Coogan Describes Landing In Burma Behind Japanese Lines
Flight Officer Jackie Coogan of the American air commandos recounts landing behind enemy lines in Burma to aid the push, being treated like a god by locals who helped him after he alighted on paddy fields. He carried grenades and helped guide gliders while awaiting a Japanese assault.
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Coogan
Burma
Frank L. Martin
AIR Commando Force
India-Burma
Jackie Coogan
American
Air Commandos
Russian Singers From Bible School To Give Program At Church
Dr Vojta dean of the Russian department at Northwestern Bible school in Minneapolis leads a group of Russian singers to Bethany Gospel Tabernacle for a 7 30 a m program on Thursday. Born in Russia he left at 18 for religious reasons and now mentors 27 students preparing for the ministry among Russians. The group’s visits leave a unique impression in churches.
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V. Vojta
Bethany Gospel Tabernacle
Vojta
Northwestern Bible School
Minneapolis
Russia
de Vojta
Northwestern Theological Seminary
Bible Aining School
Gurkhas Stand Ready As Gliders Sweep Jungle Front
British troops hunted through jungle with Gurkhas drawn knives as gliders delivered reinforcements. Soldiers crossed grass into the valley bayonets fixed, forming spearheads to strike Japanese garrisons on supply lines. Coogan joined the air commandos in May 1942 and now flies with Col Cochran’s glider unit at the base.
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Coogan
Air Commandos
Philip G. Cochran
Crop And Feed Loans Are Available Again
D C Forsythe of Eau Claire, field supervisor for the Emergency Crop and Feed Loan Division, announces that 1944 crop and feed loans are available to eligible Trempealeau county farmers at Whitehall county agent’s office. Loans require absence of alternative credit from banks or production credit associations.
Roosevelt to decide on service vote bill action
President Roosevelt may send a message to Congress or issue a statement on the service vote bill. Presidential Secretary Stephen Early said a decision was expected tomorrow. A message would signal a likely veto while a statement implies allowing the measure to become law without a signature.
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Washington
Stephen Early
Roosevelt
Congress
Early
Broad Expansion Of REA Possible After War
William J. Neal deputy administrator of the REA said expansion could reach five million farms near existing electric lines and create about 3.5 billion in goods and services with little government aid. At the Wisconsin Electric Cooperative meeting editor William T. Evjne warned monopoly would grow postwar, urging public ownership and cooperation.
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Madison
Wis
William J. Neal
St. Louis
Rural Electrification Administration
Neal
Wisconsin Electric Cooperative
William T. Evjne
Capital Times
Evjne
Comedy Chosen As Class Play By Sparta High
Sparta high school seniors choose the comedy Guess Again by Glen Hughes for their class play. Presented in the high school gym Friday at 8 p m the cast includes Waldo Fitts Don Wall Sol Messer Norman Erickson Stella Tracy Pratt Robert Sutherland Harry Wright Sally Nicol Fern Erickson Olive Ordway Janet Moore Rosemary Burch Jay Marshall Betty Jackson Myron Zimmerman Bertie Blogett and Melvin Johnson.
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Tribune Sparta Bureau
Sparta
Wis
Glen Hughes
Sparta High School
Nancy Steiner
Waldo Fitts
Porter
Don Wall
Sol Messer
Norman Erickson
Lulu
Doris James
Renee Lamour
Hollywood
Chisler
Stella Tracy
Pratt
Wisconsin Men Get Commissions In Navy
Milwaukee reports the Navy officer procurement announces ten Wisconsin men receiving commissions. Notables include Dr. David A. Cleveland a neurologic surgeon sworn as lieutenant commander. Ensigns include George E. Martin Arthur W. Zierzow Jr. and William J. Cashin among others.
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Milwaukee
Office of Naval Officer Procurement Today
Wisconsin
David A. Cleveland
Erwin N. Pauly
Sheboygan Falls
Clyde C. Knudson
Madison
Robert J. Meyer
Thiensville
Smith N. Brickhouse
S. W. Brenner
Milwau
Emmet J. Dewane
Luxemburg
George E. Martin
Appleton
Arthur W. Zierzow
Elrase
William J. Cashin
City Not Liable For $100,944 Judgment
Federal Judge F Ryan Duffy ruled Menasha Wisconsin is not liable for a $100,944 judgment sought by Furton Brother Construction of Menominee Michigan. The firm claimed misrepresentation over basin project specifications by the city water and light commission which led to higher costs. The court found no cause of action against the city.
