British Women On Buying Spree In Postwar Shortages
British mothers and daughters scavenge for stockings corsets drapes and sewing notions as shortages persist. Shopkeepers offer limited stock seamed stockings and no corsets while plans tilt to nylon if available. Consumers anticipate carpets linoleum and small domestic goods with wartime rationing easing slowly.
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Jap Doctor Aided Yanks Promotes Harold Bryant Captain in Germany
Harold Bryant, former 105th Infantry member, promoted to captain in Germany after three years overseas. He sent word to his wife and parents that he is en route home. Bryant earned the Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters and the Silver Star for gallantry in action.
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Local News Snippets Highlight Regional Visits
The piece notes Thelma Gaul returning from New York with her sister Mrs. Marion Underhill. Mrs. James P. Conway of Laverston Illinois visits local residents. Mrs. Frederick Muckle recovers after surgery at Putnam Memorial Hospital. Ensign Harry Noyes, Navy, plans to visit his wife and son after returning to California. Mrs. Myron Jones and daughter Doris return from brief visits to relatives in Wallingford and Leominster.
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New York
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James P. Conway
Laverston, IL
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Putnam, Memorial Hospital
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Navy
California
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Wallingford
Leominster
Find Three Bodies From Submerged Bus Crash Near Richmond
Three bodies recovered from a Greyhound bus that plunged into Glen Creek after crossing a bridge near Richmond Virginia. Victims include two soldiers Private Julius Slefkin and infant daughter of Mrs Eva Nora Hammel with other details withheld pending notification. Rescue teams ferried survivors to hospital where all but two are discharged.
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Brooslyn
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