Beuren Hero Captain Cocke's WWII Valor Recalls Civil War Echoes
Maj. Gen. McAuliffe praised Cocke as the best soldier seen in war for actions April 22 to 24, 1945 near Beuren and Oberwilzinghen. He led a small force to liberate prisoners, captured and escaped multiple times, and earned the Croix de Guerre and Silver Star. Postwar he earned an MBA from Harvard, led a peanut butter plant, and rose to Delta Airlines executive roles.
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Beuren
Germany
Balzholz
Oberwilzinghen
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Oberwitzingden
Harvard
Central of Georgia Railway
Delta Airlines
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Notre Dame Gothic Style and Revolution Damage
The article notes French Gothic architecture's early Notre Dame development and its study by students. It mentions grotesque gargoyles unique to France, the Revolution damage that tore down statues of Biblical kings in the Galerie de Rois above the west facade, and subsequent debates on restorations.
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Notre Dame
Galerie de Rois
France's Notre Dame Cathedral Through Centuries of Events
Radio timetable notice references, then discusses Notre Dame de Paris historic events from coronations to 1944 liberation. Mentions Henry VI of England, Marie Stuart, Francois II, Victor Hugo novel Notre Dame de Paris, Louis Napoleon, and De Gaulle mass during liberation.
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France
Henry VI
England
Marie Stuart
Francois II
Victor Hugo
Louis Napoleon
Paris
Charles de ‘Gaulle
Mild Ben-Gay and Ton i Permafix Promises For You
Chest colds attack youngsters and elders so Mild Ben-Gay is recommended for children to ease breathing. TONI hair relaxer markets a softer natural wave with Permafix neutralizer for longer lasting results. Pacquin Hand Cream and Red Cross Cotton Balls promote gentle care. Chevrolet 1951 models promise beauty and comfort with new features.
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America
Toni
Johnson & Johnson
RED Cross
American National Red Cross
Women Put To Work In War Effort Across Industries
During World War II nearly 200000 workers were in shipyards with 80000 men and women. Current shifts show 2100 employed and fears of West Coast shipbuilding for security. State agencies urge women to train for roles as file clerks operators nurses technicians and physicists. Railways factories and the armed forces now recruit women, with Los Angeles contributing 759 in the past year to overseas civilian posts as stenographers clerks typists librarians social workers and teachers.
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Portant
Wes
Los Angeles
Europe
Japan
Alaska
South
Europeans Use Lignite For Fuel By Pressing Briquets
Europeans dive into lignite to extract usable fuel pressing the remainder into briquets. This method reflects early ad hoc mining and fuel processing practices in European regions.
Newborn Amanda Bidwell Joins American Legion Auxiliary
In Berlin Massachusetts a baby named Caroline Amanda Bidwell becomes a member of the American Legion Auxiliary two hours after birth. Her mother and grandmother are past presidents of Woodward Post.
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Berlin
Mass
Caroline
Amanda Bidwell
Woodward Post, American Legion
Forgetful Tavern Keeper Loses Cash and Whiskey to Thieves
Fred Robin son, a tavern owner, faced theft when burglars forced the front door after midnight. He lost 8800 in cash and 314 worth of whiskey, noting he neglected to turn on the burglar alarm at close.
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Fred Robinson
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