Nazis Give Up In Mistake Heroic Gun Crew Surrenders
Four U S soldiers on guard duty opened fire on a German platoon at dawn by an old farmhouse after a mis communicated nighttime order. The Germans retreated into the house and four machine gunners held them off until an infantry squad arrived. Realizing the mistake the Germans wanted to reverse actions but made no further moves.
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Oaly
Anda
Kenneth Culbertson
Oil City
Robert Slade
Fort Alleghany
Donald H. Towne
Watertown
N. Y
Helena
Joe
Helena and Company
Tacky Party Big Success At Decatur Club
The Decatur Service Men club hosted a tacky party celebrating old South charm with casual outfits, colorful hats, and a fashion parade. Prizes went to Miss Mary Louise Garrett and Miss Katherine Hopper for unusual costumes. Music by Earl Jones and Flip Timblerake accompanied games and dancing.
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Decatur Service Men Club
Sunshine Sullivan
Ima Hog
Hazel Nut
Flora Floradora
Mary Louise Garrett
Katherine Hopper
Earl Jones
Flip Timberlake
Wage Hike Granted for Georgia Textile Workers
The War Labor Board approved wage increases for about 20 000 workers in 23 Georgia mills. Increases ranged from 3 to 5 cents an hour, based on a 50 cent minimum for common labor and voluntary company requests. Also noted were speculation on the Appleton layer temperature about 1600 degrees Fahrenheit and a decline in new federal retirement claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
War Labor Board
Georgia
T. van Hecke
Italian Units to be Formed by War Department
The War Department announced today the creation of volunteer non combat Italian prisoner of war units under American officers to support the war effort. Training will emphasize English, with Italian officers staffing the ranks and liberties extended. About 50,136 Italian POWs were in the U.S. as of April 1, but these units are not expected to reach that total.
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Elton C. Fay
Washington
War Department
Department
United Kingdom
Army
John M. Eager
Fifth Service Command
Columbus
Donkey News From Anzio Soldier Father Letter
Sgt. Ben Johnston Jr. writes from the Anzio beachhead that a notable event may soon unfold back home. He recounts Easter services in a hallway church with a makeshift altar and communion, then jokes about a donkey becoming a mother. He signs off with affection to his parents in New York.
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Ben Johnston, Jr
Anzio
Ben
Ben E. Johnston
Sherman Street
New York
Mama
Ben, Jr
Tin Shipments Surpass 100000 Long Tons Before Pearl Harbor
In the year preceding Pearl Harbor the United States consumed over 100000 long tons of tin.
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Pearl Harbor
U. S
PFC J D Hazle Receives Army Service Details
PFC J D Hazle son of Mr and Mrs F E Hazle of Moulton Route Four has served since November 1942. He trained at Camp Wheeler Georgia and completed overseas training in North Africa. He fought in Sicily and is now stationed somewhere in England.
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J. D. Hazle
F. E. Hazle
Moulton
Camp Wheeler
Georgia
North Africa
Sicily
England
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Robert F. McRory
R. F. MccRory
Annie Mae Lowery
Camp Blanding
Florida
J. H. Hensley
Birmingham
Ss. SA
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Georgiana
Peach
Sess
Goendee Warren GH
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Sss
Kayser
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