Bombardier recalls Munich run as 15th Air Force crew survives
T-Sgt Gerald Wegner of Dundee Wisconsin recounts a Munich railroad bombing mission with the 15th Air Force in Italy. He describes heavy fighter interception, engine damage, and a perilous Adriatic approach before a tense safe landing. Wegner notes five oak clusters on his Air Medal after 50 combat missions and details his prewar life and service.
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15Th Raf
Italy
Gerald M. Wegner
Stoddard
Wis
Munich
Adriatic
Sgt. Wegner
Dundee High School
Air Corps
Juary
DeGraw Auto Service Co
Salt Lake City
Tucson
Ariz
15Th Air Force
Radio Programs Schedule Highlights for August 1944
The August 1944 radio schedule lists NBC CBS and BLU programs with varied entertainment and news. Notable items include Chester Bowles on OPA talks, The Jack Armstrong series, Dynamo sports briefs, and patriotic war-time segments across networks with multiple serials and music features.
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Chester Bowles
OPA
Town
Santa Barbara
NBC
Bonmy Tufts
Bing
Marry Savoy
Larry Douglas
Bibel Mer le
Lum
Abner
Marry James Band
Joe E. Brown
MBS
Antonini
Dale Carnegie
Marine Band
Betty Crocker
CBS
Navy
Dunn
Jeri Sullivan
Glamor Manor
Don Norman
Shady Valley Polks
Just Plain
Bill
Three Sisters
Jack Armstrong
Ovder
Bill Jom
M.x
Mbs-Basic
Nbe
Seria
Dick Tracy
Ambs
Basic 106
Cbs-Basic
America
Berenede
Aube
Ted Musing
Tim Healy
Hop Marrigen
Chick Carver
Anbs
Fer Sullavan
East Volney
Tom Minerial
Lowell Thomas
Nbve Worle
Cbsayy Tayior
A Gaveries
Orcher Palton Lewis, Jr
Arthur Bale
Tast
Kelvenborn
West Chester
Bowles Teik
Bdlu Dance Orchestra
Dbs
Bdiu
F. Vanety
Charlie Chan
Nik Corliss Archer
Dbes
Smbs
Biu
Harry Savoy
Nbc First Line
Army Air Forces Broadcasting
Prepare To Combat State Forest Fires
MADISON Wisconsin field forces across divisions prepare firefighting tools and readiness for forest fire danger statewide. Southern lands are especially vulnerable while cooperation of town chairmen and public support are urged. The forest protection record shows a loss of 7000 acres on 13 million acres, with further fires posing risk. Public carefulness is the simplest defense.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Reservist Dedication To La Crosse Area
The September issue of The Reservist will be dedicated to the La Crosse district of the Reserve Officers Association. The Reservist is sent to Wisconsin boys in the service worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Military Association
la Crosse
Reserve Officers’ Association
Wisconsin
War work worth 8 million in English prisons noted
The article states work valued at eight million dollars to the nation was performed in English prisons during the war, highlighting significant labor contributions by inmates. It emphasizes national impact without detailing specific projects or institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
U S Revenue Office Steps To Speed 1943 Tax Refunds
Frank J. Kuhl announces rapid processing of 1943 income tax refunds in Wisconsin district. About 18 million refunds nationwide, with 8,000 mailed weekly in Wisconsin. Refunds accrue six percent interest per year for delays after March 15. Million checks go out every three weeks. taxpayers advised to keep addresses updated to avoid slowdowns.
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Frank J. Kuhl
Internal Revenue
Wisconsin
Kuhl
Distances to Berlin From Allied Front Lines
Road distances to Berlin are listed by theater. Russian front 322 miles from Warsaw suburbs, Italian front 603 miles from Florence, Western France 582 miles from Dreux, Southern France 680 miles from Cannes.
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Warsaw
Florence
France
Dreux
Cannes
Blair Soldier Captures English Base Tennis Title
Sgt. Adolph S. Haugland of the Eighth Air Force won the base tennis tournament at Blair. He will defend his title against the officers’ winner. Haugland aided evacuees from London to northern cities and wears three overseas service stripes. he and his ETQ and good conduct ribbons mark his service since May 17, 1942. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Helmer C. Haugland of Blair.
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Adolph S. Haugland
Eighth Air Force
Oth- Hauglander
London
England
Haugland
Set
Helmer C. Haugland
Blair
Sparrow with a broken wing inspires sympathy in robot blast
Lieut. Col. Joseph K. Carson, former Portland mayor, reports visiting England where a robot blast injured a sparrow. A bystander noticed the bird with a broken wing and leg, and it was carefully tended as AA guns fired nearby and another robot neared.
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Portland
Ore
Joseph K. Carson
England
Sale of Mrs. Mary Krier property in Caledonia
The Groezinger Agency reports the sale of the Mrs. Mary Krier property on E Grant Street Caledonia to Doering for 1725 dollars. Doering and his mother will take possession on September 1.
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Caledonia
Minn
Groezinger Agency
Mary Krier
E. Grant Street
Doering
Sport Spending Bill Sparks Debate Across States
A report notes that sportsmen and nature lovers spend roughly 700 million dollars annually in the United States, highlighting economic impact and potential policy responses. It discusses funding and conservation programs as pivotal factors for outdoor recreation stakeholders.
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United
State Rules for Sports Gear Fishing Tackle and Travel
States regulate items such as sports clothing fishing tackle firearms lodging licenses guide services and transportation to set safety standards permit requirements and consumer protections across various commerce sectors.
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Ma Perkins
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Bob
Mome Front
Main Street
la Crosse Area
U. S. Revenue Office
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Kay Kyser
Nat Pendieton
Lena Horne
Marilyn Maxwell
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Texas
Sterling William Bové
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Secret Command
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Larry Ziemann
Avalon
Riviera
Ae Ee En
Russell Mayden
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DR. Death
Lon Chaney
Patricia Morison J. Carrol Naish
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Irene
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Alan Marshal
Ay McDowall - Frens
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C. Aubrey Smith
May Whitty
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Billy Gilbi Ut
Robert Paige
Anne Gwynne
Noah Beery. JR
Diana Barrymore
Leo Carrillo
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Gamblers Choice
Devil Riders
ST. Joan
Buster Crabbe
Milwaukee
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Wit
Crany
Nveve
Olatn
Sruws & Pats
Er Aarees
Americas
WLS Radio Stars
Crosti
Life” Magazine
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Barry Fitzgerald
Stanley Clements
Paramount
Bing Crosby
Frank McHugh
James Brown
Jean Heather
Gene Lockhart
Porter Hall
Fortunio Bonanova
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