War Reporter Finds Life Inside Campo Mortofield Monastery
Sid Feder describes Campo Mortofield near Anzio where a small Italian monastery shelters a dozen adults and eight bambini. Residents tend cows, wash GI laundry, and endure shelling while awaiting peace, with Teresa the aspiring singer as the settlement's star. The scene blends 13th century ambiance with 20th century war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Feder
Anzio
Campo Morto
No Man’s
Giovani
Benessimo
Benessemo
Luigi
Apple Blossoms Poem by Nola I Chapman
Poem celebrates May apple blossoms in a valley landscape. It describes scenic orchards, pink petals, fragrant air, and visitors from afar, praising nature’s beauty across hills and dales. Dame author Nola I Chapman notes the date April 26 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nola I. Chapman
Johnson Leaving Soon For Russia
New York May 10 Eric Johnson president of the United States Chamber of Commerce expects to start on his trip to Russia this Sunday. He announced he plans to visit the battle fronts see collective farming in practice and talk with the Russian people during the invitation from the Soviet government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eric Johnson
United States Chamber of Commerce
Russia
Writer's Cramp at Clearfield Navy Depot During Check Boom
Clearfield Utah May 10 a check writing machine operates at the naval supply depot. Before it was received Lt J T Schriver disbursing officer signed 89 820 checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield
Utah
Clearfield Naval Supply Depot
J. T. Schriver
U S Art Official Forms Volunteer Arts Unit at Baker Hospital
Edward Rowan of the Public Building Administration led the creation of a volunteer arts and skills unit at New Pine Baker General Hospital. Over 30 local residents attended the inaugural meeting to provide constructive occupation for the sick and disabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Edward Rowan
Section of
Fine Arts
Public Building Administration
Washington
Newpise Baker General Hospital
Rose I. Daniels
American Red Cross
Rowan
Walter Lee
Millwood
Laud Byers
John R. Craft
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Hagerstown
Tony Carnelli
E. 8. Jolliffe
Winchester
Newton D. Baker Hospital
T. M. Arnett
J. J. Michaels
Early Ranging Patents Track Ionosphere Height
The record notes patents for radio detecting and ranging dating to 1929. British and American scientists used radar-like methods to measure the ionosphere’s height, marking a milestone in atmospheric research.
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Johnson
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Cadet Nurses Glee Club
Jay Lowden
Sara Hamilton
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
U.S. Art
Baker Hospital
Pajamas
Reman
Chenilles
Bemberg
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