Air Battle Seen as Forerunner of Invasion Struggle
London dispatch reports Tuesday’s heavy Allied air raid over Germany as a rehearsal for a western European invasion. About 700 plus bombers and escorts attacked Oschersleben Halberstadt and Brunswick, aiming to cripple German aircraft production and boost Allied air supremacy ahead of a invasion.
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Germany
English Channel
Europe
Stockholm
Berlin
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Wich- Ean
Hibious
U. S
Daily Express
United States
Britain
RAF
Oschersleben
Halberstadt
Brunswick
Raunsweig
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Eighth Air Force
Tate
Eclipse Of Jupiter Seen By Easterners
Clear skies let observers view a Jupiter eclipse by the Moon, unseen from the eastern United States in 46 years. The event began at 8 01 a m and the planet reappeared at 9 02 a m Eastern War Time. Prof William H Barton curator Harden Planetarium could view it from his apartment window without binoculars.
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En UA
Jupiter
United States
William H. Barton
Harden Planetarium
Nis
Phil Regan Grandfather in 1-A Revealed
Singer Phil Regan aged 37 disclosed that his son Joseph, aged 12, may become a father, making Regan a grandfather. The report notes Regan’s family details and hints at a possible unexpected family development.
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Phil Regan
Bollywood
Regan
Joseph
Mariya
Prisoner of War Report Mentioned for James A Kingdon
Fragmentary wartime note reports James A Kingdon as a prisoner of war after a raid over Germany. The source mentions a broadcast and War Department communication but details are unclear and names other individuals only in passing.
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Rand
Kingdon
War Department
Bing
Germany
Casno Robinson
Eric Knight's Story Woated Best Movie afl ace in Pama
An unclear clipping notes Eric Knight's story and an award for Best Movie. Mentions a football ace in Pama Barn, references to a butler's sister and a man named Dewsn with a code (066-09). The fragmentary text is incomplete but points to entertainment honors and local names.
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Eric Knight
Pama Barn
National Bowling Congress outlines postwar aims
The National Bowling Congress reveals its aims for postwar planning and wartime transition. Secretary Eddie Linsz presents the phase of bowling in the war and postwar advisory role. Executive chairman A L Ebersole of Washington leads the committee with members Elmer H Baumgarten Milwaukee Alberta Crowe Liverpool I E Yord Boston John Canelli Toledo Charles Rose Milwaukee and W C Lawsen Chicago.
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Cleveland
Parr
Confons
Eddie Linsz
A. L. Ebersole
Washington
Elmer H. Baumgarten
Milwaukee
Alberta Crowe
Liverpool
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N. A. O. Sacsin, Kansas City; I.E . Yord, Boston; John Canelli
Toledo
Charles Rose
W. C. Lawsen
Chicago
Soldiers boo corny films as war pictures draw ire
IN ITALY AIRMBASE soldiers say they study cinema but dislike insipid patriotic and propaganda films They favor light comedies music and news reels and prefer reissues of classics over new productions They want realistic portrayals of war and reject sentimentality and overstated democracy lessons. A separate item notes attorney general opinion limiting county land exchanges.
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Hal Boyle
Italy
Museum of Modern Act
New York
Hollywood
Stoud
Grant
FASTEETH Keeps Denture Wearers Confident In Public
A vague ad claims FASTEETH stabilizes dentures and prevents embarrassment from slipping crumbs or odors. It promises teeth feel more secure, breath stays fresh, and plate color remains natural.
Northern Queen bomber christened to honor South Dakota war bond buyers
A B 17 at a United Kingdom base received a 25 foot scroll signed by 9000 war bond buyers from six northern states Montana Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin and Iowa. Col Frederick W. Castle christened the plane the Northern Queen with a sherry tap as crews celebrated. The event followed the bomber tallying six recent missions and the war bonds drive was praised as aiding Allied air power. Also listed is Pvt Raymond F. Soppe of South Dakota reported missing in action in the Mediterranean.
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England
Montana
Shnnesota
North
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Iowa
America
Cisistance
Army Air Corps
Frederick W. Castle
New York
Washington
Fortress
Vv Oy
Germany
Col. Castle
Four Army Airmen Die In Sioux City Bomber Crash
Four airmen were killed when their bomber crashed near Sioux City Army Air Base on Wednesday night. Two crewmen were injured, one escaped with minor bruises after helping others to safety, and base officials identified the deceased as Lieut. Lewis G. Foe Nour and Sergeant Frank T. Caleman of Chevy Chase Maryland along with two others.
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Army
Sioux City Army Air Base
Lewis G Foe Nour
Frank T. ‘Caleman
Chevy Chase
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