Frail Osmena Symbol of Filipino Courage and Tenacity
Exclusive Central Press Dispatch reports President Sergio Osmena, aged and frail, remains a symbol of Filipino resilience. He endured bombings in Leyte and snipers while guiding morale and political resolve, then traveled to the United States for Roosevelt talks and inauguration attendance, despite health and danger.
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Sergio Osmena
Central Press Dispatch
Washington
Leyte
Tacloban
Osmena
Qamena
MacArthur
Manuel Quezon
Philippines
United States
Manila
Roosevelt
Florida
White House
Osme
Deaths Carlton E. Jackson
Carlton B. Jackson, 47, a Sanford farmer from route 1, died in Lee county hospital Tuesday. Born in Moore County, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson. Funeral Friday at 4 p.m. at Jonesboro Methodist Church with burial in Jonesboro cemetery. Survived by his widow Katie Gilmore and children Mrs. Olen Nichols of Dur.
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Carlton EB. Jackson Sanford
Carlton B. Jackson
Sanford
Lee County
Moore County
John Jackson
Jonesboro Methodist Church
Jonesboro
Katie Gilmore
Olen Nichols
Dur
Obituary Fragments Note Jackson Family Kinship
Ham Mrs Coyle Thomas of Norfolk Va Pfe Carlton E Jackson Jr army stationed at Ft Benning Ga W G Jackson and Betty Rue Jackson of Sanford route 1 two sisters Mrs John Moon of High Point Mrs R H Fields of Norfolk Va and three brothers J W Jackson C Jackson and Lander Jackson of Sanford
Six Injured As Spirit of St Louis Train Derails
The Spirit of St Louis derailed at Fair Play station near Steubenville Ohio injuring at least six. Nine cars left the track after a tunnel pass, one car overturned in Cross Creek. Valley General Hospital treated the wounded, with one serious injury reported. No fatalities were announced.
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Steubenville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Spirit of
St. Louis
Cross Creek
Black Widow Night Fighter Packs deadly radar gear
The RAF introduces the P-61 Black Widow night fighter loaded with advanced radio detection equipment. The aircraft is described as a formidable escort in nocturnal combat, targeted to enhance interceptor capabilities and mission effectiveness.
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RAF
March Weather Brings Early Spring Across Much of Nation
The Associated Press reports mild conditions prevail nationwide as March arrives, with above normal temperatures. Only New England, northern Minnesota see light snow and extreme south Texas light rain. A cold snap is forecast to move into Minnesota and the Midwest tomorrow, dropping temperatures by 20 degrees or more.
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Associated Press
New England
Minnesota
Texas
Chicago Weather Bureau
Missouri
Ohio
Canadian
Midwest
P-61 Night Hunter Eyes Enemies With Mechanical Web
An aura of stealth surrounds the P-61 as it tracks enemy movements in darkness. Its rearward and forward stations monitor targets with a network of mechanical eyes, guiding shell fire to destroy encroaching threats.
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Nature
Dean
Doan
Cate
Stars and Stripes Puzzles Spark Doughboy Banter Abroad
In Rome, a U.S. Army Stars and Stripes feature collects questions from doughboys in Italy, ranging from sound and landings to origins of okay and speed metrics. The column highlights curious queries asked by soldiers, with playful poetic humor in the Pup Tent Poets section.
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Lynn Heinzerling
Hal Boyle
Rome
Italy
Stars and Stripes
Army
Izzark
Ark
Florida
Pvt
Ir- V. H. Fox
Cooling systems detailed for a U S battleship requirement
The article notes that fifty cooling systems complete with compressors and other equipment are needed for a modern United States battleship.
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U. S
Montreat Gathering Set for May by Presbyterian Church
In Montreat North Carolina from May 24 to 31 the Presbyterian Church will hold its general assembly session after receiving approval from the Office of Defense Transportation. Dr E C Scott of Dallas chaired the session noting only elected missioners from the 88 presbyteries and those with business to transact may attend.
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T Presbyterian Church
U States
Office of
Def Transportation
Montreat
N. C
Presbyterian
E. C. Scott
Dallas
General Assembly
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General MacArthur
Emilio Osmena
Maria
Douglas MacArthur
Philippine Islands
Brain Busters
Doughboys
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Fisher's Island
New York City
New York State
Connecticut
Chicago
Camp McCoy
Wis
Marc Anthony
Octavius
Cleopatra
Piazza
Petrarca
Santa Chiara
Avignon
Mann Drug Company
Walgreen's Drug Stores
RED Cross
Side
GIVE
Swan Soap
Flosstex
Undivided
Walgreen
Junio
Schick
War Production Board
Walgreen Drug Store
Wondersoft
Cologne
Amoray
FITCH
Carter’s
Lederle
Jor Mennen
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