Seaman Brandt Sees Civilian Liberty in New Zealand Visit
Seaman Lloyd J. Brandt of a naval construction battalion writes from the Southwest Pacific scene of a brief hospital respite in New Zealand. He details travel by airplane and tram, describes generous hospital meals and Allied hospitality, and notes plans to return to duty after medical clearance. He closes with holiday wishes and a hopeful view of victory.
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Seaman Brandt
Pacific
Lloyd J. Brandt
Southwest Pacific
New Zealand
Medicos
Blue Pacific
Brandt
Lloyd
Loop
State
Madison
Chicago
Charlie
Battleion
Taxpayer voice group forms across 36 states
A new association aims to unite taxpayers to influence federal, state, and local governments. Led by Mr. Piel, the group emphasizes that all Thornton Township citizens are taxpayers and that broad member participation will realize the association’s goals. Dues will be nominal and announced later to encourage widespread membership.
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Piel
Thornton Township
Thornton Township Taxpayers' Association Forms
The Thornton Township Taxpayers' Association adopts by laws and joins the Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois to study local government units, provide impartial research to officials, and promote economy. The federation offers tax research experts, coordination with national committees, and statewide advocacy while keeping members informed of Springfield and federal actions.
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Thornton Two
Taxpayers’ Association
Piel
Illinois
Thornton Township
Taxpayers’ Federation of Illinois
Taxpayers’ Federation
Illinois General Assembly
Washington
Thornton Township Taxpayers’ Association
Springfield
Citizens National Committee of Washington
Mobile radio station linked land sea and air invaders
The Hallicrafters mobile radio station enables unified assault by coordinating ground Beach forces air bombers and battle ships. A fast moving American truck carries a short wave transmitter twin receivers and a gas powered generator to supply power for the high output unit used on invasion coasts in Africa Sicily and Italy.
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Hallicrafters
Signal Corps
Sigal Corps
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