Private Refuses to Be Worried By War Big Train Mulligan in London
In London a relaxed private known as the Big Train Mulligan drives generals and enjoys life between duties. He avoids worry about the war, noting generals handle tasks while he savors friendships, meals, and English hospitality. He values women and addresses all politely, claiming he will fight when ordered and will stay in place until needed.
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London
Mulligan
Dig Frein
Helas
England
Europe
Veryone
Womalars
Orden Litle
Iiim
Traly
Lonedon
Thome
Larse
D. D. Balmer
Bers
Ani
Fort Sill Field Artillery Tour Ends Amid Firepower Echoes
Reporters touring Fort Sill observe 185 and 195 howitzers firing at Signal Mountain in a test, hearing trains of sound as shells explode nearby. Observers note Mussolini era fears and the dramatic display from three miles away, with thousands of soldiers present.
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Fort Sill
Oklo
Mussolini
Eld Artilery School
Italy
Fort Alt
Field Artillery
Uncanny Accuracy of U S Artillery in War Game
The report describes Army field artillery exemplar drills where 102 big guns fired on simulated targets, creating craters and showers of steel. General Balmex and newsmen observe targets chosen, then destroyed within minutes, illustrating the school’s wartime tactics begun in 1940 during an emergency period. Graduates include officers trained at the school, with ceremonies held weekly.
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Hest Repoch
Une Burgels
Balmex
Balmer
Girl Says Date Takes Watch and Cash in Theft
A 19 year old Miss Washington of 1819 Dakota Street reports theft of a purse with $53 and books from Mr. Wo AL Filton at 42 Laenwnon Street. Other thefts include $172 in cash from a Sootlocker bedroom, $71 from Ralph Alameda’s pocketbook, and a missing purse after clothes were banged at a Medina Street address. A 16 year old actress Dini Lyn is billed for a Hollywood role, while an ad targets extra profits for businesses.
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Washington
Dakota Street
Po- Mee
Poller
Abe Girt
Wo AL Filton
Laenwnon Street
Bssme
T. M. Quick
Ralph Alameda
Rivas
Alameda
Medina Street
Casti
Bandits Steal $150 At Humble Station Robbery
Three men robbed a Humble filling station at 1902 East Commerce at 50 a.m. taking $150 from the register after forcing attendant George Warner to the floor. They then abducted Warner to an awaiting car near Norris Palmetto and Paso Hondo streets. Station operated by Pred G. Horlmaen at 329 Piedmont Avenue.
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Panaus
Staton
East Commerce
Til
George Warner
Vargas Street
Warner
Werner Sal
Norris Palmetto
Paso Hondo Sirevis
Pred G. Horlmaen
Piedmont Avenue
Your Spare Room Help War Effort Housing Drive
A wartime appeal urges families to offer spare rooms to housing war workers. It promises comfortable living quarters and rental income, saying many households have never rented a room to nonlocals. Investors are urged to invest rent money through War Bond programs.
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Bran Antonio
Joan Bonde
Cavalry Turns Out Tough Troops Commandos on Horseback
Fort Riley reports a cavalry replacement training day as troops test horse and rider skills. Reporter Larry Hall describes a grueling field exercise on a stretch of rugged Kansas terrain, including a 75 yard crawl under machine gun fire and simulated bombardment.
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Larry Hall
Fort Riley
Katis
Army
Robert W. Strong
GRTC
Kansas
Norder Field
Germany
Russia
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