Devine Marine Describes Jap Opponents and Tarawa Fight
Devine native Private First Class Clifton G. Appell, a United States Marine awarded a Presidential Citation and Purple Heart for Tarawa, says Japanese troops were not heroic. He details fighting on Tarawa, pillboxes, and a flame thrower, and vows to return to his unit at the front.
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Clifton G. Appell
United States Marines
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Tarawa
South Seas
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Walter Appell
Devine
Appelt
South Sea Islands
Farm Labor Shortage Cited Across South Texas
South Texas farmers face crop losses from a labor shortage despite claimed available hands. O Harris, assistant state agent, and Ray Leeman of the chamber warn that 220,000 fewer farm workers exist than in 1940 while output must rise 36 percent. Wet winter months and machinery gaps worsen conditions. City residents may need to shift to farm work as draft deferments tighten.
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South Texas Chamber Oficommerce
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Ray Leeman
South Texas Chamber
Rome to Trade Cigarettes for Food to Aid Hunger
Rome authorities offer to exchange packages of cigarettes for country produce brought into the city by peasants to boost food supplies for hungry residents. The Rome correspondent notes tobacco has drawn more peasants to market than bayonets.
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Lisbon
Rome
Amsterdam Deutsche Zeitung
Crgners
Wanted Men And Women Hard Of Hearing
Advertises a hearing aid test claiming Gurine Hone Method can restore hearing. Promises money back if results are not achieved. Cites Summers Drug Stores and drug stores nationwide for inquiries and product availability.
Japs Disarm Puppet Division Near Hankow
The Chinese Central News Agency reported that Japanese forces attacked their puppet division near Hankow due to unsatisfactory labor service and subsequently disarmed the unit after inflicting heavy casualties.
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Hankow
Overnight Cold Care Ad Promises Grandma's Remedy
An old fashioned cure blends traditional mutton suet with modern medicine in an overnight cold relief product. The ad touts a grandmotherly approach with added ingredients and mentions a 256 and double supply for 35c.
After the War Buses to Be Purchased and Placed in Service
The article notes that after the war, additional buses with numerous improvements, still under development, will be bought and put into service locally.
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