Wewak Raid Wrecks Japanese Base and Fleet
Allied dispatch reports a large strike on Wewak New Guinea destroying 58 to 61 Japanese aircraft and sinking seven vessels in a harbor convoy. Fifteen miles southeast at Finschhafen Australian forces pressed the trapped garrison while Central Solomons air strikes targeted Kolombangara and Vella Lavella.
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Southwest Pacific
Wewak
New Guinea
Finschhafen
Solomons
Kolombangara Island
Vella Lavella Island
Bond Drive Tops Quota in Amarillo War Bond Push
Salerno memories spur Amarillo to push beyond the $6,642,400 Third War Loan quota with a seven million goal. Campaign chair Cal Farley urges immediate purchases of extra bonds, stressing personal sacrifice for troops and unity with Fort Worth and Dallas in meeting the drive deadline Saturday night.
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Salerno
Cal Farley
Amarillo
Farley
Mark Clark
Fifth Army
Italy
Europe
Pacific
Fort Worth
Dallas
Texas
Jap Base at Wewak Hit by Severe Blow
American flyers attacking Wewak New Guinea said the enemy base suffered a severe new blow. Mitchell bombers joined heavy bombers and fighters in a raid that destroyed over 60 enemy planes and sank seven ships and 29 barges near Boram air strip. Captain Lee Kizzire reported heavy damage though one air strip remained serviceable.
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New Guinea
Wewak
Owen Stanley Mountains
Lee Kizzire
Laramie
Wye
Boram
Kizzire
Death of Fritzi Brunette Ends Silent Film Era
Hollywood report says Fritzi Brunette blue eyed star of silent films died after a long illness at 53. She starred opposite Jack Holt and Mitchell Lewis in 1918 to 1928, with last screen appearance in 1939. Also notes U S fliers interned in Lisbon after bomber forced landing at port.
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Hollywood
Fritzi
Jack Holt
Mitchell Lewis
U. S
Lisbon
Home Recipe Claims Hair Tinting For Gray Locks
An at home preparation using Barbo Compound promises a professional looking tint. Mix one box with half a pint of water and comb through hair to produce a uniform glossy color that lasts, resists washing out, and won’t stain the scalp or affect permanents.
Lady in Blue Sends Gifts to Soldiers Overseas
Four hundred soldiers in remote postings will receive Christmas boxes funded by an unidentified 76 year old woman in a blue gingham dress. She presented a certified check for 1000 dollars, saying she hopes to help boys overseas who would not get a gift otherwise and plans to consult her banker on future action.
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Washington
Washington Post
Community figure declines name, photo after donation
An hour later she returned with a second $1,000 check. The Post asked to publish her name and photo but she declined, saying she prefers to remain anonymous.
Littell’s Liquid relief for skin irritations and bites
An aid to relieve itching that accompanies minor skin irritations prickly heat eczema and bites of non poisonous insects. Price 50c.
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Price
Yugoslav King Peter Arrives in Cairo With Staff
PM King Peter of Yugoslavia lands in Cairo from London with his staff. His London departure had been announced earlier and his presence in the Middle East sparks speculation about Balkan events.
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Cairo
King Peter
Yugoslavia
London
Peter
Middle East
Balkans
Fire Prevention Week urged by Amarillo official
Ed Spann outlines common home fire hazards and prevention steps during Fire Prevention Week October 3 to 9. He urges thorough cleaning of heating systems, fire retardant roof coverings, disconnection of electrical equipment after use, proper cord care, certified appliances, safe fuel handling, tidy storage, and constant fire reporting practices.
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America
Clothing Class Feature at Center Promotes Sewing Skills
Elizabeth Cox will demonstrate nine stitches at 1 o clock tonight at 2101 Harrison Street. She teaches clothing construction at Amarillo Center and West Texas State College home economics. Night class invites women to register. Center adds two new classes Literary criticism and study of American leaders.
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Elizabeth Cox
Harrison ‘Street
Miss Cox
B. F. Fronabarger
Agnes Charlton
Backache and Leg Pains Warn Kidney Trouble
Warning about backache and leg pains signaling kidney trouble. Explains kidneys remove waste and acids from blood and how faulty kidneys cause aches puffiness and urinary symptoms. Advises asking druggist for Doan's Pills used by millions to flush wastes from the blood.
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Nature
Ark i Druggist
Doan
Anti freeze shortage drives quick self service plan
The article warns of a critical anti-freeze shortage with permanent solutions limited to war vehicles. It urges flushing and inspecting cooling systems, repairing leaks, and using alcohol-based coolant carefully. It notes abundant alcohol in barrels but container shortages, and promotes inspecting tires and recapping to gain miles.
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Second
Fillmore
Adv
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Wewak Jap
Don Caswell
Liberators
United Press
Adm
William F. Halsey
South Pacific
Navy
Grumman
S.S
Amarillo Globe
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Andrei Gromyko
Anatoli
Madame Gromyko
Edward M. Dzuba
Schenectady
John Lesesne DeWitt
Western Defense Command
Fritzi Brunette
Lady
Boxwell Cae As
DU Ley
Perryton
Spearman
C.F. Smith
Amarillo Bidz
Littell
Cretney Drug Store
Ed Spann
Texas Panhandle
Wall Bay
Pantex
U.S. Employment Service
Seventh
van Buren
Victory Bus Depot
South Fillmore
Pantex Village
Pantex Ordnance Plant
Certain-feed Products Corporation
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