Yank Troops Go Without Proper Clothing in Europe
Soldiers of the U S Army in Europe face cold and supply problems as they fight underdressed for winter. Units improvise with improvised parkas from osnaburg cloth and civilian garments, using towels for helmets and even chest padding from discarded clothing. Descriptions note makeshift gear in foxholes and the ongoing need for proper winter apparel.
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Lers
Thor
Otnees
Gold Bonded Life Insurance Push in Omaha Ad
An Omaha Nebraska ad promotes a Service Life Insurance Company policy offering monthly sickness or accident benefits up to 100 dollars, hospitalization coverage, and accidental death or loss of limbs benefits. No medical exam is required with 10 days free examination. applicants send name age address and beneficiary to Dest 243 Omaha Nebraska.
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Omaha
NEB
Geryico Lmi Thamrance Company
Tos
Bicknass
Roel
Service Life Insurance Company
Onimha
Nebraska
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis
Chronie bronchitis may develop if not treated. Four coughs and chest cold prompt action. Cresmulston Willch goes to the seat of the bronchi to expel germ laden phlegm and heal inflamed membranes. Creamulsion blends creosote with other tested cough medicines. contains no narcotics. Tell your drugist to give a bottle with the promise of quick relief or your money back.
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Cresmulston Willch
Eouna
Joosen
Jap Factory Obliterated In Most Efficient Raid
A January 19 airstrike on Kawasaki works near Mabe left a large plant in ruins. Photos show over 1.2 million square feet of roof damaged, with 80 percent of the engine shop area wrecked and major buildings in the aircraft and foundry zones destroyed. Warehouses, railroad yards, and test cells suffered extensive damage while few bombs missed the target.
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Vern Haugland
Guam
Dan
Navy Radiol
Japan
Kawesaki
Morgan O'Connor
Gawego
N.Y
Europe
Hatsue
Tuge Daln
Maor
Sever
Hanks
Elgin
Wardlinises
Akashi Town
Navy Plans New Privateer Patrol Bomber for Long-Range Missions
San Diego engineers unveil a secret production of the PBY-2 Privateer, the navy’s largest land-based patrol bomber. Powered for speed beyond 230 mph and range over 3000 miles, the craft carries advanced radar and reconnaissance gear for search, photography, anti-submarine patrols, and bombing beyond fighter coverage.
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Ban Diego
Cait, Inc
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Navy
Wore
Taide
Bataan Death March survivor joins MacArthur staff
Spencer Davis reports from Northern Luzon that Cpl. Gerald G. Wade of Lewiston Idaho, a survivor of the Bataan death march, has joined General MacArthur. Wade, frail from years as a prisoner, describes the march and mistreatment, recalls marching to a camp in 1942, and recounts aid from Filipinos and the long endurance required to survive three years in captivity.
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Hageard
Bataan
Gerald G. Wade
Lewiston
Idaho
Army Air Corps
Wade
Ap Briann
United States
Masiveles
San Fernando
Pampanga
16 Gis on Trial for Black Markets in Paris
Paris courts hear 16 defendants, all linked to a railway battalion, charged with black market activities. Evidence shows looted U S army supplies ferried through front line channels, with French currency and money orders seized from the accused. Testimony outlines rail workers and cafes involved in distributing meat, coffee, milk, bacon, and other goods.
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Paris
U. S
Courtroois
Vikeh
Soldier Lights Gas To Thaw Radiator
Paris dispatch reports a French soldier tried to thaw a frozen radiator by lighting gasoline on the hood and engine. The experiment backfired with a small explosion near the Seine bank and police reported no casualties.
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Parig
Ye Hood
Chen
Town Eulogizes Dead Pacific Ace
Memorial honors Thomas B. McGurry Jr a WWII pilot who shot down 38 Japanese planes before being killed aiding a wingman in the Philippines Citizens of Sebring Florida former sheriff presented the tribute Service featured a chaplain Luther Price music by the school band McGuire family residing at West Ridgewood Court
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Thomas B. McGurry Jr
Food and survival tale amid wartime dispatches
A fragmentary diary like account mentions meals such as beet hash and fried ham with buns, alongside references to Lieut. Col. William Dyess of Albany Texas and an escape to the United States. It notes Dyess later being hailed in a blaze and cites survivor Sam Grashio of Epoxene Washington in the context of wartime events.
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Wiliam
Dyess
Albany
Texas
United States
Sam Grashio
Light Want Ad Service Seeks Your Call
The San Antonio Light advertises its Light Want Ads service urging readers to dial F-1231 to place a want ad, promising quick placement and busy assistance around the clock.
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