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Show U. S. Troops Reach Base In Newfoundland ST. JOHN'S, N. F, Jan. 29 VP) The United States army transport trans-port Edmond B. Alexander, bearing bear-ing soldiers who will man the U. S. defense base under construction hert, eased through the narrow channel Into St John's harbor Wednesday and was moored at her special berth. The site for the base, which will Include facilities for land, air and sea forces, was leased by Great Britain to the United States. The Edmond B. Alexander, 21.000-ton former German liner, will be used as a floating barracks for the troops until living quarters are completed ashore. |