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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1944
Page
4
The piece warns against cashing war bonds before maturity and urges keeping bonds until they mature to aid the war effort. It notes upcoming drives with events to boost bond sales and emphasizes personal duty to support victory. It also marks General Eisenhower’s invasion news and urges continued effort at Sheppard Field.
Since the weekly inspections began, section COs note a definite improvement in the appearance of enlisted personnel. Soldiers carry the effort beyond Saturdays, paying more attention to dress and personal grooming throughout the week. The change shows disciplined pride in looking well dressed.
A wartime report from Sheppard Field describes soldiers’ anxious yet steadfast mood after news of the France invasion. It notes the Victory Stage gathering where personnel prayed with President Roosevelt and highlights a new ground safety program and the dangers of hazing and horseplay, warning such acts endanger troops and may trigger disciplinary action.
A memory tour of Canarsie reveals a beer parlor run by a former boxing trainer where practical jokes amused without causing harm. The owner used elaborate gag devices like a water pistol eyepiece and a wax dummy with a loudspeaker to mock loud patrons, proving fun need not involve physical injury.
Private Guido Guidi longtime New York City Parks Department photographer joins Army basic training after nearly finished Section I entry. He brings 20 years of photographic experience including ballet color work and prior art collection interests. He plans to pursue art dealing after the war.
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