Loss and life stories mix in Chester and Erie dispatches
A mixed National News item reports Nadine Wilma Sekeij, a Portuguese citizen born aboard a refugee ship and raised in Chester after docking at Marcus Hook. It also recalls Leon Livingston of Erie known as a world wandering tramp who died at 72 after a lifetime of travel and writing.
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Chester, Pa
INS
United States
Nadine Wilma Sekeij
April Fool's Day
A, Chester Hospital
Marcus Hook
Wilson's Weekly Leftovers Make Tasty Turnovers
A quirky kitchen note proposes transforming leftover meat into turnovers. The piece playfully suggests clever uses and invites readers to try practical recipes and creative mix ins.
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Wilson's BV
Tasty Tricks Meat Turnovers and Leftovers Ideas
Directions for meat turnovers using margarine flour milk and optional leftover meats. Includes pastry tips lard components and tips to improve tenderness and flakiness with notes on gravy and serving ideas. Ends with a wartime appeal urging food conservation and leftovers for nourishment and speedier victory.
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Wilson
Natives Open Residences To Americans In Sydney
War era dispatch from Sydney notes American service members enjoy flexible leave and welcome from locals. Hosts provide hospitality, golf, theater, and night life while Australians hope many Americans stay after the war. Resentment grows over hotel and taxi charges and rationing persists as civilians share coupons across the city.
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Fred Hampson
Sydney
Wewak
Guadalcanal
Australia
England
Invader Pilots Called Ground Forces’ Right Arm In Italy
Major William A. Barrett of Skiatook Oklahoma, combat intelligence officer for the 86th Bomber Group, praises the A-36 Invader as the ground troops’ right arm. The unit has flown nearly 10 000 sorties since 1943, bombed Rome area targets, supplied Monte Cassino, and aided Allied troops in Italy while keeping meticulous mission records. The piece notes briefing practices and the role of intelligence officers in directing missions and awards. Also mentions nine Sullivan County farm boys forming the New York City Farm Cadet 4-H Club with a goal of 100 members this season.
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James L. Kilgallen
Italy
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William A. Barrett
Skiatook
Okla
Ber Group Aaf
Mediterranean
Major Barrett
86Th
Rome
Anzio
Cassino
Monastery Hill
New York
Sullivan County
New York City
Metropolis
Dutch Army Trained For War In Indies
Dutch forces from Europe planned for Southwest Pacific action after Nazi defeat. Veterans and Dutch Navy, army, and air units to recapture the Indies. A new government in Australia to plan rehabilitation and food supply for liberated Indonesians.
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George Lait
International News Service
MacArthur
Southwest Pacific
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Europe
Royal Netherlands Navy
Netherlands East Indies
H. van Mook
The
Indies
van Mook
Washington
London
Douglas MacArthur
Curtis
United Nations
Netherlands
Pacific
Australia
Dutch Commission
Melbourne
Netherlands’ Pacific
Netherlands Indies
Vilage
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