War Day Reflections on Airmen Adapting to Bombing
A veteran observer describes how new bomber crews adapt to modern warfare, focusing on first reactions to bombing operations. The piece highlights fear, responsibility to comrades, and the mental shift from trainee to seasoned airman, with notes from Lt. Col. Paul Tibbets and the broader Pacific theater experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt
Pacific
Sam
Hitler
Westiyon
Jovice
Paul Tibbets
Miami
Fla
France
Market Report from St Louis and New York Oct 19
Hogs 6 000, 180 lb hogs up 25.85, lighter weights 10-20 higher. cattle 9 000, calves 2 000, steers 14.00-15.25, cows slow, bulls steady. sheep 4 000 with market not established. New York stocks mixed on light volume, traders cautious over Nazi gains and Japan attack risk. Poultry and produce, grain and provisions show modest firming and declines across grain futures. Cotton futures fluctuate with late day losses. quotes list Dec 18.25, Mar 18.40, May 16.51.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
National
Ill
U. S. Dept
New
Chicago
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Springs
Creamery
New York
Aces Reflect On Courage During First Combat Missions
General viewpoints from Colonel Tibbets and others reveal nerves, fear, and methodical resolve during bomb runs over Rotterdam and beyond. Bombardier pilots such as Hughes and Burbridge endure intense enemy fire, maintaining focus to reach targets and return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agine
Catain A
Hughes, Jr
Exas
Rotterdam
Hughes
English Channel
R. Burbridge
Louisiana
Wen
Col. Tibbets
Critical Turn Continues From Page One War Update
The article notes tension and unrest under the Nazi regime with Dutch warnings of Allied raids and renewed German air activity against Britain. London endures three alerts as east coast towns report damage and casualties. two trains damaged. In the Mediterranean, Axis losses near Malta are tallied while British forces claim air victories over Sicily and Malta as raids ease. Egyptian front remains quiet with limited activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Order
British Isles
Hitler
Guerin
London
Mediiterranean
Malta
Sicily
Three Ring Circus Heads to Hope for Nov 2 Show
Dalley Bros. Circus plans three ring acts and midair stunts in a two show program on Monday November 2 at 2 and 8 pm near Fulton Road northwest of town. The troupe from Texas will perform despite weather, with Esbil llahs advertised as part of the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ring Circus
Someatime
Rask Circus
Dalley Bros. Circus
Fulton Road
Dailey Circus
Exats
Faur
Arkansas
Music Director to Appear at Baptist Church
Mrs. B. W. Nininger Arkansas State Church Music Director will headline a Music Emphasis Week at First Baptist Church starting Monday night at 7 45. Since taking on Arkansas Baptist work six months ago she has led training schools city wide conferences and hymn sings praised by pastors choirs and organists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Nininger
Arkansas State
First Baptist Church
Arkansas Baptist
Compere blasts draft critics as war effort aid
At a state Junior Chamber of Commerce gathering General Compere condemned draft opponents who label nonuniformed men as slackers. He warned 18 to 43 year olds will join the army or war industry, praising draft boards for core work while stressing civilian essential roles support the war. Jaycees elected W H Winchell state president, with Irby and Hamilton shifted to top offices.
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Hitler
Selective Service
W. H. Winchell
Morristan
Jayfees
Herbert Brenner
Hot Spirhus
Winchell
A. Irby
Rogers
D. T. Hamilton
el Barada
Arkansas Livestock Show Opens Today in Little Rock
The Arkansas Livestock Show opens in Little Rock with prize money totaling 15,000 dollars to be distributed among open class 4H and PFA exhibitors and breeders as judging events begin for the week amid cautious optimism about strong turnout and competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Litle Rock
Arkansas Livestock Show
PFA
Music training to aid church singing and worship
Mrs. Nininger emphasizes training for song leaders and hymn accompanists to lift congregational singing and church duties. She states music should foster a spiritual atmosphere, preparing minds for the reception of God’s Word, with carefully selected and presented pieces guiding serenity and worship.
Changes In Illinois State Prison Administration
Illinois State Prison near Joliet underwent an administrative and routine change with Public Safety Director TD Sullivan taking full authority to correct faults. Governor Dwight H. Green cited existing conditions at Stateville and the resignation of Warden Edward M. Stubblefield as part of the shake-up following the Oct. 9 escape of Roger Touhy Basil Banghart and five others, who remain at large.
