Burma Oil War Tactics and the Destruction ofassets
A wartime dispatch recounts Allied scorched earth tactics in Burma during April 1942. It highlights Walter L. Forster of Shell Oil leading oilfield demolitions to deny Japan fuel, including destroying Rangoon refineries and sabotaging pipelines and power, with the aim of starving Japanese advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
America
China
Himalayas
Mandalay
Greater Asia
Min
Walter L. Forster
Shell Oil Company
Cairo
Rangoon
Forster
Russia
Caucasus
Prosperity and the path to lasting world peace
The article argues that wartime production boosted U S output above the Axis, and that durable peace hinges on American prosperity. It warns dictators exploit desperation, but asserts that full employment and private enterprise shield liberty and sustain global markets, with the United States as the world’s chief buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United Nations
America
Britain
Russia
Europe
Hitler
Germany
Uncle Sam
Mother Earth
Probate court disposes of estates and deeds
Monday actions include guardianship for Giuseppina Ferri and administrator appointments for Anna Paul and Helen Read. Inventories accepted for Nellie Peplow and Helen Read. First final account for Frank Roebuck approved. Several warranty and quit claim deeds filed for properties on Pierce avenue Hope street Mt Hope avenue and Cottage Park Plat with multiple joint tenants and beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen N. Read
Nellie N. Read
Frank Roebuck
Anna Paul
Anna Paull
John B. Paul
Elizabeth A. Tepper
Mary
Paul
Margaret V. Lawrence
Oscar C. Brouillard
Pierce Avenue
Natale Martinez
Lucy L. Isaacson
North
Providence
Hope Street
Joseph S. Vorro
James Sousa Et
Wardwell Lumber Company
Mario T. Bozzi
Mary Louise Bozzi
Cottage Park
Tupelo Street
Funeral Services for Mrs Serafina Positano
Funeral services for Mrs Serafina Positano of Ferry Road were held this morning at 7 45 from the Connery Funeral Home followed by a requiem mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial was in St Marys Cemetery. She was born May 21 1867 in Bari Italy and came to this country 35 years ago living with her daughter Mrs Lawrence Santulih who survives her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serafina Positano
Ferry Road
Charles M Connery
Burton Street
Our Lads of
Bari
Italy
Lawrence Santulh
Letter of thanks from a soldier in New Guinea
A soldier thanks Bristol citizens and organizations for a care package received in New Guinea after a long delay. He notes items are common in Hawaii but considered luxury there, praises American foodstuffs, and expresses missing home. He extends hopeful wishes for an faster war and easier times for civilians and soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iine
Hawaii
New Guinea
Australia
Bristol
Mother's Day Message from Pvt. Robert S Bush
A letter from Atlantic City New Jersey signed by Pvt. Robert S Bush expresses deep affection for his mother on Mother's Day. He describes her as kind and fair and says God made her for a fellow like him. The message ends with warm, loving regard from a son serving in the military.
Count Sforza predictspostwar Italy timetable based on Allied invasion
Former Italian foreign minister Count Sforza writes in Cosmopolitan June issue that once American troops land in Italy the population will welcome liberators and unite with Allied forces. He foresees Mussolini’s downfall, a republican Italy sans king, and widespread Fascist defections as the path to a new era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Joyade
Uindatgtoead
Axis
Carlo Sforzs
France
Japan
Count Sforza
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Italy
Underground
Mussolini
Bristol Boy Scouts Honor Nature Night Strengths and Plans
The Bristol Boy Scouts celebrated Nature Night with the Black Hawk Patrol leading in tree plant and nature identification. Black Hawks won the nature contest and earned 21 points, with Panther second and Flying Eagle third. A flag relay race saw Flying Eagles win, with Panther second and Black Hawk third. Scout leaders and the Bugle and Drum Corps performed at Davis Park for the Skill-o-rama. Plans were set for Memorial Day parade and a supper hike to Camp King Philip next week. Cub Pack No. 14 meets tomorrow at Scout Hall for an outdoor session and Memorial Day instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Black Hawk
Frank
DeLuca
Black Hawks
Panther
Flying Eagle
Flaming Arrow
Flying Eagles
Camp King Philip
George R. Fish
Daniel Renée
Walter Machado
Bristol Boy Scout
Providence Area
Davis Park
Providence
R. I. Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps Association
Greeley Street School
Domenic Ruggiero
Bristol Boy Scouts
Association
Scout Hall
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Daniel de Luce
Sana Neoites
Cell
Chiang Kai-shek
Wavell
Stille
Bam
Sane “News
Mr. Bosworth
Your
Son, Pvt
Robert S. Bush
Atlantic City, N. J
Carlo Sforza
Boy Scout
Lae
Charles M. Connery Funeral Home
TEL
Burton ST
Valley Forge
Bizerte
Mr. Wilcox
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmsons
and Funes
Wiltteam Street
Dorchester Mutual
Boston
L, Watson Co., Inc
Wea
Salvador Nunes
Mt. Hopes Ave
George MW. Wilbur
Main St
Warren
Tet. Warren
Constitution M
Wirtol, Tet. Br
Bristol District Nursing
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