War Correspondent Notes Frontline Gripes and Tobacco Shortage
A wartime notebook piece describes a young lieutenant who has killed six men and mailed photos to his family as proof. The narrative shifts to soldiers facing a chewing tobacco shortage on outposts, with Red Cross aid providing cut tobacco for emergencies. It highlights the Army signal corps and the vast need to keep messages flowing, citing Lt. Lillel and his unit’s extensive supply figures.
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Tam
Amy
Lear
Magsbody
Red Cross
Signal Corps
Lig
Lienk. Cel
Lillel
U.S. First Army
FanWood, N. J
Private Breger Abroad in Military Telephone Network
Report on the U S Army communications effort detailing miles of standard telephone line and field wire totaling thousands of tons, tens of thousands of poles, and massive copper and glass components. It notes two mobile telephone centers serving a 10 000 population area, handling about 12 000 telephone calls daily and 1600 pages daily, with coded exchanges complicating number retrieval.
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Algnel Corps
Elvillan
Churchill and Stalin Shape Postwar World Clash
Upton closes analysis of wartime power politics outlines a three way balance among Churchill Roosevelt and Stalin. He argues Roosevelt seeks top position while Churchill must save the empire amid German and Russian pressures and Moscow London aims shape postwar control across Europe Asia and Africa. The piece weighs Churchill’s strategic choice to act as statesman rather than mere participant.
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Upton Clos
Poland
North Africa
Yugenkiia
Greece
Bia
Prussia
Dutch East Indies
de Gaulle
London
Moscow
Winston Churchil
Mr. Churchill
Coserh Stalin
Auste
Joseph Stalin Witta
Joseph Stalin
Tal
Europe
Asia
Franklin D. Tonsevelt
Mr. Stalin
Mr. Roosevelt
Fdr
Roosevelt
United States
Winatew
Chusehill
Mr. Churehill
Ant Sou
Wilt
Joe Stal
Franken D. Roosevelt
Churchill
India
Hong Kong
Malay
France
British Empire
Nanan
Tie
Britain
Germany
Grrivany
Eho
Dille
Zemo Skin Care Claims Invisibility and Rapid Relief
An advertisement promotes Zemo as a doctor formula for skin and scalp irritation, claiming invisibility, quick soothing action, and non leaking application. It touts over 25 million packs sold and offers multiple sizes for various users.
Pacific servicemen laugh at Mrs Miniver in war film
Amid Pacific duty, flattop pilots and air crew laughed during the second half of Mrs Miniver, saying war experiences shape taste. Two sailors from Van Nuys and Camthersville explain their amusement stems from contrasts with wartime realities. Officers note Bob Hope scenes elicit laughs, while flag speeches fail to amuse service members.
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Nesby
Carbrirr Task
South China Sea
Hollywood
Peitire
Mrs. Miniver
Cel
Miers
Greer Garson
Heving Jist
Miniver
James
Uniter
Enalyn Wiley B
Hedge
Camthersville
Lenk
Jg) Tee
Jagua
van Nuys
Cail
Sara Hedge
Jaqus
Navy
Bob Hope
Waant
Greer Gate Son
Claria de Heven
Jute Allison
Jimmy Durante
Laura
Indiana
Judge
Morgan's Creek
Jaques
Colonel Warner Assigned to G-4 Headquarters
Colonel Warner, married to Marie Lorraine Butler of 157 Soully Street, has been reassigned to the G-section at Army Ground Forces headquarters per an announcement from General Joseph W. Bullwell. Warner is a field artillery officer and Pacific theater veteran.
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Warner
Gordon Graham Warjner
Mise Marie Lorraine Butler
Soully Street
Army
Josep W. Bullwell
Warmer
Pacific
Argentina Accord Urged at Fan American Round Table
At a Monday morning study session in the Anthony Hotel, participants urged that a mutual understanding form the basis for improved U S relations with Argentina. The tone emphasized cautious diplomacy and cooperative engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
New Service Life Gold Seal Plan offers monthly disability relief
Omaha Neb March details a new policy from Service Life Insurance Company promising $100 monthly for sickness or injury with hospital bills paid, no medical exam, ages 15 to 60, and benefits up to $100 per month and $50 in hospital aid. Subscribers send name, age, address, and beneficiary to Policy Dept 149 Omaha Nebr.
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Etidénta Tasa
Htc
Omaha
Tata
Histans Nenefita Ara
Mats St
Big Cave
Costa
Alekmans
Omsha 2
Nebr—ady
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Mdeley
Iri
Lea
Kiilera
Private Breger
Dave Breger
Fea
Mbia
Car & Homel
Reeas Cay
Boz
Genvina Sheepswool
Wriday
Olree
A. MeSlowe
Broanway Bstore
Vieeeta
Main Ave
Flores
Maui
Ighlener
Upton Close
Winnie
Stalin Alma
A. D. Zucht
R. Wawales
Acreva Tren Canter
Isan Antonio Light
Argentina
SAN Antonio Transit Company
Ste
Houston Street
Fim
Stowers
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