Dispute over American Legion membership for war horses and dogs
A controversial piece argues the American Legion should admit army animals such as horses and mules as veterans. It notes the Oak Park post rejected a dog, Lustig Begnett, as a member, citing congress rules while suggesting dogs and horses deserve equal fellowship for wartime service. The writer defends animals as veterans, highlighting their essential roles and challenging bias against nonhuman service members.
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Army Mult
Army Horse
Jack von Lustig Remmett
American Legion Piost
Oak Park
National Headquarters
Keo Corps
Judge Advocate
American Legion
Congress
Couse
Supreme Court
Diigress
Sam Buro
Jorsey
Mnte
Netion
K-9
Ian
Anu
Ant
Americi Legion
350 Horses to Give Europe Meat
Shipment of 350 horses destined for European meat markets will be slipped through here soon. A western ranch man is preparing around 30,000 wild horses trapped for transport, with transportation modeled to Europe.
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Salvestom
Thornton
Menngey
Galveston
Tuomalon
Europe
Open House Climax at Kelly Field Air Force Day
Kelly Field observes Air Force Day with an open house to showcase fighting aircraft including the B 29 Superfortress. A parade of thousands will be reviewed by Brig Gen George H Beverley and Rep Paul J Kilday with medals awarded. A first Southwest radio broadcast from a B 29 will mark the event. Memorial services honor Lieut George R M Kelly.
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Oreh
William J. Ruark Jr
San Antonio Air Technical Service Command
Kelly
Air Force
Beverley
San Antonio Air Techical Service Command
Paul J. Kilday
Bott
Tview
Legion of Merit
Byig
C. Wilkins
Sunset Hills
San Antonio Air Service
Kelly Field
Joe Maj. Herbert
G. Arita
West Olmos Drive
7Th Air Force
Italy
Kellyfield
R Roark
William EB. Roark
Ely Tield
Cligist
Kelly Trid
Kelly Cield
George RM Kelly
Ie Fleish
Fingerprint Ace Returns From War
Jack Holden, a gunner in Europe for three years, returns to his former role as fingerprint expert in the police department. He earned 16 decorations and completed 41 missions, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross and other medals. He was wounded in both legs during the invasion in Europe after December 29 of the year.
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Jack Holden
Holton
Air Corps study unit weighs using dying machine
Washington reports that a captain and two enlisted men were assigned to study the potential use of a “dying machine” for military purposes. The piece traces the Army Air Forces history from a 1907 aeronautics division to a force of 2,700,000 men and 5,000 planes, outlining wartime goals and the debate over victory through air power alone.
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Washington
Army
United States Army Air Forces
Britain
RAF
Germany
Hag Rerdy
Japan
Alonr
Bors
AAP
Lip
Orpaulgublon
Propagandists Tell of B-29 Damage Across Japan
Guam dispatch describes intensified Japanese radio propaganda reflecting fear and hardship as Allied air raids mount. Broadcasts claim Tokyo’s devastation, shortages of essentials, and efforts to spur civilian scrap drives while soldiers at front send comfort to families at home.
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Guam
Seine Land
Tokyo
Shel
Tron
Japan
Three Holdups Net $243 In Cash And Watches
Police report early Wednesday three robberies netted $243 in cash and a watch valued at $126. Victims include Fawin Johnson of Keveville who was struck and injured near Navarre and Pecan after being robbed at the Greyhound depot. Adrian King, tied to a war camp, says four assailants robbed him of $5.
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Robert B. Green Hospital
Vines Street
Perverted Iii
Hesala
Plc
Adrian King
Ntor
Say Heston
Bacring Down On the News Bacring Down On the News
The fragment discusses naval figures and political maneuvering with references to Halsey and an admiralty role. It hints at treaties, loyalties, and trust in leadership amid unclear actions and potential conflicts at sea and on land. The text remains fragmented and ambiguous overall.
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KTSA
Army Air Force
Ruark
Paul
Wilkins
Mas
Herbert G.arela
Air Corps
Hanshin Tron and Steel Corporation
WEA
Hokkaido
Arthur
Adairut Halsey
Mirottle
Ait Milsey
Polu
Halsey
Bat White
Rangress
Mayte Ft
Admiralty
Doifcouree
Cologne
Gree Mitibabellé
Coaurelle
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