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Chicago
N-An
Stateville
Joliet
Ilinois
TD. Sullivan
Dwight H. Green
Edward M. Stubblefield
Sullivan
Statesville
Roger Touhy
Basil
the Owl) Banghart
Attempt on Life of Ante Pavelic Quoted by Reuters
Reuters reported reliable sources say an attempt was made on the life of Dr Ante Pavelic, head of the Axis sponsored regime in Croatia, on September 29 near Zagureb. The Danish king Christian X, 72, was feared by a fall from his horse, causing anxiety in Denmark per transoceanic agency via Copenhagen.
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London
Reuters
Ante Pavelic
Croatia
Zagureb
Bolin
Christian of
Fort Smith hosts northwest Arkansas day rodeo parade
Large grounds closed Sunday amid the event's five year attendance high. Sponsors note Fort Smith and northwest Arkansas day with judging of 4-H breeding and market swine, FFA beef calves, and Chester White swine. A giant parade was set for 2 p.m. and a rodeo planned for tonight.
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Fort Smith
Northwest Arkansas
FFA
Chester White
Oil and Gas Filings in Lafayette County Arkansas October 1942
Mineral deeds and lease assignments filed October 14 1942 in Lafayette County Arkansas list O G deeds. Names include Charley McClennon and wife to Fred T Haddock and Rutherford to W N Hooper with various quarter sections and townships. Prepared by Mrs Eunler Trip Jett and Mrs Bublee Trip Lett with multiple dates and locations noted for filing and recording.
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Lafayette County
Ark
Eunler Trip Jett
Lewisville
Arkansas
Charley McClennon
Fred T. Haddock Si
NEW and New
SEY
Ree
West
Rutherford
W. N. Hopper
SWH Af Ser
Rye
Hooper Jiterast
Lense
Bublee Triplett
Aransas
Burton Et Wely
Tarham
Lie
Seu
Rue
Victory Rally at Fulton Tuesday Night
The Hope Rotary Club sponsors the eighth Victory Rally at Fulton Union Church Tuesday night October 20 at 8 00 o clock J Z Liehlong head of Fulton Schools introduces the Rotary Club Chairman Ed McLaddon will give the Victory Address The previous rally at Springhill Jax Thursday drew over 410 attendees John P Cox spoke on individual effort to aid the war effort George Ate chairman introduced by Norman Joes Albert Graves War Bond Chairman named members to Springhill area War Bond Committee and similar committees will be formed for other communities The Rotary Club plans another rally Wednesday at Emmet High School
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Hope Rotary Club
Fulton Union Church
J. Z. Liehlong
Fulton
Rotary Club
Ed Mcladdon
Springhill
George
Ate
Norman Joes
Albert Graves
Surerounding
Sid McDonnell
Flugh Garner
Lucy Huckabee
John Martin
A. G. Martin
E. &. Hackler
Emmet Highchool
World Briefs from London and Washington Update
Paris radio reports no bomb was thrown in Baghdad or Iran or at the British ambassador Sir Kinahan Cornwallis. Victor Mature, who joined the U S Coast Guard reserve, is ordered inducted October 2. The Moscow rack reports Soviet submarine activity in the Baltic has sunk five German ships totaling 36 000 tons. Dozen who arrived August 25 aboard theGripsholm are investigated for possible Axis ties or sympathy at Ellis Island.
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London
Paris
Baghdad
Iran
Kinahay Cornwallis
Operling
Baltic
Washington
Gripsholm
Ellis Island
Public Enemy Chronology Recapped From Page One
Hoover outlined Public Enemy’s seven week spree involving five rapes, 17 robberies and 11 automobile thefts mostly targeting taxi drivers. The accused, with no prior record, abducted couples, bound and raped victims, and fled across multiple states including Detroit Chicago Winnetka and Denver, with a federal kidnapping charge filed in Petre.
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Carter
Hoover
Headens
Chicago
Buéyrus
Winnetka
Crigato
Lowell
Yay
Petre
Detroit
Flanagan
China
Denver
Kadens
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DeWitt Heeckenzle
Isregular
Lae Ufa
Duster TY ZN
VTP Ly
Lane
Seth Iaiesay
Market Report
No - Man’s Air
Tibbets
Baptist Church
America
Jerry Lorigan
At. J. Reynot
SaYen
Tors
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Illinois
Lafayette
Owl
Giennso
World Briefs
Los Angeles
Victor Mature
U. S. Coast
Public Enemy
Jerry
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