Yanks Arrive in Britain Amid Jubilation and Rumor
British spirits soared as news of American forces landing in Northern Ireland spread abroad. Headlines in Daily Express and Daily Mail praised Roosevelt and Churchill, marking a turning point in the war effort and fueling talk of plans to strike into France.
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Brother of Former VP Garner Dies in Texas
Jesse Garner, brother of former Vice President John N. Garner, died in Detroit Texas after a life as a farmer. The death was reported Tuesday by his brother-in-law Dr. J C Stiles of Dallas. Garner was in his fifties.
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Bank deposits rise in top 300 banks to 48.745 billion
New York AP reports deposits in the nation s 300 largest commercial banks increased last year by more than 3 billion dollars reaching 48 745 000 000 as of December 31 according to the American Banker trade journal.
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Major Graham Named Area Engineer for Rock Island and Savanna
Maj Howard O Graham Cedar Rapids building inspector on leave with the army named as constructing engineer at Rock Island and Savanna construction quartermaster department assigns duties to army engineers. He acts as assistant to Col Clinton W Ball district engineer in charge of construction at both supply bases with Capt Marvin B Fierke assisting.
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Lloyd S. McGregor Is Stationed At Air Base
Lloyd S. McGregor, 20, former Roosevelt school student and Mt. Vernon high graduate, has been sent to the Army Air Base Paine Field Washington. He is the son of E. H. McGregor of 1509 B Street SW and Mrs. Charles H. Markolf of Fort Sam Houston Texas. The wife of Major Co. H. Markolf is stationed with the infantry at Fort Sam Houston.
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Urge Women To Knit Only Garments As Asked By Red Cross
Washington UPI reports RR Guthrie head of WPB textiles warns American women to knit only sweaters and garments that have been formally requested by commanders. He says unrequested knitting could waste materials and staff time needed for more essential uses.
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Nazi prisoners Amazed by War With United States
On the central front the German prisoners show astonishment as news of war with the United States reaches them. Nine prisoners, seen Tuesday, appear surprised by the shift in Allied strength.
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RED Army
Citizens Learn War Status After Telegraph Confusion
In a brief exchange a person recalls the moment Germany and the United States were declared at war. They note the date Jan 24 and admit surprise upon learning America was at war with them, believing the conflict was with Japan.
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Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
A home remedy touts Rue Sx Compound mixed with water and lemon juice to ease rheumatic arthritis pain. The ad promises dramatic relief within hours, a money back guarantee, and sale through druggists nationwide.
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