Berlin Bombing Raid Shrieks From The Front Lines
Berlin endured a vast air assault described as a hot corner of hell on earth with buildings blasted and fires raging. MacDonald says bombs aimed to cripple Berlin's war effort. total tonnage likely over 1000. RAF kept up rounds of air activity with raids inland from Calais and Boulogne and Spitfires targeting northern France and the Low Countries. five German fighters fell, four British planes lost.
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Times
Lancaster
Berlin
Hell On Earth
London
MacDonald
RAF
United Press
Calais
Boulogne
France
Low Countries
Tire crashes into Cheek home in El Cerrito
Odd scene unfolds when an 8 ply rubber tire bursts through a bedroom window and lands in bed with Mr. and Mrs. Cheek. A truck driver later claims the tire escaped from him up the hill and vanished.
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EL Cerrito
Cal
Uri
R. R. Cheek
Bonham Marine Relates Christmas Visit to Maui Cave Trek
Lewis Brent of the Marine Corps in Puunene Maui writes to his parents about a fine Christmas for service members and island children. He recalls a strenuous hike through Halenala crater and lava caves, a long cliff climb, and a 12 mile trek through cinders, ending with happy greetings and best wishes for 1943.
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Lewis Brent
Marine Corps
Puunene
Maui
Hawaii
George Brent
Navy
Halenala
Four Navy Vessels Launched at Orange Sunday
In Orange Texas on Sunday the Consolidated Corporation Ship yards launched four navy vessels in private ceremonies. Three ships were built in 27 days setting a yard record. The destroyer escort was christened the U S S Flaherty in honor of Ensign Francis Charles Flaherty, hero at Pearl Harbor. Sponsor was Mrs. John J Flaherty, sister-in-law of the naval hero.
Three Bombardier Students Killed In Saturday Crash
Three Midland bombardier school airmen died in a plane crash near Abilene Texas Saturday night. Identified were 1st Lieut Walter F P Huffman 24 of Selma Florida Aviation Cadet George Francis Griffin 24 of Chicago and Aviation Cadet Eldon Chesley Hemmingwas Jr of Detroit. The aircraft was on a routine navigation flight when it crashed.
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Midland
Tex
U.P
Midland Army Or Force Bombardier School
Abilene
Texas
Walter FP. Huffman
Selma
Fla
George Francis Griffin
Chicago
Eldon Chesley Hemmingwas Jr
Detroit
Court Of Honor Slated Wednesday For Boy Scouts
A district Boy Scout Court of Honor will be held at the First Methodist Church Wednesday evening at 7:30. Rev T W Sosterson promotion chairman announced. A board of review will be in the Wesley Room at 6:30 p m. Troops urged to send candidates for advancement and merit badges.
State Seeks Mistrial In Flynn Case
In Hollywood on January 18, the District Attorney moves for a mistrial in the Errol Flynn statutory rape case. He presents evidence that two jurors may have violated their oath by showing preconceived opinions during jury selection. Names cited include Lorene Zoehm and Flaine Forbes, with notes of reporting by three women.
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Hollywood
O.R
Errol Flynn
Tistrict
John Hopkins
British Subs Sink Supply Ships in Mediterranean Raid
British submarines torpedoed and shelled three more enemy supply ships in the Central Mediterranean and bombarded a freight train on the Italian coast, the Admiralty announced today.
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London
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Texas Press and Pears in Subscriptions Satire
A Texas readers’ note mocks accepting crops as press subscriptions while recalling anecdotes from Arkansas editor C P Mooney and a pear barter. It laments state employees’ five day Christmas leave amid wartime travel restrictions and criticizes officials for hindering war effort.
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Bill Snepnere
Bill
Corrigan Press
Piggott, Ark
Texas
Piggott
C. P. J Mooney
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Big City
Austin
River At Lowells Bluff Ready For Spring Work
Judge O L Couch said spring weather will allow more labor on diverting the river back beneath the bridge. He noted Rayburn works with Oklahoma Congressmen and the new Oklahoma governor to align on restoring the stream to its old channel.
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Judge O. L. Couch
Judge Couch
Sam Rayburn
Washington
Bonham Endures Record Cold Wave in Winter Chill
Bonham registers the coldest spell of the current winter with a Monday low of 20 degrees, part of a broader cold front across Texas and Oklahoma. The item notes War Bond drives and a ration board in Bonham chaired by James Morgan, with local ties to Robert Arndt, head of the Daily Favorite’s stereotyping department, visiting McAlester.
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Bonham
Texas
Oklahma
James Morgan
Robert Arndt
Daily
Fasoiite
McAlester
Oklahr
Arndt
Circlet
Ration Books Outline For Sugar Coffee And Gasoline
Ration Book No. 1 used for sugar and coffee will require Book No. 2. Book No. 2 to be issued soon under a point system. Mileage books A B C cover passenger car gasoline with E and B for non highway uses D for motorcycles T for trucks and commercial vehicles.
Wartime ration reminders and tire inspections update
The notice lists sugar and coffee stamp valid through January and February 1943, meat rationing under a point system, gasoline coupon values, and updated tire inspection schedules. It directs eligible individuals to contact local ration boards and outlines inspection intervals for A B C and T books and fleet owners.
Agreement Reached Between DeGaulle and Giraud Soon
Allied headquarters in North Africa reported that an agreement resolving the French political rift in North Africa will be concluded within two weeks between Gen Charles De Gaulle and Gen Henri Giraud. Preliminary steps have been taken though details of any personal meeting remain undisclosed.
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Allied
North Africa
Charles DeGaulle
Henri Giraud
de Gaulle
Giraud
Texas Senate Votes To Adjourn March Fifteenth
Austin January 18 The Texas Senate voted to adjourn on March 15. Details remained sparse as lawmakers prepared final routines and expected limited sessions ahead of the deadline.
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Austin
Senate of the
Texas Legislature
60-day session plan shortens legislative calendar
The report states a move to adjourn on March 1 reducing a normal 120 day session to 60 days. It notes the House must fix a tournament date certain to proceed.
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House of Lives
Senate approves bill to reappoint Tugwell in Puerto Rico
The Senate territories committee approved a bill to reappoint G Tugwell in Puerto Rico. The measure names Arthur A. Vanden Mich as sponsor and discusses the appointment process and governing authority for the territory.
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Washington
Senate
Arthur A. Vanden Mich
G. Tugwell
Gos
Puerto Rico
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