Crazed Ex-Navy Man Kills Two Women in Indiana
Police identified the gunman as Peter John Schneeberger, a Logansport native and former Navy dischargee. He died after a lengthy exchange with officers following a two-story perch shooting that struck a taxi and a crowded store. Victims include Mary Frances Rombold, 59, killed instantly. Miss Albright treated for non life threatening injuries.
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Navy
Lonnie
Hall
Peter John Schneeberger
Logansport
Mary Frances Rombold
Cass County
Lieut
Schneeberger
Fred Schneeberger
Rombold
Miss Albright
Floodwaters Spread After Dikes Are Opened Near Arnhem
At 21st Army Group HQ the flood spread eastward from the island between Nijwegen and Arnhem and flooded most of the area between the Rhine and Waal rivers. An Allied counter move began as an RAF attack created a 100 yard breach 129 northeast of Nijmegen, with water escaping westward into German positions.
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Nijwegen
Arnhem
Rhine
Waal
Nijmegen
Dead and wounded after a raid over Europe
Henry B. Jameson reports from New York on air battles over Germany. The piece details bomber losses, crew fates, and the harsh realities behind the Allied air war, noting weather and enemy defenses, plus a second dispatch from Paris on morale and home front needs for G I Joe.
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Europe
New York
Germany
Reich
Berlin
England
Navy
U. S. 8Th Air Force
Ninth Air Force
France
8Th Air Force
9Th Air Force
Trenchfoot
Name 17th Victim of Army Plane Crash
Omaha reports the release of the 17th victim in an Army transport plane crash. Gordon T. Burke of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation surplus war property division identified the deceased as Roman E. Torkelson of Morris, Illinois. The plane carried 13 men and 3 women, transporting crews between depots.
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Omaha
Gordon T. Burke
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Burke
Roman E. Torkelson
Morris
Ill
V Bombs Bombard British South Coast
V bombs struck southern England during daylight hours causing air raid warnings and damage in towns along the coast. Reports indicate multiple explosions with anti aircraft guns active as residents sought shelter and emergency services assessed casualties.
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British South Coast
Mexico's First Navy Was Tiny Flotilla of Rowboats
Mexico's early naval force consisted of a small flotilla of armed rowboats manned by a handful of sailors. The makeshift fleet reflected modest beginnings before formal squadrons emerged in later years.
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Mexico
Civilians to Buy Unfit Tires From Army Stock
Washington officials announce sale of tires deemed unfit for army use. Undisclosed quantity from war fronts will be sold through the treasury procurement division for limited civilian reconditioning. Retail prices match established ceilings of 40 dollars per ton, with 30 dollars per ton FOB shipping point to manufacturers.
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Washington
Treasury
Office of Price Administration
Army Morale High Report From Tour Of Western Front
The article conveys Rep. Thomas of New Jersey, chairman of the Republican group on the House Military Affairs Committee, sharing views gathered during a tour of the western front. He reported high army morale and described meetings with officers and soldiers reflecting wartime conditions.
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Rep. Thomas
New Jersey
U. S
House of Representatives
Western Front
Passenger cars in use decline during war years
DETROIT statistician R L Polk & Co reports 3,651,000 passenger automobiles disappeared from U S highways since Pearl Harbor. As of July 1944 total in operation fell to 24,048,711 from 27,700,011 in 1941, with DC and the East and Midwest hardest hit. Arkansas led state gains during the war. Truck and commercial registrations not included.
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Detroit
R. L. Polk & Co
Automobile
Pearl Harbor
Polk
District of Columbia
East
Midwest
Arkansas
Enrollment Receipts for Red Cross Reported in Monroe County
Mrs H L Beckman Monroe county Junior Red Cross chairman reports total receipts of 115 16 The Senior High School led with 71 81 under Ruth Peterson The Central School chaired by Mae Siedel received 17 20 and the Junior High School 10 72 Miss Ella Morgan chairs the Junior High group The note also mentions American cities named for geographic features and natural attributes.
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Sparta
Wis
H. L. Beckman
Red Cross
Monroe County
American Red Cross
Ruth Peterson
Mae Siedel
Ella Morgan
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Trademark Registeres
U. & Patent Office
Trey
Snell
By Henry B. Jameson
J. Parnell Thomas Paris
G.I. Joe
Joe
Vicron
Victor Records
Victor
Foxtrot
Glenn Miller
Santa Claus
Alvino Rey
King Sisters
White
Rogers
Freddy Martin
Trinity Choir
Hallelujah Chorus
Lamb of God
Emanuel
Bethlehem
Chorale Group
Robert Shaw
Cerollers
Duke Ellington
Vienna Choir Boys
Marion Anderson
Johann Strauss
Symphony Orchestra
Victor Herbert
Victor Salon
Toscaninni
New York Philharmonic
Walton Belshazzer
Philharmonic Orchestra
Main Street
Ridgemoor
Aintake
Ambassador Yarn Rugs
Pic
Candy Bros. Mig. Co
St. Louis
Fifth Avenue
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