Washington Roundup Unit Rule to Be Scrapped
Washington report details moves to end the unit rule for farm deferments, with Senator Tydings and Administrator Hershey pushing a new yardstick based on essential production. A farmer shooting incident near Independence is noted, alongside Roosevelt remarks on manpower and harvesting policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colteral Comnalio
Mershey
Jong
Russell
Tydims
Med
Ducison
Hersttry
Back At Burma Base Coogan Tells of Landing
American air commandos report landing behind Jag Woo frontier base after a four day Burma mission. Coogan recalls being captured briefly by Burmese while observing a runway construction by engineers for port facilities. He describes glider landings, enemy reactions, and the arrival of airborne troops in the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
dla-Burmn
Jack
Air Commandos
Irnape
Burma
Aventura
Buila
Dhe Aolges
Coopan
Bombarded by Allied Artillery Repels Sixth Jap Breakthrough
On Bougainville the Allied barrage described as the greatest yet faced the Japanese assault. More than 5000 rounds over 4000 square yards shattered the Sixth Division, leaving many enemy troops isolated and killed. American losses were light while Japanese casualties ran high as British and Indian troops joined in the jungle pursuit. News notes also report wartime propaganda funding requests and US policy debates on Palestine, with funds allotted for United Nations relief and rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy International Newa Serve
Vongentraor
Srunh
Solomons
Ives
Bougainville
Leo M. Kreber
John J. Ford
Brockton
Mass
Bernard Chase
Newton
Empress Augusta Bay
Unes Coogan
Che
Php G- Cochran Leider
Obscenity Case Opens Against Local Minister
Alex Dunkip Chenault a 49 year old negro minister went on trial Wednesday in federal district court on two counts of sending threatening and obscene messages to Mrs Kunite B Collins of Guadalupe County on August 27 1943. He pled not guilty on both charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Dunkip Chenault
Federal District Cour
Kunite B. Collins
Guadalupe County
Hepeats Feast As Japs Go Native In New Guinea
In New Guinea near FINEGHAFEN on March 26 a large celebration marked by ochre-painted natives and Huon Peninsula groups. The feast honored release from captivity, with 8000 natives fed by seven fishing villages. Australian victory and jungle clearance framed the event as local tribes danced and feasted after the notable day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fineghafen
New Guinea
Angua
Transport Fliers Drop Bombs in Burma Bombing Mission
Transport fliers on milk runs into the Allied base in Burma are pressed to justify their missions. The crew seeks combat time and the chance to strike Jap installations as they carry British troops and supplies, while a Kansas pilot is credited with an unconfirmed Japanese attack. Veterans and dependents push for broad benefits under new legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India-Burma
UPI
wWransport Nnlels
Burma
Tudy
James Richmond
Atchisson
Kan
Soldiers Too Well Equipped In Burma War Opinion
Lt Gen Joseph Stilwell argues Chinese troops in northern Burma may be carrying too much gear The piece notes Stilwell’s praise for discipline and guts over weapons and recounts a dangerous river crossing near the Burmese front He highlights Chinese soldiers bravery and stoicism while stating he has seen about 25 000 wounded among them
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorurn H
Burma
Joseph W. Stilwell
Gilwell
Stilwell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington
Ielding
Agricultural Suite
Martin
Lewis B. Heirthy
Selective Secriet
Etrey Uiddy
Hershey
Cate AB
Trussell
Nstante Agri
Wash
J. W. Merritusth
Bernard Arends
Tydings
Fdr
Roosevelt
Nix
Els
OPA
Bryan Houston
Din Opa
Houston
Pasoline
Lindsay
Warren
Corptroller Gener
Sccuser Army and Mary
Hhouse Naval Aftebe
Vega
Carl Vinson
de Cmte
Penerat
House
Navy
Senate
Beiges
Fridges
Frank ‘Tripp
Devoe & Raynolds Co. Inc
Commerce St
Pacific
Northwest
Bur
Dales
Melperk Gonks
Melperie
Butcheryam
Allenen Uoifere
Hudins
Pan
Ward
Recresestavive
Intercowaue A Lite Suites
West
Veterans of Wars’ of the
United States
Yost Su
U.S
Quinta Laroches
SAN Antonio Sigsed
Fifth Air Force
Wewak
Filte Air Force
Coogan
Carrie
Chey
Lie Valley
Cennenniece
Tawa
Aviles
Oliers
Carnc Hane
Dis
Conneit
Securitio
Presidons Roosevelt
Congress
War Informition
Conc
Palestine Policy
Clark
D.-Ma
Palestine
White House
Ibis
Tre Army
Unera Okehed
Picsifom Uoosava Waday
United Stades
United Natons Benet Ane
Nouse Veterans’ Legislation Committee
Cammilise
Rabbitt
Seymour
On Reap Stron HS Ee Spa Uuay
W. Houston St
Speier Tire Company Pe Frvleriehsbiyy Hod
Pie
Gilbert Woodards
Myre Frout Higin
Tevas
Lye Mod
Nocthern
Bott Brodbeck
Lroteck
Mronttech
Mmly
Auielaers
Iinger
William Griffin
Ocean City
Cune Tech
Martin Rushing
Braveton
Tenn
Frank Brosch
Chicago
Griffin
Dara Singh
Fulping
Singapore
F Late Motor Company du Shigapore
Auyua
Sachs
Jery Moules Ling
Klerrex
Lady Douglas
Douglas
East
Houston Street
Moore Building
Oyen Sutuway
Avelams
Dodelas Shoes
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!