Massive Allied Air Raid Strikes Hamburg and Hamm
London reports 1700 American aircraft attacked Germany today, including 1200 heavy bombers. Hamburg oil refineries and major Hamm freight yards in Ruhr and Rhineland were targets as rail networks vital to western front supply were bombed. Thunderbolts and Mustangs escorted 500 convoying planes and met no interceptors.
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London
Hamburg
Hamm
Germany
Ruhr
Rhineland
Aachen
Navy Tanker Fleet Aid In Pacific Campaign Highlighted
Washington notes Navy Day praise for tankers like the Annapolis which refueled warships in the South Pacific. The gas and oil carriers carried planes and other gear, endured heavy seas, and kept miles of hoses intact while pumping vast fuels to keep task forces moving. The article explains tanker design centers fuel in large midships tanks with smaller ones port and starboard, enabling cargo shifts and seaworthiness amid damage.
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Jack Stinnett
Washington
Navy
Pearl Harbor
J. S. Lecain
Esso Anapolis
South American
New York
Annapolis
New York Harbor
South Pacific
Pacific
United States
Camden Here in Conference Game Friday
Camden Panthers visit Hope for a conference football clash that locals expect to thrill. Hope and Camden, two rivals, seek victory as both aim to rebound from uneven seasons with balanced lineups and a standout QB from Camden.
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Camden
Laney Guests Honor Dinner in Los Angeles
Ben Laney and Arkansas leaders attend a dinner at the Hotel Marion in Los Angeles hosted by Dr. R. B. Robbins. Attending are Senator John L. McClellan Senator J. W. Fulbright Congressman J. W. Trimble Col. H. L. McAlister and Sam Watkins with toastmaster Grover Owens and guest speaker Rep. Wright Patman. Invitations extend to Homer Adkins and Hattie Caraway.
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Little Rock
Ben Laney
Arkansas
Hotel Marion
R. B. Robbins
National Democratic
Erney
Rep
Wright Patman
Texas
Acumbents
Homer M. Adkins
Hattie W. Caraway
The Tanker Seen as a Subtle War Weapon
The vessel described lies low on the water with decks often awash yet carries a complex network of pipes and hoses. Despite its unglamorous appearance, the tanker is credited with contributing as much as any single weapon in shaping the war’s distinct character.
Football misc highlights from high school to college
A collage of recent games and odd notes from U S high and college football. Bloomer High carried the winning touch down the wrong way at Chippewa Falls while officials allowed the tally. Ted Himes kicked three of four extra points barefoot. Baseball notes discuss Hal Chase George Sisler and Lou Gehrig records. Michigan State eyes Missouri and Kentucky matchups. Miami Florida ends a 32 game high school streak while Smackover loses after 22 straight wins. Bowen of Georgia Tech boosts Navy bid with a field goal plan assisted by coach Dodd. Marine players at Camp Lejeune anticipate a tough schedule with Sally Sullivan and Vic Ruf formerly grave diggers and Ruffenach an undertaker.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Bloomer High School
Ohio
Ted Himes
Mt. Blanchard
Hal Chase
George Sisler
Anh
Zeke Bonura
Lou Gehrig
Michigan State
Scranton Tomcoats
Wildcats
Kentucky
Kansas State
Missouri Tigers
Miami
Fla
Smackover
Ark
Flashes of Life and Oddities From Early 20th Century Columns
A collection of light anecdotes and human-interest blurbs from various U.S. locales. Items include a name change approval for Mr and Mrs Jacob Hittler to Hitler, a promotion note at Fort Lewis, a teacher remark about grandchildren, a hit-and-run anecdote in Kansas City, a banker encounter with a five-figure check, John Paul Jones’s navy quote on joining, and a penny-cigarette pricing caper.
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New York
Jacob Hittler
Supreme Court
E. L. Hammer
Hitler
Adolf Hitler
Hittler
Dres sen Retained Dodgers Coach In Mirror Today
Sports notes recall that Chuck Dres sen remained as coach of the Brooklyn Dodgers. References mark events from the clock of a year ago in today’s mirror. The item highlights ongoing leadership for the team’s baseball season.
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Chuck Dressen
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
Joe Cronin
Washington Senators
Boston Red Sox
Lyn Lary
Hollywood Glamor Sparks Title Change at Box Office
Gloria Grahame a 21 year old former Hollywood High student saw her first film’s title altered in her honor, from Autumn Fever to Blonde Fever, under director Richard Whorf. The English heritage and French gaze define her screen allure as Oscar Wilde once visited Reginald Hallward’s studio.
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Robbin Coons
Hollywood
Gloria Grahame
Richard Whorf
Gloria
Reginald Hallward
Oscar Wilde
Duck decoys fool ducks as hunter shoots coyote
In Shelton Nebraska on October 26 Walter Rayback testified his decoys resemble real birds enough to lure ducks. From his blind he watched a coyote grab a decoy and float away and he fired killing the thief.
Mallard claim leads to court fine for Curtis White
Curtis White faced Justice Walter G. Nurnberg in Geneva on October 26 after a shooting spree that yielded nine mallards with three shells. A warrant by farmer Robert Witt charged seven offenses. White paid a $100 fine plus costs for the incident involving tame ducks eating from a hand.
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Geneva
Curtis White
Walter G. Nurnberg
Robert Witt
White
Hollywood Titles and Names Stir Public Scrutiny in Jonesport
In Jonesport Maine the town calls for a boycott of The Princess and the Pirate until Virgina Mayo confirms Jones as her real name. The debate touches on family pride, film branding, and industry influence as studios retitle works and weigh domestic grosses.
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Dorian Gray
Wilde
Joneses
Jonesport
Joneses of America
Virgina Mayo
Jones
Sam
Autumn
The
Tuckers of
Texas
George Sessions Perry
England
Lloyd Bacon
Fights Last Night in Newark Hartford and Baltimore
Billy Daniels outpointed Danny Martin in a 152 pound bout in Newark. Willie Pep outpointed Jack Seamus in a 127 and a half pound match in Baltimore after a ten round card.
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N. J
Billy Daniels
Detroit
Danny Martin
Newark
Montreal
Willie Pep
Hartford
Conn
Jack Seamus
Baltimore
Stage Numerals Boost Local Show Biz
The local production of House of Dr Edwardes adopted numerals in its title and gained extra business. Sol Lesser, producer of the film, followed the cue, using "3 Is a Family" to attract audiences.
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Dr. Edwardes
Sol Lesser
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