News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
The column lists service members with new addresses and promotions. It names Sgt Harold C Jojka and Cpl Marion S McAvoy with unit notes, Ensign Helen Simmering at Great Lakes, and many others including Jack Wilson and Lieut Keith Buffington. Updates cover transfers, training completions, and wartime postings in California, Ohio, Iowa, Great Britain, the South Pacific, and the Caribbean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion S. McAvoy
South Pacific
Cpl. McAvoy
12Th
AAF Service Command
Pilots and Ground Crews Carry War Effort Across Europe
In England and Texas updates, airmen from the 8th AAF and RAF training units are highlighted. Paul Dodder completes basic flight training in Bakersfield and heads to Mather Field for advanced instruction. Russell Miller, a cook at an 8th AAF fighter station, helps fly P-51 missions in support of invading ground troops, contributing to 255% enemy aircraft destroyed in four months. Keith Huber graduates from Harlingen RAF aerial gunnery school with Wings and a promotion. Paul Deimerly returns to Fredericksburg after furlough. Alvin Jones serves overseas in a program bridging training to active theater duty. Arnold Smith Jr. writes from Washington about his Mediterranean service and pride in his unit, with complete address available through his sister.
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Russell R. Miller
Golia Miller
England
Pfe. Miller
Donald W. Graham
Keith A. Huber
J. A. Huber
West Chester
RAF Training Command
Harlingen Army Air Field
Texas
Alvin Jones
Air Service Command
Sgt. Jones
Wanda Custer
Pfc
Arnold Smith, Jr
Washington
Rome
G. I
Hitler
Gustav
Mediterranean
D. C. Forinash
Simple Baked Custard with Caramelized Sugar Top
A plain custard is dressed up by cooling then sprinkling a half inch layer of soft brown sugar on top. Place under a broiler four to five inches from the flame until the points melt. Remove, cool, then chill for a delightful caramel sauce.
Liberty Bell Cracks Repaired After London Casts
In 1752 the Liberty Bell cracked twice during its London casting and was recast in Philadelphia within the following year. The repairs preceded the American independence era by about 25 years, marking a notable early chapter in the bell's history.
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London
Philadelphia
Proper salt and temperature guidance for soft kraut storage
Soft kraut signals too little salt or too high heat, or unsterilized containers or poorly packed cabbage creating air pockets. Slip butter paper over a knife to slice evenly and avoid broken corners, then store butter in a tight covered dish to preserve freshness.
Ocean crustaceans yield copper rich blood and arsenic
The blue blood of lobsters and king crabs comes from copper rather than iron. Organic copper salts in marine organisms have potential use in treating pernicious anemia. Arsenic is also present in several ocean crustaceans.
Cables Coated With Koro Seal Endure Ozfone Gas
Electric transmission cables coated with a new synthetic called koro seal resist the corrosive Ozfone for up to three years. Cables with ordinary insulation are eaten through by ozone in three seconds.
Yanks Do Well
The article notes American forces suffering losses at Tarawa and inflicting heavy casualties on Japanese troops. It reports American naval and air attacks on Tinian, and air strikes on Rota and Yap, with Tokyo noting a new U S naval attack on Guam.
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Tinian Island
Rota
Yap
Tokyo
Guam
Roast Pork At Low Heat For Juicy Roasts
Cook pork roasts at 325 degrees uncovered with fat side up. No water needed. The fat cap self basts the meat, while drippings yield rich gravy.
Fencing Periodical The Riposte Debuts in New York
The Riposte, published at Ed Washington Place in New York City, is a periodical devoted exclusively to fencing.
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Ed Washington Place
New York City
Keep Warm for New Chick Flock with DIY Hover
A 25 chick starter flock shows an average casualty rate of three to four. Keeping them warm for six weeks is vital and can be done with a homemade hover powered by light bulbs.
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Harold C. Jojka
U. S. Army
Camp Beale
Calif
Camp
San Luis Abispo
Jimmy Bey
Tempe
Ariz
James E. Bey
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Santa Ana Army Air Base
Santa Ana
Ensign Helen J. Simmering
U.S.N.R
U. S. Naval Hospital
Great Lakes
Ill
Ensign Simmering
Ed Simmering
Paul Peiffer
Engineers Corps, General Service Regiment
Elmer Peiffer
Eleanor Peiffer
Cleveland
Ohio
Sterling Hotel
Harley Brock
Armed Guard Center Pacific
Treasure Island
San Francisco
Cali
Bill Maas
Iowa City
Wm. K. Maas
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U.S.N.A.S
Merced Army Air Field
Merced
Clyde J. Griggs
J. R. Griggs
Jack Wilson
Charles Wilson
Ernie Pyle
Pyle
Wilson
Washington County
Jack
Set. Murphy
Addison Murphy
Harold Wolf
Preston Wolfe
Set
Clifford Beggs
William Beggs
Pvt
Fred Graham
India
Laura Graham
Graham
General Stillwell
Cloyce C. Gault
P.T.R
Fleet Post Office
New York
Geo. Ebner
Carribean
A. Votruba
John Votruba
Southwest Pacific
Lieut
Keith Buffington
R. M. Buffington
France
Melba Hutchson
Craig C. Buffington
Way
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Y Pvt
James L. Edwards, Jr
Camp Phillips, Kas
James L. Edwards
Columbus Junction
Earl L. Richardson
Alice Richardson
Wave
Henry Witthoft
Witthofts
Clarence W. Miller
Frances Witthoft
Wilbur E. Witthoft
Ralph C. Witthoft
Arthur J. Witthoft
Martha Wylie
Bill Robertson
L. M. Robertson
Dave McGaffey
Cpl
Frank Hudson
John McGaffey
Fort Pierce
Fla
Gerald McGaffey
Radio Division
Army Air Corps
P. L. Etter
S. Lowa
Pittsburgh
Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
Myrtle Poole
Chicago
Chigger
Zemocol
Ween Palakeda
Aladverrisinc
Meture
Paul Dodder
Minterfield
Bakersfield
Matherfield
Mather Field
Sacramento
Paul J. Deimerly
A. P. Hill Mil. Res
Fredericksburg
Paul Harvey
Grace Hill
Keota
Peggy Ryan
Tar
Awa
W. EF. Farrell
West Branch
Iowa
Mr. Farrell
Him
Frank EK. Frazier
Elm Grove
M. A. Springman
Elm Grove Cemetery
Frank L. Wilson
Secy
Frazier
North
Farrell
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