Europe in turmoil as Italy, Spain face war aftermath
The article describes postwar unrest across Europe with armed bands in Sicily led by Andreas Russo and revived Mafioso activity. It notes crimes in Rome and Naples, increased crime and black market operations, and cautious Allied troop movements. It also quotes British generals on the war’s near end and highlights Madrid’s social upheaval amid war frenzy and German presence.
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Italy
Boake Carter
Rome
Eternal City
Maly
Siciily
Sicily
Andreas Russo
Unis
Naples
Harald Alexander
Churchill
Supers Ward Montgomery
Europe
Alexander
Madrid
Spain
Carta
Air Medal and service notes from Eighth Air Force
An Eighth Air Force bomber station in England reports Sergeant Herman W. Moore receiving the Air Medal for heavy bomber missions over Nazi Germany. Other Army and Navy personnel, including Agnese Mary Davis and Elaine Chobanoff, share postings, trainings, and addresses as US forces advance in Europe and abroad.
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Eighth Air Force
England
Herman W. Moore
Mowo
Emerdore
Nazi Germany
Iinhis W. Thanet
Kansas City
Catherine M. Moore
Bethesda
Ohin
Gail Ann Marie
Rex M4
Spencer
RAF
Heay
Monumental Life Ensurance Co
Ballimore
Orlando A. Petrillo
June
Grafton Road
Angelo Petrillo
Lotain
Kendle
Hamburg
Hanover
Karlsruhe
44Th Bombardment Group
Andrew C. Lacy
Mary G. Lacy
S54 West Ard Street
Elyria
Ohio
Camden High School notes and National Education Week highlights
Camden seniors plan yearbook and invitation production led by Elmer Morgan and David Sigsworth while Wilma Becker edits The Camden Star. National Education Week events drew interest from agriculture and home economics displays and student projects as plan to issue the annual.
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Kipton Camden School News
Kipton
Mabel Barber
Wilma Becker
Eleanor Lewis
Phyllis Morgan
George
Walter Glendenning
Rollie Jackson
Robert Meilwider
Elmeer Morgan
Richard Searles
David Sigsworth
Camden Star
Nut
Eveeryone
Naegele
Wellington
Louis Waite
Camp
Camden
Elmer Morgan
Mercér Baker
U. S Army
Fort McClellan
Ala
Albert Scheid
Fred Puder
Daytong Beach
Fila
F. E. Sharplet
Eustis
Charles Bickel
Detroit
Albert Prosser
Rhinefrank Hostowl
Perrysburg
Rev
M. O. Welch
Columbus
Tught
Lows Wate
Camp McCov
Bessie Waite
Half Holidays End As Attendance Reward Proposed
Elyria public schools drop half holidays for perfect attendance after a report by J. E. Bohn to the Elyria City Board of Education. He suggested teachers consider Friday afternoon educational trips for groups with perfect attendance, but under teacher supervision. He cited an incident of two boys planning to miss school to avoid spoiling their room’s punctuality record, noting the change aims to deter such behavior.
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Elyria
J. E. Bohn
Sehenl
Elyria City
OPA News Warns Against Cigarette Price Violations
The OPA urges fair pricing as cigarette sales exceed established maximums. District Office moves to force wholesalers to supply retailers to ensure equal distribution, warning hoarding harms all. Complaints also note sauerkraut pricing, requiring a Board explanation for any price above 80 cents per pound.
Service Visitors At Ration Board
Members of the Armed Forces calling at the office of the Blytte Way Price and Rationing Board Saturday and Monday. Names include Paul C. Archer of Courtland Street, EF. Capell of Ridgeville, and Edw. C. Sittinger Jr. Army.
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Armed Forces
the Blytte, Way Price and Ractioning Board
Paul C. Archer
Courtland Street
EF. Capell
A.M
Ridgeville
Dats
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Farm Bureau Life Insurance Co
C. &. Noble
Rewton & Son
Rawson
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Western Automatic
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Victorville
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Peoples Hospital
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Fort Myers
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Iowa
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Second Street
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J. D. Ryan
Elm Street
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Congaree Field
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Germany
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Blaine Street
Jack Heritage
Fort Benning
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Oxford Avenue
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East Tiger
John J. Kolopos
Wes River
Third Street
Elyria Lumber & Coal Co
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War Mannower Commission
WMC
OPA
Fake Avenue
Gordon R. Higgins
AEM
Middle Avenue
John &. Stascak
Lake Avenue
Donald RL Conk
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Joseph N. Dehaisk
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