Marine Sergeant Refused $1000 For Tail Gunner Seat
Marine Sgt William C Campbell of Denver refused a $1000 bid for the tail gunner assignment on a Liberator bomber in a Wake Island raid. He battled a Zero, shot down one plane, while others downed two, as the crew returned safely. Col Holzapfel credited pilots and gunners, noting one damaged bomber limped home without jettisoning gear.
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Wake Island
7Th Air Force
T. H
William C. Campbell
Denver
William J. Holzapfel Jr
Racine
Wis
Dayton
Ohio
Earl D. Nelson
Cleveland
Holzapfel
Campbell
Colorado
Richard Thompson
Philadelphia
Thompson
John E. Lowry
Smyrna
Clarence T. Sopko
Sopko
Lieut
Pierce L. Veith
Independence
Kan
700000 Items Needed by Men During Invasion
During the Sicily invasion planners relied on sea borne supply by merchant ships to sustain beach heads. The article notes 700 000 different items carried by American merchant vessels and highlights the vast consumption of ammunition food fuel tires and equipment by divisions in North Africa and Tunisian campaigns.
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Sicily
American Merchant Marine Institute
A Lesson on Malaria
This educational piece defines malaria, its cause as parasites in the blood, and how mosquitoes transmit the disease. It notes not all mosquitoes spread malaria, and that transmission occurs via bites from infected mosquitoes in stagnant water and containers. It outlines symptoms from mild to severe and hints at protection measures.
Unkindness to Animals and Its Moral Call
A Boston Herald piece urges children to show kindness to animals and critiques cruelty to cats dogs horses and birds. It argues cruelty harms both animals and humans and praises responsible care by good citizens and sportsmen.
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Fido
Boston Herald
Baby Climbs Fence With Tiny Steps
A short incident describes a baby attempting to reach a ball over a low fence. The narrator notes the baby’s limited words and days, and an adult intervenes when the mother stops the helper.
The Fence Too High for a Child
A gentle mother explains that children reach for the moon by attempting the impossible. The baby stacks a chair and a box, climbs the fence, and, after a wobbling moment, drops to the other side with a triumphant grin.
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Frank Moseley
Your Life Magazine
Doctors of 1850s faced slow pay like modern physicians
In Anderson South Carolina Dr Jasper Browne kept an account book from 1850 to 1855 showing fees averaging about $1 per visit and frequent nonpayment. Entries describe irate patients, travel to Belton to tell lies, a 12-cent charge for one printed sermon, medicines, a $4 obstetrical delivery fee, and a $10 bill for skull fracture work.
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Anderson
S. C
Jasper Browne
G. Pierce Browne
Jealousy in the office and home accident odds
A backhanded column notes that jealousy among coworkers is natural and can be ignored to succeed. It recalls 1942 home accident stats and recounts diary glimpses from Palermo Italy, describing travels, Cathedral tales, and Sicily under Uncle Sam's wartime shadow.
Censorship Sergeant Ed Watson Interjects on Censoring Mail
A light wartime anecdote shows Sergeant Eddie Watson interrupting his censoring to introduce his wife to Lieutenant Leslie. He adds a personal touch about the crowded room before continuing. The notice urges readers to buy in Whitewright.
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Eddie Watson
Lieutenant Leslie
Honey
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