Army Relieved As Towering MP McNamara Is Discharged
Six foot seven inch John J McNamara, an Army MP from Scranton, is discharged after six years. He recalls fitting issues with uniforms and gear, sleeping problems due to short beds, and a slow separation process. He notes he grew an inch during service and now faces postwar adjustment concerns.
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International
Scranton
INS
Army
John J. ‘Famara
McNamara
Jared
Mcamara
Sergeant Harry Conway Plans Postwar Life in Aviation
Sergeant Harry Conway, 25, counts on military experience for postwar plans after discharge. He learned about air pickups in the army and aims to join the all American corps in freight hauls. He becomes the second American to don a harness and stand motionless as an airplane uses a hook and suspended rope.
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Dayton
INS
Harry Conway
Army
All American Corp
Conway
Retires After 56 Years As Pro Marksman
Adolph P. Toepperwein 76 of Leon Springs Texas, renowned aerial targets shooter, retires after 56 years of exhibition shooting with no accidents. He held a 1906 record near San Antonio missing only nine of 72 targets. He toured nationwide with wife Plinky Toepperwein.
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International
East Alton
INS
Adolph P. Toepperwein
Leon Springs
Tex
Col. W. F. Siegmund
Olin Industries, Inc
Ill
Western Winchester
Toepperwein
Fair Grounds
San Antonio
W. F. Carver
Windsheimer Divorce Granted After Alleged Beer Toss
Testimony that husband hurled beer at his wife and blocked her from attending Sunday school led to a divorce for Mrs. Alice S. Windsheimer in Pittsburgh. The case centers on marital discord and alleged abuse cited in court.
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Pittsburgh
Alice S. Windsheimer
Youth recalls first scare as he was pulled into air
The speaker admits fear during a first experience when someone grabbed him and raised him briefly, describing the moment as frightening and memorable.
The Value of Storing Blood During War Time
Discussion on storing whole blood and plasma for long periods and using them to treat bleeding shock burns and infections. Transfusions aid severe anemia and thrombocytopenic purpura by supplying blood components and increasing coloring in the blood.
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Geneva
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Lang's
Lynnhaven
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RITZ
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