Canadian Tells Of Air Fights
New York April 12 head on attacks by British fighters against German bomber formations were described by Royal Canadian Air Force pilot Flight Lieutenant Hartland de M. Molson. He, wounded last October, said head-on or beam attacks are more effective than rear approaches and can be a frightening tactic for enemy crews.
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Messerschmitt
Molson recalls dogfight and bailout over 23 000 feet
In vivid recollection Molson describes intercepting Messerschmitts, overpowering odds, and a bail out from 23 000 feet. He details bursts, a fatal counterattack, and the moment of parachute deployment. He reflects on instinctive action and the perilous seconds of aerial combat.
About Books Continued From Editorial Page
A brief editorial note contrasts past and future worlds, arguing democracy is humanity’s future. The piece cites W.A.B. and emphasizes the enduring clash between old and new, urging readers to value democratic ideals as progress continues.
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W.A.B
Irish to Stage Giant Military Parade Today
Dublin reports a major military parade marking the 25th anniversary of the 1916 Easter uprising. About 25 000 marchers are expected on OConnell Street past the GPO, with 10 000 troops and various units. The event will be reviewed by Premier Eamon de Valera and feature rifle volleys from the GPO roof.
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Red Cross
Eamon de Valera
Witness in Federal Court Testimony Echoes a Drunken Arrest
In Greenville South Carolina on April 12 a federal court witness admitted during cross examination that he had been arrested for being drunk, the response noting it happened last night. The exchange highlighted the witness’s credibility as he testified to prior trouble with intoxication.
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Greenville
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UPI
Death Claims Stock Broker Henry Hornblower at Pinehurst
Henry Hornblower 77 of Boston died at his winter home in Pinehurst after a heart attack. Retired head of Hornblower and Weeks, he played golf with Donald J. Ross and enjoyed a long association with the Tin Whistle Club. Funeral in Boston, burial at Mt. Auburn, survivors include a wife, a son Ralph, and two daughters Mrs. Alfred Myer and Mrs. Ruth Greenough.
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Henry Hornblower
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New Old South Church
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Cambridge
Ralph Hornblower
Alfred Myer
Greenwich, Conn
Ruth Greenough
Belmont, Mass
Funeral Rites for A. M. Queen Held at Rankin Church
Funeral service for A. M. Queen was held Saturday at 2:30 PM at Rankin Memorial Methodist Church with Rev. Edw. Suits officiating. The service featured church choir numbers and a piano solo by Walter Easter. Interment followed in Floral Garden Cemetery, with pallbearers named and flowers carried by friends and neighbors. Queen, 61, died after a brief illness in a local hospital, residing at the home of his son Clarence M. Queen at 207 West Point Avenue.
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Rankin Memorial Methodist Church
Edw. Suits
Jesus
Walter Easter
MM. L. Herndren
T. L. Kimrey
Funeral Services for Mrs Louvisa Long in Thomasville
Funeral services for Mrs Louvisa Long, who died at City Memorial Hospital, will be held Monday at 4 30 PM at West End Methodist Church with Rev J T Bowman presiding. Interment in City Cemetery. Body returned to 22 Hoover Street Sunday at 1 PM. Husband to arrive from California Monday morning. Peter Lafayette Boggs funeral at Spring Hill Methodist Church Sunday at 2 30 PM officiated by Rev Mr Williams and Rev Jim Reese. Interment in church cemetery.
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Peter EL. Boggs
Peter Lafayette Boggs
Davidson County
Spring Hill Methodist Church
Mr. Williams
Jim Reese
Lord's Tabernacle Church
France Seeks Wheat Aid as Occupied France Faces Shortage
On arrival in New York on the Dixie Clipper, Leon Marek a new counselor at the French embassy warned that without U.S. aid Occupied France could be short of wheat and bread 75 days before its next wheat crop. Marchal a passenger cited estimates that 300000 to 600000 tons of wheat and cereals were needed to sustain the regime and that funds were available to buy supplies.
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New York
France
Leon Marek
Washington
Marchal
Lisbon
Hunger lingered as shipments to Germany faltered at sea
The ship's crew discussed a Hungry Times plan to block U S grain flow to Germany. When asked about consequences if Wheat and cereal could not be sourced from the United States he warned, We will be hungry. Passengers included Mexican ambassador Juan Ascarate, Princess Elsie Moore Torlonia, Mrs. Shields’ mother, Mrs. Christiana Lord, and Danish subject Ole Christaan Risom who had joined at Port of Spain Trinidad after leaving the Atlantic Clipper.
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United States
Germany
Juan Ascarate
Mexico City
Elsie Moore Torlonia
Frank Shields
Christiana Lord
Ole Christaan Risom
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Dies to Run for Senate Seat Left by Sheppard
Washington April 12 Friends of Rep Marlin Dies D Tex said he would seek the late Morris Sheppards unexpired Senate term in Texas. Speculation links Gov W Lee O Daniel former VP Joan Garner Judge Gerald Mann Rep Lyndon Johnson and E B Germany to the race as a special election must be called by the governor to fill the term ending January 3 1943.
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Washington
Marlin Dies
D-Tex
Morris Sheppard
Texas
W. Lee O'Daniel
Joan N. Garner
Gerald Mann
Lyndon Johnson
E. B. Germany
Garner
Sheppard
British Authorities Release Suspect Yesterday March 3
British authorities released a suspect yesterday after a March 3 detention. Officials did not disclose further details about the case or the persons involved.
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