Ground Crew Ribbing As Mustang Pilot Exceeds Grade
Pacific dateline reports on ground crew in a Red Cross tent sharing coffee after a Mustang incident. Crew chief Harold Deveridge and armor man Peter Ramone from Newark discuss the pilot Lieut. Jack Kelsey while noting training, ambitions, and the close bond of frontline air support. Proximity details include Beveridge of Oakland and Ramone's backgrounds and postwar plans. Prowlers also loot a cafe on East Commerce Street, stealing cash and cigarettes.
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Coffer
Bach
Mustang
Mainte
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Anil Y. Wittenbarger
Jamestown
Missouri State High
Aviation Engineering
Latis
Huarold R. Deveridge
Oakland
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Miss French
Peter Ramone
Newark
N. J
Jack A. Kelsey
Tamps
Flo
Beveridge
Kelsey
Lakeland
Fla
Ramone
Apprence
Prowlers
G. Birdsong
East Commerce ‘Street
Preachers Mill Proves Itself at Sommers Drug Stores
A faded, dry scalp and itchy dandruff case improves after using Preacher’s Mill treatment sold at Sommers Drug Stores. The ad claims strong, convincing results and urges customers to try the product for relief.
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Sommers Drug Stores
Out Of Luck At Milwaukee Treat Counter
Tarry shoppers emptied the counters at T. W. Munch's shop in Milwaukee on August 14 as an elderly woman asked for meat and other items with odd mispronunciations. The shopkeeper replied no, offering park and lanth instead, while the woman joked about not having red points.
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Milwaukee
T. W. Munch
Myrie
Murch
Three Injured in Traffic Accidents
A 14 year old woman and two children were treated for minor injuries after two separate traffic crashes. Genaro Cavello of New Braunfels and his 10 year old son Jay were cut and bruised in a collision with Pfc Ronald Teeter's car on East Yosephina street. Georgia Lee Johnson, 11, of West avenue, was knocked down at her home area by Edward W. Hareton's car and treated at Medical Arts hospital.
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Genero Cavello
New Braunfels
Jay
Genaro Cavello
Pfc
Ronald Teeter
Ashby Place
Yosephina
Grorgia Lee Johnson
West Avenue
Medical Arts Hospital
Edward W. Hareton
St. Mary's Street
Embarking to the Pacific War Front in 1940s Memoir Voice
A wartime narrative recounts the arduous entry process for U S service members bound for the Pacific and later Manila. It covers health exams, vaccines, and a blunt supply sergeant who withholds pilot sunglasses and wristwatches, highlighting humor and hardship in a raw training environment.
May seeks end of draft and swift releases in study
Washington reports Chairman May of the House salutary committee called for an immediate halt to further reductions once Japan falls and for the earliest possible release of men already drafted. He plans legislation next month to end the draft and ensure quick action in both houses. Senator Langer said he would pursue parallel action in the Senate and discuss with President Truman the idea of declaring hostilities ended within six months of the effective date under the selective service act.
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Washington
May
D.ky
House
Japan
Mnn
Sophis Congress
Langer
N. D
Senate
Trotman
Moitha Tan
Congress
Ore Pacific
Sormer
Caid
Amy and
Mary Seeds
County Moves to Build Tuberculosis Hospital in New Plan
County Commissioner Anderson urges immediate action to construct a tuberculosis hospital after approving the plan in a commissioners court meeting. He notes bonds totaling 285000 were raised four years ago and emphasizes the tax-supported funding now justifies building the facility. The court authorized contacting the federal government for No 1 priority construction assistance.
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Anderson
Commissioners' Court
Counly
Nip Wrestlers Win Futile Root Battle
SAN FRANCISCO Aug 14 report says Merchan 0 sumo Jap style champions led by Haguro dora engage in uprooting pivers roots for gasoline. They fight under sun at Mount Haguro slope with Naguroyama as their wrestling name Sturdy Pretree root unable to match their strength. The story notes this is part of a broader wartime propaganda atmosphere.
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San Francisco
Haguro
Naguroyama
Youth Electrocuted in Austin Accident
Fourteen year old Bill Pearson died after climbing the side of a building and contacting an electrical source. The incident occurred last night in Austin as investigation by authorities continues with little detail available.
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Austin
Bill Pearson
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