Three Army Nurses Get Silver Stars
The Better Business Bureau awarded WO three Army nurses the Silver Star for endurance and efficiency during a heavy enemy shelling near an Italian hospital. Recipients include First Sister Mary L. Roberts of Dallas Texas. Roberts, a Hillman Hospital Birmingham Alabama graduate, and others helped treat and evacuate wounded as power failed and doctors worked by flashlight.
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Washington
Blarbuch
Tradt
Jealw
Pimses
Inday
Jomo
Lauras
Italy
Mary L. Roberts
Dallas
Tex
Reberts
Hillman Hospital
Birmingham
State Governors Delay Opinions On Airmail Bill
The President acted before Congress sent the measure to the states and notified state executives that copies were being airmailed to them, suggesting some delay in obtaining governors opinions on the bill.
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Congress
Warship M40 Rescued After Night Battle at Sea
The M40, damaged in a night attack, was driven off after about 45 minutes of fighting. Salvage LVTs helped contain the blaze for four hours before the ship was towed ashore and reconditioned for return to service. Lt. Luther E Reynolds led the LST towing and fire-fighting efforts.
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Luther E Reynolds
Mia
John Vick
Cullman
Alu
Allied Bomb Raids Reach New Guinea Bougainville Front
Allied air forces claim heavy bombing of Japanese targets from Wewak to Bougainville, totaling almost 500 tons across four days. Wewak center attacked as the main objective along a 866 mile front, with raids also reported on Rabaul Aitape Jacquinot Bay and other New Guinea, New Britain and New Ireland coast centers. Meanwhile Congressman George W Andrews prepares to receive Navy uniform and swearing in as Third District representative after harbor duty, with welcome luncheon in the Speaker’s dining room.
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Alliea
Southwest Pacific
Apg
Tae
Sou'hweat Pacificeis
Dauglas Macarihu
Wewak
New Guie
Bougeinville Island
Solomons
Japan
Bape Op
Stone
Bougainville
Jacquinot Bay
New Britain
Tone
New Guinea
New Ireland
Washington
George W Andrews
Ala
Navy
Busiaras
Lake
Howes Andrews
Rengell
Alshesg
House
Sem Hobbs
Dolle
Joe Maress
D-Ala
Ger
City to abolish wards and run elections by resolution
The City Commission moved toward ending the four wards by last year’s resolution. Before ward discontinuation at least one machine was needed in each ward for primaries or elections. Primary costs will be among the smallest on record, with expenses not exceeding modest limits for managers. Under the new system ward costs would rise to at least 32 dollars. McKinney, serving his first term as Commissioner President, faces formal election in September and will assume a new three year term in October.
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McKinney
American infantry praised after Empress Auguste Hay beachhead
In the past week Allied forces report sinking or damaging 63 barges 25 harbor craft and 18 other enemy ships while destroying 97 enemy planes and likely 36 more. Japanese losses reach 1173 after a failed attack. American infantry praised for high technical skill and battle courage. German air battles show weariness as Kerial attacks on Germany continue.
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Sougalavilla
Empress Auguste Hay
Germany
Roosevelt divorce case details and children named
July 32 1989 report lists Robert K Hanger as Roosevelt attorney saying a salting would be routine divorce. The Roosevelt children Chandler Tony David Boynton Roosevelt are named. Elizabeth Donner Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt Jr pursued cross complaints with cruelty claims after a Dallas party and rodeo encounter.
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Robert K. Hanger
Roosevelt
Leontest
Roosevelts
Chandler
Tony
David Boynton Roosevelt
Dallas
Elizabeth Donner Roosevelt
Minden
Nev
Houston County urged support for continued war front aid
Doak told readers that Houston County citizens are not fully aware of the great need for continued assistance on the battle fronts. He urged bigger and faster contributions to sustain the work, noting Maine’s historical link to Massachusetts T until 1820.
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Doak
Houston County
Army Salvage Sale Probe Details Batty Disposal
Representative Cochran said preliminary Army reports show a civilian salvage sale at Ogden depot involved 27 000 average dry cell batteries bought for 15 dollars. An Inspector General inquiry found no fraud, but reforms were ordered in salvage property handling.
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Washington
API
Cochran
D.-Mo
Ogden
Inspector
Gill
J. W. Harberteen
Minih ‘Service Command
Harbertson
W. W. Grethe
Bountiful
Ulan
Finland rebukes Germany with Finnish rejection of peace terms
President's appeal reaches Nordic broadcasts as Finland shuns German terms. Officials note Finland's reluctance to intern German troops and fear Russian influence. Washington calls the move disappointing yet continues pressure to separate Helsinki from Germany. Analysts worry neutrals may follow Finland's lead in a shifting war diplomacy.
