Nazi Transportation Front Is Hard Hit
Madrid July 10 German transport networks face crippling Allied bombing as railway yards and junctions across Europe crumble. German newspapers praise railway workers and call for greater sacrifice to keep trains rolling to front lines despite saboteurs and air raids.
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Wade Werner
Madrid
Normandy
Russia
Italy
Europe
Spain
Germany
Berlin
Voelkischer
France
Jes
Scearce Awarded Air Medal Before Missing in Action
George W. Scearce, listed as missing over Germany since June 21, received the Air Medal weeks earlier for meritorious achievement on bomber missions over enemy occupied terrain. He is the son of Houston W. Scearce of 509 West Green Street and served as a B-17 gunner.
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George W. Scearce
Germany
War Department
AAF
Continental
Houston W., Scearce
West Green Street
Wrinkle Proof Clothing on the Way After the War
Monsanto announces chemical treatments to make suits wrinkle free and crease sharp while preserving feel. Women may gain run resistant silk and nylon stockings via submicroscopic silica grains. Technologies target natural fibers now, with civilian use expected soon after the war.
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ST. Louis
Joe
Monsanto Chemical Company
Monsanto
Pressnell in Hospital After Marshall Islands Action
Pfc. John W. Pressnell is hospitalized in the Central Pacific with wounds from action. His wife was notified today. he suffered the loss of three fingers but his condition is not serious. A Marine overseas since January, he took an active part in the Marshall Islands campaign. Mrs. Pressnell and their son live in Archdale, as do his parents.
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Pfc
John W. Pressnell
Central Pacific
Phc
Presnell
U. S. Marines
Marshall Islands
Pressnell
Archdale
Pfe
Runaway Boy Detained After Bus Stop in Centralia
A 5 year old, Donald Stephner of Olympia, told Centralia police he was off to see the world. He was picked up while trying to climb off a southbound bus and provided his parents’ names and telephone number.
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Ofrrf
Centralia
Wash
INS
Donald Stephner
Olympia
Middle ground argued for moderation and tolerance
The speaker argues that people rush to extremes over wholesome things and push bans. They advocate a middle ground of moderation and tolerance toward neighbors, warning against blanket prohibitions.
German War Prisoners Are Well Treated In U S
Fort Lewis Washington hosts a camp for demilitarized German POWs from Rommel's Afrika Korps. Prisoners receive fair meals and shelter, can study, read, and work for pay with stockade canteen coupons. They have a theater, library, classes, and crafts with limited visitors and radios.
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U. S
Fort Lewis
Wash
INS
Rommel
Afrika Korps
Stockade
Milk Cascade Drenches Yonkers Streets After Truck Crash
A milk tank truck backed away from driver Charles Jacobs in Yonkers New York releasing 11 000 quarts of milk. The torrent flooded sidewalks shattered store windows damaged a street lamp and two parking meters before the vehicle turned over. The driver was taken into custody by a patrolman.
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Yonkers
N. Y
INS
Charles Jacobs
Summertime Disease and Poliomyelitis Insights
Dr. Clendening discusses summer polio patterns from June to September, noting past US epidemics and the National Foundation’s defenses. He compares Kenny treatment outcomes with Chicago 1948 data, explains disease mechanisms, and describes care strategies including bed rest and fluids.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
Kenny
Ezra Cornell Made His Fortune by Accidental Telegraph Work
Amid Ithaca lore Ezra Cornell rose from patent plow design to pioneer improved telegraph insulation. He devised a glass plate insulation method and pole line system that enabled Morse’s telegraph to flourish, leading to his later fame and Cornell University founding.
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Ithaca
INS
Ezra Cornell
Cornell University
Ezra
Maine
F. O. J. Smith
Maine Farmer
Congress
Samuel F. B. Morse
Smith
Baltimore
Washington
Cornell
Morse
Bureau
Spotted Fever Claims Eight Year Old Parker Everhart
Walden Parker Everhart eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Parker Everhart Route 2 Lexington died Sunday night after a week long illness with Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Survived by parents four sisters Addie Louise Ruby and Hazel Everhart one brother Clyde Everhart and maternal grandmother Mrs Addie May Hunt Route 1 Trinity. Funeral service scheduled for 4 PM at Pierces Chapel Baptist church with burial in the church cemetery.
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Thomasville
Walden Parker Everhart
Parker Everhart
Lexington
Rocky Mountain
Addie
Louise
Ruby
Hazel Everhart
Clyde Everhart
Addie May Hunt
Trinity
Pierces Chapel Baptist Church
Portland Toddler Rides Bike Through City Streets
A three year old boy in pajamas rode a bicycle nearly a mile through busy Portland streets. He woke early, unlocked the door, and started his city excursion with his dog. A neighbor reported seeing him while no one else recognized the child.
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Portland
Ore
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