West Coast blackout dims coast from Canada to Mexico
Millions of lights along the Pacific coast went out early Thursday to cut glare that could aid enemy submarines. Coast cities, Hollywood boulevards and shipyards reduced outdoor lighting under Lieut Gen. John DeWitt orders with penalties up to $5,000 fines and possible jail for violators.
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San Francisco
United States
Pacific Coast
Canada
Mexico
John L. Dewitt
Western Defense Command
Fourth Army
California
Hollywood Boulevard
Sunset Strip
DeWitt
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco Bay Area
Son Recruits Dad In Navy Enlistment Spur
Robert E. Watson, 17, a seaman on furlough, inspired his father Ollie John Watson, 40, a theater stage hand, to enlist. Ollie joined Thursday as an electrician's mate, second class, shortly after hearing his son's tale of Navy life.
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ST. Louis
Robert E. Watson
Navy
Ollie John Watson
Watson
Nazi Propaganda After Dieppe Raid Shows 2nd Front Jitters
London dispatch reports a surge in German propaganda as Allied commandos struck Dieppe. Berlin radio amplified warnings for foreign audiences while Goebbels and Vichy broadcasts claimed a failed raid with heavy losses. German sources boasted 28 tanks destroyed, 1,500 prisoners taken, and Luftwaffe downed 83 planes as the claim of a full invasion was used to boost morale.
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London
Ins
Dieppe
Berlin
Joseph Goebbels
France
Pierre Laval
Vichy
Laval
Fered
Luftwaffe
Marmola Tablet Diet Ad Claims Weight Loss
An advertisement touts Marmola tablets as a slim down solution for overweight adults with thyroid-related fat, urging sensible eating and physician consultation if unsure. It notes Marmola is not a cure-all and markets the product as widely sold by druggists.
Nazi claims clash over raid as commando force touted
Berlin credited the Luftwaffe with sinking two special troop transports and one motor torpedo boat while claiming heavy damage to five cruisers or destroyers and two transports. Nazi propaganda echoed conflicting messages as they pressed the idea of a second front opening, even amid assertions of German defeats.
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Luftwaffe
Berlin
Brief Brisbane Air Alert Sees No Enemy Planes
A brief alert sounded in Brisbane with no foe planes sighted and the cause undisclosed. Prime Minister Curtin and his wife were at the Central railway station platform as sirens wailed and the Prime Minister moved to shelter with his staff.
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Brisbane
MacArthur
John Curtin
Central
Red Cross Will Distribute 75000 Surgical Dressings
Cedar Rapids headquarters receives 75000 surgical dressings for armed forces. Helen V. Hubbard production chairman announces. Mrs. L. T. Cornell surgical dressings chairman appeals for more workers to complete by end of August. Work scheduled Tue Fri 9 am to 4 pm. Mary Davidson hosts Thursday Afternoon Teachers. Peoples church center to make operating gowns Friday 9 30 am to 4 pm under Mrs J D Garrison supervision. Cornell seeks extra Friday unit day due to high turnout.
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Cedar Rapids
Helen V. Hubbard
L. T. Cornell
Peoples Church Center
J D Garrison
Gideon Rally Weekend Planned by Cedar Rapids Group
A Cedar Rapids Gideons rally begins Saturday with a 7 p.m. dinner at Commonwealth Tea Room. International officers Lewis of Eau Claire and Caspar Fisher Henning of Chicago will speak, then attend a Sunday mass meeting at St Paul’s Methodist Church at 7 30 p.m. Henning will lead the song service.
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Cedar Rapids Gideons
Commonwealth Tea Room
Lewis
Eau Claire
Wis
Snaendhenas
Caspar Fisher Henning
Chicago
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Frank Ward
Cedar Rapids
The
Gideons
Henning
WMT
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Trinity Methodist Church
Third Avenue
Sixth Street
First Reformed Church
Eighth Avenue
L Street
Arthur Baxter
First United Lutheran Church
Tenth Street
D. S. Umbenhayer
Notice of Probate Will for Anna Stark in Linn County
Notice is given that a document purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Anna E Stark, late of Linn County, will come before the District Court for probate on August 26, 1942 at 9:00 AM. Dated Cedar Rapids August 10. Arthur Axmear, Clerk of District Court, with attorneys Donnelly, Lynch, Anderson, Lynch.
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Linn County
Anna
Arthur Axmear
Donnelly, Lynch, Anderson, Lynch
State of Iowa
District Court
Barbara Bartosh
Barbra Bartosh
Sane
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Notice of Probate Hearing for Barbara Bartosh Will
In Linn County Iowa on August 25 1932 at 9 AM a document claimed as the Last Will and Testament of Barbara Bartosh will be heard in the District Court for probate. Clerk Arthur Axmear and Attorney L D Dennis are involved in the matter with Cedar Rapids referenced.
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Arthur Axmear
L. D. Dennis
Allies Destroy 4 Axis Fighters On Desert Front
Allied fighter planes destroyed at least four Axis fighters with no losses over the Egyptian desert battle area. The joint communique from the RAF and Middle Eastern command said air activity increased while no land reports were received on Wednesday. patrols continued through the night.
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Cairo
Egyptian Desert Battle
R.A.F
Middle
Grants Pass Woman Fatally Self-immolates in Despair
Grants Pass Mrs Nellie Riley about 60 poured rubbing alcohol on her body and ignited it in a suicide attempt. State police say despondency over ill health was the suspected motive.
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Grants Pass
Ore
Ins
Nellie Riley
Riley
Wer Bonds Ad Promises 10 Percent Returns
An old advertisement urges readers to invest in Wer Bonds claiming a ten percent yield from every pay period. The copy markets the bonds as a safe way to grow savings with regular installment purchases.
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Second Avenue
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