Army Strives for Kindness in Painful Job of Sending Home Belongings
Kansas City depot handles personal effects of soldiers who died or were missing, with six months to a year to finalize records. Lt. Col. Murphy leads the effort to treat families with sympathy, as 7,000 letters go out weekly to next of kin, balancing duties with empathy.
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Kansas City
National Mail Order
C. J. Blade
Bureau
Murphy
Hoboken
N. J
Post Office Department
Notice to send subscriptions to men in service
This newspaper mails many copies to service members each week. If you sent a subscription to a service man and think the paid period has ended, please come in to renew if you want it continued. Notify us promptly of any change of address and send news items about men in service.
Unit Deferment for Farmers Scrapped
Washington reports the Selective Service dropped its unit production system for farm workers and shifted to drafting as many registrants as possible under existing law. Local boards gain discretion on agriculture deferments while state directors push irreplaceable farm workers emphasized as essential to the war effort.
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Washington
Russell
Georgia
Roosevelt
Twelve Principles to Remember for Daily Life
A compact list highlights time value, perseverance, joyful work, simple living, strong character, kindness, influence by example, duty, economical wisdom, patient virtue, talent improvement, and the joy of original thinking.
Texans in 36th Infantry Still Small in Number
Maj. Gen. Fred L. Walker says the 36th Division has only a small number of Texans left. He notes three tough Italy campaigns, harsh cold, mine fields, barbed wire and river crossings with limited tank support, and losses among infantry with replacements from other states.
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36Th Infantry
Austin
36Th Division
Fred L. Walker
36Th Infantry Division
Coke R. Stevenson
Outfit
U. S. Army
Italy
Walker
Million Army Men Given Discharges Since War Began
The Army reported that 1,058,000 enlisted men were discharged between December 1, 1941 and January 31 this year. Of these, 844,000 were honorable discharges, not counting commissions, including 196,000 over age 38. Most honorable discharges were due to physical or mental disability.
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Washington
First Grade Helped By Father In Reading Numbers
A Port Washington teacher unable to coax a pupil to read numbers asked the boy’s father to assist in class. The father wrote digits and words like 3 and three but the boy gave unexpected responses including Pretzel for 8. The piece notes that about 40 percent of British war production comes from small workshops.
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Port Washington
N. Y
Jokes and Q A Nods From a Quick Laugh Lineup
A collection of old time prison bant ters and punch lines featuring a buttercup color joke Burple the answer a clinic quip about hope and a doctor failing to name the general sickness with a chaplain in on the gag noted in a humorous column style
Misdirected Banter in Mistletoe Quiz Night
A humorous clash unfolds between a quarrelsome couple over Christmas decor and conversation. A lawyer tests a female witness while she reveals a six year old son at home, adding a domestic touch to the scene.
Diner Exchange Pits Question About Crabs at Table
A diner asks a server if crabs are on the menu and the waiter responds that they serve everyone and invites seating, illustrating a humorous back and forth over food options.
Styles Changing Sue’s Evening Dress Sparks Father’s Surprise
Mary reports Sue walking the street with a new evening dress. Father reacts with shock and asks if styles have truly changed. The exchange captures a moment of fashion chatter and parental concern over changing norms.
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Mary
Sharp Wits and Snappy Lines From a Bygone Issue
A collection of witty exchanges and quips from veterans and civilians. A cigar boast leads to a phonograph joke while a young woman riffs on golf and auto rides. A sergeant recalls a checkered career, and a corporal jokes about his pokered past. A note on courtesy closes the item.
Rookie marksman fails at target in training yard
A rookie fires 40 rounds without hitting the target as a sergeant and captain harshly press him. The comical exchange ends with the rookie claiming the shots are leaving the area, while a Los Angeles restaurant sign notes Beef Stew.
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Los
Essen
Divorce Proceeding Noted Between Opal and G R Cannon
The state issues a citation to G R Cannon to appear and answer Opal Cannon's petition filed March 11 1944 in Grayson County District Court seeking divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. The appearance is required by 10 am on Monday after 42 days from issuance, with the case file No 52626. Court in Sherman Texas. S V Earnest Clerk. Deputy Inez Steed.
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State OF Texas
G. R. Cannon
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Texas
Opal Cannon
S. V. Earnest
Inez Steed
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