Roosevelt Rome bombing decision in Allied plans
The piece argues that an air raid on Rome was a calculated risk. It notes Sicily's fall would put Italian cities within reach of Allied bombers and fighter escorts, while Mussolini’s air power is weakened and Vatican targets are contested. It also recounts related Navy pay histories and political snippets.
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Ray Tucker
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Hitler
Victor Emmanuel
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Bizerte
Holy Father
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Newport
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Shearer
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Kentucky
Forty nine leave Thomasville for Fort Bragg examination
Forty nine men from the eastern half of Davidson county left Thomasville for Fort Bragg for a final military service examination. The draft board released a list of draftees and volunteers including Ralph Rigdon White Clyde Edward Jones Harold Lee Leonard Lester Glenn Myers and others.
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Thomasville
Davidson County
Fort Bragg
Ralph Rigdon White
Clyde Edward Jones
Harold Lee Leonard
Lester Glenn Myers
Grady Carlass Kennedy
Lawrence
Arnold Jarrett
Elroy Wilson
James Orden Clemmons
Conrad Wilson Myers
John Arskine Blalock
Paul Monroe Leonard
Percy Eveander Beal
Clyde Charlie Griffin
James Martin Fine
Johnnie Fine
Aldeen
List of Names Appearing in Historic Record Group
A roster of individuals including Roberson Stillwell Robert Clyde Ellison Jack Reid Shore Charles Oris Long Charles Mayfield Bodenheimer Jr Johnny Broun dell Doby Charles Grayson Willard Robert Lee Carpenter Frank Leroy Leonard Jimmie Cook Hines James Howard Cooper Paul Winford Crawford Lloyd Talmadge Smith Loyd Lee Black Russell Bruce Dalton Raven Fritts Cecil David Harris and William Maurice Cameron is presented.
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Roberson Stillwell
Robert Clyde Ellison
Jack Reid Shore
Charles Oris Long
Charles Mayfield Bodenheimer, Jr
Johnny Broundell Doby
Charles Grayson Willard
Robert Lee Carpenter
Frank Leroy Leonard
Jimmie Cook Hines
James Howard Cooper
Paul Winford Crawford
Lloyd Talmadge Smith
Loyd Lee Black
Russell Bruce
Dalton Raven Fritts
Cecil David Harris
William Maurice Cameron
Connecticut acting governor unreachable after greetings
In Kent Connecticut, calls to congratulate acting Governor Frank H Peet went unanswered as the President pro tempore of the state senate was out in his fields, despite the governor and lieutenant governor attending a Republican conclave in New York.
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Kent
Conn
Frank H. Peet
State Senate
Connecticut
New York
Rotary Club hears J.G. Greer in Thomasville
Thomasville Rotary Club heard I. G. Greer general superintendent of Mills Home as the weekly speaker. He praised the North Carolina group publishing We The People for nonpolitical service to government and noted hero expenditures. R. L. Pope and Julius Green spoke briefly and Rev. Lee F. Tuttle presided.
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I. G. Greer
Mills
Rotary Club
North Carolina
We the People
United States
R. L. Pope
State Committee
Greer
Julius Green
Lee F. Tuttle
Sixth Review Camp Mackall Parade Honoring Gen Giraud
The 11th airborne division, activated February 25, is noted as the most reviewed division for its age. It recently underwent its sixth review during a parade honoring General Henri Giraud of France.
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Camp Mackall
11Th Airborne Division
Henri Giraud
France
Third War Loan Drive Aims 15 Billion From Nonbank Sources
Washington reports the third war loan drive begins September 9 seeking 15 billion dollars from non banking sources to set a world record for war financing. Previous drives exceeded targets with 13 and 18.5 billion raised, banks contributing about five billion each time.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Treasury Department
Piedmont music festival opens with Martha opera
Winston Salem July 22 The Piedmont festival of music and art opened its art exhibit today. The climax tonight features Flotow's Martha performed with George King Raudenbush of Harrisburg Pa conducting.
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Winston-Salem
Piedmont Festival of Music and Art
Flotow
Martha
George King Raudenbush
Harrisburg
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