Landing Craft Mishandled Says Higgins
Andrew Higgins, builder of Higgins boats, charged that poor handling caused heavy Marine casualties at Tarawa. He praised his crafts but blamed uninformed officers and a magazine for criticism and offered free training at his New Orleans plants to improve shore landings and save lives.
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Washington
APJ
Andrew J. Higgins
Tarawa
Higgins
United Press
Hewas
New Orleans
Navy
Gilbert Island
South Pacific
Draft Clerk Held for Destroying Files
An assistant clerk of Yonkers New York selective service Rasmoar coon was charged by the FBI with destroying files of her fiancé and brother in law and even tearing records of a sister’s husband. Director J Edgar Hoover said Carmelia Sarricchio Topazio 26 married her fiancé last month after six years. She admitted ripping up Vin cent Rubeo’s records three times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yonkers
N. Y
Selective Service Board
Rasmoar Coon
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover
Carmelia Sarricchio Topazio
Joseph J. Topazio
Hoover
Vincent Rubeo
Topazio
FBI
Rubeo
On the Air Radio Programs From Local Stations
Local radio listings show a dense schedule across stations WTRY Troy and WEY Schenectady, detailing morning news, timekeepers, talks, prayers, and music blocks. Programs feature shows with names like Morning Meld, News, Breakfast Club, Road of Life, Backstage Wife, Stella Dallas, and The Guiding Light, interspersed with local church services and community features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Dallas
J—Lorenzs Jones
Youns Widder
Inia
Lowell Thomas
Red Warings
John W. Vanders
Science Forum
Smile District
Atte
Phil Barton
Alvany
Bankage
Acacia
Saisa Orchestre
Kay Moser Imois
Schenectady
Farm News
Poultry Journal
Wildwood
Forrest Co
Valia
Kitty Forley
Burt Ives
Amanda Tim Shi
Bright Horizon Sivu
Benny the Band
Otis
Eleanor Ed
Bto
Naan
Kate Smith
Helen ‘Trent Aurl Jenny
Our Gai
Life Beautiful
Eleanor Slane Perens
Haps
Bernadine Flynn
the Goldveres
Road of Life
Dr. Malone
Joyce Jordan
Maseventime Melodies
Grns
Eleanor Mart Market Basket
Jenny
Maser
Sid Carey Longmire
Lora Lawton
The
Guiding Light
Draft Case Reviews Ordered by Washington Selective Service
Washington Selective Service headquarters ordered a review of occupational deferments for registrants whose principal employment area differs from their local board. Delegated cases: those deferred in class 2-A or 2-B by Dec 10 must have files sent to the appropriate appeal board by Jan 9. Deferments after Dec 10 require fees ten days post local board action. Community notes: local meeting Tuesday night installed officers for the new year led by Master Hans Hansen and a full slate including chaplain Mrs. Horace Haliday and treasurer Elihu Button. A Christmas party is planned for Tuesday Dec 21 after a supper and social time.
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Washington
L.p
Selective Service
Clifford W. Mou
Sand Lake
Hans Hansen
Ernest Hayner
Lester Campbell
Horace Haliday
Gordon Sherman
Paul Sherman
Grace Cushman
Elihu Button
Ceres
Alan Herrick
Pomona
Flora
Norman Ryan
Lutheran Church Women Host Dec Fair Funds
Raymertown Lewis Sprucks confined at home. Women's Missionary Society to meet at Mrs BE A Mason's home tomorrow afternoon. The Dec 3 fair and supper by Lutheran Church women raised over 190 dollars. Fittstown Grange held its regular meeting.
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Lewis’ Sprucks
Gap
Women's Missionary Society
BE. A. Mason
Lutheran Church Fittstown Grange
Nine Belgians and two Frenchmen executed by Germans
The Hes Bian News Agency reports nine Belgians and two Frenchmen executed for sheltering Allied airmen. Ten Belgians were hanged at Antwerp on charges of sabotage and assault with explosives and firearms.
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London
Hes Bian
Antwerp
British Surgeon Touts Blood Plasma Wonders in WWII
Maj. Gen. William Heneage Ogilvie, consulting surgeon in the British Middle Eastern forces, praised blood plasma as a wartime lifesaver. He cited cases of large plasma and blood transfusions, refrigeration needs for blood, and plasma’s ability to be stored indefinitely, arguing improved training and equipment reduce mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Heneage Ogilvie
Carlisle Barracks
West Point
Doc
Biaes Gant
Petter
Marines To Meet At Local Hotel
Ex Marines and active Marines on furlough are urged to attend the monthly Marine Corps Detachment League meeting at the Sas Hote Troy. Thomas Willson, commandant, will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps Detachment League
Ae At
Ae Sas ‘Hote
Troy
Thomas Willson
Officers Elected by Auxiliary of A. O. H.
Mrs. Alice O Grady was reelected president of the auxiliary to Division PA QTD for the third term at a recent meeting. Julia Mace is vice president, Esther Walker recording secretary, Mary O Clare Ananchal secretary, Nora Dwyer treasurer. Agnes Flanigan chairman of the standing committee, Catherine Demarest. Mais Wwassa mistress of arms, Mary Clifford sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice O'Grady
Julia Mace
Esther Walker
Mary O'Clare
Nora Dwyer
Agnes Flanigan
Catherine Demarest
Mais Wwassa
Mary Clifford
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Warkrorkers
U. S. War
Nadernella Beauty Salon
Third ST
Andrini
Troy Chapel
Humbard Family
Gil Mariynoyner
Melody Lane
of Rieser
David Harum
Harry James
Sammy Kareso
Christian Sag
Bill Henry
Jack Carson
Cresta Blanca
Mb News
Marsalla
WDA
Dayne
Baukhage
Kay Muser
TV Wey
Raymertown
PVE
Personel
Arsenal Fixance CO
Wells & Coverly's
Manhattan
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