War To Endure: Allied Seas To Halt Axis
Writings from a World War analyst warn that only overwhelming Allied resources can move assets to battle theaters. Sinking of ships rose through January but fell in July, with British and American efforts sharing cargo and convoy duties. Navy officials caution against over-optimism while promising progress toward victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Atlantic
United Nations
Reboken Ren
Mane
Hiller
Sea-Golves
Associated Press
Admiralty
S. Land
Land P. Lovett
Navy Public Reions
Alexander Find
Axis Armes
Britain
Ips
Erica
Wornd
Caribbean
Yankee Dian
Knox
Cau-Ion
Ictory
Allied and Axis clash near Alamein in shifting battle
United States and British dispatches report mixed outcomes as American and Allied tank crews countered Axis attacks west of Alexandria. Rommel’s six day offensive appears faltering with unclear gains, hundreds of prisoners claimed by Axis sources but denied by Allied lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cairo
J.grant
New Zealand
Bri
Romgli
Alamein
Alexandria
Rommel
United Des
Army
Stronghold Timed Tro l Om Page One
A fragment notes concern over the Gulf leading to the Colorado River and the Imperial Valley, with warnings that army officers take a back door route seriously. It mentions the land is desolate and Colorado not navigable for large vessels, but tidal currents affect small craft operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Colorado River
Imperial Valley
Caliia
Los Angeles
Isides
Colorado
Parker in Playoff Match at National Tennis Champs
The national tennis championships near the payoff stage at Forest Hills with semifinals looming in both men's and women's brackets. Pancho Segura vs Parker in the men's upper half and Ted Schroeder Jr. vs Gardnar Mulloy in the lower half, while Louise Brough faces Helen Bernhard and Pauline Betz meets Margaret Osborne in the women's side. A pageant marking the West Side Tennis Club’s 50th anniversary adds to the day’s eventful lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Talbot
New York
Forest Hills
Pancho Segura
Ecuador
Tankié Parker
Los Angeles
Ted Schroeder, Jr
Glendale
Calif
Gardnar Mulloy
Jacksonville
Fla
Louise Brough
Weberly Hills
Helen Bernhard
New York City
Pauline Betz
Margaret Osborne
San Francisco
Parker
West Side Tennis Club
U. S. Lawn Tennis Association
That Barrier of Language That Barrier of Language
Sam Jackson describes miscommunication and flawed language education in U S Mexico relations. He cites Castilian lisp issues in Spanish teaching, impractical dictionaries, and phrasebooks, recounting travel anecdotes of Americans and locals and showing how language barriers hinder everyday tasks and understanding. The piece contrasts US and Mexican language familiarity and notes real-world consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Jackson
Wide World
Mexico City
United States
Don Quixote
Mexico
Spain
America
Banco de Mexico
Bank of Mexico
Cigarro
Guadalajara
Mazatlan
Senate and House in recess at noon Monday
Today in Congress from the Associated Press notes the Senate and House in recess by noon on Monday after yesterday's recess. It mentions no committee activity and summarizes the brief adjournment status without additional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Senate
House
Desert Toads and Lost Fishing Colony Near Mexico Border
Fragments describe toads extending into the desert from border towns and recall heat tragedies. Ten years ago a fishing colony thrived at La Bomba, 60 miles south of Mexicali, where Americans with desert trucks bought gulf sea bass feet long for about 10 cents each. All fishermen were Japanese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Bomba
Mexicali
Market Report from St Louis Stockyards and Cotton News
National Stockyards report shows feeder cattle prices mostly lower with calves and replacement steers down. tops for week include 1347 lb steers at 15.65 and 872 lb yearlings at 14.73. sheep listings sparse, spring lambs down, general markets mixed. New York Cotton futures rallied on cover and demand with October near 40 cents above prior close. closing ranges show modest declines from intraday highs. Also: Arkansas farm women club enrollment reaches 63,601 members, Greene County highest at 67.2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis Livestok National Stockyards
Dept
New York
New Orleans
Little Rock
State Council of Home Demonstration Clubs
Arkansas
Greene County
Capital Nerves Are Jittery in Wartime Washington
Washington bus driver Felix Finzel describes a day crowded with wartime commuters. A knife threat, a broken throttle, route changes, a blackout, and a theater stop crowd test nerves as passengers quarrel and jostle. Finzel, overwhelmed, decides to quit the bus route temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grover
Jack Stinnet
Washington
Felix Finzel
Felix
Ome
Finzel
Sam
Pyyott
Stock Market Holds Steady Amid World News Bids
New York stocks showed selective progress with many leaders stalled as bidding in a sluggish market persisted. Slightly better war news from Russia Egypt and Europe influenced activity while unofficial reports cited the president's plan to curb wage growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russia
Egypt
Europe
Local Victory gardener outwits chicken problem with note
In Shreveport Louisiana a gardener resolved a neighbor chicken issue after a chicken returned with a leg note. The note claimed a full trap of grasshoppers bugs worms and neighbor’s vegetables and warned not to return if the bird visits again, signed Your Lite Chick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Mammuth
India Crisis Viewpoint Promotes US Aid Insight
Sirdar J. J. Singh head of the India League of America argues that Indians seek independence not religious domination and labels the religious issue a manufactured distraction. He cites Gandhi era policy, warns against Pakistan, and compares US colonial debates to Britain's handling of India, urging informed US understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Stinnett
Washington
India
Sirdar J. J. Singh
India League of America
Singh
U.S
Gandhi
All India Congress Party
John Grover
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Iran
Iraq
Syria
Turkey
Egypt
Britain
United States
Mohammed Ali Jinnah
Jinnah
Jintal
Philippines
Punjab
Tin Pan Alley Needs Advice on War Music
Baltimore harmonica virtuoso Larry Adler urges songwriters to study Bach to Brahms and avoid patriotic fluff. He says soldiers prefer serious classical pieces and contemporary jazz numbers over Tin Pan Alley hits. Adler performs for service camps to entertain and lift spirits without promoting jingoism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pan Alley
Ravel
Brahms
Larry Adler
White Cliffs
Dover
Mami
Yokohama
Tin Pan Alley
Pearl Harbor
Adler
Registration of High School Students in Prescott News
Registration for Prescott High School begins Monday September 7 at the Junior High School with seniors at 10 am and juniors at 2 pm on Monday. Tuesday hosts sophomores at 10 am and freshmen at 2 pm. School opens September 14 in all buildings. A few days’ visit in Little Rock and Texas college entries noted.
