Milk Wagon Flights Keep New Georgia Front Active
Lieutenant Jack de Chant reports from Henderson Field Guadalcanal on regular bombing runs by Marine squadrons. Major Otis V. Calhoun recalls the "milk wagon" missions to Munda and other New Georgia targets, highlighting their vital role in preparing ground assault and shaping intelligence for the attack. The 67th Street Mobile Marine integration details the unit’s early February combat, nights in foxholes, and constant enemy air attacks as they struck Japanese ships and shore defenses.
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Wemderson Field
Guadal
Japan
New Georgia Island
Henderson Eid
the Express
Munda
New Georgia
Calhoun
Merina
Marines Safe Even Although Bombs Stuck
A Marine radioman gunner recounts a near miss on Bougainville Island returning from a bombing mission. Two 100 pounders remained in the bomb bay after landing, but were not armed. Chaplow, 27, of East Palestine Ohio, served with Marine torpedo squadrons and survived multiple bombings on Guadalcanal. The piece notes his early schooling and family home.
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Kearney Mesa
Calif
Blalt
Neil R. Chaplow
South Market Street
East Palestine
Ohio
South Pacific
Kahin
Bougeinville Island
Henderson Field
Chaplow
East
Palestine
Youngstown College
University of Alabama
Robert Chaplow
Prisoners train as Army's new honor company at Camp Pickett
At Camp Pickett a detentions program rehabilitates military offenders. Prisoners undergo quarantine, psychiatric review, and tailored work before possible transfer to the honor company. More than 15 percent were illiterate, prompting an education push as they prepare for combat roles or return to service.
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James Thrasher
Camp Pickett
Eoes
Leavenworth
George J. Shoemaker
Rhabilitation Center
A. E. Hesler
I. J. Cohen
Nathan Grishan
Hester
Shoemaker
Stockade
Tam
Briz
White versus McSpaden in Ryder Cup Matches
AP report notes Buck O'Neil Whitl from Greenwood Mississippi faces Harold McSpaden while prize money is reduced. The narrative highlights White’s prior form and McSpaden’s recent victory as the Ryder Cup context unfolds.
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Watson Spoplester
O’neil
Buck) Whits
Greenwood
Miss
Scaday
Harold
Qug
Ryder Cup war era match at Plum Hollow raises funds
White is named McSpaden's opponent in Be hele match play as part of the war era Ryder Cup series at Plum Hollow. About 20 000 dollars expected for the American Red Cross. Four team matches scheduled tomorrow. Craig Wood opposes Jammy Thomson. Gane Saraten faces Navy Lacut. Lawson Little meets Chick Harbert. Byron Nelson, Wille Goggin, and others in additional singles. Steel ingots and payroll savings figures also reported.
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White
McSpaden
Jimmy Dewmeret
Plum Hollow
American Red Cross
McSpeden
Philadelphian
Craig Wood
Ryder
Coast Guardsman
Jammy Thomson
Walter Hayes
Gane Saraten
Navy Lacut
Lawson Little
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