Marines Form Human Shield At Saipan Beach Battle
A Marine Corps public relations officer describes the Saipan fighting where wounded Marines were shielded from mortar fire as they were moved from an aid station to the beach. Doctors worked for days amid destruction, with evacuation of over 300 men in the first 45 hours.
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Saipan
Mistiones
Marine Corps Comvat
Herb Scheltz
Associated Press
Alpear
Schultz
Fragments Describe Evacuation Efforts At Sea
The text outlines evacuation operations aboard ships after a disaster. It notes Hirst evacuation stations in operation by noon and the transfer of only critically wounded men to outlying vessels. A volunteer, Bioo pisama, aided by doctors, is mentioned as administered at the station.
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Bioo
First Presidents Anniversary Dinner in Green Island
Green Island city hosts the first past presidents anniversary with two dinners and entertainment. Monday evening July 1 at Sunset Inn. Invites extended to Camp Orelia RN of A. Reservations led by Mrs Isabel Dupont.
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América
Arniversary
Sunset Inn
Camp Orelia
R. N. of A
Isabel Dupont
Oracle
Todey
Irs
Frank Just
Bank Street
Froy
Britain To Ship Steel To America To Offset Shortage
Britain will supply about 18 000 tons monthly to the United States to avert a looming steel shortage. The move, announced after a War Production Board meeting, comes amid labor shortages and reduced U S steel output affecting tanks ships trucks and artillery.
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Britain
America
Washington
England
United States
Epeland
Batt
U. S
Steel Industry ‘Advisory Committee
War Production Board
Charles =. Wilson
Wilson
Benjamin F. Fairness
U. S. Steel
Sweepers in Plant at Cohoes Get Raise
The Regional War Labor Board directed Fuld & Hatch Knitting Co. of Cohoes to pay sweepers in their plant 3 cents an hour and approved a agree ment on pay for doffers. The AFL affiliated union and the company had discussed wage adjustment for some time.
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Regional War Labor Board
Bas
Fuld & Hatch Knitting Co
Cohoes
AFL
Postmen’s Mail Box Finds Include Spectacles and Caps
Springheld Missouri report from C H Baker shows postmen retrieve odd items from mail boxes. A man mailed his spectacles and forgot to inquire about them while a farmer also reports finding a soldier’s overseas cap. The note reflects how varied mail contents can be and hints at early trade practices.
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Springheld
C.h.baker
Baker
Boatswain’s Mate BOATS Drives Drill and Discipline
DETAIL FOR TODAY in the Navy and Coast Guard describes a boatswain’s mate nicknamed BOATS. In boot camp he trains raw recruits into seafaring men with a sharp fog horn voice. Aboard ship he is respected for knowledge and ability, though he is not as fearsome as imagined.
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Navy
Coast Guard
Boats
Army
Syeen
Echoes Call To Miners In Ohio Underground Tragedy
Yesterday in Beatley Powhacan an underground mine breakthrough neared completion as miners trapped 200 feet below ground faced dwindling hope. Rescue teams labored while the surface waited for news, with officials reporting slow progress and echoed communications from the rescue line.
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Bellaire
Danlers
Quanel
Ohio
Stize
Beatley Powhacan
Isfergo
Ghia
O. V. Simpses
Ibe i. S Bureau of Mines
Tenge
Simpson
Massacre Report Claims Nazi Slaughter of Greek Village
A Greek puppet government communique said Nazis killed more than 1,000 residents of Distemo in Izmir province after clashes with German units. The village was burned and many inhabitants perished, with scores said to have been burned alive or killed in reprisal for German soldier deaths. Limoges and Lidice references were cited in broadcasts.