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Hfigh
Mons
Church Women Circles Meet Monday Schedule
Calendar notes for September 7 list Woman's aSottaty of et lation Servier and Woman's Advaiss ary circles. Circles meet at 3:30 to 5 p m with hostesses Mrs. Robert eachey Mrs. C P Ams wadiveden Mose W Keene nedy Mrs N B Nelson and Mrs S Q Logan. Presbyterian and Baptist circles also meet with listed hostesses at 4 p m and 2 p m respectively.
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Et Lation Servier
Peigle
Robert
Eachey
C. P. Amswadiveden
Mose .W. Keenenedy
N. B. Nelson
First Presbyterian Church
Logan
Charles F. Pittman
Society Notes Highlight Local Travel and Visits
Society items report Miss Jewel Fore leaving Saturday to visit Miss Melen Fore in Norton while James Dewoody returns to Pittsburg Texas after time with his parents. Miss Mary Gail Whitaker leaves Saturday to enter the University of Arkansas Fayetteville and join Chi Omega rush week as rush captain. Mrs Carl Purtle travels to Gary Indiana for two weeks to visit daughter Mrs Melby Parks. Cadet Jack Simpson at Kelly Field San Antonio Texas visits Mrs Simpson and other Felmines Bemis Chapple returns Thursday.
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James Dewoody
Pittsburg
Texas
Ils
John Dewoody
Mary Gail Whitaker
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Mrs. Simpson
Bemis Chapple
Church Activity Schedule and Sermon Topics
A compact notice lists service times for First Presbyterian, First Christian, First Baptist, and adjacent Methodist churches. It notes sermons such as Labor Day's Challenge and Young People's Christian Revival, with Bible school hours, choir practice, training unions, and planned midweek activities led by pastors Blount Garrett and Baugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
E. P
First Christian Church
W. B. Blount
Bible School
Young People’s Christian Heceuver
Aginst Methodist Church
T. Baugh
A. m. Anday
Sune
Wayne Tregg
J. A. Wallace
Young
Oil and Gas Filings Seat 3 1942
Prepared by Eunlee Triplett filings show Mineral Deed dated Sept 1 1842 and filed Sept 3 1942 for J B Burt lon et al to B C Casey for SWI4 of Sec 19 Twn 17 S Ree 23 West plus Royalty Deed dated Aug 29 1942 filed Sept 3 1942 and a 1b year term from March 15 1941 for Burton et al to R C Casey in SW of Sec 19 Twn 17 S Ree 23 West.
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Eunlee Triplett
J. B. Burt Lon
B.C. Casey
Burton
Allo
R. C. Casey
West
Nazi Victim in Pictures
Robin Coons chronicles Nancy Coleman a Hollywood actress who appears in several films portraying Nazi victims across roles in Kings Row Dangerously We Live and Edge of Darkness. The feature notes her on screen peril and off screen talk with publicist Jaile Rosenstein and her plans to write a mystery play with collaborator Frank McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Coons
Holywood
Nancy Coleman
Nancy
Gertrude Lawrence
Susan and
God
Kings Row
Raymond Massey
Errollynn
Norway
Helmut Dantine
Miss Coleman
McCoy
Grace Moore Busy In America And Operettas Plan
Grace Moore remains a constant presence on tour and stage as she announces a new operetta company with Russell Lewis and associates. The venture aims to run six months per season with La Belle Helene as the first production in January. Wilbur Evans teams with Moore, noted as a rising star, in the forthcoming company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tucker
New York
Grace Moore
South America
Metropolitan Opera
Miss Moore
America
Russell Lewis
Miss Gore
Nole
Miss Moore J
Wilbur Evans
Carnegie Hall
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Renee Ose
Peca
Market Report
BY William Ferguson
Allsbands
NEA Bervice
Cupids
Prescott
Helen Hesterly
Lille Occk
Bill Stainton
College Station
Texas A. & M. College
Mildred Guthrie Teft
Fayetteville
University of Arkansas
Allond
Pi Beta
Tc, MetRae Jr
D. L. McRae Sr
Jennie Milered McRae
Rley
Pvt
Duncan
cRum
Camp
Robinson
Liille Rock
Ann Gubby
First Bantist Church
Burrell Whitmarsh
Miss Jewel Fore
Melen Fore
Norton
Lafayette
Selective Service
Tucker
Ralph Routon
N. Pine
Perkison’s Jewelry Store
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