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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1944
Page
2
The blimp patrol off California hunts fish and cooperates with fishermen to alert vessels when fish schools are sighted on moonlit nights. Echo sounders on submarines indicate fish schools, aiding the fishing industry which has been asked to increase production by a million and a quarter eg of fish this season.
The article chronicles the U S Marines long history from 1775 to World War II and beyond, highlighting pivotal battles from Nassau to Guadalcanal. It notes their small size yet outsized impact, featuring leaders like Washington and Grant, and actions across Wake Island, Midway, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, Guam, Peleliu, and more, culminating in the claim that Marines are among the world’s most superb fighting forces.
The Peleliu landing opened with brutal enemy fire as Marines faced caves foxholes and palm tree concealment. Mortars tanks and flamethrowers inflicted heavy local losses while night sniping and counter attacks kept Marine positions under relentless pressure.
The landing craft open and Leathernecks rush ashore at Bougainville as the third Marine Division leads repeated assaults against Japanese forces. The unit bears the brunt of seven savage fights in the first month, enduring the rainy season.
A satirical look at the national auto shortage amid war demands. Cars shrink by 4000 daily, OWI notes 120000 monthly shortfalls, repairs scarce, service stations scarce, and owners improvise with tape. The piece also mocks social mores and radio shows, ending with a spoof about a “Submerge” wartime message.
The Irish reaction to Mrs G B Shaw's bequest to teach Irish social graces was cool. American Irish quips say the Irish were cultured only when Shaw's ancestors shared bones with troglodytes in English caves. One Irishman mocked in verse asking why judgment comes from G B S in heaven.
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