Sand Crabs and Cannibals Haunt Downed Pilot in Pacific Island
Lieut. Paul E. Texas 25 Portsmouth C recounts forced landing and week maroon on a Pacific island. Crabs nipped his feet while natives aided him. a Catalina patrol plane rescued him. He described poor visibility, a flawed navigation, and narrow escape as he hiked to a nearby camp before eventual pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Tyree
South Pacific
Paul E. Texas
Portsmouth
Pacific
Texas
First All U S Raid in Desert Over Africa
Cairo AP reports the United States Army Air Forces conducted the first all American bombing over the African desert. American light bombers and fighters pressed enemy transport lines and desert air bases with steady pressure on Wednesday.
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Cairo
United States Army Air Forces
United States
Hold Everything Launches Independent North African Raids
Allied operations report that Hold Everything units conducted offensive raids over the North African front alongside Allied bombers. The text notes these raids were carried out by the group themselves, while American long-distance attacks have previously been led by U S bombers.
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United States
Shipping in the Mediterranean and the Enemy Rear
Shipping activities in the Mediterranean face disruption as Allied forces press operations in Europe. The report notes enemy movements targeting supply lines while coordinating naval and land operations to weaken German positions in southeastern Europe.
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Mediterranean
Europe
Board Permits Mother To Have New Bicycle
A Schenectady woman, Mrs. Gisela Van der Grinten, was approved by the county war price and rationing board to purchase a new adult bicycle. Her stated reason for the request is that raising children is as good defense work as anything else.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Gisela van der Grinten
County
Transmitter Engineers Wanted for War-Era Electronic Firm
Several men familiar with design and production of low and medium power transmitters are urgently needed for permanent positions with advancement at a progressive medium sized manufacturer of electronic equipment. 100% war contracts. Submit full experience education and salary desired. Our own men know of this advertisement. BOX R.392 GAZETTE.
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Gazette
Tipton Couple Observes Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J H ig of Tipton quietly marked their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday. Attending were Father F Lawler and Sister Magdalene from Iowa City along with immediate family at the Creck home. The day was soured by news of Ed Johanning’s death in Caldwell Ohio. The Craocks were married in Harriettsville Ohio and long farmed near Tipton before retiring about 20 years ago. Their son Raymond and Norbert Clarence plus Clarence and Sister Philomena from Mercy Hospital Iowa City attended. A San Francisco store is offering an orchid for every $100 war bond purchased.
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F. Lawler
Tipton
Magdalene
Iowa City
Creck
Crock
Ed Johanning
Caldwell
Ohio
Harriettsville
Cle
Raymond
Norbert
San Francisco
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Phillips
Magnesia
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Hind’s Honey & Almond
Alsion
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