Soldier Morison and Hes cock Duel Near Munda Port
Corporal Gordon Hes cock and Petty Officer Millard R Moytieon, with 0.5 troops outside Munba New Georgia, faced a Japanese assault. Morrison’s gun jammed as a Nip charged. Hescock killed the attacker with a kick after Morison was wounded. Meirs from Alabama killed the assailant as Morrison earned a sword for his saber wounds.
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Munba
New Georgia
Millard R. Moytieon
Whittaville
Tenn
Morrison
Hescock
Mescock
Morison
Rescock
Maorson
Bil Meirs
Alabama
Cine Over Wit
Jay
Lieut Hillyer In South Pacific Health Monitor
In the South Pacific a naval medical detachment led by Lieut Edwin A Hillyer of East Besoperv oversees health aboard the ship. He inspects galley food, passes on medical exams, requires regular sleeping and bite checks, and ensures a supply of fresh water from the ship's condenser apparatus.
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Lieut. Hillyer
South Pacific
Hayward
Edwin A. Hillyer
East Besoperv
Hollyer
Wong
Therneuks
Geseel
Condin Son
War Chest Drive Progress Across California
Campaign totals in about l,000 communities show California War Chest Drive near climax as funds rise to 12,000,638 dollars. Seven of the state’s 53 counties have reached campaign goals while the drive continues statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisgo
California
War Chests Reach High Percentages in California Counties
A fragmented report notes multiple counties surpassing 75 percent of their fundraising goals. San Francisco’s War Chest has reached 76 percent of 3,973,525 dollars, while Los Angeles War Chest shows rapid progress with 3,100,000 dollars credited toward its target at the second meeting.
Steel spectacles replace otter frames to save metals
Use of steel spectacle frames cooled with nickel silver, replacing pre war otter metal frames, saved 4,500 pounds of nickel silver, 16,080 pounds of copper.
Gas Coupons Allow Five Gallons After December One
Hayward price rationing board chairman Charles Long Jr notes continued relief for commercial and institutional users as holders of coupons can buy five gallons of Kesoline after December 1. Purchases require Tower Ais at designated outlets.
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Priva and Rationing Board
Igg Op
Charles
Long Jr
Hayward Price Find Rationing Board
OPA
Mr. Long
Mr. Loig
Man Beaten By Hitch Hiker In Oakland
Eureka stock broker and Rotary leader Frank J. Brennan was found beaten in Oakland after giving a ride to a hitchhiker. Brennan remained in critical condition at Highland Hospital as investigators pursued details of the assault.
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Oakland
Frank J. Brennan
Eureka
Rotary International
Highland Hospital
Brennan
Oakland Man Injured in Street Attack
The man was struck by a vehicle at Twelfth Street and Second Avenue in Oakland. He suffered a broken jaw and severe head injuries, lost his money and water, and could only utter faint words. Hospital attendants noted he claimed sailors dragged him before the assault.
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Bunt
Twelfth Street
Second Avenue
Oakland
Hospital Attefidate
Butchers Urged to Slaughter Hens in July and August
A notice advises farmers to send fat hens with yellow combs and beaks to the butcher during July and August. The guidance emphasizes meat quality indicators and seasonal processing.
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Cees
Sferty
Borden's Dairy Delivery Co
Gearins
SALE
Livi
Save
Montgomery
ACM
OVALS
Soreet
Creomulsion
Formaid
Hayward, Calif
Montgomery Ward
Him
Brandon
Ward Store
Cortland
Los Coma
Mylex
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