Dirty Trick Department Aids Halsey in Pacific War Tactics
The article profiles Admiral Halsey and six staff officers who formed a so called dirty trick department. It describes how they studied raids for strategic ideas and planned bold actions in the Western Pacific including the Leyte invasion and the October 1944 Okinawa Ryukyus strike. It highlights Carney Stassen Wilson Dow Cheek and Moulton as key figures and notes the unit’s aim to strike when least expected.
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Halsey
Pacific
South Pacific
Japan
Western Pacific
Robert Oo Carney
William F. Halsey
Third Fleet
Carney
Harold JF. Stassen
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Ralph E Wilson
Lem. Oré
Leonard J. Dow
Toledo
Leyte
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Ryukyus
Formosa
Philippine Sea
Navy
Annapolis
Wilson
Buchanan
Dow
Moulton
Department
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Luzon
Philippines
MacArthur
Leyte Gulf
Seventh Fleet
Philippine
Kier Ae Cnet Spoamet
Avis
I Bernardino Strait
Man With 12 Wives Held for Bigamy Trial
Francis Van Wie, 58, of San Francisco, faces three counts of bigamy. Bail raised from 500 to 3000 cash or 7500 bond as district attorney warns trial may wait a month. Police say Van Wie has at least 12 wives. Judge Leo Cunningham suggests jail for serious thinking.
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San Francisco
Francisan Wie
van Wie
Leo Cunningham
Furniture evolves with adaptable sofa beds for small spaces
The article highlights interchangeable furniture that serves dual functions in compact rooms. It discusses the sofa bed Dei and its folding mechanism, storage for bedding, and modern features that allow varied arrangements including sectional pieces. It notes fabric options and design progress across the furniture industry.
Radio Schedule Highlights From a Sunday Broadcast
Radio program for Sunday February 4 lists a dense lineup with multiple segments and sponsor cues. Programs include The Continental a Trans Atlantic, The News and Comment with Kennedy, Ed Murrow, and Ozzie and Harriet, along with dramas, music, and variety shows across 6 PM and later, featuring NBC and CBS network offerings and a Weather and World News roundup.
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News of World
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Ilharmonie Symphony
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Ether Barrymore
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Eae Hearse
America
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Fasetani
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Mary Small
Bill Shirer
Catholic Radio
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Con All of Fame
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Sluawegon Orchestra
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Ride
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Greenfie
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Sipethy Thompson
F. Bracken
Comear Ghaeacnne
James Mélton
Alec Templeton
Cedric
Harold Lioyd
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Stork Busy Now In This War More Than WWI
Washington reports the stork is busier in this war than in World War I. Census Bureau official John D. Durand notes higher birth rates due to more married men able to visit home and wartime dependents payments. US births rise for three years, creating net population gains.
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Washington
Census Buréau Ae
John D. Durand
Riaus
United States
Dowager Queen Mary Confined With Cold in London
Dowager Queen Mary is reported confined with a cold in London. The palace released the notice today clarifying her condition and noting she remains under medical observation.
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London
Queen Mary
Travel 100 Miles To Cover Ten Miles
CANANDAIGUA N Y Feb 3 Undersheriff Harold Bacon and Fire Chief John Cotton reached Renken Conover after traveling through drifts to the peguel. Mrs Conover suffered a sinus hemorrhage but was reported in satisfactory condition.
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Canandaigua
N. Y
Conover
Harold Bacon
John Cotton
North Carolina Fertilizer Experiments Hint Growth Potential
USDA reports experiments in North Carolina show fertilizer use could double average yields within ten years. Expert says achieving a goal of at least twice the current average is not unreasonable.
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North Carolina
USDA
New Senate and House Bills in Raleigh Legislative Record
The Raleigh Legislative Record lists new senate bills and house bills with passage notes. Bills cover Fayetteville civil service, Robeson and Nash counties, Randolph and Northampton duties and salaries, Louisburg extension parcels, Fayetteville plan adoption, Hickory charter repeal, Nash county bids and officials, and various county education and medical provisions.
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Raleigh
Senate
Civil Service Commission
Fayetteville
Robeson County
Lamberton
Northampton County
Randolph County
Louisburg
Spring Street
Hickory
Nash County
Josure
NEW House
Robeson
Cumberland County
Board of County
Lemon Juice Recipe for Rheumatic Pain Claim
A claimed remedy uses lemon juice mixed with water and four lemons to quickly ease rheumatic pain. The notice mentions a two week supply and daily dosing of three tablets, available at Manns Drug Store and other outlets, urging readers to obtain the remedy.
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Jake
Manns Drug Store
Eveewhere
Eaay
Daly
Asheville Citizen Celebrates Birthday
The Asheville Citizen, oldest continuous business, marks its anniversary today. It began as a weekly on February 3, 1870 when Asheville was a village of about 1,500 residents.
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Asheville
Ville
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