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Harces
Germany
Stephen Asid
Finland
Gemany
New York
Office of War Information
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Helsinki
Asas
Dvepar
Mosecow
Mendon
Turkey
Spain
Rumania
Bulgaria
Washington
Departmien
Mielandie
Aloge
Red Star reports Soviets push toward Dniester frontier
A century-s combat dispatch notes Stormovik dive bombers targeting German positions as Soviet forces press beyond the Bug river, advancing about 20 miles past the line and nearing the Dniester front, signaling a potential all-out stand by German defenses.
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Red Star
Stormovik
Konev’e Cavalry Ag
Bug River
Milan
Dniester Tver
Stamps Set New Valid Date by OPA
The Office of Price Administration announced a new valid date for certain stamps. From March 28 to June 15, 1947, stamps identified by designations FE, GS, HE, J8 and KB will be valid for mail and other uses. The changes affect various denominations and precede April 1 through June.
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Wabhingston
Office of Price Admonimirating
OPA
Toliees
Boards May Help Vets Get Discharge Bonus
Local Selective Service boards are likely to be asked to assist veterans applying for rostering out pay. Alabama Army veterans should submit discharge orders to the Fort McPherson Finance Office via A. S. Arey, while Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel must follow their service offices. Officers need certified discharge orders. enlisted personnel require the original discharge certificate or certificate of services.
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Perapanel
Navy Department
Washington
Navy
Bureau of Supply and Accounts
Cleveland
Marine Corps
Anuney
Coast Guard
U. & Coast Guard
Venereal Control Group To Meet Here
The Houston County Venereal Disease Control coordinating committee will hold its monthly meeting at the public health building auditorium on March 31 at 3 p.m. Dr. W. T. Burkett, county health officer, announced the gathering which includes civic club representatives and out-of-town guests from health departments and military posts. The new committee, organized in January, conducts round-table discussions with all members participating.
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Houston County
Public Health
W. T. Burkett
Burkett
W. L. Orr
Dale County
Norton Redora
Cottonwood
David Strong
Social Protection Division
Montgomery
Ww. H. Smith
State Health Department
Joseph OD. Kyles
Napier Field
Col
Lee R. Dunbar
Camp Rucker
Nell F. Lebber
al Merbera
Repatriates Describe Hell Train and War Despair
Readable fragments recount Polish internees and other travelers returning to the West from Europe. Accounts describe privation in Poland, a dire morale drop among Germans, and a perilous “hell train” journey to Lisbon. One passenger, Mrs Kaufman, died after a stroke aboard the ship Gripahlm amid long delays and deprivation.
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Poland
Pittsburgh
Taylor Henry
Associated Prave
Vichy
Baden Baden
Henry
Jean
Germany
Charles Beylard
Nice
Lyon
Beylard
Belo
Hilizabeth
Privat Tone
Adeh Compr
Lisbon
Red Cross
Ales
Mel Most
Preas Atate
Gripabolm Pamenger
Nasie
Compingne
Daing
Tugad
Mra
Jemmette Kaufman
Chicago
Gripehelm
Sugar Ration Policies Aimed at 1944 War Needs
The article outlines civilian sugar allotments for 1944, noting reduced home use while industrial needs rise. It explains sugar diverted to alcohol for synthetic rubber and war products, with Cuban and U.S. sources shaping reserves. It cites prior production shares from Louisiana and Florida and highlights grain limits affecting alcohol versus food.
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Auburn
Proverelas
Armad
United
Louisiana
Florida
Wrecked Cassino Battleground Blurred by Destruction
AP correspondent describes Cassino after bombing as a rubble strewn valley with burned buildings and uncertain streets. Lt. Robert O Leary and Capt Howard R Hardin led a patrol amid mines and collapsed structures while sugar imports and war logistics are noted in the background.
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Lynx Meinzernag
Cassino
Observaton
Debra
Marweil Jonah
Jonah
Tne Lieutenanat
All Party
Robert O'Leary
Howard R. Hardin
Hopkins likely to stay at Mayo Clinic for health check
AP reports Harry Hopkins, an intimate friend of President Roosevelt, will be at the Mayo Clinic for a physical examination after an influenza attack. He arrived in Rochester a week ago from Florida for the checkup and likely will remain there for some time.
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Guc Orochester
Mine
Harry Hopkins
Ressevart
Mayo Clinic
cHele Spekanman
Hopkins
Fleriés
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