Man who sought $10,000 returns home after war ordeal
James D. Haburne, a Pennington Gap native, survived 21 months in a Japanese camp and 9 months in Philippine jungles after 1941 service, earning the Purple Heart and two other decorations. On furlough in Bonny Blue, he carries a $7,000 government check and another $4,000 forthcoming, recounting brutal conditions, malaria, and a 1944 escape attempt with fellow soldiers.
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James D. Haburne
Pennington Gap
Philippine Jungles
Malara
Haburne
Army
Bonny Blue
MacArthur
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Hadley Watson
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Kentucky
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Household Helps booklet sells for ten cents
Labor Savers For Homemakers offers hundreds of tips in a booklet titled HOUSEHOLD HELPS. Aimed at domestic emergencies, the publication claims to cover almost every homemaker problem with practical advice. Send ten cents postpaid to The Winchester Evening Star Information Bureau in Washington, D. C., with name and address for a copy.
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The
Winchester Evening Star. Information Bureau
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Washington, D. C
Norwegians to Return Home from England
The Daily Telegraph reports the Norwegian government will return to Oslo from England this weekend. King Haakon and his family are expected to depart later, and a UNRRA mission will travel to Oslo soon to study relief issues.
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London
Oslo
England
Daily Telegraph
Haakon
UNRRA
Butter Delivered Under Guard
New York on May 26 reports a worsening butter shortage with Gristede deliveries guarded by two boys. One pushes the cart while the other counts the scarce commodity to deter theft.
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