Commando Kelly Defies Ordinary Hero Image In War Story
In Italy veteran Charles E. Kelly known as Commando Kelly and holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor reflects on his fame. The Pittsburgh native downplays medals, seeks home, and remains blunt about battle, discipline, and his single minded duty to his comrades.
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Granam Hovey
Fifth Army
Italy
INS
Kelly
Altavilla
Rapido
Charles E. Kelly
Pittsburgh
A.w.o.l
Chuck
Lattimer High School
Chuck Kelly
Mark W. Clark
36Th
Berlin
Germany
Army
No Special Fund Needed to Provide Seeing Eye Dogs
The Seeing Eye Inc informs Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce that no large fund drives are needed for seeing eye dogs for blinded servicemen. Few servicemen have been blinded to date, and current demand will not exceed the institute’s regular funds. The organization cautions against earmarked donations that may be unused and urges contributions be sent to Morristown New Jersey.
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The
Seeing Eye, Inc
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Seeing Eye Institution
Henry A. Colgate
Seeing Eye
Morristown
N. J
Nazis Are Smartest At Booby-Trapping Kansky Tells Rotary
Maj. Walter A. Kansky, former Cedar Rapids policeman now on leave after 26 months overseas, told Rotarians at the Roosevelt hotel that Germans excel at booby trapping. He cited plastic mines and anti first 19 trigger mechanisms and recalled a Sicily map that could have blown a wall. He noted German water supplies in 5 gallon tins and beach purification gear used during the Sicily invasion.
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Walter A. Kansky
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt Hotel
Maj. Kansky
Sicily
City Hall Notes on Refunds and Permits
City council approved $25 refunds for A O Zahradnik and Floyd Brecht on surrender of cigarette permits. A cigarette permit was issued to Albert M Sebrecht at 201 First Street SE. Leonard J Vokolek resigned from the fire department effective April 1. A class C beer permit was issued to Edward A Scolaro for 700 Second Street SW.
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A O. Zahradnik
First Street SE
Floyd Q. Brecht
Second Street SE
Albert M. Sebrecht
First Street
Leonard J. Vokolek
Fire Department
Edward A. Scolaro
Second Street
Pastor quits over service flag in church
Bridgeport Connecticut AP reports Rev Emerson S Schwenk of the First Universalist church will resign after Easter over a proposed service flag display. He argues no symbol besides Christian ones belongs in church and suggests draping the flag in the adjacent assembly hall. The church serves about 100 families with 10 men in the armed forces, one not expected to return.
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Kelly
Marion P. Bowden
Belton
Texas
Bridgeport
Southern Democratic Party Breaks Away From New Deal
In Columbia South Carolina a new Southern Democratic party pledged to defeat the New Deal and block a fourth term. The group, inspired by Wade Hampton, aims to cooperate with anti New Deal factions including Harry Woodring’s National Democratic Party and Byrd’s movement. If Roosevelt is nominated the revolter parties will form an independent electoral ticket.
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Columbia
S. C
Wade Hampton
New
Harry H. Woodring
National Democratic Party
Roosevelt
Butter Up But Meat Down in Civilian Rations Plan
The War Food Administration says April to June civilian butter will reach 432 million pounds, up from 410 million in the prior quarter, aided by reduced military and lend lease purchases. Civilian meat totals will drop to about 4.49 billion pounds from 5.09 billion, with beef pork veal and lamb in similar proportions. Cheddar cheese allocations rise to 120 million pounds while other cheeses edge down to 44.2 million. Fresh vegetables eggs and milk are expected in good supply, and bread flour and spaghetti should remain plentiful.
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Washington
War Food Administration
Pope Pius XII to Broadcast Easter Message Worldwide
Berlin radio reported that Pope Pius XII will deliver a worldwide Easter Saturday broadcast on April 8. The announcement said the address would reach Catholics and others around the globe.
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London
INS
Berlin
Pope Pius XII
Farley Predicts GOP Victory for 1948 Ticket
New York columnist Ed Sullivan says James Farley believes the Democrats would lose every state except the Solid South if the election were held tomorrow. Farley reportedly foresees a Dewey Warren victory with the GOP coalition.
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New York
Ed Sullivan
James A. Farley
Solid South
Farley
Thomas E. Dewey
Earl Warren
Sullivan
Sugar stamp expands to five pounds for canning use
Chicago AP reports sugar stamp 40 in ration book four is now valid for five pounds of sugar for housewives canning early fruits and vegetables or making preserves.
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Chicago
OPA Sets Sugar Limits for Households and Home Canning
The regional OPA announced on Monday limits for sugar allotments for canning and home production. Families may receive up to 25 pounds per person for canning this year with an extra 20 pounds via local rationing boards. Homes selling canned goods may apply to obtain up to 250 pounds per family. The stamp expires February 28, 1945.
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OPA
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