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Harold Merkle, an acquaintance of Homer’s father also from eastern Oregon, is in the 186th infantry regiment, 41st ID.

4 posted on 05/08/2013 4:13:44 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson ("Every nation has the government that it deserves." - Joseph de Maistre (1753-1821))

Billboard Top Ten for the Week of May 8, 1943

#1 - “I’ve Heard That Song Before” – Harry James, with Helen Forrest
#2 – “That Old Black Magic” - Glenn Miller, with Skip Miller and the Modernaires
#3 – “Brazil” - Xavier Cugat
#4 - “Velvet Moon” - Harry James
#5 – “Murder, He Says” - Dinah Shore
#6 - “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” - The Ink Spots
#7 - “As Time Goes By” - Rudy Vallee
#8 - “As Time Goes By” - Jacque Renard, with unknown vocalist
#9 – “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore” - Glen Gray, with Kenny Sargent
#10 - “Taking a Chance on Love” - Benny Goodman, with Helen Forrest

5 posted on 05/08/2013 4:14:14 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson ("Every nation has the government that it deserves." - Joseph de Maistre (1753-1821))