War Correspondent Notebook of Infantry Supply Train
A wartime column recalls improvised supply by ox teams with the Ninth Infantry battalion and the 376th AAA Battalion. It notes a provisional train, examples of frontline logistics, and a deserter-like hospital mix up with Pvt Henry Hartwig. Sgt Cepelnik tracks an ME-109 down, getting the pilot to sign a statement. Local names include Robert M. Sargent Albert Rice Sidney Kessler and Henry Hartwig.
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Vy Haaly
Bach Division
Nome
Opera Air Force
Lewis
Orticars
Bethel
Vic
Robert M. Sargent
Winchester
Special Express
S-Set
Albert Rice
Brooklyn
Pvt
Henry Hartwig
Hartwig
New York City
Hadwick Cepelnik
Albert
W. Va
Cepelnik
Ukex
Lieut
Sidney Kessler
N.Y
Cepelik
376Th Aaa AW Battalion
Red Cross Plaster for Back Pain Relief
Heat soothes back pains with Jolntas Red Cross Plaster by Johnna & Tolan. Fast warming action targets the affected area, improves circulation, and provides support while retaining body heat. Use genuine Red Cross Plaster for lasting comfort.
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Daya
Johnson
Alwage
Johnna & Tolan
RED Cross
Proposed Bill Ups Confederates' Pay
AUSTIN, Jan. 26 UP Representative Jo Ed Winfree of Houston introduced a bill to raise the state pension for Confederate veterans to 100 per month for four months and to 50 per month for widows. The current pensions are 50 per month for veterans and 30 for widows.
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Austin
Jo Ed Winfree
Houston
Prague Besieged as Nazi Radio Reports Mass Unrest
Moscow radio quoted that mass unrest erupted in Prague with a state of siege imposed as German and Russian forces moved toward the city from the Oder river sector. The report notes the siege and a tightening of control over eastern Czechoslovakia while Moscow claims advance within 170 miles of Prague. Real estate buys are advertised in Light Want Ads.
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aGwbun
Aun
Moscow
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Berlin
Oder River
Ares
Stock to Be Auctioned at Two Day Me Ingh Show
Calves swine and lambs shown Friday as County Agent H A Fitz oversees the fourth annual two day Me Ingh of Bexar country judged the Pal stock. Millard Schuchart of Rio Medinal exhibited the grand champion calf with Alvis Butch Roberson Devine taking reserve. In swine division grand champion shown by Charles Gouley of Devine. Paul Mueller of Ponte raised the grand champion jambut.
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H. A. Fitz
Bexar
Idina County
Millard Schuchart
Rio Medinal
Alvis
Butch" Roberson
Devine
Charles Gouley
Paul Mueller
Ponte
Volga-Canellia Hayworth Mother Dies in Santa Monica
Mrs. Volga-Canellia Hayworth, mother of film actress Rita Hayworth, died after a weeklong illness at St. John’s Hospital with Miss Hayworth at her bedside. In Albuquerque, a U.S. District judge Colin Neblett presided as a man named Met stole an automobile during court proceedings.
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Santa Monica
Albuquerque
N. M
U. S
Colin Neblett
Met
Battle Ends as German Tanks Retreat
The clash concluded with three German tanks scurrying for cover while seventeen enemy fighters were knocked out. No injuries were reported among our vehicles or personnel.
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Shaw
Shaw's
Texas
East
Houston Street
Gunter Hotel
Hellcats
Buick
Rae
General Motors
Dfetucon
General Motors Symphony
GE the Air
NBC Netawark
Uy Rony
Reall
Idrk Phomtty
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