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Navy in Khaki Crosses Rhine
Upper photo shows a powerful Sherman tank, ready for the cross
ing of the Rhine. Lower left shows naval personnel in army khaki, as
they took part in the crossing of the Rhine at various points. Much of
the success of the crossing was given to the navy. Lower right, Comdr
v William J. Whiteside, U. S. N., of New York City, who was in command.
■ This is the first time that the navy personnel, in any sire, has been taken
inland to aid with land operations. The navy relieved many army men
in the operations.
‘Will You Spare What They Need?’
These Greek boys get new hope as a relief worker tells them that
clothing for children and grown-ups is on the way to their cold mountain
village. The United National Clothing Collection is making an appeal
for 150,000,000 pounds of serviceable clothing, shoes and bedding for
relief of people in war-devastated areas.
^ Allied Occupation of Germany
German civilians are shown in upper photo, filling bomb craters in
streets and highways of Prum, Germany, after the city was captured by
U. S. 3rd army. Lower left shows Germans seeking information at Amer
ican headquarters in Ilomburg, Germany. Lower right, a group of Ger
man prisoners, taken after the crossing of the Rhine.
Next Move Toward Tokyo Assured
a A bedding roll serves as a chess table for marine airmen between
flights at the Motoyama airfield, No. 1 on Iwo Jima. Figuring for the
next move are, left to right, 1st Lts. Byron W. Mayo, Portland, Ore.,
and William H. May, Meridian, Miss., pilots of a Leatherneek torpedo
bomber squadron. The capturing of the airport was made possible by the
landings of the marines on Luzon and the capture of Iwo Jima.
Awarded Medals
First Congressional Medals of Hon
or won by army personnel in the
entire Pacific area have been award
ed posthumously to Lt. Col. William
J. O’Brien, top; and Sgt. Thomas
A. Baker, lower, both of Troy, N. Y.
Visiting Kit Fox
Native of the desert, the kit fox,
weighing not more than four pounds,
full-grown, has moved on Boulder
dam, one of the nation’s mightiest
monarchs of wartime hydroelectric
power, and is shown surveying this
man-made project through a fork of
a tree.
English Aides
Miss Elen Wilkinson, parliamen
tary secretary of the ministry of
home security, and Miss Florence
Horsbrugh, parliamentary secretary
of the ministry of health, who are
both included in the British delega
tion to United Nations conference.
The United States delegation will
consist of one woman, Dean Vir
ginia C. Gilderslecve.
Young Navy Genius
Ensign S. Jerome Tamkin, 18, in
ventor at 16 of an indicator of com
bustible gases which will bring him
$10,000 a year, ia shown with his
bride, Rita.
Ruin of \\ ar Making Delayed Visit to Germany
The result of the Allied bombardment of Cologne, Germany, is shown by photograph at right. Bonn, the
birthplaee of Beethoven, also meets the fate of other German eltles, as shown at left, as American troops
advanee through the city. Inset shows the bombed Adolf Hitler bridge across the Ithinc at Uerdingen, Ger
many. Reports indicate that all cities in path of advancing Allies are in complete ruins.
Policemen Attend School to Become Stork’s Aides
The job of protecting the citizens of their communities seems to be an ever-expanding one for members
of the police force of Nassau county, New York, who have been indoctrinated as obstetricians by the public
health nurses. Now they know just when and how to drop the argyrol Into the new-born's eyes, how to keep
the infant from strangulation, how to handle the umbilical cord problem.
Army Bridges Around the World
The original bridge shown in upper photograph was demolished by
bombers of the U. S. army 10th air force since the Japs captured Burma
road in 1942. Pontoon bridge is erected as the Allied offensive nears the
key Japanese supply terminus of the road. Lower, shows trucks cross
ing pontoon bridge spanning Khine river.
Big Top Will Soon Be in Town
Things are looking up for the big shows as pretty Juanita Deisler
and Paul Jerome relax for a moment between rehearsals on the flying
trapeze. The eircus begins its annual springtime engagement at Madison
Square Garden, and after May 20, Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey
make a tour of cities of America.
New Dies’ Counsel
Attorney Ernie Adamson of Pitts
burgh, who has been named as chicl
counsel for the house committee oi
un-American activities. lie former
ly practiced law in New York City.
Adamson will assume his new duties
immediately, on part time basis.
Lloyd George Dead
David Lloyd George, 82, Britain's
leader in World War I, died recent
ly at his home in Wales. He was
former prime minister of England,
54 years in Commons, and recently
became an earL
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