Soldier Letter From Camp Roberts Highlights Sicily Visit
Private Bill Hammer reports from Camp Roberts California describing Sicily food supply for soldiers daily butter and meat, cold damp winter, and good turkey holidays. He notes saving 50 of 79.20 monthly, paying 6.60 for insurance on 10,000 cover, desires raspberries and cherry pies, and plans to visit Brighton later this year.
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Wesley Brannen
Brighton
Sicily
Corporal Kendall
Soldier tops company shooting record at field firing
The narrative recalls a week of firing with excited pride as a serviceman reports scores. He hits 182 of 210, then 189 of 200, tying top marks with three others and even sharing the high score with a captain and lieutenant amid a bold stand before the company.
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Anther
Soldier recalls marksmanship contest against Japanese foes
A veteran recounts an intense firing exercise with six shots per target. He describes sweating anxiously as targets rose, finishing with a perfect 46 out of 50 from a standing position and topping the captain by ten points.
Evolution of horticulture from walls to gardens
The term horticulture originated as the cultivation of crops within walls and was distinct from agriculture grown in open fields. It now refers to growing and caring for gardens nurseries and orchards.
Colombia Joins Mica Producers for UN War Industries
Colombia becomes a producer of mica in the Western hemisphere, tapping a growing small-scale mine operation in Santander del Norte. The mineral is in high demand for radio and other electrical equipment used in war industries.
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Colombia
Western Hemisphere
United Nations
Santander del Norte
Pacolondia
Ground Keep Hardy Vegetables Through Real Freeze Danger
Farmers advise leaving hardy vegetables in the ground until there is a sharp freeze. Gardenists should monitor weather forecasts and protect crops only when temperatures threaten plant survival.
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