Death of Lt Richard H. Baker of Jamestown
Jamestown reports the death of Second Lieutenant Richard H. Baker 95 a fighter pilot in the United States Army Air Forces long listed as missing in action since July 3. Adjutant General confirms he was killed in action July 3 in the Southwest Pacific. His parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Baker of 103 Broad street avenue receive word of the death. Baker enlisted as an aviation cadet in December 1941 shortly after Pearl Harbor.
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Jamestown
Richard H. Baker
United States Army Air Forces
Kenneth. Baker
Hope
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Baker
Washington
Southwest Pacific
Army
Pest Harbor
Paratrooper Survives 700-Foot Fall in Canada Hospital
Canadian paratrooper William Robson of Burlington plunged 700 feet when his parachute opened only partly. He recalls thoughts of his mother and girlfriend as the ground rushed up. He survived with a fractured left foot and spine, aided by a plaster cast and expected to recover, though permanent disability in the left foot may remain.
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Robson
Britain
William Robson
Burlington
De Gaulle bonds and brittle blade metaphor clash in column
The columnist argues De Gaulle is seen as strong but inflexible causing friction with Britain and America. It notes his belief in self reliance and incorruptibility, contrasts with perceived treachery, and warns that rigidity may fracture under pressure as the Damascus blade bends yet resists, while the world tests alliances.
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DE Gaulle
France
Tikes
Gaulle
Lebanon
Syria
Munster Bombed Repeatedly Amid Peace Conference Hype
The town of Munster in West Prussia has suffered its third bombing by American planes and the war's 24th bombing to date. Reports claim “good results.” Hitler had touted Munster as a peace conference site, linking it to a 1649 end of the Thirty Years War, but the plan is not Hitler’s to shape and Munster must recover after continued bombardment.
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Munster
West Prussia
Hitler
Germany
York City
A Guardia
New York
United States
Debate Over Camp Management At Tule Lake Camp
Opinion letter argues difficulty in obtaining clear facts about Tule Lake and other Japanese internment camps. It contends mismanagement may exist, favors Army control, and condemns sentimentality or coddling of prisoners while urging firm, humane handling by experienced authorities.
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Tule Lake
Oregon
Ratoff Sees Second Front Myths As Russian Plot
Gregory Ratoff, famed film actor director, argues the second front claim was a Nazi deception and a Russian ploy to fool Berlin. He portrays himself as Moscow’s goodwill ambassador, detailing his belief in Russia and America cooperation while noting his own career and Hollywood pressures.
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Ratoff
Second Front
Clayton Irwin
New
York
Gregory Ratoff
Samuel Goldwyn
Rawsha
Rawshin
Tam Rawshin
Moscow
Way Points
Hollywood
Russia
America
New York
Woolworth
Bob Taylor
G.L. Warreut
Goldwyn
St. Petersburg
Eugenie Leauiovich
How's Your I Q Seven Dull Questions and Answers
A reader seeks the solutions printed on Classified Page for a quiz style item. Questions span historical figures, geography, language, weather, chemistry, social security dates, astronomy, presidential oath, arithmetic, and anatomy.
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I. Q
Pierre Laval
Melitopol
Mercury
Venuus
Mars
United States
Neuk
Women at work in defense plants urged to stay safe
The article notes 1 900 occupations exist in defense industries with only 33 deemed unfit for women. Over 4 000 000 women are in war plants performing bench work, packing, assembly, inspection, and sanding. Weight lifting poses a problem. women are half as strong as men on average and more prone to exposure to hazardous materials. Modern industrial medical supervision protects them as they contribute to industrial life.
You May Never Have To Take Another Laxative
A reader ad advert mentions Kond old Eepatuba to ease bowel movement and provide regular, comfortable relief. It claims Benotabent yields morning results, with gentle, dependable action, urging readers to ask their druggist about Hapomba.
Ridgway Mail Service Cut by Illness Shortage
Ridgway November 18 post office faces mail delays as four employees are off duty with illness and no substitutes available. Manpower shortage disrupts regular delivery while smalls grow larger. Postmaster Maurice MacDouall asks public patience during the disruption.
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Ridgway
Maurice MacDouall
MacDonald
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