Brothers Flight in B29 Duo From Oregon to Saipan Front
Oren Lewis, 22, and Doran Lewis, 20, brothers from Klamath Falls, Oregon, fly side by side in a B29 bomber based near Saipan as part of a mission against Japan. They claim teamwork and luck kept them together through training, inductions, and assignments, with their older brother Keith serving in the Marines.
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Saipan
Reidssen
Japan
Oren C Lewis
Doran Lewis
Kramark Falls
Ore
Gren
Doran
Macs
Yan
Pesan
Lowes
AL Thompson
Bert A. Learder
Crawfordshike
Behools
Amarillo
Tes
Seattle
Wash
Denver
Colorads
Salina
Keith
Oren
Gether
Pital
Inter
Lewis Brothers
Doughnut Club proposed by rescued aircrew in postwar plans
Fragmentary text describes an after-action idea by air crews saved at sea who want to form the Doughnut Club, honoring those who survived and were rescued. It mentions RAF figures, generals, and pilots like Brig. Gen. Heywood, Brig. Gen. Roger Sider, First Lieut. Bar Milne, and Capt. Rosy R. Showalter, plus Hansell’s bomb drops near Asia campaigns.
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Daughaun
Heywood
Har 1Sen
Dister Command
Staf
Roger Ransider
Bar Milne
Orexon
Fies Hansell
Literstor
Rosy R. Showalter
J. Romery
Ala
Ramey
Ray
Saipan
Tinian
Guam
Hansell
Reta
French Communists Stage About Face On Resistance Policy
The French Communist Party signaled a shift after Maurice Thorez’s address, proposing to demobilize irregular resistance forces and replace them with civil guards under local government control. It followed protests over a government order dissolving the patriotic militia, which was partially compromised to grant one faction a special civil guard status.
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Paris
Maurice Thorez
Communists
Notable Bombardment Leaders Tour Pacific Aircraft Carriers
General Hansell and General Milne are praised for their bombing guidance and leadership as they inspect carrier operations near the Southern Marianas. Showalter’s crew includes Master Sergeant Liman L Dulin, Tech Sergeant Dock West, and Staff Sergeant Yowa Hom, with radio operator Alber Ruska and engineer Herman Ward among the crew.
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Marianas Islands
Hansell
Milne
Hansen
Rainey
Showalter
Sergt
Liman L Dulin
Cheswick
Pa Tech
Sergi
Totwell
Tenn
Yowa. Hom
San Diego
Cal. Hom
Milse
Nis
Alber Ruska
Centerville
Mass
Herman Ward
Newcastle
Cooperation on Fire Calls Urged by Troy Officials
Rpvedier cooperation to give information to the Troy Fire Alarm and Police Signal Station is urged by Thomas J. Larkis, superintendent. A letter to Frank M. Ames, commissioner of public safety, says answering the operator quickly speeds dispatch and reduces property damage. callers hesitate, slowing response.
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Rpvedier
Troy
Thomas
J. Larkis
Frank M. Ames
Commissioner of Public Safety
Arsenal Group Will Hold Dance Tomorrow
The Watervliet Arsenal Employees Association sponsors the second dance of the year tomorrow in the Broadway auditorium from 9 pm to midnight. It is the eleventh in a series of semi monthly dances for Arsenal employees and their families. William Daniels, president, announced committees for entertainment, refreshments, and master of ceremonies. The hosts are Mr and Mrs Lynn Bellinger.
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Watervliet Arsenal Employees Association
Broadway
Arsenal
Wiliam Daniels
Employees Association
Daniel Gilmore
Frank Dean
Orrin Galbraith
al Papppas
Dinsie
Ralph Bacon
Jack Coleton
Ken Bey
William Phoenix
Bmirs
Lynn
Bellinger
Mechanicville Local Notices and Appointments Summary
Mechanicville reports that DMV representatives from Ballston Spa will be in the Municipal Building today from 9 am to 4 pm to issue 1945 license plates. Seaman John LeFevre, son of Frank J. LeFevre of Poughkeepsie, has been appointed to the Annapolis Naval Academy by Congressman Jay LeFevre. The eighth and ninth grade pirate school will meet for religious instruction, and various local notices include a postponement of the Ladies Auxiliary meeting and a bowling victory at the Watervliet Arsenal club.
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Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Ballston, Spa
Sarah
Newton Road
Annapolis
Seaman John Navy
Atrank J. Leverle
Ponghheessis
Tha Mechanicvi
Waterford Road
Annapolis Naval Academy
Jay LeFevre
Seaman Levevre
Poughkeepsie High School
Cornett University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Margarita Leland
Havimoon
Roril
Fred
Clark Post
Emmia Garland
Watervliet Arsenal
Masa
Arthur Coulson
Gough Phinney
Robert
Austin Sarle
Leo Lanning
State Department
The
Legion
Sarah King
AUX
Newman's Lake House
Richard J. Sherman
Bacon Hill Grange Meeting Tonight Notices
Schuylerville Bacon Hill Grange meets tonight while Juvenile Grange has no session. Marine Sergt Charlies Martin on thirty day leave from South Pacific visits parents Mr and Mrs George Martin after twenty months overseas. Agnes F Elwell home economics teacher attended the State Education Department workshop in Albany and the Eastern District luncheon at DeWHE Clinton Hotel. Thompson Bridge Club notes: Mrs John Harris hosted, prizes awarded to Mrs Townley first, Mrs LeMieux second, and Mrs Ciosson consolation. Substitute players listed. W Stanton to host February 1 meeting.
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Bacon Hill
Charlies Martin
Marines
South Pacific
George Martin
Agnes F. Elwell
State Education Department
Albany
John Harris
Thompson Bridge
T. Ro Townley
Lionel LeMieux
C. W Ciosson
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