Alligator on Highland Park Lawn Stirs Dallas Residents
A sunning alligator on Lakeside Drive in Highland Park sparked fears as a pistol shot failed to end it. Police officer Alvin Aly fired twice with a shotgun, but the creature remained mobile, diving into the lake and continuing to haunt nearby residents. Local witnesses said the gator frequents small district lakes and feeds on young ducks and fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Highland Park
Lakeside Drive
Alvin Aly
Aly
I. J. Morris
Morris
Dr. Morris
John William Rogers
Lakeside’ Drive
Navy Discovers Plastic Paint Cuts Fuel Use and Time
A new plastic bottom paint for warships reduces U S fleet fuel use by about ten percent and lowers hull corrosion. The coating allows longer drydock intervals, costs half as much as old paint, and can be applied with less labor. Development involved five navy yards universities and national committees with public assist. A Florida testing station aided rapid bottom fouling tests.
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Associated Press
New York
U. S
Continental
Navy Yards
Navy
Biological Laboratory
National Paint and Varnish Manufacturers Association
American Coordinating Committee On Corrosion
The
Bureau of Ships
National Defense Research Committee
National Inventor's Council
Ap Physics
Henry A
Florida
Tanks Break Through Jap Lines In Pacific Action
Three light Army tanks pierced Japanese positions near the New Guinea front, with Tank Number 49 known as the Mongoose attacking through heavy fire. Sergt. William Puckett guided a lone advance after a brief turn left the crew blind from grenades, later reclaiming the tank and keeping Jap ammo clip as a trophy.
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INS
Sergt
William Puckett
7Th St
Atlanta
Walter Washburn
Chappaqua
N. Y
Paul Becker
2Nd Ave
S. E. Minneapolis
Benny Evans
Athens
Puckett
Becher
Tar Heels Say Japs Are Out Of Pilots
Two North Carolinians report Japanese fighter pilots in this theatre have lost their eagerness and zeal. S Sgt Joseph Efird of Albemarle and Sgt David Paschal of Greensboro give contrasting anecdotes as they describe the Japanese death by own action in combat and a lack of stomach for further fighting. The piece also notes China’s northwest provinces and farming figures, though these stand apart from the war claims.
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New Guinea
Joseph Efird
Albemarle
N. C
Wai
David Paschal
Ham
Lumber Output Reaches 38 Billion Board Feet in 1943
The 1943 total lumber production across civilian and military sectors reached 38 billion board feet, reflecting wartime demand and intensified logging. The figure highlights sustained timber output tied to shipbuilding, construction, and defense needs.
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Zinnia Seeds
Firestone
Firestone Stores
North Main
Voice of Prrestome
N. RB. C
U.S
By Howard W. Blakesler
China
Mavis
Apple Blossom
Cologne
Revelon
Lis
Watkin
Phillip
Magnesia
Jeris
Jergens
Arrid
Epsom Salts
Chen YU
DR. Lyon
Bie
Taub
Squibb
Fadera
D.M.C
DMC
Gihitens
PITT
Alophen
Erarm Pads
Pepee
Fasteeth
Grove
Retonga
Pablum
Warners
Igupay
Wapay Co
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