Exploding Snake Aided Anzio Yanks
A wartime device named the anti personnel snake used by American engineers at Anzio cleared a minefield path. The system comprises a 100 foot line of explosive segments. a rocket-propelled ski moves the line to create a 70 to 30 foot wide corridor, detonated remotely to disable mines while balancing surprise and noise.
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Pinto
Wo Va
Aly Ansio
Davies
Army Engineer Corps
National Defense Research
LR Group
Finla
Allegany Mountains
Maine
Anzio
Donation funds Washington Univ Music Dept for culture drive
The 160000 dollar gift from Miss Avis Blewett supports establishing a Department of Music at Washington University. She urges the department to focus from the outset on a cultural enrichment of the subject.
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Si. Laws
Department of Music
Washington University
Avis Blewett
Paris to Spain by train reveals hunger and luxury contrasts
The Paris to Madrid train journey contrasts war torn France’s scarce meals with Spain’s luxury dining. The writer notes France’s hardship, Spain’s high prices, and observes St Jean de Luz as a vivid border town with Republican refugees nearby. He mentions German fortifications and lingering war shadows along the coast.
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Hewitt MacKenzie
Paris
France
Spain
Madrid
Bans
Mack
America
Li Helle
Dublin
Madad
Pyrenees
Alfonso III
Tondaye
St Jean de Luz
Brarvitz
St. Jean de Lug
Amelia
St. Jean
Dean de Luz
Navy discharge notice for Earl B. Leonard and Ordway family visit
Pornal Aidtoman Earl B. Leonard of the U S Wagner has been discharged after five and a half years in the U S Navy Foames Sgt AliintL Ordwi Mix Ordway of Bennington vi cd his patents, My, ard Mis Ordway, Sunday, Mis Joni J Ityan and son, dackie, have returned to Henning ton, after spending a few days at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Ryn.
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Pornal Aidtoman
Earl B. Leonard
U.S. S
Wagner
U. S. Navy
Aliintl Ordwi Mix Ordway
Bennington
Ordway
Joni J. Ityan
Dackie
Hennington
Fred Ryn
Macao as a gambling hub and historic port of China
The piece surveys Macao’s decline from a rival of Hong Kong to a gambling and opium driven economy. It notes government monopoly on opium and gambling, revenue reliance, and the colony’s storied history including early Catholic mission centers, a lighthouse, and notable figures connected to China and Portugal.
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Hale Boyle
Macao
Concord
Mass
Reno
Coney Island
Natchez
Portugal
China
Hong Kong
Chung Shan Island
Cit Hng
Japan
Far East
Caleb Cushing
Sun Yat-San
George Washington
Free Republic
Flea
Ciimege
Paul Ds Tamanon
Aqsi
Jas
Teyrven
Canton
Maco
Leniai
Inflation Strains Canton as Prices Soar in Crisis
In Hong Kong General Chung Fah-Siwei warns of chaotic conditions as Canton faces severe shortages. Rice and fuel cost rising sharply, with rice at five to six times prior levels and meals in crowded stalls priced high. Shipping delays, weather, and blocked routes worsen inflation. foreign vessels require permits, and British mine sweepers clear Canton River approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ching Metropolis
Hong Kong
Chung Fah-Siwei
Kwantung Province
Eo Far
Pelea
Rainer
Canton River
Food relief and police action amid Hong Kong crisis
Amid scarce supplies from nearby provinces a trickle of coal reaches Hong Kong for the power company. The Cunlron emergency relief commission provides free food to the destitute and work programs expand. A large police force conducts extensive searches as reports of banditry and Communist infiltration surface. General Chang laments economic collapse forcing people to steal, hindering efforts to restore normal life.
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Htnng Kong
Power
Cunlron Emergency Relief Commission
Inilire
Chang
Hong Kong
GI Ingenuity Builds Homes In Oklahoma City
A veteran group of World War II GIs formed a housing cooperative in Oklahoma City to ease the shortage. One hundred men cleared a downtown parking lot for offices and began constructing homes, using a large quonset hut as the main work and meeting space. The on-site crew included officers and privates, all driving to speed the project to completion.
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SY Francis EK
Bal
Oklahoma Ciy
America
Oklahoma City
Ua Vaterana Associated
Farmecy
Rac
Gailord
Deubeca
Fragmentary notice on restructuring and labor plan
The text describes borrowed tools and an Oklahoma City business loan for demolishing a quarry hut with a liner front and eight improvements. It mentions plan for incorporation, wages, and workers recruited from a local area, plus compensation for hours worked, to build a new homestead project.
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Oklahomm
Plana
Qyonnat Hut
Pete Vale
Sasung
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Anzio Yanks
Heinz
Ema Superior Foods
Kaufman
River ST
Alcoholics Anonymous
Matao
Thik
Funny
MM Syndicate
Ine American
Ganton
Indo-China
Sidia
Burma
Arrow
Alaskan
Yukon
Seward
Seattle
Lowe Tabyclatha
Snirte
Aris Oflier Faurteh
Arsenal City Oil Heat, Inc
Broadway
Watervliet
N. x
Troy
Siz
Savings Bank Life
Mutual
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