Unification Weakness Seen In War Secrets
Historian David Lawrence reports that congressional inquiries reveal serious gaps in interservice understanding during World War II. Admiral Nimitz testifies that Army officers underestimated naval capabilities, with Okinawa highlighting heavy naval losses and the need for clear command separation among services.
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David Lawrence
Army
Navy
Chester W. Nimitz
Okinawa
Admial
Guam
Admiral Nimitz
Richardson
Pacific Fleet
Lamore
Iwo Jima
Japan
Marine Corps
Nimitz
Leyte
Philippines
United States
Local man credits ERB-HELP with relief from bloating
A Winchester resident says after meals he felt like a swollen balloon with gas and acid. after using ERB-HELP his bowels are regular, he eats freely, and he feels like a new man. The remedy contains 12 herbs and is sold at Winchester drug stores.
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Winchester
Dont's Advertisement for Peterson's Ointment
Advertisement for Peterson's Ointment promises quick relief from pimples itching eczema and skin irritations. It claims skin improvement and money back if one application fails and notes suitability for tired itchy feet and cracks between toes.
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Peterson
Unified command urged to coordinate all services
The statement asserts that a unified command directed by the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff is the only practicable way to coordinate the specialized operations of all our armed services.
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United States Joint
Chiefs of Staff
Special Mother's Day Service at Mountain View Church
Mountain Falls Virginia May 15. A Sunday service at Mountain View Methodist Church on May 19 will feature special music and recitations followed by a sermon by Rev. W. C. Snyder. Prizes will honor the oldest mother the youngest mother and the mother of the largest family. Sunday School at 10 services at 11 am cordially invited.
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Mountain Falls
Mountain View Methodist Church
W. C. Snyder
Sallie Moore
Hayfield
Mary Tevalt
Harry Hershman
Opequon
Dewey Hulver
Kathryn
Roy Triplett
Mary Triplett
Winchester
Sister of fallen service member denied pension claim
The inquiry asks if a sister who depended on her deceased brother can receive a pension. The answer states no pension is provided for sisters of veterans killed in action. only the widow, minor children, or dependent parents of deceased veterans qualify for pensions.
Police To Investigate First Wife's Death
Newaygo county prosecutor J Donald Murphy said he is asking a formal investigation into the death of Charles Gil bert's first wife. Detectives examine Gilbert's account of his first wife dying after falling while hanging a picture, with a post mortem showing his second wife as present during the alleged crimes.
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White Cloud
Mich
Newaygo County
J. Donald Murphy
Charles Gilbert
L. R. Hunt
Rockford
Gilbert
Revival attendance climbs at Reliance United Brothers Church
Attendance at the Reliance United Brothers Church revival has been good this week under Rev. C. W. Tinsman of Inwood West Virginia. Services run nightly except Saturday from 7 45 p.m. with highlights including a Pikeside quartet on Wednesday a youth service Thursday and a children sermon Friday.
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Reliance United Brothern Church
C. W. Tinsman
Inwood
W. Va
Pikeside
Social notes from Green Springs area guests and visits
Green Springs Virginia May 16. Mr and Mrs Leslie Shirley and family of Charlestown West Virginia were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Milburn. Mr and Mrs Carter Lutrell of White Hall visited Mrs Albert Luttrell Saturday. Mrs Ernest Milburn was guest at the home of Mrs Bessie Strow bridge near Clearbrook Thursday. Mr Coleman Milburn of Winchester visited friends and relatives Sunday. Mrs Minnie McCarty was guest of Mrs Carter Milburn Sunday. Mr Walter Saville remains unable to attend school because of an eye infection.
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Green Springs
Leslie Shirley
Charlestown
W. Va
Lloyd Milburn
Carter Lutrell
White Hall
Albert Luttrell
Ernest Milburn
Bessie Strowbridge
Near Clearbrook
George Helsley
Full Gospel Tabernacle
Air trip to Warsaw risks huge omelet for eggs
Don Turnbull secretary of the International Baby Chick Association worries about an air flight to Warsaw Poland to chaperone 655000 hen eggs. A rough landing could ruin the eggs and be costly. Each egg bound for incubation by the United Nations Relief Administration is valued from fifty cents to one dollar.
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Kansas City
Don Turnbull
International Baby Chick Association
Warsaw- Poland
Poland
United Nations Relief Administration
Frederick Wins Tri State Meet Triumph at Frederick
Frederick Ma won the Tri State Meet with 61 points, Leesburg second with 46, Winchester third with 2, and a string of events awarding top places to Frederick and neighboring towns. The tally lists multiple boys and girls events across dashes jumps and relays with Frederick frequent victor. The article ends with an unrelated question about the Big and Little Inch.
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Frederick
Leesburg
Winchester
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Berryville
Charles Town
War era petroleum pipelines to the East questioned
The source notes CS81 and related pipelines used to transport petroleum to the East during the war and mentions that no final decision has been made.
Surplus Government Beams Reported in Pipeline Project
A terse note says pipelines have beam classed as surplus material linked to a government ecooerey program. The report outlines disposal steps and oversight by a regional office.
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Tojo
International Military Tribunal For the
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Tokyo
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Hideki Tojo
Okawa
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Hanes Tailored
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Knitting Company
Winston- Salem
North Carolina
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Washington
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King
Peach
Somers
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Jackson
Snowden
Muray
Johnson
Scott
Morgan
Page
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Loudoun St
Goodfliear
Goodyear
Buncutter Tire Company
S. Braddock
Vmou
Ore
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City, N.Y
Cloverdale Spring Company
Neville, Pa
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