Young Receives Combat Infantryman Badge in Korea
Pvt Delbert D Young Son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Young Route 1 Sitkesion Michigan was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for excelent performance of duty in combat with the 1st Infantry Division He has served in Korea since last July 18 and is a member of the 11th Infantry Regiments Tank platoon He entered the Army last January and holds the Korean Service Ribbon with one campaign star and one UN Service Ribbon In civilian life he worked for Buick division of General Motors in Flint Michigan
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Jth Infantry
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Delbert D. Young
Clyde
Young
Route 1
Sitkesion
Yreceniir
Korea
11Th Infantry Reginment
Oume
Buicx Blo. Livision
General Motors
Fune
Michigan
Edward F Blankenship joins amphibious Seabees unit
Edward F Blankenship and his family from New Madrid Missouri announce his service with the U S Naval Amphibious Construction Battalion Two at Little Creek Virginia. He serves as assistant adjutant in a 372 man company and notes appreciation for his role while contributing to training cadets midshipmen and naval marines in amphibious operations. The Seabees specialize in pontoon equipment, causeways, barges and tugs aiding landing of troops and supplies on assault beaches.
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Edward F. Blankenship
J. A. Blankenship
New Madrid
U. S. Naval Amphibious Construction Battalion
Little Creek
Virginia
Edward
Marine
Amphibious
Navy
U S Marine Band to Visit Malden High School Gym
The United States Marine Band, oldest military symphonic group, will tour 11 states and visit Malden Missouri on November 6 1952 at Malden High School Gym under Clarkton Kiwanis sponsorship. Matinee and evening concerts will feature famed composers and iconic marches. The 1952 tour spans 10 009 miles across eastern midwestern and southwestern regions, opening in Pennsylvania September 14 and concluding November 19 at Hopewell Virginia.
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United States Marine Band
Malden
Malden High School
Clark On Kiwanis
A. R. Pierce
Clarkton Kiwanis Cub
Marine Band
Pennsylvania
Hopewell
Virginia
Wage Rates for Missouri Plant Food Co Approved by Board
The Ninth Regional Wage Stabilization Board approved wage rate ranges for 40 plant and office staff at Missouri Plant Food Co Inc Sikes ton Mo. including proposed progression within ranges and a year end bonus plan and overtime pay for hours over 40 weekly. Vacation and holiday requests were narrowed plant granted two weeks after two years for office staff and six paid holidays instead of seven.
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Missouri Plant Food Con., Inc
SikeSton
Ninth Regional
Senator Kem Reports on National Defense and Freedoms
The report criticizes the Administration for failures in Air Force development, noting lost air supremacy and misallocation of defense funds since 1946. It urges drastic planning and action, cites Korea era shortages, and highlights concerns over freedom of speech at the Missouri State Fair and the containment policy in Cold War diplomacy.
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Senate Preparedness Investigating Subcommittee
Nananta
Propic
Europe
America
Korea
Congress
Truman
Japan
Girl Scouts Represented at Regional Conference in Omaha
Girl Scouting in The Cotton Belt Area will be represented at a six state conference in Omaha Nebraska from September 30 to October 2 by Mrs H V Sewell president of the Council and Miss Iona Allen field director. Under the theme Girl Scouts A Growing Force for Freedom the event gathers hundreds of leaders and senior scouts to study and discuss expanding training in citizenship and service to youth. Highlights include a ceremonial camp fire at University of Omaha stadium honoring Girl Scouting's fortieth anniversary celebrated in 1952.
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Cotton Bell
Omaha
Nebraska
H. V. Sewell
Iona Allin
United States
University of Omaha
Hammer Out of Place Peace Bond Drive
A wartime appeal urges citizens to back defense bonds to support Korea troops and hasten a lasting peace. The message stresses collective national effort and unity in securing victory and security.
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Korea
Fire drills conducted during Fire Prevention Week
SIKESTON reports drills held in second hour with orderly evacuation. Students urged to follow rules on exit routes and actions. Additional drills planned Oct 6-13 to reinforce prevention and preparedness.
Student Council Officers Installed at Assembly
An assembly Wednesday installed Student Council officers: President Mary Ann Hayden, Treasurer Armethea Ray, Secretary Shirley West, and other officers including Paridter William Brown. The event featured remarks by the new president, performances by the Mixed Chorus, and faculty participation.
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Mary Ann Hayden
Bob. Kragser
Wran
Paridter William Brown
Armetha Ray
Shirley West
Lookout Committee
Doris
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Roder
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U. S. Marine Band
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Missouri Plant Food CO
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James P. Kem
Senate Committee
Sedalia
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