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A Navy profile details Rear Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner, his 19 years at sea since 1908, and his role shaping the Guadalcanal invasion. Born in Oregon, 57, DSM recipient, married twice, he steered American forces north of Guadalcanal toward Tokyo and twice outmaneuvered Japanese naval units with pivotal decisions.
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Rokossovsky’s Rise to Generalship in Soviet War Effort
In early World War II Rokossovsky ascends from colonel to major general and becomes a full general by proving a bold defense against the Nazi blitz. He then directs a major counteroffensive, disrupts German lines, and later breaks the Germans at Stalingrad with daring cavalry tactics.
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Jeremiah and Patterson Cite War Worries and Resolve
The text notes F Jeremiah could gain sympathy from Robert F Patterson if he returns. It portrays Patterson as cautious about victory in 1945, calls for civilian absentee labor curbs, and highlights his wartime record including a Distinguished Service Cross. It also sketches his 52 year old, brisk, decisive persona and active aviation mindset.
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Stage Stars Pivot Amid War Era Film Bets
Industry chatter centers on star comebacks and casting shifts as wartime titles like Stage Door Canteen and Bombardier challenge expectations. Virginia Vale notes Sullavan returns for Smitty in Cry Havoc while Joan Crawford exits. Directors pursue authentic wartime casts. Frank Tuttle films Hostages with a blind Parker. Sol Lesser argues for public access over premium pricing for Stage Door Canteen.
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Odds and Ends Highlighting Colbert and Entertainment Moves
Claudette Colbert bought luggage tan pumps to match any outfit. Dennis Day plans an overseas entertainment tour in mid June. Those We Love takes over Benny’s summer air slot after May 30. Marguerite Chapman recalls her pre film days as a telephone operator. her old employment number 206 now ties to Appointment in Berlin with George Sanders, in her dressing room 206.
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Dennis Day
Jack Benny
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Coast Guard veteran Victor Mature back from convoy duty
The article notes Victor Mature, once of Hollywood and Broadway, now serving in the U.S. Coast Guard, recently returned briefly from long convoy duty before sailing out again. It highlights his war effort, weathered hands, and teasing about Miss Hayworth, while mentioning other show figures and wartime morale notes from Fort Worth publisher Amon Carter, Bea Wain, and music history.
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Red Cross Girls Bring Cheer in Africa Frontline
In North Africa the first American Red Cross club opens in Oran, turning a showroom into a home away from home for soldiers. The author describes welcoming scenes, cultural misunderstandings, and the daily life of women in a male army including snacks, entertainment, and scarce supplies.
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London
Red Cross Club
Christopher Robin
United States Army
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