Purple Heart Awarded Posthumously to Pfc Harrah
The notice confirms Pfc. Harrah was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously. It notes wartime ambiguity about his death, with the War Department lacking full evidence and Kinship awaiting official dispatch. Details mention attempts to verify if Harrah was sent to Australia and the impact on his family.
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Purple Heart
Pfc
Harrah
Ronald W. Horenh
Atv Corps
Une
Pio. Tarvah
Ang Lhcen
War Department
Warrahima
Wna
Ruppart
Sen
Australia
Oround
Torrah
Pilipines
International Red Cross
Philippines
Af Greeley High
Tollald Harrah
Aus
Debonn
First P-38 Lands On Normandy Field Autograph Baffle Crowd
Reports describe a complex scene as a P-38 fighter made a field landing in Normandy followed by athletes and fans seeking autographs. The chaotic prose recounts baseball players Hazen and Monaco, their exhibition game antics, and remarks about big league pitching.
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Normandy
Data‘Vaughn
Haven
Rochester
Red Wings
Sampson
News Ravel
Hazén
Sampaan
Whit
Tigers
Atyle
Shaughnessy
International League
Baltimore
Blas
Monaco 2& Bucks
Monaco
Notable World War II Squadron Movements And Allied Reductions
Fragmentary report covers events from 1941 involving the 93rd bombardment squadron and personnel such as Margaret La Wanda Keen and Narrah Deena. Mentions move from Albuquerque to Clark Field near Manila and missing in action near Corregidor. Also notes Sweden’s agreement to reduce shipments to Germany and a brief remark on distillers by experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mio Laboratory
College Hora
Grocyoy
Colorado State College of
Wels Dovada and
Wallace Drug Stores
Nnd Entar
International Harvester Company
Cheyende
U.S
Valley, Cullf
Harris
March Pleth
Riverside
Albuquarqué
N.ml
I Albuquerque
Claris Field
Manila
Néilon
Corregidor
Sweden
Washington
Siwelen
Hne
Germany
Jenne
Ancient hist ory lessonz in sports roundup misreads
Sports roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr compiles quirky notes on historic baseball counts and players. It cites Mel Harder's 200th major victory, records held by Bullet Joe Dusu and Ralph St. Reddick in Cincinnati, plus Wilbert Hobginson’s four-league catches and Earl Moseley’s multi year pitching feats. The piece blends old era mentions with modern sidelights such as Bobby Dill and high league hockey.
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Hugh Fullerton, Jr
New York
Mel Harder
Jeanue
Erila Lanigan
Dake
Bullet Joe Dusk
Larry French
al Orth
Danzy Vanes
Tuhe Waddell
Dabs Adams
Adalfo Luque
Bob Shawkey
Ralph St. Reddick
Cianchester
Oho
Wilbert Hobginson
Baltimore
Ned Hanton
Oriolee
John McGraw
Earl Moseley
Robby
Youngstown
Gulo
Pennsylvania
Genver
Inter-State
Dining car chat with Hoover by a curious traveler
A memory recalls an American League player entering a dining car years ago and greeting former President Herbert Hoover with a cheerful, “Hi, Herby.” Hoover replies “Good morning, sir,” in a brief, cordial exchange.
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Herbert Hoover
Dill
Herby
Hoover Gaupei
Sen
Inca and Aztec Domestication of Turkeys Probed
Historian notes that turkeys were bred and domesticated by the Inca and Aztec civilizations. European introduction followed with Vasco da Gama pivotal in bringing them to Europe in 1500s.
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Europe
Slree Travels of Modern Rome Rise Above Ancient Roads
The text notes that in many places modern Rome sits about 20 feet or more above ancient Roman roadways, highlighting significant vertical disparity between current urban layers and historic infrastructure.
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Rome
Australia and United States Equal in Area but Populatio n S
The text claims Australia equals the United States in area while its population remains no more than that of New York City, presenting a striking geographic and demographic comparison.
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Ausstalia
The
United States
Amore
New York City
Smiths Rally for Speedy War Work to Fund Home Building
The Smiths express strong motivation to hasten war production to secure funds and resume home construction. They view rapid victory as a means to shift from defense to building their dwelling, aligning with broader wartime economic goals.
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Smiths
America
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Minneageoliy Millers
Ore
Minnie
Wei
Max
Mak
Preah
Solitaire
Bouquet
Line
Aqueduct
National Fuel CO
Denver
Smitha
Gereat
Free Fe
Earth
Boise Payette
Boise Payette Lumber
ES Company
Denet
6Th St
E. P, Starbuck
Mgr
BUC
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