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Roanoke Pilot Struck Steeple in Fatal Crash
Article about the death of Eugene Williams in a plane crash while serving in the Air Force in Germany.
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Plane Accident in Europe Kills Roanoke Pilot
Article about the death of First Lt. Eugene W. Williams in a plane crash while serving in the Air Force in Germany. Notes that he trained at the Tuskegee "Air Base" and Lockburn Air Base. Mentions that his brother "Leroy" Williams was also killed...
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Roanoker Killed When Army Plane Strikes Steeple
Article about the death of First Lt. Eugene W. Williams in a plane crash while serving in the Air Force in Gibelsadt, Germany with the 86th Fighter Group. Mentions that his brother "Leroy" Williams was also killed while serving in the Air Force in...
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[Clipping of James T. Williams]
A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams. It announces that he was commissioned a second lieutenant at Officer Candidate School at the San Antonio Aviation Center, and that he will be an air force administrative officer.
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A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams. It announces that he has been assigned to the Tuskegee army air field. It states that Eugene Williams is currently stationed there as well.
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"Roger" Cast, Graham Jackson Arrive
A newspaper clipping with a photograph announcing the arrival of the cast of "Roger," a musical James T. Williams co-wrote. One of the men pictured is James T. Williams.
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They planned "Roger"
A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams sitting at a table with papers for "Roger" the musical. He is flanked by two men on either side who look down in concentration. The article describes them as the "brain-trust" who created the...
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Entertain at USO Open House
A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams leaning over a piano. To his left are two women and one man. Another man plays the piano. The article says that they are rehearsing for a broadcast for the John R USO "open house."
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Officer Sees Brother Get Wings
A newspaper clipping with a picture of James T. Williams, Geraldine Williams, Eugene Williams, and Cordelia Williams shortly after Eugene received his wings at Tuskegee Army Air Field. Geraldine wears a camera around her neck. They all look at Eugene...
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