Allied Raids Cut Germanys Oil Supply
Wartime dispatch from Wendover Field Utah notes Allied raids reducing Germanys oil by cutting supplies. Pvt William A Erwin boasts of Arkansas watermelons weighing 100 pounds displayed by his sister from Hope Arkansas. One hundred G I companions shared the melon bust. Early North African campaign commentary cites 110 tons of maps needed initially and 400 tons later.
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Wendover Field
Utah
William A. Erwin
Arkansas
Hope, Ark
Pvt. Erwin
G.I
U S Shuttle Bombers Wreck Regensburg Factory
American shuttle bombers based in England attacked Regensburg's Messerschmitt factory in mid August and flew on to North Africa. Crews reported fierce battles with heavy anti aircraft fire from long duration missions and four engined fighters. The Fortress Liberty Ship sustained only flak damage as gunners said opponents kept their distance.
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Rick Yahner
United States
England
Messerschmitt
Regensburg
North Africa
Germany
Bordeaux
Alps
N. J. David
New Iberia
Italy
Mediterranean
Lieut
W. G. Broach, Jr
Greenwood Road
Glen Allen
Henry Mosher
Idaho Springs
Colo
Public Auction Notice in High Point NC 1943
By order of the City Council of High Point a public auction will offer for sale the described property in High Point Township Guilford County North Carolina. Bids may be cash or with 10% down and balance over 35 months. Auction at 11:00 AM on September 27 1943. Mayor Arnold J. Koonce signs September 9 1943.
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City of
High Point
High Point Township
Guilford County
North Carolina
Hamilton and
Monroe Ave
Monroe Avenue
N. Hamilton Street
Washington Terrace
Register of Deeds Office
N. C
Arnold J. Koonce
Neder
William Thompson
Mian
Thympeon
Coriaim
Migh Pont
Gorener
Wilson, Jr
George J. Pratt
Joana Irene Pratt
Lima
Port Avenue
Cortitt
Dearhill
Stwice
Asseanmienia
City and Coin
Wilson
Emerywood West
Office of the Register of Deeds
Shortage Having Big Role In War Operations
The article notes British officials stating fuel shortages are critical for Germany, affecting military ops. Lord Selborne describes oil shortfalls, reliance on stocks, and the impact of blockades and bombings on Rommel and Romani oil supplies, with synthetic oil costly yet insufficient.
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London
Germany
Hitler
Russia
France
Holland
Earl of Selborne
Lord Selborne
Ruhr
Ploesti
Rommel
Inflammable Puzzle at Madison Gasoline Barrels
Fire Chief Eckert faces disposing 50 barrels of gasoline. An Ohio River tanker arrives for repairs and must shed its load before welding. Ration board bans giving it away, regulations forbid river dumping, and stamps cannot cover sale in this situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Ind
John Eckert
Sargeant undercover cab ride uncovers bootlegger driver
Seattle Police Sergt. R A Richardson posed as a civilian and rode taxis to spot bootleggers. He exited a tavern and hailed a cab, but the driver, Patrolman William Weedin, already on duty as a cabbie, asked the destination before any liquor request.
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Seattle
R. A Richardson
Sarge
William Weedin
Stray Dogs and Cats Feed on Small Game in New Jersey
Abandoned by ration ridden owners unable to feed them, stray dogs and cats are fattening on small game, the New Jersey State Fish and Game Commission reports.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey State Fish and Game Commission
Fair Lawn Impounds Lawn Sprinkling Elsewhere
Conserve city water rule bans sprinkling of lawns trees and shrubs in Fair Lawn from 3 to 10 p m during June through September. Violators face fines up to 50 dollars under a new ordinance.
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Fair Lawn
N. J
Property Bid Notice for Emerywood West Lot 7 Block 2
The listing describes a parcel described as lot No 7 in Block 2 Emerywood West with map reference and plat records in Guilford County North Carolina Plat Book 8 page 8. The sale is set for September 9, 16 and 23, 1943 at 11:00 A M. in the office of the Register of Deeds.
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U.S
Nazi Messerschmitt
L. R. Deese
Mertens
Tex
N.C
Tryon Street
Tryon and
Ennis Streets
West End Heights
Kathryn L. Brown
Guilford Col
Municipal Corporation
Larence L. Graves
Ll. Walden
RayEe
Wader Es Ram
City of High Point
Clarence J. Graves
Walden Graves
Willy
Vail
Willie S
Wille
North
Caroling Gilford Col
Mientoupal Corporation
Lyllaaan Thompson
Allfort County
High Point Muntcipsl Court
Menecipal
Eugene Hart
Wire
Ola Hart
Ami
Parham
Unler
Uur
High Poim
Engenie Mart
Loetian
KR. Merrick
Amt
N.C Muruaticie Inc. Co
Office of Register of Seeds
Fimiiford County
Crawford Street
Wilson, Dy
OM Ineioner
Plaintife
Lord Serlborne
Caucasus
Africa
Romania
Ile
Prince Albert
Bill
Schick
Headquarters For Gifts
Ste Size Teel
VICK
Pach
COE
New York City
Raleigh
Sir Walter
NAVAL
Seaforth
Chrome
Cemeane Baby
Squibbs
Groves A.B.D
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