Horrors of O Donnell Prison Camp Told by Dyess
The account by Lt. Col. W. E. Dyess, told to Charles Leavelle, describes life in the O’Donnell prison camp near the eastern front, where American and Filipino prisoners faced heat, starvation, disease, and brutal Japanese guards after capture in Bataan. Dyess recalls the "welcome" speech by a brutal Japanese captain, the camp layout, water scarcity, and daily death tolls as prisoners endured brutal conditions and attempted escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Dyess
Bataan
W. E. Dyess
United States Army Air Forces
Charles Leavelle
Conyright
Chiengy Tribune
Nippon
America O'Donnell
America
Sum
Tae Military
Tank Corps
United States Army
Fallon
Oran
Air Forces
O'Donnell
At Wake Island Prison Camp Many Prisoners Starved and Sheltered
Lavelle recounts eyewitness horror from Wake Island camps where American captives were herded like animals in freezing weather. He describes lack of medicine, malnutrition, disease, filth, and deaths among prisoners, with vivid details of starvation, louse infestations, and neglect by Japanese guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pire
PRD
Lirde
New York
Wake Island
Jana
Ramon S. Lavelle
Lavelle
Tokyo
CBS
Wendy
Layelle
Yokohama! Harbor
American Red Cross
Odonnell
Theyyever
Red Cross
Cat-Eye Burglar Strikes Again In Urgent Night Prowl
The Cat-Eye burglar raided Edward J. Muchy near Military Drive and Necogdoches, escaping with $142 and a gold watch from two pant pockets. Police say he dropped the pants outside the home as usual. Mrs. Charles Fischer, Yon Ormy justice of the peace, fired four shots at the offender Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Muchy
Military Drive
Necogdoches Road
Charles Fischer
Yon Ormy Justice of the Peace
100 Thefts of Cattle Told in San Antonio Suburbs
More than 100 cattle thefts have been reported around San Antonio over three months. Sheriff’s Investigator B. Brogan notes several incidents in suburban homes, including a 5 year old Jersey cow and calf taken from John Kelly Jr. in Government Hill. Thieves typically strike at night, taking only a few head from each victim.
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San Antonio
B. Brogan
John Kelly Jr
Government Hill
Kelly
Brogan
Nine Killed in Bomber Crash Near Wendover Utah
Eight miles northeast of Wendover air base a heavy bomber crashed killing nine airmen. Lieut. Col. W. G. Carter, commandant, reported none of the dead were Texans. The crash occurred February 7 with investigation underway.
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Wendover
Utah
Wine Army
Wendover Air Base
W. G. Carter
New York Soldiers Ordered to Dress Up in Uniforms
Brig. Gen. Ralph K. Robertson ordered soldiers and junior officers in the New York metropolitan area to salute properly and wear neat uniforms with caps and coats correctly presented, after reports of slovenly dress and careless salutes by enlisted men and first and second lieutenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ralph K. Robertson
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Odonnell Prison
Dyess
Bng
Muscolini
Stus
Japan
Son of Heaven
Bayambay
Donmell
Zorami
Mariveles — Corregidor
Kgapas
San Fernando
Carcaben Bay
Cavite
Norzagaraya
Manil
McKumleys
Iith
Ale Veter
Hin
Automobile Mechanics
Mele
Lee Christy
American Hoopital & Life
Breger
Dave Bereger
Mone
H. C. Locke Nursery
E. Josephine St
Uncle Sam
al Distillers Prelude Corporation
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