, to end Japanese power permanently while warning that future wars can be prevented only by universal military training of American youth.

Cincinnati Ben Lear Army Ground Forces Europe Suez Canal Tokyo America

SCREEN STAR HORIZONTAL 1 6 PUZZLE PIECES AND CLUES

A compressed grid puzzle entry lists across and down clues with numbers and partial word hints, including references to people, places, and objects. The scan shows many theme entries and abbreviated terms intermingled with letter positions and hints.

Soldier and Sailor Pryer of War Poem

Edgar A. Guest presents a wartime verse praising soldiers and sailors who strive for victory. The poem urges unity and courage, urging all to do their part to bring boys home and end the war. It emphasizes bravery, service to God, and shared national resolve.

Strauss Reported Placed Under House Arrest in Austria

AP reports composer Richard Strauss possibly under house arrest at the Austrian frontier with Vienna travelers noting cancellations of public appearances. Confirmation pending authorities have not issued a statement.

Richard Strauss Austria Vienna

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