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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1943
Page
4
War correspondent Ralph C Teatsorte recalls landing with the Sixth Army at Arawe on New Britain. Elements describe amphibious ducks buffaloes and alligators leading the shore assault amid heavy naval bombardment and Japanese air threats as first objectives are pursued.
Notice records the filing of amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of Electric Light and Power Company Iowa. It specifies changes to capital stock figures including preferred and common shares and revises capital amounts and share counts as of 1943. The document notes a special meeting held December 7 1943 and filing with the Secretary of State.
Michigan Athletic Director Fritz Crisler calls for a quick rule change to end out of bounds kickoffs. As NAC meeting adjourns, he proposes a mail ballot on this and other issues. He would place the ball at midfield at the start of play to curb defensive tactics fans find irksome.
Twenty one ROTC-ASTP students at Coe College will report in January to Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning Georgia. Capt William L Sharpe says they will get Christmas furloughs first and stay home for the holiday. The group had trained at Camp Roberts California and returned to Coe in September for army specialist training before being assigned as privates first class. They lived at 1345 A avenue NE on campus during the last four months.
Los Angeles AP reports Bob Falkenburg national junior tennis champion was sworn in Friday as an enlisted army air forces cadet and will be called to active duty next spring. He turns 18 next January as sister Jinx Falkenburg pins on his silver barley wings.
Nashville report says Clyde McCullough catcher for the Chicago Cubs, who had a 90 day army deferment due to a broken leg, must report for another pre induction physical examination in Chicago.
The article traces Ethiopia's imperial line back about 2,900 years to the Queen of Sheba, outlining continuity from ancient monarchs to modern rulers and the enduring royal heritage across centuries.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette roundup lists service members and relatives with recent moves furloughs training and promotions. LaVerne Fleagle arrived in Oahu after Great Lakes duty while David Perkins returned to Camp Carson after a furlough with family. Other updates include transfers promotions and leave visits involving Camp Lee Camp Reynolds Cedar Rapids Camp Blanding and Corpus Christi with multiple local addresses cited.
Reynolds Packard reports from Italy with Fifth Army detailing a near frontline patrol. The writer describes avoiding ruined roads and enemy fire while observing pockmarked houses and signs warning of fire in the town square.
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