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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

18 May 1944

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1944

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War correspondent recalls long voyage homeward from Africa to Italy

The piece reflects a correspondent's nostalgia for home during World War II. It recalls repatriation desires, soldierly humor, and a crowded maiden voyage on a fast freighter with green crew, misread expectations about passengers, and a shipboard culture clash.

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Cedar Rapids Gazette Nascent History and Wire Services Note

The text describes the Cedar Rapids Gazette Company published by Gauly and Sunday at 3900 3rd Ave SE Cedar Rapids. It notes second class matter status dated 1932 and mentions Full Leased Wire Associated Press United Press International News Service and AP republication rights.

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The Gazette Company Gauly 3Rd Ave Rapids Cedar Iown Associated Press United Press International News Service
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