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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana

07 Dec 1944

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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1944

Page

4

Sergeant Harrison survives 30 hour swamp ordeal near Monroe

Sgt. Robert W. Harrison of Selman Field, home in West Monroe, was rescued after thirty dreary hours lost in Lafourche swamp southeast of Monroe. A trapper named Moore on a horse brought him out, after police and fire crews searched with an emergency truck. Harrison described steady walking, rain, and makeshift shelters as he survived with minimal water and one remaining match.

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Lafourche Monroe Robert W. Harrison Selman North Fifth Street West Monroe Harrison Pfc Schrieber American Legion Winnsboro Moore Mrs. Moore Mexico
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Notebook of War Writer Hal Boyle report on homegrown gadgets

Paris dispatch describes Capt. John Senseney of St. Louis inventing a pigeon fuel device that speeds flight by cooling the tail and a ray machine aimed at paralyzing enemy red tape. The pieces outline makeshift U.S. gadgets designed to disrupt German logistics and administration.

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Paris Adolf Hitler Mediterranean John Senseney St. Louis
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Russian American Club Ousts Mischa Auer

Hollywood December 7 Mischa Auer the film comedian and vice president of the Russian American Club of Los Angeles says he was expelled by the club trustees for speeches in support of Governor Thomas E Dewey. He states the board charged him with malicious attacks on Russia and American democratic traditions.

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Hollywood Mischa Auer Los Angeles Auer Club Board of Trustees Russia America
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