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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1945
Page
4
U S forces on Wake Island inspired Americans during an early phase of the war with bold defense against Japanese attacks. Bombs from island aircraft and destroyers pounded ships as plans of further action unfolded. Marines and Navy personnel, aided by a naval medical officer, endured isolation and combat strain two weeks into the conflict.
Fragmented account describes Wake Island under heavy Japanese air and sea attack starting December 7. Allied defenders resist as fleets bombard shores, planes clash, ships are sunk, and the last surviving Wake pilot and a Junker aircraft fight on despite mounting losses.
Uhan has been promoted to the rank of sergeant at the Yuma Army Air Field in Anz after two years of service there. The promotion was announced locally.
Elders J. J. Collins and JA Tew will preach at Burns School House two miles south of Malvern Sunday at 3 pm public invited. Announcement says training at Parachute School Fort Benning Ga now qualifies to wear Army Paratroops boots and wings. Want Ads note a broad listing of needs.
Montgomery reports show 807 total arrests in July by the state patrol, down from June for drunken driving 139 cases and driving without license 222 cases while recklessness accounted for 184 arrests. The release cites Patrol Chief Van B Gilbert and notes despite fewer offenses, the force continues to monitor traffic risks.
Private Harold D Culbreth husband of Frances Baker Culbreth and son of Mr and Mrs A G Culbreth of Pansey has completed four weeks of training with the paratroopers.
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