Aboard Ship Man Your Battle Stations On Philippine Cruiser
Aboard a cruiser in the Philippines the battle call goes out as crewmen rush to gun and fire positions. Young sailors describe nerves, then focus, as they man 40 mm guns amidship and on the bow. Marines and officers, including Lt. Comdr. Hugh Hanna, oversee gunnery under local control.
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Philippines
Carol Ammon
Reading
Ammon
Cpl
Leo Ferguson
Huntington
W. Va
Mario Difrancesco
Chicago
Hugh Hanna
Rock Island, NL
Annapolis
Edgar A. Guest The Poet of the People
A concise verse fragment presents Edgar A. Guest asking how to keep vows and temper in check through neighborly support and self discipline. It urges patience, gradual self-improvement, and enduring effort to overcome personal flaws with steadfast resolve.
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Edgar A. Guest
the Poet of
the People
Shipboard Promotion Sparks Decksman Honor on Bridge
Report describes a spot promotion for a crew member aboard a vessel noted for a large deck with dozens of men and observers on the bridge. Many stand without firearms, while earphones mark exposed observer positions during the ceremony.
Australian Food to Yankees Reduction Announced
Acting Prime Minister Francis E. Forde said Australia would cut food supplies to United States armed forces in 1945 because a severe drought hit cereals.
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Canberra
Australia
Francis E. Forde
United States
Finnish President Puzzle Clues and Answers
A compact reference of crossword style clues and solutions noting Finnish president figure, mapping terms from molding to public notices, rivers, and common crossword answers. Includes names like Bar on Carl Gustaf and related vocabulary.
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