V M I Graduate Recalls Libyan Battle as Bir Hacheim Fights On
A V M I graduate and Clarke native recounts the French stand at Bir Hacheim in the Libyan desert. Cpl Dickerson writes of air attacks, repeated shelling, Italian demands to surrender, Rommel’s ultimatum, and the stout defense by the Pacific Battalion and Foreign Legion amid near-constant bombardment.
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Foreign Legion
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How Would You Feel Under Fire Navy Lads Share Reactions
Navy crewmen describe their reactions during a Pacific battle as bombs fell, with voices ranging from fear to fierce determination. Stories include a gunner distracted by a dogfight and others shouting or singing as planes approached, while mess boys carry on with calm efficiency amid danger.
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Heatless Winter Warns State of Coal Shortages
Washington June 18 The government urges households to stockpile a full winter’s supply of coal this summer to avoid heatless homes next winter. Ickes and aides push up to 120 days for vital industries, 60 to 90 days for ordinary consumers. coal stocks rose to 61.8 million tons by May 1 from 57.2 million. Donald Nelson seeks contractor and railroad checks on on-hand coal and storage plans to maximize use of transport and storage capacity.
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America
Oetes
Icke
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Maternity Ward Considered in Trailers for Camp
Baltimore officials propose a trailer maternity ward at a war workers camp to ease hospital crowding. Dr. Warthen and Dr. Riley estimate 65 pregnant among 300 workers and plan a delivery trailer with a nurse midwife and prenatal clinic to reduce operative births.
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W. H. F. Warthen
Baltimore County
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