How Long-Range Naval Patrol Bombers Discovered Jap Fleet
Wartime accounts detail how U S Navy PBY flying boats located the Japanese fleet off Midway on June 3 and launched a night torpedo attack. Ensign Jewell Reid reported spotting 11 ships including battleships and cruisers, while crews endured fuel shortages and eight days at sea amid rough seas and rubber life boats.
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Walter Clausen
Midway
Logan Ramsey
Philadelphia
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Midway Island
Harks
Ramsey
Jewell Reid
Paducah
Reid
Oberve
William Richards
Collingswood
N. J
Lieut
Charles P. Hibbered
West Springfield
Mass
Self
Gaylors. Probst
Bundry Drive
Los Angeles
Douglas C. Davis
St. Louis
Allan Rothenberg
Washington, D. C
Probst
Lord Hee Hee An Alumnus Oregon U Wants To Forget
Eugene Oregon officials confront a disgraced alumnus known as Yoshii the Yokel of Yokohama and his wartime radio work for Japan. Charles Hisao Yoshii graduated in 1934 and later became Japan's English voice on overseas programs. The piece notes prior embarrassment over alumnus Yosuke Matenoka, a foreign minister feted by the university.
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Lord Hee Hee
Oregon U
Wide World Features
Eugene
Ore
University of Oregon
Tokyo Frial University
Japan
Pacific
Banks
Oregon
Broadcasting Corporation of Japan
Nichi Nichi
Yoshiiso
U of Oregon
Yosuke Matenoka
Portland
U. of .O
Matsuoka
Tokyo
University
Civil defense test under simulated air raid conditions
Jefferson County 40 000 civil defense workers faced a twilight drill yesterday. Officials said weaknesses were found but there is nothing to be ashamed of and the test provides valuable lessons for Birmingham and surrounding areas.
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Birmingham
Ala
Jefferson County
Bryant Wins With Lyric Victory War Song Contest
Knoxville writer Bryant won first place in a local war song contest with the lyric Yours For Victory titled Yoars for Victory. He received a $50 war bond and the entry will be submitted to a national contest for a music collaboration. Bryant has sent notes to General Douglas MacArthur and continues a campaign to boost Allied morale through patriotic messaging.
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Cheater Bryant
Knoxville
Knoxville News-Sentinel
The
Tennessee Theater
the Sentinel
New York
Decatur
Douglas MacArthur
Bryant
MacArthur
Jeaders
Camp Wolters Pie Contest Chooses Lemon Meringue Champion
At Camp Wolters Texas on June 16 the mess hall chefs compete for top honors and a $5 prize plus a chance to broadcast their championship recipe. Winners gain bragging rights while losers surrender their pies.
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Camp Wolters
Tex
Tibby Faces Wayne Proposal in Love Triangle
Tibby weighs Wayne Courtright’s silver ship marriage offer against Tommy’s disapproval and Steena’s schemes. She fears Wayne’s wealth and status, while Tommy may misread motives. Steena presses a campaign to rearrange relationships as Tibby contemplates a solo, decisive path.
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Tibby
Tommy
Wayne
Steena
Wayne Courtright
Ben
Mary
Dr. Dare
Rationing Lifts Spirits in Brooklyn Heights
A humorous slice of home life shows residents of Jackson Heights joking about wartime shortages and rationing. Neighbors joke about gas, sugar, fuel, and even rationing Scotch as they toast resilience and plan for future shortages.
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Ray Peacock
New York
Jackson Heights
Manhattan
Schmeckpepper
Bill
Trenton
Mr. Kortenbeutel
Staten Island
Mr. Wallaesa
New Mexico
Gillenwater
Henrietta
Morgan County Notes From Johnson Chapel Area
Mrs Levi Moore is recovering from a burn suffered in June. Lavern Maples and children Mary Lois and Charles hosted guests Thursday, Mr and Mrs Davis Roberts of Liberty. Edwin Roberts J W Rogers and Harrison Hill of Decatur visited Tuesday afternoon. Friends lament Mrs Jonnie Brown remains in Benevolent hospital Decatur. A wedding of interest Saturday between W A son and Miss Sybie Terry. Cordie Roberts of Franklin Indiana spent the weekend with Mrs Roberts and Lavern Maples in Gadsden this week on Jane 8.
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Levi Moore
Lavern Maples
Mary Lois
Charles
Davis Roberts
Liberty
Luther Roberts and Sons
Bulla Roberts
Birmingham
Edwin Roberts
J. W. Rogers
Harrison Hill
Decatur
Truss Black
Rockyford
J. M. Glasgow
Virgil Harger
Hartselle
Jonnie Brown
Pig on the lam interrupts tea at Mrs Ashton estate
A 600 pound pig crashed an afternoon tea at the estate of Mrs Ene Ashton. It scattered guests and wrecked cake and scones before feasting on petunias. Patrolman Philip Minnis captured the animal after a chase through the gardens. the pig had escaped from a passing truck to market.
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Philadelphia
Ene Ashton
Philip Minnis
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Georgia Association of Peach Growers
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Soperton
Gillis
State
Akrohama Charlie
York
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First Avenue
Insurance and Financing
J. R. Daniels
Walnut St
Alabama
Ash Cahaba
Empire and
Black Creek
Hirty
Mr. Gillenwater
Mr. Wallaesa Grand
Morgan County
Johnson Chapel
Laverne Maples
American Institute of Refrigeration
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