Bastogne Of Present Lures Sightseers To View Scars Of Battle
A reporter recalls Bastogne today with pleasant Ardennes scenery shadowed by World War II battle scars. He notes repaired and unrepaired homes, ruined churches, and roadside memorials where civilians and soldiers died. Local residents guide visitors to exact battle sites and graves as veterans reflect on losses. The piece also mentions an ex queen in Switzerland and a note on US meat consumption.
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Bastogne
Bulge
Worle
Ardennes
Bartogne
Hoffalize
St. Vith
Diekirech
Boalfan
W. Gasporte
Fise
Army Hospital
Richard E. O'Brien
Denver
Germany
Athletes Foot Fungicide Ad Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement promotes TEOL fungicide as a strong treatment for athlete's foot. It claims itching relief within an hour and emphasizes 35 cents back at participating stores. The copy notes alcohol content and suggests deep germ killing action.
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Dove
Mobile Tunnel Boosts City Revenue in 10 Months
The 25 cent toll for Bankhead Tunnel traffic raised more than 400000 for Mobile city in the ten months ending July 31. Officials cited peak receipts in June and July, with total cash receipts reaching 405902.61 versus 382283.59 the prior year. Additionally, about 285000 tons of asphalt will resurface 220 miles of New York State highways in 1947.
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Mobile
New York State
Diapers On Line At High School
Nebrasksa City report notes diapers hanging from a line by the high school drawing curious passers by. The Kahler family plans to move soon as home economics rooms are renovated with the family living there temporarily while Kahler runs the swimming pool duties.
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Nebraska City
Neb
Robert Kahler
Kahler
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Douglas Larsen
Belgium
NEA
Bastosmne
Gasporte
Switzerland
Lucerne
Spain
Euevente-Victoria
Don Juan
U. S
California
Adbur Rahan
William E. Lutz
Mecca
Oakland
Calif
Lutz
Saudi Arabia
Cairo
J. L. Harris
Lucky Strike
Guy
L.H. Purdom
Springfield, Ky
Cope, Thad
Bruce Marshall
Corpus Christi
Tex
Owada
Japan
Marshall
1St Cavalry Division
Mobile Tunnel
Birdsey
Birdsey’s
Birdsey’s Poultry Feeds
Ao Ola Omer Ove
Loseme
Birdley
Mascot
Birdley Flour
South Foster St
Angie
Sears
Homart
Bondsrhea
Homart Flashlight
Soeaa
H.P. Dunlap Motors
Y. H.P. Craftsman Motor
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