RAF raids target Hamburg and northwest Germany at night
British air units resumed nighttime raids over Germany and occupied areas. Hamburg, Germanys largest port, saw major fires in docks and warehouses while Emden submarine base and other northern ports were attacked. Five planes failed to return. Berlin reports minimal damage and several aircraft shot down.
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Axis Forces in Libya Make Surprise Stand
Axis forces under Gen Erwin Rommel halted a planned advance in Libya near Mersa Brega 110 miles south of Benghazi 30 miles east of El Aghelle. The surprise resistance followed intensified Axis bombardment of British troops and stronger air attacks on Malta as Germany sought reinforcements for Libya.
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Mystery Deepens In Texas Murder Case
In Pecos Texas police reported secrecy as the Frome murder case unfolded. Mrs Charles W Hatfield 31 denied involvement during questioning in the 1938 killing of Alfred Frome 46 and her daughter Nancy 22 near Van Horn. Authorities speculated the victims were mistaken for narcotics smugglers and a statewide witness roundup was underway.
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Albert Anderson
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Hatfeld
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Anderson
Fire at Marine Barracks Under Construction
A fire at the unfinished Marine Barracks at the RNS City Naval Ammunition Depot in Bedford Indiana damaged the first floor and wood formwork for the second floor concrete. Com W B Short said investigators found no evidence of sabotage.
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Rns City Naval Ammunition
Isert
W. B. Short
Sailors Injured At Pearl Harbor Eager To Return To Action
San Francisco AP report shows Pearl Harbor casualties recovering at a naval hospital. Lieut Commander Walsh says no fatalities among wounded. R Trammell of Waurika Oklahoma speaks of slight limp but plans to resume duty in a month. Peter Linnertz of San Pedro recalls the anti aircraft battery engagement and praise for crew.
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Pearl Harbor
Naval Hospital
W. E. Walsh
Hawaii
R Trammell
Waurika
Okla
Trammell
Peter Linnertz
San Pedro
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Remark on Praise and Recognition
A brief note expresses appreciation and credit for outstanding work. The remark highlights merit and favors continued effort and acknowledgment from peers or leadership.
Burns Sues Over Arkansas Film Depicts Natives as Nitwits
Hollywood reports Bob Burns filed a countersuit after Par amount Pictures sued him for missing the film Joan of Arkansas. Burns says the project depicted Arkansans as drunks nitwits and degenerates and seeks 35000 dollars in unpaid salary plus 100000 in exemplary damages. The studio seeks 32738 dollars for his failure to appear.
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Hollywood
INS
Bob Burns
Thurs-day
Paramount Pictures
Arkansas
Burns
Auto dealer switches to bicycle business in Portland
Portland dealer T. J. Armentrout, after 25 years selling automobiles, announces a change and enters the bicycle business at his longtime Portland location.
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Portland, Ore
T. J. Armentrout
Tax filing rules for decedents and executors
A decedent must file if gross income to death date reaches thresholds for single or non living-with-spouse status or if income equals or exceeds personal exemption credits. Include all income and deductions up to death. Returns for the year of death count as 12 months and are due by the third month end after death. Executors may file after appointment without waiting for year end.
Axis Claims Leave British Fleet Minus, Admiralty Declares
London says Axis propaganda overstated damage to Britain’s navy. Admiralty lists alleged losses: capital ships minus 29, aircraft carriers minus 13, cruisers minus 96, destroyers minus two, plus 50 American destroyers, submarines minus 37, with air raids said to have damaged shipyards and choked harbors.
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Admiralty
Axis
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