Pvt Willard Tells How U S Found And Beat Nazi Tanks
A letter from Pvt Charles M Willard details a reconnaissance platoon in Germany, describing a five day tank battle where the Americans, outnumbered in tanks, slowly repelled Kraut armor. He notes watchful leadership, peep crews, and relentless fighting, including counterattacks that left German forces beaten and retreating.
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Pvt. Willard
U.S
Germany
Charles M. Willard
W. B. Willard
Fairview Avenue
Tilly
Ambassador Gauss resigns stance tied to Stilwell recall denied
Clarence K. Gauss, then U. S. Ambassador to China, has resigned in an announcement by President Roosevelt. The president said Gauss’s action is not related to Gen. Stilwell's recall.
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Clarence £. Gauss
U. S
China
Roosevelt
Gen. Stilwell
Not Suitable: Donn's Pills Ad from Fragmented Text
Fragmentary OCR describes kidney issues and Donn's Pills as relief but text is noisy and unreliable with errors. It mentions backache swelling energy and night awakenings and urges asking a druggist for Doan's Pills for relief.
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Doan
Army clipping praises front line unit achievements
The piece notes Pvt Willard, a 20-year-old Frederick High School graduate, serving in an Army reconnaissance platoon overseas for almost a year. His unit is praised as among the farthest advanced in its army sector in France, with the platoon earning a silver unit award. He describes frontline experiences and the unit’s notable records, kept confidential by the War Department.
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Willard
Pet. Willard
Icular
Arion
Germany’s View of the Elite and Bombers Overhead
A wartime letter quotes German impressions calling Americans elite, then humorously notes German bombers and American fighters in action. The author chuckles at enemy descriptions and describes watching air battles with “eggs” dropped on Krauts. The postscript warns of another long wait for future funds.
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Hitler
Pat Willard
Curry butter on toast with Braunschweiger and sausage
A vintage recipe highlights curry butter mixed with curry powder, lightly fried Braunschweiger, and toast. Each slice is topped with sausage, finished with hot fat, and served with National Bohemian beer. The ad touts National Brewing's quality and price, inviting readers to request The Amateur Chef collection from Baltimore Maryland.
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c/o
National Brewing Company
Baltimore
Maryland
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