Allies Press Pacific Offense With Record Halmahera Bombing
Allied forces launched a record 135 ton bombing of Halmahera Island 300 miles south of the Philippines destroying airfields dumps and eight planes. MacArthur said the blow furthers the drive toward recapturing the Philippines as Liberators Mitchells and ships were also targeted nearby.
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J. B. Krueger
Associated Press
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Vogelkop
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India
Dewey Plans Campaign Tour Through September Across States
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey's aides advance a two month drive that could cover much of the nation. Sen. Ed H. Moore says a stop in Oklahoma City is scheduled for Sept 25 as part of the westward swing. Dewey already set Sept 7 in Philadelphia and Sept 8 in Louisville for campaign appearances.
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Occupations to Govern Postwar Home Designs Contest
Fred Seale of the National Association of Home Builders announces a wartime design contest offering 6000 in war bonds as prizes. The competition emphasizes occupant occupations, with six home types including city, suburban, and industrial worker homes, closing October 20, 1944.
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National Association of Home Builders of
U. S
National Association
Mr. Seale
Industrial Workers
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