Roberts Unit Receives Citation for World War II Valor
William G. Roberts Jr of the unit based in Decatur is authorized to wear the Unit Citation Ribbon for actions during the Cassino and Anzio campaigns. The group, flying P-47 Thunderbolts and P-40 Warhawks, destroyed hundreds of enemy vehicles and disrupted supply routes in the Mediterranean theater, contributing to delays in Rome's planned assault. Roberts has served overseas 16 months.
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William G. Roberts Jr
Theve. West
Decatur
Obert
Cassino
Italy
Anzio
Erranean Tactical Air Force
Deise
Rome
Veterans pension control after mental incapacity judged
An article explains VA procedures when a veteran is mentally incapable of managing funds. A special VA board reviews medical records to decide eligibility for pension payments and whether funds should go to a guardian or the wife if suitable. Guardianship and court involvement follow if the veteran cannot handle money.
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Jones
Solife
Guardianship and financial care for veterans explained
The article outlines guardian roles for veteran funds overseen by the VA. Guardians may invest excess funds in government bonds, with checks that federal income is used properly. Embezzlement is a federal and state offense and guardianship often involves banks or trusts as guardians.
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Guardian
Escaped convict captured in Gadsden hotel lobby
C Harvey George age 34 a life term inmate at Draper prison who escaped Oct 10 was nabbed in a Gadsden hotel lobby Saturday night Police Chief Fay Brown said a stash of obsolete Alabama blank checks and jewelry was found in his possession George already has a Mobile county murder sentence and a 10 year term on each of six robbery counts S M Lufkin of the corrections department commented on the case
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Gadsden
Ala
C. Harvey George
Draper Prison
Fay Brown
Brown
State of
S. M. Lufkin
The
State Corrections Department
George Escapes Draper by Forged Discharge Papers
A report states that George escaped from Draper Prison by forging a set of discharge papers, enabling his getaway.
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George
Draper
Formosa Raid May Be Sure Formosa Raid May Be Sure
American commanders pressed Japan’s admirals to lure ships into superior U S gunfire as Formosa battles loom. Tokyo warned of a major clash while Japanese spokesmen hinted at trapping weaker American task forces. Friday’s actions split forces near Luzon and Formosa suggesting deliberate bait to draw out Imperial Fleet.
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Russell Baines
Associated Press
Formosa
Japan
U. S
Tokyo
U.S
Luzon
China
Paper and Pig Lead Storage Volumes Compared
It takes 120 cubic feet to store one ton of paper in rolls, but only eight cubic feet to store a ton of pig lead.
Veteran loan plans shape housing program guidance
Washington reports the Veterans Administration and federal officials near a final week of talks on GI Bill housing loans for home buyers and farmers. Regulators refine operations under the plan to guarantee or insure loans, with readiness targeted for the next week and farm-home rules 10 days after.
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Washington
Veterans’ Administration
Veterans Administration
Veteran loan aid to set up in Haadnenh
A brief note indicates loans are available to help a veteran establish a presence in Haadnenh. Details on eligibility and disbursement are not provided in the fragment.
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Haadnenh
Farm fire loss cut by fifty cents saves lives
If U S farm fire losses could be reduced by 50 cents about 1750 lives would be saved each year in the nation.
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U. S
Refugee Relief Trustees and U S Committee for European Children
The report notes involvement of Refugee Relief Trustees together with the United States Committee for the Care of European Children in ongoing aid and resettlement efforts. It highlights collaborative fundraising and program coordination across agencies.
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U. S
Committee For the
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