Germany's Fall Will Not Affect Christmas Mail
AP Features reports that Christmas overseas mail will continue. Even if Europe ends war, thousands may remain abroad for months as plans demobilize troops gradually and ship new inductees from the United States. The draft sends 79 000 to 100 000 monthly, and some European troops will move to other theaters, keeping many GIs overseas this Christmas.
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Europe
Lewis
Hershey
Selective Service
Germany
Pacific
France
United States
Christmas Gifts for Servicewomen Overseas
Shopping tips for servicewomen overseas mirror home gifts, emphasizing sheer stockings, lingerie and regulation tailored pieces, plus perfume, cream colognes, talcum powder, makeup, nail care and beauty items. Practical favors include bob pins, hair pins, shampoo, hair nets, waving lotion, foot care items, books, magazines, letters, and travel friendly edibles.
More Coal Mines Taken Over By U S
On Roosevelt direction the Interior Department seized 15 more bituminous coal mines shut by supervisory employee strikes. The mines are operated by nine companies in Pennsylvania and nearby areas, expanding the government action to restore coal production during the national dispute.
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U. S
Wahington
Roosevelt
Interior Department
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ickes
United Clerical Technical and Supervisory Employees
United Mine Workers
Kentucky
Memorial Services At New Jerusalem Church Honored Pvt Raymond Luthe
Memorial services were held at New Jerusalem Church for Pvt Raymond Luthe Cooper son of Mr and Mrs Harry Cooper of Pae.noman Springs Virginia. The Lutheran chaplain read a letter noting Pvt Cooper was wounded in Italy April 12 1944 and died April 23 1945. His funeral followed April 22 in Italy with burial in a protected Allied cemetery. Relatives from Berryville Middletown Arlington and other Virginia towns attended.
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A F Tobler
New Jeusalem Lutheran Church
Raymond Luthe
Cooper
Harry Cooper
Paenoman Springs
Frederick Meyer
New Jerusalem
Mr. Tobler
Pvt. Cooper
Fst Cooper
Italy
Pat Cooper
Marian Deavers Cooper
Deavers
Berryville
H L Cooper
Florian Compher M
Robi Garvin
Middletown
Livya Cooper
Arlington Va
Charles Cooper
Service flag honors Pvt Cooper with gold star
Fairfax Station Virginia Mrs Virts and Miss Virts of Hillsboro note a church service flag for Pvt Cooper. The blue star marking his service was replaced with a gold star by his father.
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Fairfax Station
Virts
Hillsboro
Pvt
Cooper
Lights Going On Again In London
The Ministry of Home Security announced a relaxation of blackout rules after five years of darkness. Heavy drapes and shutters will not be required on most windows, with brighter streets and fewer restrictions, except in some coastal areas.
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London
Britain
Ministry of Home Security
Civil defense reforms signal end of blackout era
Herbert Morrison announces daylight firewatching to be discontinued and civil defense roles reassessed as Britain eyes wartime easing. He says morale gains from freedom from years of blackout rival the impact of the Luftwaffe bombing, and urges readiness for the wartime conclusions.
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Herbert Morrison
England
London
Luftwaffe
Morrison
Duties in the Event of Further Attacks
Military planners outline duties and procedures for responding to additional attacks. Officials emphasize readiness, cooperation with allies, emergency measures, and rapid mobilization to protect civilians and critical infrastructure.
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West Patrick St
Haeheve
Certo
Kellogg's
G. L. Baking Company
Maryland Biscuit Company
Nabisco
Maryland
Wood’s
Mueller
Betty Crocker
Cutrite
Okg
Lee Box
Wee
Octagon
George W. Taylor
War Labor Board
C F Potter
Solid Fuels
Doll Jewelry Store
South Market St
Crederich, Md
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J. C. Penney Co., Inc
Bors
Marathon
Lisle Hosiery
Offenee
Bayer
Cotton
ALLON
Penney
Pantie
Ae As
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