Tomato Patch Hero: Martino's WW2 Rifle Grenade Raid
Corporal Joseph Martino of New Haven Connecticut led a small group through German fire to capture an enemy gun crew. He retrieved a loaded German rifle from a dead man, stole two grenades, and used them to kill two more foes while his unit took 20 prisoners. A civilian picked tomatoes nearby, then Martino claimed the tomatoes remained uneaten.
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Nawny
Joseph Martino
New Haven
Conn
Martina
John M. Hightower
Las Cruces
N. M
Hightower
Martinio
Martino
Naze
Kamerad
Amercans
Marino
Many GI Joes Dream of Postwar Farms
Auburn reports a flood of inquiries to the U S Department of Agriculture about postwar farming. The agency offers a free booklet Shall I Be A Farmer revealing real farm life, costs, and advice, with Wickard urging careful consideration before pursuing ownership and operation.
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Auburn
G. I. Joe
U. S Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Wickard
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
D. C
Wards objects to War Labor Board wage policy and closed shop
The Board has offered minimum wage rates while Wards pays above market. The Board’s attempts to enforce a closed shop and union dues violate liberty and law. Courts deem War Labor Board orders advisory and unenforceable, and Congress has not granted enforcement power. Wards rejects the Board’s advice, calling for Congress to resolve wage and closed shop issues legally.
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Wards
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Davis
War Labor Board
Congress
Mr. Davis
Court of Appeals of
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Board
United States
Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
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Foyles
Hal Boyle
Fey
Martinez
Con
Brats
Mer
Wat
Gmat
Elmo
Chen-Yu
Stafford Fountain Pens
Bechler
Mt. Hetrioa
Pucley
Alps
Montgomery Wards
the War Labor Board
National War Labor Board
Washington, D.C
War Labor Boards
Detroit
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