Veterans Bonus Debates and Troop Transport Movements
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports ongoing debate over a World War II bonus bill with figures from VFW and Disabled American Veterans urging adjusted compensation and repayment terms. It also lists U S troop movements from Le Havre Antwerp and other ports with various battalions and ships detailing personnel, ships, and destinations across Newport News Los Angeles San Diego Seattle and San Francisco.
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A.m. Fumigating and Bath Co
Det
Raold Amundsen
Los Angeles
San Juan
Tutuila
Talledega
Okinawa
Lew Wallace
Hollandia
Brock
Pearl Harbor
Rudderton
Hodges
Holt
Job
LST
San Francisco
Ganter
San Diego
Caballero
Corry
Navy
Marine
Pensacola
Culebra Island
Seattle
Monroe
Leyte
President
VFW Maps Bid for World War II Bonus
Washington based Veterans of Foreign Wars plans to push for a 25 to 50 billion dollar bonus for World War II veterans. The VFW legislative committee meets January 14 to 16 to map strategy while other groups debate timing.
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Washington
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFEW
American Legion
V.F.W
Troop Arrivals At New York And Other Ports
More than 29,000 servicemen on 44 transports were due to arrive Wednesday at two east coast and four west coast ports. At New York the U S S General Muir from Calcutta carried 2,940 troops and numerous unit personnel including medical and support companies and hospitals. The U S S Croatan from Le Havre brought 1,533 troops with multiple Attached units and support sections.
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Associated Press
New York
U.S.S
Muir
Calcutta
Sig. Warning Bn
Eng. Special Services Bn
G.m. Light Drum Manufacturing Co
Eng. Petroleum Distributing Co
Q.m. Iefrigeration Co
U.S.S. Croatan
le Havre
First In
Inf. Reg
Jord. Heavy Auto Maint
Chinese Accord Not Yet Reached
Chinese nationalist and Communist representatives meeting with Gen. George C. Marshall failed to agree on a cease-fire order in China’s civil war. Gen. Chang Chun, central government representative, spoke to reporters after a 1 hour 40 minute conference with Marshall and Communist Gen. Chou.
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Chungking
George C. Marshall
China
Chang Chun
Marshall
Chou
Unsettled talks loom as Thursday decision nears
Details are not yet settled and prospects are not bad but difficult. When pressed about a conclusion this Thursday, officials said it remains to be seen while conferees stay hopeful of solving remaining problems by Thursday night. Marshall voiced continued optimism, saying yes to an agreement.
Notice of Appointment of Executor and Executrix No 18368
Notice is given that on December 22 1945 the undersigned were duly appointed and qualified as executor and executrix of the estate of Onnolee Marsh Stickney of Linn County Iowa deceased. All debts should be paid to the undersigned and creditors must file claims with the clerk of Linn County District Court. Merchant National Bank is the executor and Bertha M Wolf Barnes Chamberlain Hanzik and Wadsworth are attorneys.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
Onnolee Marsh Stickney
Towa
Uly
Erk
District ‘Court
Merchants National Ban OP Cc
Bertha M. Wolf Barnes
Chamberlain, Hanzik and Wadsworth
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First Bn
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Button Gwinnett
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Vernon S. Hood
Newport News
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2Nd Ave
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Second Street
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Third Avenue
E. A. Hasley
Prop
Kelvinator
Universal Complete Line
Motorola
General Electric Irons
Dexter
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Rca-Victor ‘Radio and Television
Hamilton-Beach
General-Electric
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