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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Herald
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1945
Page
13
The community welcomed V E Day with restraint as news spread gradually over several days. Officials warn victory remains partial with Japan still to be defeated and many service members likely to be kept in military roles for months to come.
The speaker argues that industrialists and commercial leaders of the Nippon regime risk destruction of shipping, industries, and cities within a year or eighty if they resist. War hawks may cling to power, leading to total liquidation to end the conflict, mirroring German outcomes in history.
The article discusses Russia’s possible involvement in the war and its potential impact on the Japan conflict. It notes officials advise Americans to stay at their jobs and maintain maximum production for the coming year until victory is secured.
Harold Gillette son of Mrs Tom Whittington and grandson of Mrs James Sparge received a battlefield citation as a Pfc infantryman in the U S Army for meritorious achievement on March 4 1935 near Pietra Colora Italy. He was part of a 250 caliber machine gun crew that moved under heavy fire to place their gun on a forward slope and deliver withering fire enabling the assault toward an important mountain position.
The United States mobilizes 30 million students to support the Seventh War Loan with a May 14 to June 3 drive. Reports from towns like Penns Grove and Detroit show strong student-led bond campaigns, including house-to-house canvassing and school booths, with totals reaching into the millions across states and counties.
An Army report details infantry assault on the house with five prisoners captured and riflemen supporting the attackers to the mountain’s far reaches. Private Gillette earned high praise for brave conduct under dangerous conditions in line with U S Army tradition by command of Major General Hayes.
Ward McReynolds, traveling examiner for automobile chauffeurs and operator licenses, will be at Myrtle Port City Hall next Tuesday May 16 from 10 am to 4 pm local time. Officials in Grants Pass Salem office note this serves applicants in the area.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Pointer motored to Roseburg Thursday on business.
The tamale sale scheduled for this Saturday has been postponed to May 19 by the Presbyterian Acte.
Local readers are invited to explore a wide range of offices and legal forms personal stationery and typewriters in the Herald Classified section. Find essential office supplies and related items advertised for quick sale or exchange.
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