Tales of Courage From War Fronts
London dispatch recalls bravery in French North Africa including a wounded corporal praise from Capt. Harry Rainey, a French native trooper’s aid to an American, a motorcyclist delivering a critical message under fire, and Axis prisoners’ defiance and pride in their equipment amid weary soldiers and harsh front-line conditions.
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London
Mar
French North Africa
Britain
Tunisia
John de Mianow
Bethlehem
Harry Rainey
Scranton
North Africa
Fuehrer
Carole Landis
England
Agriculture Secretary Warns of Looming Nutrition Shortfall
Secretary Wickard told a senate committee that the United States is nearing a nutrition level similar to Britain and Canada. He said schools could be closed to boost vegetable production, as demand outpaces supply. He announced experts would study Britain’s food use and forecast increased peanut and soybean consumption for people.
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Washington
Mar
Wickard
United States
Great Britain
Canada
Senate
Britain
Dodge City gunner downs Nazi fighter over Rennes raid
Set J. T. Pflieger of Dodge City Kansas, tailgunner aboard the Flying Fortress Gopher, reports downing a Focke-Wulfe fighter during the Rennes raid after its crew attacked the bomber formation near the U S airfield in England March 9. Casualties among Americans were light.
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U.S
England
J. T. Pflieger
Dodge City
Kan
U. S
Rennes
Classified page guides to new homes and rentals
The quickest and easiest way to find a new home apartment or room is to follow the listings on the classified page. Readers are urged to check the section for current rental options and properties available in their area.
Bread Slicing Order Is Rescinded by Government
Washington reports the anti slicing ban on bakery bread is lifted effective immediately. Food Administrator Claude Wickard cited net benefits and ample supplies, easing housewife concerns about knives and waxed paper while noting the lingering nuisance of hand carved slices and toaster jams.
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Washington
Mar
Junior
General Sherman
Claude R. Wickard
Room demand declines as housing supply grows
Mrs. Cornelia Bigelow, director of the homes registration bureau, says demand for sleeping rooms for men has fallen off in recent weeks while supply is ample. She notes cooking-facility accommodations and house demand still exceed available supply.
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Cornelia Bigelow
Former Kansas Sheriff David Naill Dies at 85
David W. Naill, 85, a former Dick inson county Kansas sheriff and deputy warden of the state penitentiary in 1895, died today in Kansas City. He later served as postmaster and mayor of Herington.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Kan
David W. Naill
Dickinson County
State
Naill
Herington
Professor Howey Returns to University Economics Dept
Professor Richard S. Howey returns to the economics department after being discharged from the army due to age past 38 years. He resumes teaching duties and resumes academic work at the university.
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Richard S. Howey
University
Robinson Freed After Six Man Jury Acquits On Larceny Charge
Forest K. Robinson is acquitted of petit larceny by a six man jury before Justice F B Dodds. He was arrested February 28 in a East Ninth street lunchroom and charged with stealing a leather jacket valued at 8 69 from Montgomery Ward. The jacket was recovered with labels removed and no sales slip found. John F Peters testified clerks saw no man in the store at noon. Shares of testimony showed Robinson bought the jacket at noon. Co defendant Robert Hale was charged with stealing a shirt worth 1 39 and awaits trial March 17.
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Forest K. Robinson
Justice of the Peace
F. B. Dodds
Robinson
East Ninth Street
Justice Court
Montgomery Ward
John F. Peters
W. R. Green
Oscar Olson
S. C. Scott
George Miller
E. T. Arnold
B. F. Cooke
Robert Hale
Dodd
Mardi Gras Changes in New Orleans War Rally Draws Bonds
Thousands crowded Canal Street for a wartime Mardi Gras as the event shifted from lavish floats to a bond rally led by Louis Mieg as Uncle Sam and Miss Liberty portrayed by Jane Raymond. The block party featured Lanny Ross and Lucy Monroe, with $1,000 bond buyers getting royal seats. The rally aimed to mirror last year’s bond total and included guests Harry Miller and family, with next month’s meeting planned at local hosts’ homes.
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New Orleans
Canal Street
Louis Mieg
Uncle Sam
Miss Liberty
Jances Raymond
Rex
Lanny Ross
Lucy Monroe
Boston Club
Mak e y Club Hosts Neighborly Afternoon
The Morrs Makera club gathered at Mrs. Arthur Hemphill’s home with Mrs. J. C. Hemphill assisting. A roll call on “What Makes a Good Neighbor” was given. Red Cross work was light, and refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Morrs Makera Club
Arthur Hemphill
J. C. Hemphill
Red Cross
Memorial Hospital Guests From Local Families
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Paxton and son Dale of Fall Leaf and Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Collins of Wakarusa were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. B. Gardner along with Memorial Hospital staff and friends.
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Memorial Hspital
Paxton
Dale
Fall Leaf
Collins
Wakarusa
R. EB. Gardner
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