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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
5
Fragmented speech praises soldiers and mothers as they endure the war effort. It urges vigilance against anti democratic and radical threats abroad and stresses strengthening the military and air force to defend the United States. The piece emphasizes unity, sacrifice, and gratitude to fallen and returning heroes.
Readable parts describe a woman or girl addressed as Miss and her parents or relatives traveling from Seattle to Los Angeles. The fragment mentions an uncle and a Mrs Walter and references a cross country move or visit. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
One year after Saipan’s conquest the 72 square mile island has become an American outpost with airfields harbors and military installations. It now features a developing city with hospitals churches markets and entertainment venues while surrounding hills and valleys host fortifications and quonset huts as troops receive USO shows and Hollywood films.
A UK archive piece traces Adolf Hitler's speeches from 1930 to 1939, showing his claims of serving his people and pacifist rhetoric contrasted with vows of war. It notes comments about Providence and the Reich lasting a thousand years, with references to air force limits and attacks on military targets.
In Hawthorne California Northrop Aircraft unveils the Black Widow radar equipped fighter. It carries eight guns firing 5 600 bullets per minute with four cannons and four machine guns operated by a thumb button. The battery reportedly fires in two seconds to shoot down an foe.
Egyptian report notes veteran David Bell who lost his legs in battle now runs a small tobacco shop in El Alarmeine. The piece highlights his resilience and local reception.
A long running dispute over lands in Wisconsin reaches closure with a decision to return the area to Native Indians. The plan ends decades of contention and marks a historic restitution involving state authorities and tribal leaders.
Mr and Mrs Charles EpSmith of Brooks street spend ten days at York Beach Maine. Mr and Mrs Alexander L Frazier of Strawberry Hill road East Acton entertain their daughter in law and grandson Mrs Robert Frazier of Hudson. Their son Robert Frazier is in U S A stationed in Louisiana. Mrs Gordon H Coles of Brook street East Acton visits her brother Warren K Perryman of Ponca City Oklahoma. Mr Perryman was honorably discharged from the U S A A F in June after four and a half years in Africa Italy and England.
Rev George E Driver of the cut was the preacher at the Congregational church Sunday. Mr and Mrs Howard My Hul ed on Monday from two weeks at Duxbury Mass. Ruthatine Tobin daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Tobin of Lowell road returned from Rochester Mass. Special meeting of the Acton School held Wednesday evening with Mrs Howard Reed presiding.
Town snapshots list Mrs. Philip Goldthwaite returning from Boston after an operation, Paul Gates and family moving to Indian Head Maryland, Cornelius Cullenane son from Center Street Acton on furlough, Cal in the Air Force servicing B 29 bombers in Clovis New Mexico, Richard Davis at Acton Schmee exchange, Lillian Feltus employed at a local henge, Phyllis Let Bedford visiting Rye Beach, Woman's Club meeting at Acton Center clubhouse with president and plans for a party, Roland Livermore of Center visiting Fort Pond with family.
An attack by a Japanese plane caused heavy damage on the Nashville as bombs exploded on deck and ammunition detonated. Despite severe damage and casualties, the ship remained in convoy for hours before returning to Leyte, where the dead were buried and the wounded were evacuated.
Treasury to receive the cash and liquidate bullion and securities held as assets of German and Japanese nationals. Proceeds from sales of securities will go to the government. The order expands powers of alien property custody beyond disposal of enemy owned property.
Officials from Aluminum County Me Atoetive highlight Jvans Perry as a notable alumnus. The brief notes Perry’s connection to the institution and honors received.
The article explains radar workings during a bomber threat, noting how waves from a bomber antenna reflect off ships coasts and towns to create radar pictures. It mentions a large area near Bonaber and references German coastwatch and invasion concerns.
Mr and Mrs Charles F Murd ay of Great Road have returned from a trip abroad while David Kelley serves in the Army with duties in Germany and the Aleutian Islands as an aerographer in the U S Navy. Arthur E Carson and family vacationed in New York visiting friends. Bedford police officer has resumed duties after a two week vacation.
A Red Cross center in Boston hosted a donor event creating a steady stream of volunteers. The drive aimed to boost blood supplies with participation from local residents and community groups.
The notice notes Mr and Mrs Thomas ston and family of Maple mate vacationing in Maine and Eunice Keelley of Bedford visiting. Corporal Dominic Stu from the medical corps of the 4th Division has returned home after overseas service starting January 31 1942 and August 1944, with campaigns in Corsica and Italy.
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