Massacre at Sant Agata reported by Italian government
The Ba doglio government said about 30 women, children and old people were killed by a German patrol at Sant Agata near the German lines on the British Eighth Army front. Survivors named victims. attackers used grenades and fire, one 16 year old orphan Nicoleta Di Luzio escaped to Allied lines with news of the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Pietro Badoglio
Sant’ Agata
Eighth Army
Nicoletta di Luzio
Maritime Act Cited In Loss Of 26 Lives
In Cleveland Federal Court families of 26 men along with 32 total victims seek $2.1 million under the Congressional Limitation of Liability Law after the December 2 1942 Admiral Cleveco disaster on Lake Erie. The suit targets Allied Oil Co and Cleveland Tankers Inc arguing the $60 a ton liability applies to towing vessels, while defense contends it does not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Fogg
INS
Cleveland
Great Lakes
Toledo
Lake Erie
Emerich B. Freed
Cleveco
Allied Oil Co
Cleveland Tankers, Inc
Floyd R. Newman
Dewey Open to Convention Fight Against Roosevelt
New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey signals willingness to accept a draft for the presidency but remains firm he will not actively campaign before the June Republican convention. Supporters say he could face a battle to defeat Roosevelt for a fourth term if the convention urges action. Dewey urged Wisconsin petitioners to withdraw but aides say his backers will stay in the race if chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Madison
Dewey
Wisconsin
Roosevelt
Atti
Fred J. Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Wendell L. Willkie
Willkie
Ration Roundup Adds Details on Stamp Validities and Limits
The notice lists rationing details for items like meats fats and sugars. It specifies book and stamp group validity dates through late February to September, with regional differences for gas coupons and fuel oil. Each coupon unit covers ten gallons, with many coupons providing multiple units.
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Far West
Rocky Mountains
Midwest
Clement Urges Equal Chance for Negro Soldiers After War
Dr. Rufus E. Clement of Atlanta University urged a postwar plan that guarantees every returning soldier an equal chance regardless of race. Speaking to a south wide meeting, he pressed fair employment and wage equity to prevent racial prejudice from undermining the economy and U S leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Rufus E. Clement
Atlanta University
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
America
Don’t Neglect Slipping FALSE TEETH
An older pamphlet advertises PASTEETH an alkaline powder to sprinkle on denture plates to keep false teeth firmly set. It promises a confident secure feel, added comfort, no gummy paste taste and urges purchase at drug stores.
American industrial casualties at Pearl Harbor noted
The report states 37 600 lost time injuries from Pearl Harbor era war plant work. Each temporary injury averaged 17 days away from work, reflecting wartime industrial hazards and worker disruption. CHAFE ANNOYS.
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Pearl Harbor
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Cutleigh
State Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
RED Cross
Max Bones
High Point
W. CG
Greensboro
Washington
P. P
Guenee
Sasses
Agency
Ithaca, N. Y
Frank Gannett
Rochester
Insulating Board
Johns-Manville
Parker-Brown Lumber CO
Oak Street
Goodrich
Silvertown
Tire Information Headquarters
B. F. Goodrich
Silvertown Stores
North Main St
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N. Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Winston-Salem
GOP
U. S
Army
Thrifty Housewives
South Main Street
E. Washington St
Libby
Woodbury
Pillsbury’s
Nat Walker
Ryes
Walgreen
Childress
Castle Moving Picture
English Street
Cartoo
NEW Koonts
Lence Mera
Avis Milling CO
Royal Crown
Copeland
F.F.W
Mrs
Oleo
Sauer’s
Post's Toasties
Peg
Post
Windex
Ati
Lic
Sunshine Crackers
Clement
Chafe
N. Main St
J. Sears
Harry Russell
R. M. Hales
T. R. Sullivan
Paul Byrum
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