Jap Tough Foe Tells Kiwanis Navy Officer Recalls Pacific War
Lieutenant Graham, Annapolis graduate and former Colorado sailor now studying civil engineering, discusses early Pacific battles. He cites Tarawa errors in using British hydrographic data and underestimating Japanese defenses, and recalls Saipan, Tinian, and the ship Colorado taking 22 hits.
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Dace
Pacific Bate
Igid Kiwanis
Far East
Lieut
Resere Graham
Grahame
Tarawa
America
Tan
Hoods
Graham
Shéanensy
Tara & Pin Peat
Pacific
Alood
Saipan
Tinian
Colorado
Cockstre
Bperker
Staniey B. Wiltse
John F. Shannon
Nathan M. Yeino
Baltic Areas No Longer Listed Enemy Territory
Washington UPI reports the Treasury Department lifts its ban on commercial and business communications with Baltic areas under German domination effective today. The term Other Baltic areas is believed to refer to Estonia Latvia and Lithuania and Russia plans to keep the regions as part of the Soviet Union. Officials declined to clarify U S policy toward the Zakti states.
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Washington
UPI
Finland
Poland
Treasury Department
Treasury
Baltic
Esthenia
Latvia
Lithuania
Russia
Soviet Union
U.S
Skiing Conditions Favorable at State Centers
Albany reports good to excellent skiing with forecasts of favorable conditions. Snow measurements show fresh powder ranging from three to eight inches across resorts like Lake Placid, Old Forge, Speculator, and Saratoga with bases from eight to forty inches. All trails are reported open with varying cloud cover and clear periods as conditions improve.
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Albany U
State Department of Commerce
Heene Yatley
Lake Placid
Novih Creek
Old Forge
Saratoga
New Device Speeds Work At Coke Plant
Hudzon Valley Fuel Corp reports a 3 ton slice bar installed to unload coal cars faster at the coke oven plant. The device, operated from a crane, thaws hoppers with kerosene torches then breaks coal free, reducing unloading from about one hour to under twenty minutes and easing winter labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudzon Valley Fuel Corp
President Orders Probe of U S Aid to France
Paris reports President Roosevelt orders an investigation into the perceived failure to distribute American aid to France's civilians this winter. Judge Samuel J. Rosenman leads the probe as officials warn that three months of substantial aid are needed to prevent a French economic collapse.
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U.S
France
Paris
Roosevelt
Yeliabic
Washington
King Solomon's Lodge Confers First Degree
King Solomon's Lodge confers the first degree on a class of candidates at the Masonic Temple with Arthur F. P. Chrestensen presiding. Plans outline a district deputy night on March 2 and a second degree for a later class, with a public service today at 3 p.m featuring Rev. Robert Campbell as guest speaker.
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King Solomon’s Lodge
King Solomon’s
A. M
Masonic Temple
Arthur FP. Chrestensen
Charles Grogberg
Plan Brotherhood
Word Brotherhood
Third Street Temple
Robert Campbell
First Presbyterian Church
Maine Battleship Raised In Havana Harbor Memory Remains
Veterans recall the 44 year effort to raise the battleship Maine in Havana harbor. Army engineers moved the wreck to deeper water, bells rang, and the ship sank again as a ceremonial launch ended with the flag and crew saluting. Veterans including William J. Dineen attended and reflected on the event.
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Havana
Maine
George W. McCure
Sar Veverens
Aatp
Barner Fos
Wiliam J
Dineen
Man
Penicillin Pill Breakthrough Makes Oral Treatment Possible
Researchers at Lederlé Laboratories announce a method to produce penicillin pills using a double deck capsule with a gelatin outer layer and a cottonseed oil inner coat. Trials in animals and humans showed effective absorption in the small intestine and longer blood presence, suggesting oral penicillin could replace injections in future treatments.
