Italian Front Described By Visiting American Writers
A group of 14 American fiction writers including Rex Stout and Marquis Childs toured a Bth Army front sector in Italy. They found the Apennines a far harsher, more punishing terrain than France, with rocky roads, dugouts, cold weather, and brutal fighting conditions. They witnessed frontline life, heard generals describe battles, and noted the rugged endurance required of soldiers.
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John Ten Hagen
Pvt
Joy ‘Ten Fingen
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The
Stars and Stripes
Germany
Philippines
Theth Army
France
Bth
Apennines
Marquis Childs
Rex Stout
Nero Wolfe
Bth Army
Gol. James
Metcalfe
Division CP
OWT
Histor
Roger Burlingame
United
Three Brothers in the Service Van Ekeren Brothers Headed Abroad
Pfc Gerrit Van Ekeren son of Mr and Mrs Henry Van Ekeren of Pella entered service December 10 1941 trained at Camp Blanding Florida then sent to Fort Meade and New York before sailing to England He served in England France Belgium with General Pattons Army Alvin Van Ekeren married to Mildred left for training May 2 1944 then to the West Coast aboard a ship bound for duty Clifford Van Ekeren enlisted February 17 1942 trained at Camp Hood Texas then to California and the Aleutians before a furlough and a return to duty He served on Adak Kiska and Attu Islands The Van Ekeren family thanks the Legion and Church groups for gifts while they were away.
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Gerrit van Ekeren
Henry van Ekeren
Pella
Bernice van Ekeren
Camp Blanding
Florida
Ft. Meade
Mad
New York
England
Land
France
Belgium
Patton
Alvin Ater
Mildred van Ekeren
Mt . Sea
Set
Cliford van Ekeren
Camp Wollers
Texas
California
Arkansas
Camp Hood
Sgt
van Fen
Aleutians
Adak
Kiska
Attu
van Ekeren
Legion
S/SGT Harley Clark Awarded Air Medal for Tokyo Flight
Staff Sgt Harley W Clark a reconnaissance photographer on a B 29 Super Fortress Tokyo Rose has received the Air Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster for meritorious achievement while flying reconnaissance over Tokyo the Japanese mainland and nearby islands. The decoration was announced from Headquarters 21st Bomber Command Guam with credit to Clark son of Mr and Mrs Walter Clark of Rose Hill.
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21St Bomber Command
Guam
Harley W. Clark
Walter Clark
Rose Hill
Tokyo
Rose
Curtis E. le May
Marianas
Oskaloosa
Lincoln LAAP notice for Carl B Vogelaar T-10349
Public notice from Sydn Y Lincoln Nebraska announces action regarding F O Carl B Vogelaar T-10349. Details of the matter are limited in the accessible text. The document references Lincoln Nebraska and the LAAP designation.
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Vogelaar
Sydn
Laap
Lincoln
Nebraska
Ervin Wagner Joins Rainbow Division in Italy
Eight Iowa soldiers enlist in the 168th Infantry of the Rainbow Division with the Fifth Army in Italy. Privates Melvin Miller, 23, and Clifford Broome, 30, join from Route 2. Paul E. Anderson, Route 1, Blakesburg, and others bring the unit’s combat experience beyond 400 days. The 168th, part of the historic 2nd Rainbow Division, prepared for spring deployment to Ireland after participating in the original landings and campaigns.
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Iowa
Haveen
8Th
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Rainbow
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Miller
Moreland
J. Wasen
Clifford
WL. Broome
Williams
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Italy's Gothic Line Heroes Earn Distinguished Unit Citations
The passage notes actions in Italy from the Volturno erosion to the Gothic Line where the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the regiment earned Distinguished Unit Citations for extraordinary gallantry in action.
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Italy
Volturne
Vander Linden Commissioned Ensign in New York
Midshipman Carl Rene Vander Linden son of Mr and Mrs M Vander Linden of 707 Union Street Pella Iowa was among 1135 men commissioned as Ensigns United States Naval Reserve in ceremonies today at the Cathedral of St John the Divine New York City The group was the twenty second class graduated from the oldest and largest Naval Reserve Officer Training School bringing total graduates to about 20000 Rear Admiral D C Ramsey USN Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics was principal speaker and Commodore John K Richards USN administered the oath
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New York
N. Y
Carl Rene Vander Linden
M. Vander Linden
Union Street
Pella
Iowa
United States Naval Reserve
Cathedral of St. John the
New Commander Named for Naval Reserve Center in New York
The Naval Reserve Center in New York appoints a new commanding officer overseeing officer training and readiness programs. The move shapes regional operations and training schedules for reserve personnel.
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Naval Reserve Center
New
York, N.Y
Iowa State economist predicts better crop year
Franco Kutish of Iowa State College agricultural economics predicts a stronger year if the European war ends and crops are good, suggesting farm conditions may improve next fall with higher yields and improved market prospects.
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Franco Kutish
Iowa State College
FASTEETH Powder for Better Denture Retention
An improved powder marketed to sprinkle on upper or lower denture plates to hold false teeth firmly. Claims include no rock, no gummy taste, and no pasty feel, with an alkaline non acid formula that helps reduce odors and keeps dentures in place.
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Harley Clark
Super Fortress
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