McClendon Receives Oak Leaf Cluster to Air Medal
Lt. Samuel L. McClendon of Decatur was awarded an Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal by Lt. Col. Dexter L. Hodge of the Liberator group in England. The citation notes exceptionally meritorious service on bomber missions over occupied Europe, including attacks on Berlin Bramsche and Gutersloh, reflecting credit on himself and the Armed Forces.
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England
Samuel L. McClendon
14Th Ave
East
Decatur
Dexter L. Hodge
Pledger
Texas
McClendon
Europe
United States
Berlin
Bramsche
Gutersloh
Rural Canadians Outnumber Urban Dwellers in 1871
In 1871 Canada's rural inhabitants exceeded urban residents by more than two million, reflecting a predominantly countryside population distribution of the era.
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Canada
Atlantic Wall Is a Myth Says Reporter From France
Roger Greene of the Associated Press reports from the June 6 invasion front lines that German fortifications along the coast appear minimal beyond scattered pillboxes and trenches. He describes heavy shelling, men killed nearby, and a brutal crossing to shore in water waist-deep amid exploding shells.
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Roger Greene
Associated Press
France
Green
Hitler
Roosevelt in better health for a year says doctor
Washington reports Roosevelt age 62, weight 180 is in better physical condition than the average man his age. Dr McIntire says recent tests are extremely satisfactory and the President may travel for war leadership talks if he chooses. The health report could influence war and political decisions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ross T. McIntire
McIntire
Teheran
Churchill
Great Britain
Mrs J D Law and Cullman County Family Notes
Mrs J D Law and Mrs Flora Edna Law returned from Boaz where they visited. Mr and Mrs C R Law and children and Mrs J J Jackson of Mr and Mrs Sam Lansdellg visited Law Sunday. Mrs John C Garner visiting Berlin for two weeks. Mrs J D Law and Mrs Ethel Kugler shopped in Cullman Wednesday. A D White and family visited Watt White who is ill. T C Byram, recently ill, shows slow improvement. Mrs J D Law attended Decoration at Forrest Home before returning Friday.
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John C. Garner
Flora Edna Law
Boaz
C. R. Law
J. J. Jackson
Sam Lansde
Law
C. R. Garner
James Roy
J. D. Law
T. W. Garner
Berlin
J. D.law
Ethel Kugler
Cullman
A. D. White
Watt White
T C. Byram
Flora C. Prevett
Forrest Home
Japanese premier Tojo pledges faith in German victory
Berlin radio reports Premier Tojo sent a message to Adolf Hitler expressing complete confidence in the victory of German arms over Britain and America.
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London
Berlin
Tojo
Japan
Adolf Hitler
Band Leader Kyser Weds Georgia Ann Carroll in Southern Marriage
Kay Kyser and Georgia Ann Carroll married by Justice of the Peace Paul O Malley at 1 30 A M with Undersheriff Stewart and Deputy Henderson as witnesses. The couple, first marriage for both, traveled after a speed stop by officers who escorted them and helped arrange the ceremony. Kyser, 38, of Rocky Mount N C, Carroll 34, of Dallas Texas.
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Las Vegas
Kay Kyser
Georgia Ann Carroll
Quizmaster
Gangeous
Gangia
TSE
Drivi
Victor
Cale Kee
Bee
Kyser
C. D. Stewart
George Henderson
Justice of the Peace
Paul O'Malley
Hollywood
Harold Lloyd
Rocky Mount
N. C
Miss Carroll
Dallas
Tex
Germany Surpasses Fifty Six Cities with Over 100000 Inhabitants
A report states Germany now has 56 cities housing more than 100000 residents each. The finding highlights urban growth and demographic distribution across the country.
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Germany
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