Great Books of War Letters From Far Fronts in Naples
In a Naples veterans club on Via San Felice a library of wartime letters records soldiers emotions hopes and fears rather than tactics. Personal hometown notes from Granite City Galveston and others reveal homesickness pride reunions and heartfelt messages to loved ones. The volumes deepen the sense of connection across miles and frontlines.
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Naples
INS
Via San Felice
Clausewitz
Tolstoy
Napoleon
James A. Groeneveld
Harvey
Ill
Chamber of Commerce
Granite City
Illinois Paok
Ted Naumoff
Steel
Sid Massie
Ted
F. M. Horan
Taylorville
Someonelse
Dundee
Pfc
Bob Freeman
Galveston
Texas
Treasure Island
South
America
Keith E. Hartsock
Signal Corps
Brawley
California
Speed” Burnett
Navy
Iowa
Spike
Veteran Musician Joseph Houdek Killed in Chicago
Chicago police report the 62 year old Joseph Houdek, a veteran bassist, was killed in an unspecified incident in the city. Investigation underway, no further details provided.
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Chicago
VNS
Joseph Houdek
Sofskin Hand Cream Gift A Beauty Treat
Sofskin Creme for busy hands offers a quick acting non greasy formula that keeps skin soft and white. The gift box presentation emphasizes a dainty, gift wrapped package.
Knox successor to be named soon
President Roosevelt said he has not decided on a successor to the late Col. Knox but plans to appoint soon. He spoke after a White House meeting with Acting Secretary James V. Forrestal who indicated the vacant post had not been discussed.
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Washington
INS
Roosevelt
Col
Frank Knox
James V. Forrestal
White House
Forrestal
Allies Again Gain In War on U Boats
Washington based report says the Anglo American monthly anti submarine warfare bulletin shows the Allies sank more submarines in the period than merchant ships sunk by U boats.
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Washington
INS
Irish transport bill defeat signals rough path for De Valera
Dublin AP reports a 64 to 63 vote defeat of Prime Minister Eamon de Valera's government on the transport bill. The measure would merge Great Southern and Dublin United Transport into a state aided firm with $109 million capital, $80 million guaranteed by the government, and a government appointed chairman to steer policy. The vote is seen as a no confidence rebuff unrelated to neutrality.
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Dublin
Eemon de Valera
de Valera
Fianna Fair
Zire
Trans
Great Southern Railways
Dublin United Transport Company
Eight Linn County Registrants Report to Navy Duty
Eight registrants from Linn County Selective Service Board No 3 left for active duty in the navy. The group includes James Edward Hess Marion Lloyd Rex Brady Cedar Rapids Delbert Earl Show Cedar Rapids Harry Qwen Pinch Marion Donald Hiram Colehour Springville Louis Thomas Holub Monticello Raymond Myles Urvich Walker and Thomas Worlirow Moore Marion.
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Linn County Selective Service Board No. 3
Navy
Alli
United Service
April a Big Month In Paper Salvage Center Point High
In Linn county during April an estimated 249,430 pounds of waste paper were collected. Sheriff Jim Smith leading the drive for the Office of Civilian Defense said the total reflects progress over March, with Cedar Rapids area leads, and notable contributions from Center Point, Central City, Marion, Springville, and Walker.
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Center Point High
Linn County
Jim Smith
Office of Civilian Defense
Areed
Smith
Community drives raise supplies in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids the Tyler P.T.A. led by Mrs. Fred Hi accounted for 1000 units as Civilian Defense trucks collected 40 tons and paper drives 45 tons, with the South Side Civic Club contributing 35 tons.
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Palo
Cedar Rapids
Tyler P.T.A
Fred Hi
South Side
Committee Backs Rocket Gun Fund Expansion Plan
The House Rules Committee moved a bill authorizing 65 million dollars for expanding the navy armament program, with 35 million for rocket guns. Acting Secretary James Forrestal cited rocket gun equipment and high capacity projectiles as key needs. The panel also approved a separate bill for 1.8 billion dollars to fund construction of additional ships.
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Washington
INS
House Rules Committee
Navy
James Forrestal
House
War plans seek million ton landing craft and aid for veterans
The report outlines construction of a million ton class landing craft deemed essential for amphibious operations in the Atlantic and Pacific. Chairman Vinson said equipment should be ready by mid 1945. A concurrent bill proposes up to 64 dollars monthly for widows and children of World War I veterans.
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Atlantic
Pacific
Vinson
Dga
House
Naval Affairs Committee
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This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!