Legion Vets Hear Top War Leaders
In Chicago the American Legion convention heard Admiral Nimitz and General Arnold outline Allied war aims. Nimitz spoke by radio on Pacific campaigns including Palau and the Philippines, while Arnold stressed air power and universal military training. Brig. Gen. Hines cited a likely victory in Europe as Doughboys may march on Berlin.
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Amercan Legionnaires
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Nimite
Pacific
Philippines
MacArthur
Southwest Pacific
Navy
Arnold
Army Air Forces
Germany
Japan
Army
Legion
Nimitz
George C. Marshall
New Guinea
Dutch East Indies
Palau
Whith
Philippine
Prank T. Hines
Veterans Affairs
Europe
Berlin
Aims of Legion Auxiliary Explained
Fifty six American Legion sponsored resolutions were enacted into law by the 78th congress. Mrs. Willie C. Reed said the auxiliary has mobilized petitions with thousands of signatures for Washington. Mrs. Lee W. Hutton reported aid to 356,749 children costing 1.63 million dollars from July 1, 1993, to June 30, 1944, with an extra 10,000 dollars from auxiliary funds. The group is locating and aiding needy children of World War II veterans, with a nationwide survey set up to reach those children.
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Legion Auxiliary
Chicago
Congress
Washington
Lee W. Hutton
Excelsior, Minn
Auxiliary
Auxiliary National
Laglon
Hutton
Sugar Production in United States Declines
The report notes a production figure around 2,560,060 pounds for Tuesday, September 19, 194? from the United States. The San Antonio Light Want Ads reference sugar output and national figures for that period.
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U. S
San Antonio
United States
Housing plan eyed for returning veterans
John A. Blancford Jr, national housing administrator, says after Germany’s collapse a quick start toward adequate housing for returning veterans and families is possible. He estimates 3,400,000 married soldiers will need homes on civilian return, with War Production Board backing and a housing supply push. Dial T-1211 for Want Ad results.
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John A. Blancford Jr
National
Nisterney
War Production Board
Germany
Armed Service
34 Cultists Face Trial in Utah Polygamy Case
Salt Lake City report notes 34 men and women from early 20s to 70s summoned to district court to defend a belief in plural marriage as part of a fundamentalist cult based in a south Salt Lake City mansion and Short Creek Arizona. They face charges of advocating and promoting polygamy. previous trials yielded convictions in federal white slave and kidnapping cases and state unlawful cohabitation.
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Salt Lake City
Ariz
Cwt
Unie
Ning Persongs
Pere Sons
Allied Troops To Guard Rome Trial
Rome dispatch reports the trial of Pietro Caruso postponed by a lynching, with Allied troops ordered to intervene to prevent disturbances. Col. Charles Poletti and Allied police authorities discuss safety measures after the beating death of Bonito Garratti, former head of Regina Gaeli.
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Pullen Ciel
Pietro Caruso
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