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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1944
Page
7
Gifford Nielsen, stereotyper for the Dispatch Herald, claims five rabbits with one shot. He explains he fired, missed, and used the noise to flush the rabbits from their hole, smoking them out.
Pearl Harbor story detailing the sinking of the U S S Liscome Bay off Makin Island on November 24. Captain Crommelin recalls diving from the flight deck in a towel to lead rescue as flames engulfed the ship and crew. Lieut. Com. Buzz Carroll also aided trapped sailors despite severe wounds.
First Lieut. John C. Antonik of Belleville New Jersey described falling bombs a 120 pound fragmentation device swinging from a wire inside his Flying Fortress over Italy He crawled back to the bomb bay cut the wire and lowered the bomb while breathing through a walk around oxygen bottle before the enemy attack subsided
Allied Headquarters reports trench foot appearing on the Italian front for the first time in this war. The disease affects soldiers standing in mud and water with restricted ability to change footwear. Maj. Henry Snyder notes trench warfare hampers foot care compared to prior war conditions.
Washington reports Sergt. Frank Rio of Chicago now serving with a B-25 squadron in the Northwest African air forces met an Italian anti aircraft crewman who recognized him as an American. The Italian soldier revealed he is Rio’s cousin and told him he has an uncle living at 719 South Paulina street in Chicago. Rio’s father is Vincenzo Rio.
In Reading England two girls aged 19 and 15 were accused of decoying American soldiers to secluded spots where they were assaulted and robbed. Nine Canadian soldiers faced trial for robbery with violence of U S troops. several defendants named. The two girls were discharged as witnesses.
The text outlines Jesus as Messiah entering Jerusalem. It emphasizes His rights over property and praise, and His righteous judgment against corruption in the temple. It notes the differing reactions of crowds, Pharisees, and leaders, urging personal response.
Dorchester Massachusetts Mrs Ellen T Van Orden walks free after divorcing Chester Van Orden and throws her wedding ring from a court corridor window saying he used her as a punching bag even after papers were served.
Los Angeles police report William Cheers of Clipper California said a woman offered to tour him through town and guard his $39 bankroll from pickpockets. She left to powder her nose and disappeared, leaving Cheers robbed.
Macon Georgia A L Causey a Cen tral of Georgia railroad conductor admits he cannot remember names but can recall freight car numbers. He won a gray mule on a bet by listing the numbers of 89 freight cars, though he did not collect the prize because the other man forgot to pay.
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