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New York
Lederlé Laboratories
Ameritaga Cyrinamid Co
Raymond L. Libby
Cranamid Research Laboratories
Stamford
Coatiaz
Order of Amaranth Court Initiates Class
Initiation of a class of candidates was conducted by Apollo of Amaranta officers with royal patronage. A pre court card party is set for Friday evening February 23 at Mrs. Mary Hulshizer’s home 661 Third Avenue. Assistants include Mrs. Sarah Hughes and several other members.
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Apollo of Amaranta
Eal
Precourt
Mary Hulshizer
Third Avenue
Sarah Hughes
Elizabeth Reynolds
Guesie Phillips
Delia Miner
Edith Bubie
Pawine Greenwood
Anne Apple
Edith Head
Zames
Brutal Japanese Slaying Reported in Manila
NBC correspondent George Folster described Manila as a giant funeral pyre after the brutal slaying of Louis Lerocque, former French consul, whose body was found on a street with head mutilation and a missing wristwatch. Folster cited frenzied Japanese officers armed with samurai swords as responsible.
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San Francisco
NBC
George Folster
Manila
Louis Lerocque
Folster
Lerocque
Erocques
New Manila
Forster
St Anthony’s Church Plans Seven Day Mission with Rev Fister
Rev Herman Fister OFM veteran mission director will lead a seven day mission at St Anthony’s Church starting Sunday at 7:30 pm. A Sacred Heart Franciscan from the Midwest he will deliver daily evening sermons and speak at Sunday morning services. The mission is open to non Catholics and runs as a Lenten self exam. A special daily Lenten mass at 12 10 pm is scheduled except Sundays.
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Herman Fister
O. Fal
St. Anthens’s Church
Sacred Heart Franciscan Province
Mid- West
Marine League And Auxiliary Unite For Party
The Troy Detachment and the Marines League auxiliary held joint meetings for a party with songs and dances. Jacqueline Rudais and Patricia Beso led performances while supper was served. Members praised past leaders and noted a guest pin presentation by Mrs Ardelia See.
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Troy
Biariné Corps League
Jacqueline Rudaips
Patricia Bese
Deterament
Dieta Straent Metus
Greum
Red Cross
Joseph Helen Bateman
Ardelia See
S. See
Pyy
See
While In
Tras
Irs
Pigrence Folfo
Féward Tl Poler
Saipan
Suh
Julian Ea
Math Pacific
Heat Register Saves Four Children in Fire
A fire damaged a bedroom where Mrs. Hennet of McCollum's saved four children by operating a heat register to pull them to safety. She escaped through a window and was harmed. Neighbors later helped pull the children from the blaze as the base was destroyed.
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Nias
James Four
Hennet
McCollum's
Palaneass
Club Leaders Learn How To Make Skirts
Community leaders attend a meet to learn sewing skills for producing skirts. Instruction includes basic cutting and stitching techniques with emphasis on fabric use and garland patterns. Detailed costs and local place names appear unclear in the garbled text.
Corp. J C Lafferty Awarded Bronze Star for Service
Corp J C Lafferty receives the Bronze Star for service. The notice mentions eSicéney in Corp James Late Avenue and ground crew, noting prior service and award following an operation or theater. The text is fragmented but confirms the Bronze Star recognition.
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eSicéney
Corp
James Late Avenue
Ead Z Theater
Ko Ovens
Sweden Orders Five in Nazi Legation to Leave
Sweden expels five members of the Nazi legation amid signaling reprisals after recent tensions. The move follows foreign pressure and Sweden’s insistence on neutrality while addressing hostile actions.
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Sweden
China calls up 300000 to aid the U S
A fragmented report notes China plans to mobilize about 300000 men to assist the United States in a wartime effort. Gen Sir Claude Anchinteex, commanding in India, addressed the Tacien legislature in New Woademeve, urging swift action before March ends.
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China
U.S
Claude Anchinteex
India
Tacien Legislature
New Woademeve
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