Obituary for Herminnie Bell Thompson
Herminnie Bell daughter of Theodore and Cathrine Bell born July 12 1888 in Clark County died March 13 1943. She married Golden Thompson October 20 1909 and they had five children. Survived by husband and children, siblings and seven grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Zion church 2:00 pm. Burial Zion cemetery. The family expresses thanks for kindness and sympathy.
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Theodore and
Cathrine Bell
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Golden Thompson
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Wilkerton
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Paul Wyrick
Gene Sanders
Marshall
James Henry
Otis T. Bell
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Auburn
Laura Bain
Zion Church
H. F. Hasewinkel
Zion Cemetery
Weekly News Analysis Editor Note Release
An editor’s note from Western Newspaper Union states that opinions in the column reflect the agency’s analysts and not necessarily the newspaper’s position. The piece is released by Western Newspaper Union and presents analysis rather than reporting.
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Rommel’s Counterattacks and Farm Draft Reforms in War News
In Tunisia Rommel’s panzer assaults were repelled by Montgomery’s Eighth Army as American and British forces press the central front to trap the Axis. Back home Washington moves to reclassify draft-age men over 38 for potential 2-C or 3-C deferments, while 4-H reclassifications end. Vice President Wallace warns against a Russia double cross and urges mutual trust to avert a third world war.
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Mareth
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First Army
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War ‘Manpower Commission
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William H. Standley
Russia
Henry A. Wallace
Standley
Wallace
Food Supply Dip Sets US Toward Canadian Levels
Secretary of Agriculture Claude Wickard told the Senate Appropriations Committee that American nutrition is falling toward Canadian and British levels as civilian food supplies shrink. He warned the nation will have less food than today and that meat production cannot expand due to feed shortages. He noted Americans may rely more on vegetable fats and proteins for sustenance.
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Claude Wickard
Senate Appropriations Committee
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French Resistance Fights Nazi Labor Drive
Paris and London reports say the Laval regime pressed for 400000 French workers. In 72 hours of uprising Patriots killed over 350 German soldiers as guerrilla warfare and sabotage sparked street fighting. Reprisals intensified French hatred of the occupiers.
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Germany
London
Chicago drafts 5605 racing doves for army effort
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Nimitz Jr Wins Silver Star for Gallantry in Patrols
Washington reports the citation for Lieut. Ches ter W. Nimitz Jr. son of Admiral Nimitz shows conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as torpedo and gunnery officer and later executive officer on two war patrols. A third patrol near Java also earned distinction.
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Chester W. Nimitz Jr
Navy
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Java
German counter offensive advances near Rostov and Kharkov
Military observers cite three causes for initial German gains west of Rostov and south of Kharkov. Fresh German divisions, troop drains from the south to support Orel and Vyazma, and superior Axis supply lines enabled rapid advances and city captures in the Donetz basin.
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Nations declaring war among allies and Axis
The chart lists nations that have declared war against others. Britain Czechoslovakia and China are the only UN members shown declaring war on the Axis. the United States excludes Finland, which may still join the Axis.
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Pacific Front Dispatches Halted Japanese Offensive In Yunnan
In the Far East the main Japanese push in Yunnan province along the old Burma road is reported halted on the Salween west bank. Allied notes claim waning Japanese air power as Allied air raids fail to draw Nipponese fighters into combat. American and British planes raided Kahili Buin Ballale and Viru Harbor as Japs struck Tulagi near Guadalcanal. Secretary Knox says U S forces are stronger in the Solomon Islands while Japan struggles to supply South Pacific bases.
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Giraud Moves North Africa Away From Vichy Influence
High Commissioner Giraud repudiates Vichy decrees on African colonial affairs and dissolves the Jewish restrictions bureau. He notes that a Vichy decree has no effect in North Africa as German occupation blocked sovereign rights. Governor Nogues reopens dismissed workers and lifts radio listening bans.
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Destiny's Crossroads for China Reform
General Chiang Kai shek proposes a 10 year reconstruction program for China including 20 000 transport planes and 2 460 000 graduates from technical schools to aid postwar development while Madame Chiang tours the United States to win friends for China.
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Generalissimo
Chiang Kaishek
Madame Chiang
United States
Centenary U B Church Services and Sunday School Times
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