American Troops Advance in Burma Area War Report
American ground troops in Burma and New Guinea pressed forward yesterday to push Japanese from key objectives. Chinese forces reported encirclement and counterattacks as Stilwell’s troops fight street by street in Myitkyina to secure the link to supply routes into China.
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Associated Press
Burema
New Guinea
Desét
Lovang
A. Toke
China
St Fa
Shang Chei
U. S
Japan
Chma
Burma
Joseph Stilwell
Myithyine
Ledo
Myitkyine
Judge to Decide on Fisherman Case After Testimony
In Hud sor Park Justice John Alexander halted the jury and will give a verdict later in the state’s civil action against Vernie Johnsonion, echoing a 1943 criminal case. The suit seeks 110 dollars in Bues for two pike perch taken from Lake Champlain in violation of conservation laws. Witnesses included Game Protectors Webster Cotey Burke and Raymond Burke.
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Vernie
Clarence
Webster
Alexander Cotey
Reymond J. Burke
Six Men Defuse Axis Bombs for Fifth Army in Italy
On the Fifth Amur Front in Italy six officers and enlisted men operate a high risk bomb disposal unit. Led by Captain Francis T. Geisler the team includes Lieutenants Bye, Losd, Johnson, Craig, and Murphy with sergeant Blumberg. They describe the work as dangerous but essential and emphasize training, calm handling, and pride in their role.
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Larry Newman
Amur
Yaly
INS
Fifth Army
Ee Francis
T. Geisier
Laramie
Wyd
United States
Geisler
Theodore N. Bye
Woodward Avenue
Cincinnati
Bye
Cincinnat
Fearless Six
Sidney
Grand Avenue
Bronx
Howard Johnson
Marl
Aberdeen
ABC
Brooklyn
Emmett T. Craig
Baton Rouge
University of Louisiana
Outfit
Sob’ Murphy
Lincoln Place
Murphy
Mel Blumberg
North
Appleton Road
Baltimore
Civilia Life
Italy
Blumberg
Johnson
Bug Juice Described as GI Nectar by Mess Sargeant
The article explains bug juice as a GI confection made from fruit juices with an odd indefinable taste. Soldiers request pass the bug juice and grow accustomed to its G L like flavor, sometimes likening it to nectar in ecstasy.
Soil Experts Aid Navy's Building Program on Land
Navy planners use soil testing to guide coastal and land-based construction. Engineers study soils from the South Seas and U S bases to assess bearing capacity settlement and permeability. They plan drydocks fairport pavements and airport pavements to support heavier loads and water percolation considerations.
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Navy
Washington
U. S. Navy
Planning and Design Department of the Navy
Bureau of Yards and Docks
South Sea Islands
U.S
Fairport
Todan
Woodsmen Find Many Dead Deer in Adirondacks Winter
Commissioner John White announced a study showing 53 dead deer along 61 miles of trail across several wintering areas in the Adirondacks. The deaths were concentrated late winter with April finds showing deer died only days earlier. deep snow and scarce browse weakened the herd.
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Adirondacks
Congerraion
John 3. White
Bureau of Game
White
University Expands Progrand For Service Men After Armistice
University of Michigan extends its Progrand program to aid service members with postwar education. Over 260 servicemen request mail courses covering mathematics engineering English and languages like Spanish German and French. President Ruthven notes the move as a public service during unemployment, part of a broader effort with the National University Extension Association and Armed Forces Institute.
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United Press Clan
Ans Arbor Mich
University of Michigan
Fred G. Stevenson
University
O' Iceland
Stevenson
Alexander Ruthven
National University Extension Association
Armed Forces Institute
False naval officer hoax targets Harrisburg mother
A Harrisburg woman received a phone call and a letter claiming her son Seaman Fussell Palmer, 18, was missing in action. The caller posed as a naval officer and the letter later said he was safe. The call was determined to be a hoax.
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Harrisburg
INS
Irvin Kaichion
Seaman Fussell Palmer
Arsenal Works Manager E G Moffat Promoted To Lieutenant Colonel
The Waterylet Arsenal announces the promotion of E G Moffat from works manager to the rank of lieutenant colonel. Moffat entered active duty in January 1544 after serving with the Refrigeration Engineering Department at General Electric Co. Schenectady. He is a veteran of the Arsenal staff and has held his post as a key manager in the gun works division.
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Edward A. O'Brien
Ninth Street
Green Island
Robert O'Brien
Italy
Army
Robert
Marshall Eclipse Co
Green Island Center
James O'Brien
Army Engineers
Africa
James
D. & H. Railroad
Edward O'Brien
Hussband
Olga Mae Malesky
Eighth Street
Navy
Norfolk
Watervliet Arsenal
Catholic Central High School
E.G. Moffat
Waterylet
Vestern
Dex
Sofas
Pra
Latham
Dary
Arsenal
General Electric Co
Schenec
Keds
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