Nazi Snipers Create Harsh Front Line Chaos in Normandy
Ernie Pyle describes pervasive German snipers in Normandy hedgerows, trees, and debris as American troops advance. He notes the tactic’s psychological impact, the danger of bivouacs, and the need for units to learn sniper awareness quickly. The piece recalls local interactions in Barneville and nearby towns, French civilians aiding soldiers, and a mix of relief and tension as French shops give tokens of solidarity.
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France
Sinon
Bizerte
Cassino
Normandy
Gmne
Pacific
Guadalcanal
Scudre
Gary
Barneville
Hall
Bees and small business push revival in wartime shift
Maury Maverick and a government bee scheme spotlight a surge in reconversion as War Production Board eases limits on civilian manufacturing. They urge revitalizing small plants to convert steel surpluses into civilian goods, avert inflation, and shield jobs while ensuring war needs.
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War Plants Corporation
Congress
San Antonio
Texas
Maury Maverick
Maury
Congressional
Mrr
Maverick
War Production Board
Donald Nelson
WPM
Mautr
Neilson
WPS
WPB
Smal B At Plants Corporation
Pyle Finds a Difference in Wars in Saint Sauveur Le Vicomte
Reporting from Saint Sauveur le Vicomte the narrator notes the town wrecked by bombing and shellfire, likening it to Verdun in World War I. A veteran compares the current destruction to the last war, saying the holes are bigger while roads remain narrow and difficult.
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Saint Sauveur le Vicomte
San Sah-Vure
Verdun
Bicycles Sent to China for Army Use by Air
More than 6060 bicycles are shipped to China by air for the Chinese army to access areas where road transport is limited. Youths 16 to 18 may enlist with parental consent for merchant marine training. Farmers face hazard years and are urged to invest wartime income in war bonds to insure future earnings.
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China
U. S
Weekend chairs from simple lumber and a removable back
A simple yard or porch project builds three stock width chairs using straight cuts. They are easy to nail or screw, comfortable to sit in, and visually appealing. The removable back aids storage and winter mobility, with Mrs Spears providing a large diagram sheet, complete materials list, and step by step cuts and assembly directions.
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Spears
Atkioc
Lobbyist Numbers Surge Nationwide in Two Decades
The count of active lobbyists in the United States has risen dramatically from about 150 to roughly 15,000 over the past two decades, reflecting expanding influence across government and policy debates.
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Nation’s Central
Pinkeye in Cattle Linked to Hemorrhagic Septicemia
Cattle on pasture show pinkeye signs with intensely red, swollen eyes and pus discharge. Hemorrhagic Septicemia may trigger outbreaks. bacteria spread between animals, causing conjunctival swelling, discharge, loss of appetite, and reduced milk production. Vaccination schedules and sterile saline eye washes are noted as preventive care.
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U. S
Ermary
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Hanis
Daley
Washington Digest
Baukrage
WAY Service
Guion Trust
Bailding
Washington, D
Pyle
Bankhage
Euth-Wyeth
Bedford Hols
New York
Wrawer
Narce
Pinkere
United States
Tan
Ostet TD
Snell
Ise
Sen
Arblem
Achlete
Mhiste
McKesson & Robbins, Inc, Badseport, Connecticur
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