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Menasha
Wis
Furton Brother Construction Company
Menominee
Mich
F. Ryan Duffy
Furton
Menasha Water and Light
City
Salvation Army Drive Tops Whitehall Total
Whitehall residents contributed 219.40 in the annual Salvation Army drive that closed last week. Local chairman Mrs. G N Pederson announced the amount, noting it well surpassed the 1943 drive target of 130. Pederson was aided by coworkers including G C Bell in the school and Gladys Sanrope in the courthouse, along with several other local volunteers.
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Whitehall
Wis
Salvation Army
G. N. Pederson
Herman Briggs
J. E. Rhode
Sebert Salverson
Carl W. Olson
H. M. de Bow
Giles Nichols
A. M. Hagen
Soil Conservation District Office Undergoes Personnel Changes
Joseph Jackeson an engineer with over a year at the office from Ellsworth is transferred to Merrill Lincoln county to help establish a new soil conservation district. Mrs Charles A Mittelstadt resigns as stenographer and is replaced by Mrs Richard off.
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Whitehall
Wis
Soil Conservation District
Joseph Jackeson
Ellsworth
Merrill
Lincoln County
Charles A. Mittelstadt
Richardoff
Auction Sales Must File With OPA Across Farmlands
Whitehall Wisconsin special report from Triple A office says auctioneers selling used farm machinery must file a list of articles to be sold with the nearest OPA district office at least six days before each sale. The rule aims to shield farmers from undue price hikes on farm machinery.
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Whitehall
Wis
OPA
Triple A
Record cow price for Ayrshire cow in England
Low Milton Queen of Hearts owned by Thomas Logan of Maybole sold for 8400 dollars, the highest Ayrshire cow price ever paid in England.
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Milton Queen of Hearts
Thomas Logan
Maybole
Ayrshire
England
Science Tests Gun Shy Dogs For Shell Shock Cure
Cornell researchers study 13 gun shy dogs to compare war neurosis in humans. The dogs show fear, lack of curiosity, and exaggerated startle responses. researchers cite possible causes including training, heredity, or gland function.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell University
Arthur J. Jensen
O. D. Anderson
Jensen
Roosevelt Signs UNRRA Bill for Relief Aid
President Roosevelt signed the bill authorizing U N relief and rehabilitation administration participation up to 1.135 billion dollars with current congress to decide exact appropriation. The measure enables U N relief efforts as part of postwar aid.
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UNNRA
Washington
Roosevelt
United States
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Congress
Woodrum Urges Adequate Postwar Military Policy
Representative Woodrum Virginia calls for a strong postwar military program to secure peace after combat ends. He supports broad policy aims, criticizes dismantling armies, and outlines initial committee studies on personnel procurement, reserve organization, and unity of command for future military policy.
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Woodrum
Washington
D-Va
Speci
Army
Navy
National Guard
United States
Naval Militia
Peterson’s Ointment Brings Quick Pile Relief
A Buffalo druggist created an ointment that gave rapid cooling and soothing relief from itching and smarting of piles. Peterson’s Ointment became a nationwide favorite in thousands of homes. Available now in 35c boxes or 60c tubes with applicator. Money-back guarantee if not delighted.
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Buffalo
Peterson
Brillion Levy Fully Collected. Calumet Treasurer Reports
Ed A. Rusch, Brillion treasurer, collected the town levy of 28398.93 dollars in full. Calumet County Treasurer W. R. Winch reported today that the county taxing units collected all but a small remaining balance.
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Chilton
Wis
Ed A. Rusch
Brillion
Calumet County
W. R. Winch
Industry Expands as Brizal Boosts Motor Manufacture
Due to import difficulties Brizal increases output from 3393 units in 1942 to about 25000 units in 1943, expanding local production activity and capacity.
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Brizal
Carter's Little Liver Pills Digestive Aid Ad
An old testimonial style ad explains how liver bile aids digestion and claims Carter's Little Liver Pills quickly increase bile flow to improve digestion. It promotes use to feel better and urges purchasing at drugstores for 25 cents.
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Carter
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