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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1944
Page
4
General George C. Marshall, army chief of staff, says he is disturbed by what he sees as a lack of understanding of the value of combat decorations. The remarks came as he praised war decorations and addressed their role in recognizing service.
General Marshall defends combat and air decorations as morale boosters amid calls to expand awards. He cites figures since the war began: about 12,000 combat decorations, 3,000 for meritorious service, and 135,000 air decorations, saying prompt ribbons avoid excessive awards.
Advertisement notes oatmeal provides essential protein and energy for children year round. It claims real oats are superior to other cereals in protein and vitamin B, highlighting quick Mother’s Oats as fast cooking and unrationed during shortages.
Bud Russell retires from the Texas prison system after 39 years. For 30 years as transfer agent he traveled 3,900,000 miles and moved 115,000 inmates between county jails and state prisons. Only one prisoner escaped, recaptured a month later.
Colorful floral sprays for blouse or dress with transfer pattern of 3 motifs 14 x 2 to 5 x 6 inches. Send 15 cents to The Charleston Gazette Needlecraft Dept 682 Eighth Ave New York 11 NY. Include pattern number name and address.
In Boise Idaho preliminary returns from Idaho's Democratic primary show Taylor 10221 to Clark 10173 with 746 of 845 precincts reporting. The canvass on June 24 will decide the winner as Taylor gains slightly while Clark led earlier. Gov Bertolsen defeated Ben Johnson for the Republican nomination to face the winner.
A war bond rally is set for tonight in the auditorium of West Virginia State College. Supt E A Bolling announces the program featuring Maj George Spencer Roberts on leave from the 99th pursuit Squadron famed in Italy. The music includes Mrs Roberts Dr Dennis Smith organ by Prof T D Phillips and by Prof J W Grider.
A new portable light for safe inspection of shells in danger areas uses a methyl methacrylate resin rod attached to a metal handle. A low voltage lamp provides concentrated shadowless illumination while the rod conducts heat poorly to avoid dangerous temperatures near explosives.
In Wichita Kansas Ted Braley a test pilot eats his wife’s cereal and finds he has swallowed nasturtium seeds from her new brand prompting a surprised gasp. The incident unfolds at the breakfast table as Braley remarks on the taste. No injuries reported.
Mrs Martha Persinger of Hansford West Virginia credits Miners Friend with dramatic relief from long standing constipation and related symptoms. She reports improved strength and reduced pains in back shoulders and sides, with fewer headaches and digestive distress after using the laxative and urges others to try the product, noting it as a grand remedy.
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