Aleutian Islands Seen as Key to War Effort
DeWitt MacKenzie explains why Attu and Kiska in the Aleutians matter as potential air and sea bases. He notes harsh weather, rugged terrain, and proximity to Paramushiru, arguing the islands' defense and development would support operations against Japan and aid communications with Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt
MacKenzie
e“Royal Air Force
Mohne
Eder
Rhineland
America
Attu
Kiska
Pacific
Alcuins
Askan
An- Alaska
Alaskan
Japs F
Alaska
Russia
United States
Paramushiru
Kamchatka
National Service Bill Under Senate and House Consideration
In Congress today the Senate is in recess while the Military Affairs Committee weighs the Austin-Wadsworth National Service Bill at 9 30 C W T and the House plans a discussion on a measure to cut off pay for federal workers at 11 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Associated Press
Senate
House
Beau Jack Meets Montgomery In 15 Round MSG Title Fight
New York May 15 Beau Jack world lightweight champion clashes with Philadelphia challenger Bob Montgomery in a 15 round title bout at Madison Square Garden. Both boxers have 27 knockouts in their careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Beau Jack
Bob Montgomery
Philadelphia
Madison Square Garden
Barons Claim Southern Loop Lead After Tight Wins
Birmingham moved to first in the Southern Association by beating Memphis 6-7 for a third straight win. Nashville tied Chattanooga 4-2 to stay second, while Chattanooga remained a game back. Little Rock defeated New Orleans 5-1 as Lefty Ed Lopal tossed a six-hit effort. Upcoming games list Tennessee and Arkansas matchups with several uncertain pitching plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Nashville
Ind
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Birmingham
Southern Association
Memphis
Joe Engel
Little Rock
Travystors
New Orleans
Ed Lopal
Washville
Singer
Cathe Memphis
Cmclane
Johnson
Bartholomew
Murra
Wells
Hudl
Fights Last Night In Multiple Cities Reported
Boxers were listed with weights and outcomes across cities including Baltimore Los Angeles Newark Philadelphia and Washington. Fights featured stoppages knockouts and points decisions with names such as Chalky Wright Car to Jones Davis Wilson Jessup Gilbert and Tatta among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Chalky Wright
Los Angeles
Frankie Carto
Philadelphia
Newark
Larry. Scaloc
Gib Jones
Cincinnati
Tribunni
Wilmington
Del
al Bummy
Davis
New York
Washington
Jackie Wilson
Pittsburgh
Danny Petro
Holyoke
Mass
Chester Rice
Kelley Jessup
Springfield
Providence
R. I
Coven Kid
New Haven
AL Gilbert
D. C
Conn
Art Tatta
Johnnie Morris
White Plains
W. Y
Sports Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr AP Sports Columnist
A scrambled roundup notes Michigan winning the Big Ten track title without a first place finish while NYU wins a league meet, suggesting world class teams matter more than individual stars. It highlights Larry MacPhail’s memory at a press club bar, Philly boxing figures like Bob Montgomery and Lew Tendler Lennard, and mentions Marine Gunner Syd Fisher and Georgia Tech alum Peter Wall in wartime service. The piece surveys baseball, boxing, football, and military service with varied anecdotes and quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servole Dept
Syd Fisher
Bob Olin
Crear Abra
Safewhere
Pacific
Cail
Widlice
Peter Wall
Georgia Tech
Chaeck Field
Canmaaider
Moore Field
Tex
Jin Hying Ag
Dodgers Clinch Seventh Straight Win Over Chivade Clubs
A four ago recap notes the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Chivade Clubs 4 to 1 for their seventh straight victory and pull seven games ahead in the National League standings. It also mentions a three years ago LSU track event with Bill Brown taking low hurdles and a 220 yard dash, plus five years ago the Chicago Cubs scoring twice in the ninth to defeat the New York Yanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Today
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chivade
Louisanna State
Bill Brown
Chicago Cubs
New York Yanks
No Joke Here: Barnes Bakes Wedding Cake in Docking Hints
Chattanooga Tenn a John Idsley Barnes begins by giving docking hints to his bride and bakes their wedding cake. Barnes serves as chief steward at a Chattanooga ______.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
John Idsley Barnes
Barnes
Chattanooga Sratel
St Louis Batting Leaders Dominate Major Leagues
May headlines list Vern Stephens and Ke o O Den of the St Louis Cardinals among leaders, with Yew of the Cardinals and Paul Waner among NL standouts. New notes on injuries may sideline Stephens, while other top hitters Frey Higgins Hackett vie for high averages as the season unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vern Stephens
Gotis Browns
Keo O'Den
St. Louis Cardinals
QO Yew
Cardinals
Walker Cooper
Rei Ates
Stephens
Ahh
Paul Waner
Brooklyn
Lunnie Frey
Cincinnati
Mike Higgins
Detroit
Oris Hackett
Cleveland
Baseball league leaders and honors in brief
League leaders list shows National and American leaders in batting, pitching, and fielding with figures for players like Baiting-ODea Waner Herman Frey and White. A brief note highlights Avilenn in North Africa receiving election to local American Legion posts, with a telegram of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avilenn
North Africaa
Dwlwit D. Wisehower
IV Echief
American Legion
Bereignu _ Wars
Market Report from St. Louis Livestock Market
National Stockyards reports hogs 7000 head up about 10 on Monday's average with good to choice 180 to 280 pounds at 14.40 to 14.50. cattle 2500 with mixed yearlings and heifers steady to strong and vealers up. sheep 1200 with few additions. poultry and produce in Chicago and New York Stock Exchange activity. grain and cotton futures show firm patterns on weather and policy signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Livestock National Stockyards
U. S. Dept
Chicago
Jobleis
Alabama
Bliss
Louisiana
California
Senate Agricultural Committee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hope
Arkansas
A. J. Neighbours
Wen
Buseau
Sundarils
Hugh §. Fullerton, Jr
Val Dutely Lente
West Pubit
North Africa
Michigan
N.Y.U
Sumter
Lew ‘Tendler
Benny Lennard Strap
Allen Gettel
Phillies
Virginia
Norfolk
Cubs
Lou Novikolt
Sports Mirror
St. Louis
National League
O'Dea
Waner
Uns
Camilli
Stanky
Lan
Tus batledine-Herman
Vinaghan
Owen
Asad Walker
Frey
McCormick
Herman
Vaughan Brooklyn
McCarthy
Boston
Musial
Louis
Wasdell
Mugsall
Mayhard
Newski
Litwhiler
Paladelphia
Murtaugh
Gusting
Sewell
Pittsburg
Micon
Allen
Balthus — Stephens
Bliggins
White
Keller
Tryns
Spence
Vernon
Jobson
Tiene
Wakefield
Detail
Appling
Maodworth
Detrail
Howe
Laabs
McQuinn
Version
Chandler
New Yor
Carrasquel
Prince
Milo
Prince Albert
Ted, Heynotte
Market Report
Cotto
Forint
Thomas Bull
Governent
Jly
Cash Games Hardwood Lumber CO
Texarkang
Texas
On & P
Esso
Coaltar
Standard Oil
Company OF Louisiana
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!