Fortresses set Frankfurt afire
Bombers smash through rocket-shooting Nazi fighter planes
By Walter Cronkite, United Press staff writer
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Military Affairs Committee chairmen reveals –
Army retains 1,766,000 trained troops in U.S.
All have had 1-3 years in service, Senator Reynolds testifies at hearing on Wheeler bill
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War just beginning, Knox says after voyage to Italy
‘Hardest, costliest part’ still ahead in Europe and Pacific, Secretary declares
By Donald G. Coe, United Press staff writer
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Clark Gable wins medal for ‘courage, coolness’
London, England (UP) –
Capt. Clark Gable, former movie star, has been awarded the Air Medal “for exceptionally meritorious achievement while participating in five separate bomber combat missions over occupied continental Europe,” it was announced today.
The citation said:
The courage and skill displayed by Gable on these occasions reflect great credit upon him.
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In Washington –
Post-war farm depression is feared if prices climb
Department of Agriculture study warns readjustment may be difficult
By Daniel M. Kidney, Scripps-Howard staff writer
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AFL Convention opens –
5 resolutions oppose Lewis
Only one approves readmission of miners
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Massive blows set, Patterson tells AFL
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Soldiers in fistfights
Attleboro, Massachusetts –
More than 200 soldiers from nearby Camp Myles Standish staged a series of fistfights in downtown Attleboro early today and several of them were hurt. Seven soldiers were arrested and will be arraigned in district court on charges of drunkenness and causing a disturbance. Observers said the riots stemmed from a fistfight involving soldiers. Police said no civilians were involved.
Labor democracy on exhibit –
Mammoth UAW, still without czar, convenes
Million-member union plans attack on no-strike pledge
By Fred Perkins, Pittsburgh Press staff writer
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