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News from the 442nd
From Hattiesburg American July 12, 1943
If Pvt. Earl Kubo is fortunate, he may yet find the July 7 copy of the Hattiesburg American in which is an article of Kubo’s pre-induction and army life. We searched the entire company area for an “American” newsboy, but none could be found. Pvt. Kubo wants to send a clipping to his wife in Hawaii.
Hutment No. 10 of Service Company is debating whether to appeal to 1st Sergeant Manaka about Pvt. Morrie Yamashita’s talking in his sleep. Pvt. Yamashita yells about crates, clothing, and equipment half the night, much to his friends sleeplessness.
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July 12, 1943
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+ Hattiesburg American
Media Type: Newspaper
Place: Hattiesburg
State: Mississippi
Country: United States
The Hattiesburg American was founded in 1897 as a weekly newspaper, the Hattiesburg Progress.[2] In 1907, the Hattiesburg Progress was acquired by The Hattiesburg Daily News. When the U.S. entered World War I in 1917, the newspaper was renamed the Hattiesburg American.
The Hattiesburg American was purchased by the Harmon family in the 1920s and was sold to the Hederman family in 1960.[2] Gannett acquired the newspaper in 1982.
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