9th Army Key Role in Fall of Germany
AP Newsfeatures recounts Gen. William H. Simpson and the 9th Army as a quietly formidable force in Europe. From Brest to the Roer and Ruhr, the "soldier's army" crossed the Roer to the Rhine, aided the Ist Army, broke through to the Ruhr, and helped trap German forces, advancing toward the Elbe before Eisenhower halted the drive.
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9Th Army
Germany
Wes Gallagher
U. S
Wiliam H
Texas Bill
Simpson
9Th
8Th
England
8Th Army
Brest
Luxembourg
Ardennes Forest
Holland
Aachen
Ist
Roer
Geronsweiler
Rhine
von Runstedt
Ardenne Forest
Ardennes
Cologne
2Nd Army
Wesel
Ruhr
Impson
Montgomery
2Nd Armored
Lippe
1St Army
Padeorn
Elbe
Berlin
Eisenhower
13Th Corps
Elbee
Hamm
Essen
Model
15Th Army Group
Sweet Relief External Muscular Pain Ointment Ad
If you feel stiff and achy from hard work or exercise this advertisement promotes SWEET RELIEF EXTERNAL for topical use. Apply to sore muscles and experience soothing relief reportedly on first purchase at Mann's Cut Rate Drug Store.
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Mann's
Cut Rate Drug Store
Electricity For 12 000 Families
North Carolina rural electric cooperatives received over 4 million in REA loan funds in May and June to finance about 3 000 miles of power lines. This will bring electric service to nearly 12 000 rural families and expand area coverage across the state. Farmers are urged to express interest at local REA offices to guide line construction priorities.
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Enterprise
College Station
Raleigh
North Carolina
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
David S. Weaver
State College Extension Service
War Production Board
Germany
Weaver
Peacetime Training Sparks Capitol Debate on Peace Pact
In Washington on July 17 congress debated a House resolution by Rep Martin L of Massachusetts proposing a peacetime military training pact with other nations. Administration leaders rejected it as unworkable, while Republicans argued it practical and akin to San Francisco conference peace efforts. Proponents claim it could ease postwar reconversion burdens and keep defenses strong amid international outlawry.
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Washington
Congress
House Republica
Martin l
Massachusetts
San Francisco
Teavinsataier Earney
RNY
Ple
Thomason D‘texas
House Military
Army discharge notice reflects short overseas service
Wadena, Ala., Wissen is discharged under the army point system after three days. Jones has four years service with 31 months overseas and one battle star. Three more days overseas would have earned another month credit toward the 88th point total.
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Wadeden
Ala
Wissen
Jones
Army
Three Days Short Fort Leonard Wood Mo Ins Pvt Arthur Jones
Private Arthur Jones completes a three day assignment at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. He serves with company duties during training exercises and returns to regular duties after the period ends.
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Fort Leonard Wood, Mo
Arthur Jones
Colchester Man 95 Receives Old-Age Pensions for Nine
George H. Jaggard of Colchester aged 95 had a family of nine drawing old age pensions.
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Colchester
England
George H. Jaggard
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New York
Mittee
Millenia
Thomason
Meron
Sus
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Colombia
Women's Cultural League of
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Department of Cundinamaraca
Roosevelt
Watt
Sam
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