Frederick Seaman Recalls Heaviest London Raid Since 1940
Frederick Seaman, a former Frederick sailor stationed in London, recounts a February 19 air raid described as the worst since 1940. He details the hourlong bombardment, nearby bomb hits, fires, and the impact on his building, plus admiration for local volunteer fire crews and newly developed water tanks used for firefighting.
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Frederick Seaman
London
Harry L. Decker
Mary H. Decker
West Church Street
Frederick Sailor
Jerry
France
Thad
Gene
America
NFS
National Fire Service
Leaves From Notebook Of A Correspondent In Burma
Thoburn Wiant reports from northern Burma amid Chinese and American troops. He humorously describes a hair cut by a Chinese barber, mutual quirks, and shared basic English phrases. Time bears no meaning in jungle conditions as he chats with Lt authorities about dates.
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Thoburn Wiant
Hal Boyle
Burma
Ding
Boo
Philadelphia Road Renamed Pulaski Highway in Maryland
Annapolis Feb 29 The Philadelphia Road U S Route 40 is now Pulaski Highway by the State Roads Commission to honor General Casimir Pulaski Polish patriot who aided the colonies in the American Revolution The designation follows a 1943 General Assembly resolution Gov O Connor said federal Public Roads Administration was advised and that Pulaski died for American independence in 1779 Pulaski founded Pulaski s Legion in Baltimore and his sacrifice at Savannah was commemorated by Capt Bentalou of Baltimore The governor called the renaming a mark of Maryland’s recognition of Polish born residents and the patriot’s lasting contribution to the state
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Philadelphia
Pulaski
State Roads Commission
Casimir Pulaski
General Assembly
O'Conor
Federal Public Roads Administration
Maryland
Baltimore
Carter's Little Liver Pills Aid Digestion Claim
An old advertisement explains indigestion relief by increasing liver bile flow. Carter's Little Liver Pills are pitched to boost digestion within about thirty minutes, offering a cheap remedy at 25 cents from drugstores.
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Carter
Army staffers and a birthday in wartime notes
Gen Stilwell body guard Paul Gish and comrades Briggs Schauer Hagen Hanley serve in the Army, trading duties from bulldozer work to mapmaking and medical tasks. Separately Chinese fishing with grenades marks wartime improvisation. A Mt Airy birthday party honors Ronnie Dorsey with cake and presents among relatives.
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Joseph W. Stilwell
Paul Gish
Wadsworth, O
Bob Briggs
Carey, Idaho
Pfe
Myles Schauer
Oak Park
Glenn Elvier
Mt. Airy
Ronnie Dorsey
Woodbine
Ronnie
Glenn Etzler
Wilma
Walter Dorsey
Little Billy
Railroads report record 1943 traffic and war service
The Pennsylvania Railroad System notes record freight and passenger volume in 1943 surpassing 1942, with operating revenues up by 341 million and expenses rising 109 million. Net income fell 16 million due to higher costs and taxes while dividends remained at 3 percent. The annual report praises cooperation among railroads, shippers, Army and Navy, and government agencies, and highlights extensive carrier efforts, tax policy issues, postwar reserve needs, debt reduction, and the agency’s loyal workforce including 44,448 in the Armed Forces and 21,730 women in service.
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Army
Navy
Office of Defense Transportation
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