Audie Murphy Wins Medal of Honor for Heroic Tank Assault
First Lt. Audie L. Murphy of Farmersville Texas received the nation's top honor for commanding a machine gun atop a burning tank destroyer and repelling a German assault near Holtzwihr France on January 26 He is credited with killing or wounding many Germans and directing artillery fire despite intense enemy fire Murphy survived multiple wounds and continued leading his company in battle.
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Audie L. Murphy
Farmersville
Texas
Holtzwihr
France
Chicago Tribune
Murphy
Europe
Walter W. Weispfennig
Fredonia
N. D
Weispfennig
United States Submarines Sank 69 Japanese Ships in Last Months
U S submarines in the far eastern waters sank 69 enemy vessels in the last three months of the war, bringing total Japanese ships sunk by American undersea craft to 1,256. The latest tally includes two Japanese submarines, one mine-layer, two minesweepers, two large sub chasers, eight special sub-chasers, four coastal defense frigates, and one torpedo boat.
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Washington
U. S
Far
Navy
Pacific
Jobs for All Goal Seen In 150 Billion Income
Treasury Secretary Vinson told Congress a national income of 150 billion dollars is needed to provide jobs for all willing and able to work. He said 60 million people must be employed with purchasing power boosting consumption 50 percent and expanding construction and investment 100 percent over prewar levels. He supported the full employment bill but said ultimate job creation must come from private consumption and investment.
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Washington
Treasury
Vinson
Congress
Senate Banking Committee
Gets Sweet Revenge Bass Hooks Angler
SPOKANE WASH County Assessor Don H Thompson was hooked by a fish He hooked a two pound bass and the bass reversed catching the assessor with the hook in his thumb A doctor had to remove the hook after the bass bit him
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Spokane
Wash
Don H. Thompson
Thompson
Man abroad to will estate for Wisconsin friend
World War I veteran Captain Victor S. Byrne, living in California, seeks Marie Dyer of Fort Atkinson Wisconsin as beneficiary of his entire estate in a will he hopes to leave for her kindness shown in Chicago in 1923. Dyer recalls their long friendship and the elderly veteran’s last message travels to Arizona.
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Tucson
Ariz
Wisconsin
Scott Marie Dyer
Chicago
Mueller
Byrne
Four Day Old Baby's Face May Predict Adult Look
Chicago report notes University of Illinois dentistry X rays show head and facial proportions at birth stay virtually unchanged through life. Under Dr Alan Brodie, four day olds’ nose length and bone contours remain proportional, implying a future face sketched from infancy.
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Chicago
University of Illinois College of Dentistry
Allan Brodie
College of Dentistry
Martin Designs Plane To Lower Airline Fares
The Glenn L. Martin Aircraft company unveiled plans to mass produce a 30 passenger twin engine commercial plane. A full scale mock-up was shown to newsmen as mass production was set to begin after the first plane's demonstration flight. The low wing monoplane will cruise near 300 mph and suit domestic trunk routes of 250 to 700 miles, aiming to offer fares lower than first class rail rates.
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Baltimore
Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Company
Civil Aeronautics Administration
March of Dimes Polio Funds Jump to $16 589 874
New York The 1945 March of Dimes total reached 16 589 874 dollars, over 50 percent above 1944. Basil O Connor, president, announced the figure as of August 11, with 3 558 poliomyelitis cases nationwide to date versus 5 008 at the same point last year.
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New York
National Foundation For
Basil O’connor
Foundation
O’connor
Tongue Twisters Challenge Silhouette Copying
Readers are invited to imitate a set of silhouettes and craft additional likenesses. The call urges precise replication and creativity with new tongue twister style figures.
A Beaver and a Coyote Footprint Tale
Paddy the Beaver in the Green Forest notices a muddy footprint like Old Man Coyote’s and plans daytime cutting to stay safe. Sammy Jay’s fuss hints at danger from Reddy Fox and Peter Rabbit nearby as Paddy contemplates vigil and patience.
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Sammy
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Reddy
Peter Rabbit
Peter
Beaver
Hal
Hard on Harry in New Shoes
Harry dislikes new shoes he cannot fit into at first. Mary questions the reason and he explains he needs a week of wear before his feet ease into them.
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Harry
Mary
Astronomy Lesson Joke Between Grandson and Grandfather
A light humorous exchange has Jasper telling his grandfather that teeth are like stars because they come out at night. The grandfather asks for clarification, keeping the tone playful and wholesome.
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Grandfather
Grandpa
Jasper
Out-of-Town Visitor Debates City’s Big Men
A sharp exchange features a visitor contending the city lacks mature talent, while a native counters that most prospects are still young and inexperienced. The dialogue highlights local views on athletic or civic leadership potential and growth.
Collision Involves Two Motorists On Busy Street
Witnesses speculate the crash occurred as two drivers pursued a jaywalker. Kathleen notes probable fault lies with both motorists racing for the same pedestrian, suggesting a shared blame scenario.
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Jerry
Kathleen
Lesson for October 28 subjects and Scripture texts
Lesson for October 28 outlines subjects and scripture texts used by permission from the International Council of Religious Education. It notes the program components and references the authorized materials guiding the lesson content.
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Intertional Council of Religious Education
How to fix salt and pepper shakers with corks
When refilling shakers with cork bottoms or corks fallen inside, remove the cork and discard it. Then cover the hole with mucilage paper or use adhesive tape to seal it.
Fires Costly in U S Across Homes and Buildings
Data show 1 800 fires daily across the United States causing 28 deaths per 1 000 homes and striking 130 stores 100 factories 7 churches 7 schools and 3 hospitals each year highlighting widespread blaze risk and human loss.
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U. S
Bike Passenger Risk Warns Against Riding with Companion
A local safety note warns that carrying a passenger on a bicycle is dangerous and increases the chance of loss of control and injury. Police and safety advocates urge riders to avoid shared loads and use proper equipment for two riders.
Clever Washcloth Uses Leftover Soap Slivers
A clever bath hack folds thin soap scraps into a small Turkish toweling bag to create a combined wash cloth and soap in one. The bag can be placed in the tub for convenient cleansing during the bath.
Cleaning Diamonds For Ring Care Steps
Cleaning diamonds to clean diamond rings involves covering them with wood alcohol for five minutes. Then remove and polish with white tissue paper to finish.
Hanging Trousers Use Clip Hanger Upside Down
Advice presents a method to hang trousers by the waistband using a clip hanger mounted upside down to prevent creases and maintain shape. It explains clip placement and adjusted hanger orientation for ties and cuffs.
Reader's Digest seeks Community Representatives for extra income
The Reader's Digest invites people with spare time to become Community Representatives. Work is pleasant and is advertised as dignified, not salesman like. The program targets readers and nonreaders, offers half price subscriptions to veterans, and promises profits by renewing or forwarding orders to Pleasantville, New York.
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America
Pleasantville
Allan Scott
Reader's Digest
N. Y
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