Paris Watchword On Road To City
Reporter Henry T. Gorrell recalls the rapid Allied advance toward Paris from Le Mans to Laval and Avranches, describing encounters with German pockets, jubilant French crowds, and the sense of victory. The piece highlights soldiers, locals, and the dramatic march through liberated towns.
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Paris
Henry T. Gorrell
U.P
Laval
le Mans
Vah
Wayne P. Redden
U. S
Love
Tennessee
Tenn
France
Brittanyy
St. Hilaire du Harcouet
Ernee
Chenes
le Lande
Grenoux
Mayenne
Bob Casey
Chicago Daily News
Laval Be
Silver and gold toothpicks adorned with gems since the 15th century
The passage notes toothpicks fashioned from silver and gold and frequently studded with gems dating back to the 15th century, illustrating early luxury dining accessories and crafted elegance.
Heavenly Days Banned by Army Board Over Political Content
The Army selection board rejected the Fibber McGee and Molly film Heavenly Days for containing political material barred by the soldier vote law. The department said it is the first Hollywood feature shelved for political import, while Wilson has not yet been reviewed.
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Washington
Army Selection Board
War Department
Fibber McGee and Molly
Wilson
Roosevelt
Daily News
Washington Daily News
Tax Commission And Attorney General To Appeal Court Rulings
The Arizona Tax Commission and Attorney General Joe Conway said they will appeal recent superior court decisions ruling that 16 cents of the $1 state tax levy for the last fiscal year was excessive. They will contest a Maricopa county order requiring issuing a dog racing permit to the Arizona Kennel Club. Cochise and Apache counties held the 15 percent social security allocation should have been considered in setting the property tax levy, prompting protested payments.
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Phoenix
State Tax Commission
Joe Conway
State Supreme Court
Maricopa County
Arizona Kennel Club
Cochise
Apache County
Tax Commission
Woodrow Wilson film on army camp screens sparks howl
Camp audiences would howl if the Woodrow Wilson career film appeared on camp screens. The News notes political implications and editorially calls the film helpful to President Roosevelt. Advertisements tout Fibber McGee and Molly as a one-man war on Congress and a big-time laugh show aimed at housewives.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Avera
Molly
The
Housewives
Land grants once offered to entice joining the Marine Corps
A historical note explains that individuals were promised land grants as an incentive to enlist in the U S Marine Corps. The program reflects early recruitment strategies and land allocation practices connected to military service.
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U. S. Marine Corps
French Liberation Of Laval Amid Celebrations And Arrests
U P dispatch from Laval describes Capt. Charles Freeman and Maj. Joseph Novellino leading mopping up against a German rearguard. Crowds celebrate with flags, kisses, and champagne as prisoners are brought in and a top French collaborator Milan is captured. A security cordon protects a wary Milan from vengeful townspeople. The mayor visits Novellino after the town hall march.
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Henry T. Gorrell
Laval
France
Charles Freeman
Hackensack
N. J
Maj
Joseph Novellino
Paterson
Freeman
Novellino
Policeman Kills Wife and Man Then Takes Life in California
LONG BEACH California August 10 a police inspector Davis died from a self inflicted wound after shooting his wife Violet and Roy E Parker 26 following a daytime encounter with them at a bus stop He had left his post and returned with a revolver declaring I am going to end it all Investigators said the former University of Idaho football player had domestic troubles and two divorce actions had been filed previously
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Long Beach
Calif
Wayne H. Davis
Roy E. Parker
Davis
Violet
Parker
University of Idaho
War time steak dinner survives three-alarm fire
In Salem Massachusetts Oscar's grill patrons fled a three alarm blaze. Three guests carried their half eaten steaks and cutlery to a car where they finished the meals.
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Salem
Mass
U.P
Oscar’s Grill
Possible Murder Seen In Death Of Two People
Baltimore police probe the deaths of Norman E. Bosley and Virginia Nighan found in a parked car on Woodburne avenue. Chief Inspector Wallace said the case remains open as investigators rule out a self harm theory and review all angles.
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Baltimore
Woodburne Avenue
M. Joseph Wallace
Oscar Koch
Norman E. Bosley
Cockeysville
Virginia Nighan
Towson
Maricopa Special Levies Draw Sharp Criticism
Phoenix August 10. Objections to special levy items in the Maricopa county 1944 45 fiscal year budget were made by Shel don MacKenzie tax agent for the Southern Pacific company and S A Spear director of the Arizona Tax Research association. They objected to special levies to raise 47000 for election expenses 1000000 for a sanitarium for indigent tubercular children 30000
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Phoenix
Maricopa County
Sheldon MacKenzie
Southern Pacific Company
S. A. Spear
Arizona Tax Research Association
Danish Doctor Removes Shrapnel From Rommel Head
British radio citing German circles in Copenhagen reports Danish brain specialist Prof. Edward Busch recently removed a shrapnel splinter from Rommel's head and refused a fee. Berlin reports Rommel was injured in an air raid on July 17.
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New York
Copenhagen
Edward Busch
Rommel
FCC
Berlin
Erwin Rommel
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