Dakotan Leads Jungle Patrol That Opened Way For Marines
A Marine patrol led by Captain Donald M. Beck moved three miles ahead of the line toward Latuma River establishing a forward post and probing Japanese positions. The advance exposed Marines to enemy packs. two companions were killed and Gunnery Sergeant James M. McGee witnessed the loss. The patrol split into two columns along the beach and inland, encountering a Japanese camp in a brief engagement.
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Latuma River
Marines Hold Jungle Post After Night Bombardment
Captain Beck pulled back 175 yards and dug in with six scouts. Sergeant Rich ards and the writer entered the jungle to locate Jap positions where a machine gun dugout was found. Rich ards was mortally wounded, others reported heavy fire as the Marines directed artillery and mortars. The enemy evacuated under cover of darkness leaving weapons and supplies behind.
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X Ae
Beck
Mei Gee
McClee
Ernest J. Richards
New Orleans
Richie
McGee
Bivouse
Marines relieved by Army patrol after front-line duty
Captain Beck estimated a Japanese force in the area as Marines who had held the lines for over a week were relieved a few hours later by an Army patrol shifting the sector.
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Pace Managements
Beck
Oklahoma Boasts Of Low Per Capita Debt
Gov. Kerr announced Oklahoma may have the lowest per capita debt in the nation by July 1, 1945. He cited a current per capita debt of $34.50 and contrasted it with Nebraska at $75, praising the move as constructive for returning service members.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Robert S. Kerr
State Tax Commission
Nebraska
Skating Rink Damage Reported by City Officials
City park superintendent Robert Fair reports extensive damage by youngsters at Ravine Beach skating rinks. Benches broken and bathing house windows shattered. police chief Huntley warns penalties if destruction continues as youths reportedly tampered with nearby cars and power switches.
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Robert Fair
City
Ravine Beach
H. R. Huntley
Parkston rink damage blamed on wind and splashing
Mrs Minnie Grey Ritchie, a park proprietor, spilled $400 in checks and cash on a skating rink as she fell. Most of the checks were returned but some money and debris remained on the flooded rinks. Local note says three Huron rinks were damaged by similar acts of mischief.
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Parkston
Minnie Grey Ritchie
Oace
Huron
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