Donovan Revisits Old Regiment at Central Pacific Base
General Donovan returns to his World War I unit the Fighting Fifty Minte battalion now part of the 283rd Infantry. He recalls old regimental traditions, praises physical conditioning, and met veterans including Col. Gerard W. Kelley and Maj. Gen. Ralph. The Rainbow Division era links with MacArthur and Duffy as the unit helps in the Central Pacific counter offensive.
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Pacife
Ainks Coors
Zedie
Bixty Minte
Donovan
283Rh
Fife
Ger Haber
C. Righardsee
Ralpa
Gantry
Ranketer
Organization
Sines
Ole “Rainbow Division
Douglas MacArthur
Joyce Kilmer
Father Duffy
Central Pacific
Big Fight Ahead Warns Stimson on German Counterattacks
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson warned Washington that German counterattacks in Northern France could begin at any moment. He cautioned against optimism and said Allied landings were proceeding, with beachhead consolidation and repelling counterattacks as next steps, noting cautious public disclosure of progress.
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Washington
France
Henry LE. Stimson
Stimson
Mystery Health Ad Copy Reveals Fragmented Vintage Claims
Fragmented OCR text shows a dubious health product advertisement promising pep and vitality for all ages. Jumbled phrases mention quotes like 262 and odd brand-like names, with unclear claims and nonsensical medical terms throughout.
Army Life Tough But Worthwhile Says Drafted Writer
A New York writer for Army Life reflects on the draft experience, praising the spirit of cooperation among new soldiers and acknowledging the physical challenges. He notes civilians adapting to khaki life, the camaraderie, and the value of discipline, while recounting training exercises including a mock tank attack.
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Richard Shaner
New York
G. L Joes
Siddy
Community Notes From Green Island and Nearby
The Green Island Lodge and C. C. F. held a first nomination meeting tonight. The Columbus Squires move to Monday meetings at the K of C hall. Officials warn about a stamp error affecting canning sugar labeling. The Village Board will meet to discuss actions including the death of Mayor Charles Mc serving in July. Mr and Mrs Henry Rich report their son Donald Rich is in Italy with the US Army after serving in North Africa and promoted in the Navy. Victor Geiser Jr has been promoted in the Navy and stationed at Newport. Behr Mahneing Go employee now in Navy. Marcella Keating notes new work permit rules require a parent or guardian to accompany students applying for working certificates for ages 14 to 18. Certificates may be issued during school hours 2:50 to 3:50 and hours later in summer. details forthcoming.
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Jaly
Henry Rich
Twentieth Street
Donald Rich
US. Army
Italy
Oran
North Africa
Victor Geiser
Ir. Sohn
West Street
Navy
Newport
KR. 1
Behr Mahnieg Go
Mias Marcella Keating
Héatiy School
Training Tales From The Front Line Exercise
The account describes soldiers wading through muddy water as a tank roared overhead and a drill urged diving for cover. A class in unarmed combat tested rough hand to hand techniques with a 200 pound trainee, including hip tosses and booted strikes, amid strenuous bag tossing and being thrown during the session.
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Georgia
Fall of Rome Costs and casualties in American forces
Secretary of War Brimson reported a three day fighting period near Rome caused 2379 American casualties. Totals through May include 271,258 Army casualties and 25,773 Navy casualties with thousands killed wounded missing or POWs. The breakthrough near Velletri Valenzano line is cited among the late May figures.
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Washington
War Brimson
Rome
Habian
Stimson
Simson
King
Bumson
Velletri-Valonzore
King George VI Hosts U S War Heroes Aboard PT Boats
King George VI hosts American war heroes aboard two PT boats in European waters. Lt Comdr Jotun D Bulkeley, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient for Philippines exploits, led the squadron secretly to spearhead invasion efforts. Avon Harris and others from Watertown NEF joined to counter potential E boat threats as German forces were anticipated.
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George VI
Comdr. Jotun
Philippines
Bulkeley
Avon. Harris
Watertown
Nef
Solomons
Sedax
Tank Escapes Japanese Fire In Southwest Pacific Action
In the Southwest Pacific a tank count 49 Mopgoose with a three‑gun Hibbelled crew dodged Japanese fire and navigated through undergrowth after being blinded by shells. Sergeant William Packer and crew members Pye Wallter, Paul Becker, and Benjy Evans steadied the gun and drove the vehicle back toward American lines. The encounter yielded a small ammunition pickup dropped by a Japanese assailant, later distributed to the crew.
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Howard Handlemax
Southwest
Pacific
INS
Serg
William” Packer
Seventh Street
Ausnitz
Pye Wali
Jter Washburs
Chappagus
Tank Corp
Paul
Becker
Minneapolis
Jand
Benjy Evaes
Athens
Ala
Grennades
Packett
Grafton
Heonie Daley
New York
Mia Riley
Martha Litkefield
Troy
Marjorie ‘Trumble
J. FL. Burdick
John Wiley
C A Engil
Elizabeth Yene
Soldier to Graduate From Idaho Falls High School
Stef Sergei William Poe of Idaho Falls Idaho has served as a soldier in the area for three years and will graduate in May from his hometown high school. He entered the army in 1941 with one year short of credits and has pursued extension courses at the University of Arkansas and night classes at the Canal Zone Junior College. Poe has been granted a furlough to receive his diploma in person.
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Stef Sergei William D. Poe
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Poe
University of Arkansas
Canal Zone Junior College
Winter visitors depart as resident death noted
In Florida pias arrived home for the winter while Bliss Jensie Molstire has returned for summer. Friends report the death May 31 of Mir Kart Sherman in Omaha Nebraska. Survivors include Frank Vail Earl Sherman and a number of grandchildren. Interment at Rivercrest Memorial Park in Omaha. Mr and Mrs Vail formerly lived here. Vail was a skilled musician and church organist before moving to Omaha.
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Florida
Pias
Chestemaner
Jensie Molstire
Eazette Que
Troy
Pera
Mir Kart ‘Sherman
Omaha
Neb
Unga Long Wress
Frank Vail
Nce Iter
Mir Earl Sherman
iCkrence
Hiverest Memorial Park
Air
Mra
Vail
Shushen
United Presbyterian Church
Buried Flora Burdick at Meadowlawn Cemetery Petersburg
Flora Burdick aged 51 died at her home Sunday. Survived by husband 56. Funeral from home Monday afternoon Rev C Vac Der Lindes officiated interment Meadowlawn Cemetery Petersburg. Bearers Alsrog Bentley Norman Emith Chann ey Cauree Edger Chrteh. Also notes visit by tor Schenectady and Mine Victoria Binith of aetoria to Miss HH Elizabeth Burdick at Camp Wildwood Second Lake Mex. Porcelain fused glass sheets heated to 1556 degrees Fahrenheit mentioned.
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Tor
Schenectady
Victoria Binith
Norman Emith Channey Cauree
Edger Chrteh
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Army Snd Navy
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