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Izmir
Turkey
Satuday
Dis Jtomo
Lidice
Distemo
Néns
Detshi
Jerden
C.B.3
Limoges
France
Bordeaux
Stephentown and area grange activities and visits
Stephentown residents' visits include Bobby O'Meara and Miss Burdick at Henry Griswold Jr home, Griswold kin in Tenafly, and others in New York City. Taconic Valley Grange initiated candidates from New Lebanon Grange, with 59 in attendance and 15 guests. A $100 War Bond was voted, and a bee cleaned the hall. Ida cattlemen approve ration elimination and dine on turkey at their convention banquet.
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Bobby O'Meara
Pittsfield
Henry Griswold
Ruth P. Burdick
Edward Carter Griswold
Los Angeles
Cal
Eleanor M
Pease Imarie B. Griswold
Lafter
Tenafly
S.J
John McCarthy
Oscar Johnson
New York City
Taconic Valley Grange
Re i Celoty
Jack Haley
Bir
Charles Siler
David Silvernal
New Lebanon Grange
Fred Jones
Jack Hinlty
the Grange
Helen Keilis
New Jobanon Grange
Samuel Kaplan Dies in Hospital After Illness
Samuel Kaplan, longtime operator of Riverside Upholsterers at 350 River Street, died after a six month illness at Samaritan Hospital. Born in Russia, he came to the U.S. early, lived in Troy for decades, and belonged to Beth El Synagogue, Apolign Lodge, FL and ALM, and Zionist groups. Survived by widow Rebecca Kaplan, two sons Emanuel and Abe Kaplan, daughter Shire Kaplan, and two grandsons Henry Kaplan and others. Funeral held yesterday at 2504 Lavin Court, burial at New Mr. Ida Cemetery.
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Samuel Kaplan
Riverside
River Street
Samaritan Hospital
Mr. Kaplan
Russaa
United States
Troy
Ti Sears
Beth el ‘“Synagogue
Apolign Lodge
FL and
ALM
Zionise Organization
Rebeces “Gitle
Kaplan
Emanuel Kaplen
Corp
Abe Kaplan
Ever Meez
Roosevelt Denies Engagement With Captain Briggs
Col Elliott Roosevelt denies engagement rumors involving Captain Ruth Briggs of the Women's Army Corps. An officer friend says the president's son requested the denial press release. Briggs also denies the claim, stating they are merely good friends.
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Leadon Gpi
Elko: Roose
Army
Ruth Briggs
Women's Army Corps
United States
Briggs
Sweden bars Finnish Army volunteer recruits
The Stockholm based Dagens Nyheter reports Sweden will halt Swedish volunteers for the Finnish Army. Young Swedes of military age will be refused visas to Finland and Swedish officers will not be allowed to join the Finnish Army due to the war’s new character and Germany’s expanded aid promise.
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Stockholm
Dagens Nyheter
Sweden
Finland
Germany
Four Swimmers Drown At Newport Vermont
Four swimmers, including three sisters and the husband of one, drowned at Mar cotte's Pond in Newport Vermont late Friday. Two sisters ventured beyond their depth while the man struggled to assist, ending in tragedy.
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Newport
Vermont
Marcotte’s Pond
Newport tragedy claims four in drowning rescue attempt
A Newport swimming party ended in tragedy when Marie Chammpigny aged 18 Pauline Champigny 19 Mrs Lend Jacques 23 and Roger Jacques 25 all of Newport were swept beyond their depth. Jacques and his wife perished while attempting rescues. Two other swimmers Gilbert Baccaro and Patsy Mancinone from Waterbury Conn summoned workers who spent hours in vain reviving the victims. Four candidates who filed election petitions last year were named Will Rogers.
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Marie Chammpigny
Pauline Champigny
Lend Jacques
Roger Jacques
Newport
Jacques
Ming
Gilbert Baccaro
Patsy Mancinone
Water Dury
Conn
Okishona
Will Rogers
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Alan Marshal
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Seamar
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Hudson Avenue
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William Bexdix
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Secret Service
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Anne Awrane
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Las Vegas
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Marjorie Main
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Young Ideas
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Stephentown
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