Brutal Japanese Slaughter Report From Kiangsi
Father George Yager, American missionary in Kiangsi near the Doolittle raid landing area, recounts savage atrocities by Japanese forces. He describes execution, torture, arson, and cannibalism as they hunted missionaries Chinese residents and medical aid, with Bishop Quinn and others fleeing to hills. Verdini presumed dead. hospital burned. property losses exceed 1 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Jimmy Doolittle
Tokyo
George Yager
Father Yager
Congregation of Missions
Yu Kiang
Kiangsi
Doolittle
Yager
Charles Quinn
Los Angeles
Humbert Verdini
Father Bunker
Harold F. Watson
Homberger
Watson
Pioneer Resident of Amarillo Dies at 77
Mrs. Mollie E. Miller 77, wife of W. J. Miller of 2401 Buchanan St., died in a local hospital from complications after a hip fracture suffered last Friday. She had lived in Amarillo 37 years, moving from Paris Texas. Survived by husband, two sons Ralph H. and Joe J. Miller both of Amarillo, daughter Mrs. O. M. Slay of St. Joseph Missouri, sister Mrs. J. W. St. Clair of Sulphur Springs Texas, and six grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not yet made. Body to N. S. Griggs and Sons. fliers assisted by Father William Glynn of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie E. Miller
W. J. Miller
Buchanan Street
Naked Chinese Sailor Spared by South Atlantic Odyssey
Poon Lim, a Chinese steward, survived 132 days adrift on a liferaft after his ship was torpedoed. He fished with improvised hooks, ate raw fish for nourishment, and was rescued near the South American coast. He credits his endurance to stoicism and will to live, spending 45 days in a hospital after rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. McDermott
Miami
Fla
U.P
Poon*Lim
South Atlantic
Poon Lim
Basil Izzy
Lim
China
South American
Female Coyotes Lose In Oregon Legislation
In Salem Oregon a floor dispute over a bill to open the coyote season included a debate on whether female coyotes wear sweaters Rep Buck Lienallen argued for allowing sheepmen in Eastern Oregon to shoot coyotes regardless of sex The measure passed amid lighthearted remarks and the assembly's amusement The Nazi party was organized in November 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
U.P
Oregon
Buck” Lienallen
Pendleton
Liewallen
Eelgrass Key Plant in New England Coast
In Durham New Hampshire scientists after a two year study report eelgrass as perhaps the most important plant in New England. The disappearance of eel grass along the coast is linked to ecological disruption and concerns for coastal habitats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
N. H
U.P
New England
Chiropractors Win Licensing Bill in Texas Legislature
Gov. Coke R. Stevenson filed the chiropractors licensing bill without his signature, making it law August 9. The measure creates a nine member board to issue licenses after exams, sets course standards, requires 3600 hours of instruction, limits treatment to manipulation, bans treating infectious diseases, and bars advising against vaccines. The bill survived a fierce legislative fight amid strong medical opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
U.P
Coke R. Stevenson
Texas
House
Senate
State Medical Association
Decreasing clam supply prompts plant as habitat and filter
The plant provides food and a protective hiding place for ocean dwellers while catching and retaining silt washed from rivers, helping to keep ocean channels open.
Applesauce Is Sure Fire for Girl Gremlins
Jacqueline Cochran, head of Army Air Forces Women Pilot Training at Fort Worth, relates legends of "Pureilas" or fifinellas, young female gremlins who aid pilots with pranks and guidance. She sees them as a symbol of change and notes they can be influenced, even bribed with applesauce and perfume.
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Washington
Jacqueline Cochran
Army Air Forces’ Pilot Training Command
Fort Worth
Tex
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Quinn
Father Verdini
Shang-Yu
Chungking
Father Dunker
Amarillo
William Glynn
Chicago
Ying-Tan
Nanchang
Harry Longabach
John Snider
Khiva
Tommie” Thomas
Roy Beard
Hanson Post
American Legion
Royal Reserve
Schenrey
Ascorol
Schentey Royal Reserve
Schentey Distillers Corp
W. Y
Nazi Party
Chemao Shop
Polk
H. H. “Tommie” Thomas
Chiropractic
Mararet Barrett
West Texas State College
Amarillo Center
Globe News
Ng Wee
Optometrist
Polk St
Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Directors
Pierce
Chrysler Corporation
Air Service
Army
Navy
Merchant Marine
Anto Sattle
Iceland
Guadalcanal
South America
India
Russia
General Electric
Westinghouse
WAR Products
Staten
Plymouth
Dopce - DE Soro
Chrysler
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