Marines land Guadalcanal fifteen years ago this morning
A vivid retrospective recalls the 1942 Guadalcanal invasion as a turning point, detailing naval gunfire, dive bombers, and Marines storming the shore. The piece contrasts the past battlefield with today’s quiet jungle setting, noting Henderson Field, Tenaru Beach, and Iron Bottom Sound, while reflecting on time eroding the landscape and memories.
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Guadalcanal
British
Solu Non Islands
Gul
Iany
Iast
Tenaru Beach
Sproxk
Savo Island
Rabaul
Cape Esperance
Japan
Toewoll
Raizo Tanaka
Tropics
Probelem
Henderson Field
Ile
France Faces Its Sharpest Economic Crisis Since WWII
France confronts a deepening fiscal crisis as deficits soar from 660 billion to 1 500 billion francs amid Algeria war costs and slowed production. Finance Minister Gaillard orders drastic 15 billion dollar cuts across departments, halting many construction projects and raising sales taxes on 24 goods categories.
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George Libera
Med
Sparis Upi
France
Radecal Maurice Bourges - Maunoury
United States
Fels Gaillard
Uncle Sam
Billia
Gaillard
JT Bilion
Radao
Frenery
Deaths and Funerals in Pineville and Middlesboro area
Infant Rama Ann Rodgers died two hours after birth in Middlesboro. Funeral services were held at Ga wood Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Yellow Hill Cemetery. Survivors include parents Ray and Rama Ann Rodgers and grandparents Alves Ingram Ella Sizemore and others. Walter Mills of Ingram died in a Harlan hospital after a Clay County birth. He leaves a wife and four daughters and several siblings. Funeral at Ingram home and Fox Cemetery burial in Ingram. Irew Hembree of Tinsley died Sunday. services at Jellica Pep Church conducted by Rev. Fagin. Burial in nearby cemetery with pallbearers named.
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Rama Ann Rodgers
Tama Ann Rodgers
Pineville Pike
Middleshore
Sirs
Ray Rodgers
Middlesboro
Alves Ingram
Hutehanil
Ella Sizemore
Middleshom
Gawood Funeral Home
Yellow Hill
Walter
Waller Mills
Ingram
Harlan
Clay County
Bell County
Jas of
Daughtry Chedit- Ue Mills
Mace Mills
Ing IF
Seamen Mills
Manchester
Sie Ma Sputlace
Edith Hocker
Collins
Fox
Arnett Faneval Mame
Fineville
Irew Hembere Hembree
Tinsley
Pinevill
Jellica
Pep
Fagin Offe
Mac Hembree
Lidhie
Ann Alfeed
Ohio
Homer Tlem
Kentucky News Briefs From Across the State
In Cave City WT Austin 29, manager of Floyd Cay lins Crystal Cave, is set to join a September Antarctica ice study as part of the IGY project. Fraserfort P I James, E Combs, Garret state police attend FBAs National Academy in Washington August 13. In Whitesburg Earl Johnson 25 Carr’s Fork was killed in a coal mine accident near Rockhouse, Johnson a father of six. In Louisville Beulah Fontaine named consultant for professional services by the Kentucky Education Association for a two year term. In Washington three Kentucky postmasters, Baron R. Elrod, Riley Ben ton, and James Cecil, Lexington, were confirmed by the Senate among 140 nominees.
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Cave City
Austin
Floyd Caylins Crystal Cave
Antarctica
Mutt
United State
Fraserfort PI — Jamies
E. Combs
Garret
Kentucky
Sail
Fbas National Academy
Washington
Louisville
Beulah Fontaine
Laaisville
Kentucky Education Association
Senate
Baron R. Elrod
Bowling Gree
Riley
Benton
James
Cecil
Lexington
Top TV Actress Turns Acting Into Hobby Says Dentist Husband Life
HOLLY WOOT reports on actress Dorothy Green, known for shady TV roles, who reveals she became a socialite wife to a wealthy dentist. She pursued acting as a hobby after marriage, later landing parts on The Lineup Four Star Playhouse and other programs, while continuing teaching Sunday school and raising three children.
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Holly Woot
Wally
Los Angelena
Pasadena Playhouse
Dick Powell
Jack Benny
Felon Morgan
Howe
Nashville Sets First Grade Integration Plan This Fall
Nashville moves to integrate in first grade this autumn with 124 Negro children expected and about 5 to 7 per cent of applicants from white schools. W A Bass, superintendent, faces public reaction and opposition led by John Kasper while courts and local officials rely on 1957 voluntary segregation laws. The aim is to teach children without prejudices amidst potential clashes and legal challenges.
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Austinburg
Ohio
Lewis Maquist
Cess v
Warold Jones
United Press
Nashville, Tenn
W. A. Bass
Sue
Nashville
Bass
Beteen
Federal
Suimetrrage
PTA
Clinton
Tenn
John Kasper
Nashvville
Kasper
Yellow Hunting Clothes Declared Safest for Hunters
A Wisconsin story reports tests showing yellow hunting clothes are easier to spot than red or green in varied forests. Trials at Fort Lewis, Olympic Peninsula, and other sites across California and Washington involved many organizations and military help. Colors ranked yellow highest in visibility, with yellow fluorescent shades noted as most discernible at typical hunting ranges, underscoring safety given the annual hunting injuries and fatalities.
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Ft. Lewis
Wash
Ord
Calif
Yin
Skakonish
Olympic Peninsula
Washington
Moe
California Optometric Association
National Hille Association
Caliifornia
Ft Lewis
Ethan Yew
Kileif
Weidring
Colava
Samy
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Deasin
Ts. Ind
Fane
Paihia
Loyd
Algeria
Ual Nfya
Ronald Hembive
Taretta Powell
Cincinnat
Annie Wilder Clover
Middleshora Usp
Huurs
Deismissaen
Calline
Tazewell
Inde Wiliams
Snaecdville
Benn Mike
Cay
Jenna Neat
Prudent Hobby Ray Gray
Tazewees
Austin Bayes
Ewing Phebis Lambert
Marntuate Mia
Jene
Burst
City
Caty
Sell Koennith Spangler
Wiitesburg
Earl Johnson
Carr
Indian CI
Rockhorse
Johnson
Steve Cochran
Ann Sheridan
George
Torres Moore
Barry Coe
Xunneye Holly
Salk Polin
Chirag Fironen
Fe Yank Patri
Jim Bunning
Detroit
Hanks
Cumberland Ave
Middlesboro, Ky
Powell Valley Branch
Citizens Bank
Harrogate, Tenn
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Bergesou
New Tazewell
Harrogate, Tennessee
Wal Wood
Ypres
Wd PyTe Sven
Kanes Tonkes
Fred Asters
Cy Charlaye
Gest Actrees
Bergman
Anim
Cooper
Gary Cooper
Ingrid Bergman
Eitonaca
Our Whom the Bell Tolls
Agn
Pamlaofe
Arturom
Corer
Soseph Callen Ae Hatina
Pat Pregnac
Sam Techracolom
Tease
Ideal Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co
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Ina
Rhite Uf
Chester Avenue
Thone
Middlesurn
Hye
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