War Front Life Lays Bare With Ernie Pyle Dispatch
Ernie Pyle writes from Europe about the Tunisian front reflecting on war drama, the psychology of killing, and the contrast between romantic war tales and grim frontline truth. He notes officers and pilots questioning risk, his own choice to stay, and soldiers seeking decisive victory over German forces in Central Tunisia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Gormly
Los Angeles
Solomons
Russia
America
Africa
Maj
Quint Quick
Bellingham
Wash
Quick
First Infantry Praised For Brave Sixty Nine Fight
The First Infantry division is praised for courage after their semi final battle. Casualties were light on prisoners taken. a general says they never gave an inch. A British officer witnessed American troops dead in foxholes with rifles in hand. He whispered: Brave men. Bravé men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General MacArthur
Morotai
Halmahera Group
Sewing Circle Patterns for a Pretty Jumpers Dress
A pattern description outlines a gay pretty jumper frock with an easy blouse. The puff sleeves and neckline gathers are drawn by a ribbon drawstring. Pattern No 8690s offers sizes 3 to 8 years with yardage for size 4 specified.
Careful Laundering Advice From The Past
The article advises wrapping a metallic frock in black paper to prevent tarnish and stresses careful laundering. It notes the water temperature matters, claiming hotter water yields whiter clothes.
Quick Handy Home Tips for Everyday Tasks
Save time with simple tricks for handbags and painting. Attach a snap to ribbon to secure keys inside a purse. Split a rubber ball to shield brush handles from drips. Airy corduroys look best when left damp and brushed with the fabric grain.
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Verdun
Edalia S. Ruchinski
Gardner
Mass
Elon Ludwig
Williamsport
Margaret White
Norristown
Army Nurses Corps
Douamont
France
Strasbourg
Toulon
MacArthur
Prince Felix
Luxembourg
Grand Duchy of
Prince
Naples
Charles B. Gilbert
Norwich, Conn
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
of the Legion
Edwards
Pacific
Massarosa
Ne ‘Elty
Ernie Pyle
Pyle
Albuquerque
New Mexico
New Mexico University
Europe
England
Bizerte
Flak
Tunisia
Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Wales
Mar Artin
Pat Mount
McKesson Ee
Bridgeport Co
Vicks Snickier
Faas
el Gata
Ben-Gay
Rubina. Sa
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