Navy tows floating hotels aid ship personnel
In Hong Kong the U S Navy uses floating hotels called APL auxiliary living ships to house officers and men awaiting discharge or transport home. The New Yorker accommodates up to 600, with laundry, barber, libraries, bar, bakery, and gym on deck. Commander Haberkorn notes it serves as receiving ship and processing center before sailors sail home.
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Hong Kong
Army
Navy
APL
Navy San
Navy Peronnel
The
New Yorker
Paul A. Haberkorn
Peoria
Ill
Journal - Transcript
Tommy Voss
Calumet, Mich
Twelfth Street
Haberkorn
Ulithi
Leyte
Philippines
Chestertown
Ens
Carl L. Hysen
Missoula
Mont
Herbert i
Ridgeway
N. G. Henthorne, Jr
Tulsa, Okla
Daily World
Executor notices claims against Rev. Hardeman D. Smith estate
Having qualified as executor of the estate of Rev. Hardeman D. Smith of Guilford County North Carolina the executor urges all claimants to present claims by December 14 1946 or be barred from recovery. Debts owed should be paid promptly. Dated December 13 1945 Rev J T Stanley Greensboro North Carolina executor of the estate of Rev Hardeman D. Smith deceased.
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Hardeman D., Smith
Guilford County
North Carolina
J. T. Stanley
P. O. Box
Greensboro
N. C
Hardeman D. Smith
Plasma Surplus Ready for Free U S Distribution
The Red Cross arranged nationwide distribution of surplus plasma after the army and navy declared 1 250 000 units available. About two million donations support plans to place plasma in every acceptable hospital for instant, free use. Veterans Administration will receive a five year supply.
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Washington
Red Cross
Army
Navy
Veterans Administration
Surfaces Reflect All Color Rays Reveal Light Perception
Surfaces that reflect every color appear red under red light, blue under blue light, and white in daylight, illustrating how illumination affects perceived color.
Million in German Geld Heading to Frankfurt
A U S Army C-47 transport plane carried one million dollars in English and U S coins to Frankfurt from Madrid. The money was surrendered by Germany to the Spanish government and will be turned over to the Allied Control Council.
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Madrid
Madrid Air
Senators Launch Round The World Waste Investigation
Senator Knowland leads a defense subcommittee on a month long round the world flight to probe military waste. Senators Tunnel and Mitchell accompany him to question whether usable trucks are discarded and food spoiled while children go hungry. The trip aims to flag any unnecessary waste and improve salvage practices.
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Washington
Knowland
Senator Mitchell
D-Wash
Europe
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