Map shows Japan's lifeline cut by South China Sea control
The text argues that control of the South China Sea by Japan would sever vital supply routes between the Malay archipelago, Java, Sumatra, and China coast. It emphasizes Manila and the Philippines as a gateway, with MacArthur’s slogan underscoring strategic stakes, while noting Japan’s weakened navy and the peril to sea lanes.
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Tard Mountbatten
Southeast Asia
Sumatra
Java
Singapore
Indonesia
Hong Kong
Canton
China
MacArthur
Orit
Tuvan
Manila
South China Sea
Japan
Malaya
Thailand
French Indochina
Tauroon
Mikado
Huge Donation For Southern Methodist University
Dallas reports a record $1,390,000 gift to Southern Methodist University for theology advancement from Mr and Mrs Joe J Perkins of Wichita Falls. The couple’s total giving rises to about $1.7 million, with $550,000 for dorms chapel and classrooms and $770,000 for endowment.
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Dallas
Southern Methodist University
Joe J. Perkins
Wichita Falls
A. Frank Smith
University
Echoor
Bishop Smith
Pitt
Perkins
Southern Methodist Uni
Itching First Application Promises Fast Relief for Skin Ailments
Agonizing itching from eczema rash and skin conditions described. Promises relief using BLUE STAR OINTMENT with repeat applications as needed. Money back guarantee if jar fails to satisfy. Try it today.
Perkins gifts establish Dallas theology school at SMU
The Perkins family funds will create the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. Kemp Perkins provides a half interest in 41 East Texas oil wells valued at 1 million dollars, with annual net revenue of 109,000,000. The Joe and Lois Perkins Foundation adds 320,000 and 30,000 cash is designated for theological studies. Dr Umphrey Lee praises the move to build a great theological institution.
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Perkins
East Texas
Joe and Lois Perkins
Perkins School of Theology
Few Latin American airports ready for large new planes
The U S Office of the Coordinator of Inter American Affairs notes only a few airports in Latin America can accommodate the large new transport aircraft, highlighting limited infrastructure for expanding air links.
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Latin America
U. S
the Coordinator of Inter- American Affairs
War veteran finds heir to late relative in hospital visit
Pfc. Joseph A. Foster of Santa Barbara California, wounded in the South Pacific and treated at an Army hospital in Spokane Washington, attended a military program he found profitable. An attorney seeking a relative of the late Joseph A. Foster of Okanogan Washington learned the veteran is his cousin's heir. The inheritance includes a home three automobiles 3000 dollars in cash and war bonds.
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Spokane
Wash
Joseph A. Foster
Santa Barbara
Cal
South Pacific
Okanogan
Foster
Battle Wound Is Remedy for Speech Defect
Missouri sergeant gets relief from a speech impediment after shrapnel injury during D-Day. Later a scalp wound and hair regrowth provide a lasting joke for medics about treating baldness with battle wounds.
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Hal Boyle
Germany
Missouri
Normandy
Texas Talk Sounds Queer to Outsiders
In a slice of Texas linguistic contrast a visitor from the North asks for Bowie Street and the drugstore clerk from Hall County helps interpret the local pronunciation Boo-ee Bowie. The encounter highlights the clash of accents and the stubborn pride in regional speech.
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Texas
Amarill
Boy-ee
Fountain Man
Memphis
Hall County
Bowie
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