Dramatic Pre Dawin Invasion At Bougainville Eyewitness Report
Eyewitness account by Associated Press war correspondent Rembert James describes U S Marines landing at Empress Augusta Bay Bougainville Nov 1. The assault began under heavy shelling and air attack as transports and Higgins boats carried troops ashore at Cape Torokino. Marines cleared snipers, deployed tanks and war dogs, and established a beachhead amid volcanic scenery and relentless combat.
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Fall River
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Detroit
Maslanka
Ole Wangan
Minneapolis
Interpreter from Evanston Aids Ace Pilot Tung in Ireland
In Belfast Northern Ireland Maj M T Tung of the Chinese air force arrived unable to speak English. Private Walter Smith of Evanston Illinois, a former Chicago newspaper man with 15 years in China, became his constant companion and interpreter. Tung has shot down 10 Japanese planes and earned two decorations from Chiang Kai-shek.
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Northern Ireland
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United States Army
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Chicago
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Marriage License Issued for Lewallen and Last in Wessington Springs
A marriage license was issued to Richard E. Lewallen 41 and Flossie B Last 21 both of Wessington Springs.
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Richard E. Lewallen
Wessington Springs
Flossie Blast
Three Thousandth Recruit Is Shipped
Melvin J. Maher, 27, radio visitor for the Army Air Forces Technical Training Command, Sioux Falls, S D, today became the Maritime Service local recruiting office’s three thousandth apprentice seaman to be shipped. He leaves for training at Sheepshead Bay New York. married with a one year old son.
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Melvin J. Maher
Army Air Forces
Sioux Falls
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Maritime Service
Sheepshead Bay
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Lane Methodist WSCS Observes World Day of Prayer
Lane church hosted World Day of Prayer service attended by congregants. Rev R A Tanguist of Wessington Springs conducts the services, with the arrangement continuing for the present.
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Methodist
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R.A. Tanquist
Wessington Springs
National Housing Agency Funds 25 Family Accommodations
The National Housing Agency approved provision of 25 family accommodations through privately financed conversions at Rapid City. Miss Margaret McNamara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. L. McNamara of Huron, is expected to complete WAVES basic training at Hunter College in Bronx, New York City, with departure from Huron on October 19.
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Washington
National Housing Agency
Margaret McNamara
G. L. McNamara
Huron
Hunter College
Bronx
New York City
Huran
Weather and War Report From Aberdeen and L.A.
Weather data shows high and low records for a year ago and on this date with monthly and yearly totals. South Dakota forecast calls for partial cloudiness and light rain in northwest areas with no major temperature changes. Aberdeen notes showers with no major change expected. London dispatch reports Lt Wayne J. O Connor of Aberdeen credited with shooting down one Nazi plane during a raid. Los Angeles lists new marriage license applicants to receive a booklet Steps To Happiness In Marriage issued by the county board of supervisors.
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Huron
Aberdeen
London
Wayne J. O'Connor
Germany
Thunderbolt
Los Angeles
Order of the Country Board of Supervisors
Mundt Seeks James River Flood Control Survey
Representative Mundt of South Dakota filed a resolution with the house flood control committee to study the James River for flood control improvements on the lower reaches. Chairman Whittington said adoption was likely soon and noted no conflict with the Missouri River development plan.
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Washington
Mundt
South Dakota
House Flood Control Committee
James River
Whittington
State's November War Bond Quota Set At 2.7 Million
South Dakota's war bond quota for November is 2,700,000. C A Christopherson, manager of the State War Finance Committee, said purchases in F and G series will be counted along with E series toward meeting the quota for the first time since a year ago.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
C. A. Christopherson
State War Finance Committee
Miners face longer days as new wage pact eyed
The fourth strike this year ends with government seizure of mines as union miners seek higher pay. The War Labor Board weighs a settlement giving $1.12½ to $1.50 extra per day, offset by a shorter lunch and longer productive hours. Prices, travel time, and hour adjustments affect earnings, with variations by job level.
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Clinais
War Labor Board
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Illinois
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