Brother Reunited Behind Enemy Lines at Mediterranean Air Base
In the Mediterranean Arena, Hal Boyle recounts meeting his brother Neil, an Army Air Force ground crewman, after 18 months apart. Neil, nicknamed Cornelius Gerald or Neil, works at a tented base, shares a squadron with Leo Giebel and Richard Gillard, and plans to open a deli after the war. The piece reflects on family separations, the war’s reach, and a vow to return home.
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Mediterranean
Sam
Cornelius
Gerald
Cornelius Gerid
Neil
Kansas City
Air Force
Australia
Cairo
Africa
Pfe
Leo Giebel
Fond- Du-Lac
Wis
Richard C. Gillard
Muskgeon
Mich
Fred van Carr
Waltham
Mass
Squadron
Giebel
Altho
Landon backs Dewey as top GOP prospect in 1944
Alf M. Landon says he has not yet gauged public reaction to Governor Dewey as the outstanding possibility for the Republican nomination. He also notes sentiment for Bricker and MacArthur, predicts a decisive 1944 GOP victory, and speaks in Milwaukee after visiting Gannett in Rochester. Dr George Sutherland, 95, former Ottawa U president, dies in Grand Island after a long career.
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Rochester
N. Y
Alf M. Landon
Dewey
Landon
Frank Gannett
Gannett Newspaper Group
Kansas
Milwaukee
Wis
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Douglas MacArthur
Wendell Willkie
Gannett
Europe
Ottawa U. Head
Grand Island
Neb
George Sutherland
Ottawa
Kan
University
Baptist College
Patton under scrutiny for harsh treatment of troops
Secretary Stimson told the Senate Patton spoke threateningly to a soldier who did not wear leggings due to swollen ankles. He cited earlier hospital incidents in Sicily where Patton cuffed or upbraided men. Eisenhower was briefed on a widely reported case of harshness amid active combat duties.
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Washington
Stimson
Senate
George S. Patton, Jr
Patton
Senate Military Committee
Charles L. Kuhl
Eisenhower
Culver Rifles Honor Guard Welcomes E Odd Williams
E Odd Williams son of Mr and Mrs Dick Williams was named a member of the Culver Rifles honor guard in a special order published by Culver authorities.
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E. Odd Williams
Dick Williams
Culver Rifles
Fatso C platoon at Culver Academy drills noted
The Culver Military Academy unit founded in 1931 showcases intricate drills by its crack infantry exhibition section. Cadet Williams will start his annual Christmas furlough on December 6.
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Culver Military Academy
Crack Infantry
Williams
Townsend In Sanatorium
Fresno Calif Dec 13 Dr Francis E Townsend founder of the old age pension movement was reported in good condition at Burnett’s sanitarium where he was taken Saturday after collapsing following an address to followers Sanitarium officials said it was not known how long he would remain.
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Fresno
Calif
Francis E. Townsend
Old Age Pension Movement
Burnett’s
Texas Schools Combine Bombardiers and Pilots for Training
At San Angelo Army Air Field Brig. Gen. Isaiah Davies announced a new 34th flying training wing uniting the Dodge City army air training school and the four engine school at Liberal Kansas with two Texas bomber training schools at Fort Worth and Rio. The effort will focus on joint bombardier and bomber pilot training to improve precision bombing teamwork. Dr Ernest F Pihlblad former president of Bethany College was stricken last Thursday during a state civil service board meeting.
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San Angelo Army Air Field
Dodge City
Army Air Training School
Liberal
Kan
Texas
34Th
Army Air Forces, Training Command
Isaiah Davies
Satay
Davies
Fort Worth
Rio
Ernest F. Pihlblad
Bethany College
State Civil Service Board
Governor Schoeppel attends funeral in Lindsborg
Governor Andrew Schoeppel attended funeral services in Lindsborg today for a local figure, marking a day of mourning in the Topeka region. The event drew state officials and community members to honor the deceased.
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Pihlblad
Topeka
Andrew Schoeppel
Lindsborg
S. O. W. Quiz Show Friday at Fraser Hall
A quiz show to benefit the S. O. W. athletic association will be held Friday December 17 at Fraser hall auditorium at 8 o clock. Bill Sunday recreation director will host the event with audience participation as in Truth or Consequences. Correct answers win cash or merchandise and admission is fifty cents to aid plant equipment.
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the Athletic Association
S.0.w
Fraser Hall
Bill
Mr. Sunday
Sunday
Too Late to Classify Column Becomes Daily Read
A line notes an ongoing feature titled Too Late to Classify offering daily amusement for readers. The reference highlights the column as a source of light reading during leisure hours for employees.
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Hal Boyle
King of the
Missouri Poultry Dealers
Stimson Tella
Culver Honor Guard
Fatso
Vickers Gift Shop
Santa Fe
Wen A
Vicks
Clinic- 1
John Deere
Times
Jayhawker Theatre
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