Destructive destroyer’s bold duel in the Atlantic theater
A U.S. destroyer engages German targets with direct hits and sinking ships as American torpedo boats rescue survivors. The crew reports enemy submarines and air activity while the commander and staff endure a tense night on the bridge before the landings proceed. The scene closes with light relief and a note on the enduring legacy of the watermelon in ancient cultivation.
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Joe Costello
Boston
Maas
Twelfth Tactical Airforce
Rewards and notices for rentals and local items in 1944
A compilation of rental rewards and notices including a $25 reward for information leading to rental housing, $15 for furnished apartment leads for an Army officer and wife, and requests for a small house by permanent residents. It also mentions Ernestine Whiteside appearing on Major Bowes Amateur Hour and Robert T Shelley’s promotion to sergeant in France with the 23rd Infantry.
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Army
Napier
Ernestine Whitenide
Ernest
Hattie
Whiteside
W. North St
Dothen Colored High School
Major Bowes
First Clase
Robert T Shelley
23Rd Infantry
France
Ony
BR. G Shelery
Headland Route Two
Landing of Allied forces behind Greek coasts at dawn
A heavy cruiser and waves of Allied ships coordinated a landing on rocky inlets as troops slipped from landing craft into boats. Lieutenant Gilbert Reid led a torpedo flotilla to guard the operation, with waves striking a beach at 12 30 a m and clerks reporting gunfire and ship activity along the port beam as two destroyers exchanged shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Reid
Michigan
Davidson
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Cairopracter
Bis
Peter
Jern
Otton KE
Chen
Tal Waterers
Ilis & of
Mama State Hatcher
Hore Ras
Lmy
Bpetor Service
Wyal
Sumner
Sullivan Supply Store
Dixie
Weatherstripping —Chamberlin
J. E. Saliba
Helene Curtis
Ann’s Beauty Shop
J. G Geiges
Dothan Roofing & Htg. Co
Dothan Flambing Co
North
Andrews
Ward
Neptune
P. Setheard
Dewey McGli
Mslene Moter
Isis
John von Ton
Hotpoint
South Appletree St
Dothan Tes Cream CO
Victor Iron Safe
Dothan News Co
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Green, Furniture Co
Clendinen Co
Dothan Tee Cream Co
Tri-State Publishing Co
Asd
Dixie Furniture
Crawford
King Tire Co
Rock-Wool Insulation
Dethan Rooting & Hig. Co
Ctoriet
Mare
Milas
Liddon Furniture Co
Pat Murphy
Dethan
Ala
Lilliston
John Deere
Woodrow Ingram
Pansey
Davis Grocery & Market
LIFE
TIME
News Week
Lore! Publishing Co
Care Dothan News Stand
Cal
Bailey Faulty & Loan Co
Dothan
Georgia Stages, Inc
Blumberg & Sons
H. M
Care Eagle
EAGLE
Butler Boys
AA Steak House
Blitz Cafe
East Main
Behrman’s
Greyhound Bus Station
Sinclair
Headland
W. E. Swords
Blakely, Gz
Skipper Furniture CO
R. &J. Andrews
F. B. Whitfield
S. St. Andrews Dothan
Grttha
Sebi
Kenfield
Victor Records Radio
South Foster St
Chifferores
Rimson
Weatherstripping Chamberlin
Everlox Roofs
Dublerote Roofs
Dothan Roofing
Fred Herring
City Hall
Earl Goins
N. Foster
Upsteira
Comiparetal & Domarstic Rouston 1
S. Foster
Wapa Aia Praia
Sampgors
Lee
Maine
Guy Morris
Artin Sotel
Zler Hoente
Loch
Orcuus
Eirgt
Maso
Lurie
Robert Shelley Adanded
Martin Hotel
Perce
Shirley's Service Station
Main & Oates
Sears, Roebuck & CO
Ashford Paint Shop
T. D. Swords Ph. Agh
Dothan Electric Co
Main St
Jay’s Place
Main Street
Fred Martin
Shell
N. Oates St
FISE
Oates ST
Dothan Plumbing Company
N. St. Andrews St
Dothan Roofing & Heating Co
Caltean
Fred A. Serring
Salon Rep
Clark & Denrey Tire Company
Tun
North Oates St
Montgomery Ward
Bee-Line Club
Bill Farmer’s
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