Amphibians Of Yanks Keen To Get Going
American troops training for large scale amphibious landings near German held shores show eagerness to begin the invasion of Europe. Lt Claude Kirby and Pvt James Frazier describe quick boat exits and tough field training as tank destroyers, half tracks and artillery gear are deployed. Seasickness marks the only casualties among Pvt Charles Meiers Arthur Simoneau and Donald McConnel during practice landings.
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England
INS
Europe
Claude Kirby
Charles Town
W. Va
Pri
James Frazier
Fredericksburg
Frazier
Charles Meiers
Pittsburgh
Arthur J. Simoneau
Norwich
Conn
Donald McConnel
Colburn
Cattle Marketings Seen Rising After Price Uncertainty
Fraser said light marketings at livestock centers last week further complicate the situation. He expects marketings to increase soon once price rollback uncertainty is dispelled. The board discussed stretching the nation's limited meat supply for armed forces civilians and Lend-Lease needs.
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Fraser
Lim
Americans and British commandos seize simulated German post
Small units of U S forces with British commandos capture a mock German command post and garrison, then withdraw. Pvt Richard Stelzman of Jersey City says he’d rather be a buck private here than a lieutenant back home.
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Richard Stelzman
Jersey City
N. J
States
Invasion talk and Russo allied moves dominate war briefing
The war page discusses possible invasion points in France and Dutch coast defenses, NBC and BBC notes on a likely point of attack, and Secretary Knox remarks on preparations. It notes Soviet protests for a second front and hints at wider Allied collaboration with Russia, including medals awarded to Russian heroes and diplomatic exchanges in Moscow.
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Europe
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Belgium
BBC
Washington
Navy
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Knox
Russia
Far East
Pacific
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Henry J. Stimson
Kremlin
William H. Standley
Molotoff
Idling Bus Motors Use Gas Enough to Fuel Bombers
The Office of Defense Transportation urged northeast bus and truck drivers to stop idle running. It estimated saving one gallon per thousand would fund three Liberator bomber trips from a British base to Berlin and back, or keep 50 fighters aloft for 17 hours.
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Office of Defense Transportation
Atlantic Seaboard
ODT
Berlin
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