Vanishing Fleets Opens War Tension in Washington
Roy Norton illus synopsis depicts a prewar United States with Japan on the verge of conflict. Secretary Guy Hillier and Norma Roberts are lovers as government criticism grows. Japan declares war and conquers the Philippines without casualties, prompting Washington to demand restraint while a mysterious expedition unfolds toward a Florida coast. The chapter follows political alarm, public strife, and tense military decisions.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Guy Illler
Misa Norma Roberts
Inventor Roberts
Philippines
Enire
Guy Hillier
England
Norma Moborta
Florida
Congress
Muse
United Stat
America
Government Weakens Defense Then Moves Pacific Fleet
An observer reports the government reduced fortifications and discharged workers in a shocking move. War vessels were sent to European ports, removing the fleet from the Pacific conflict zone, leaving the islands undefended and neutral territory observers say.
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Japan
Pacific
Europe
World War II Letter Describes Acknowledgment of Defeat
A correspondent recalls lone survivors surrendering to Japanese forces after a failed defense. The scene shows brave men stunned by catastrophe, the victorious admiral offering courtesies, and the writer noting casualties and disgrace beneath a superior’s actions. Also included are references to farm costs, crops, and railway opportunities in Canada with immigration details.
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Japan
Toto
United States Naval Academy
Giving Away Dishes and Bargains at Boyne & Ben's
Advertisement notes free dishes with each purchase at Boyne and Ben's. J D Harbur promotes second hand beaters and pew furniture, with best patterns and makes at bargain prices. Investigate offers at the Priore area store.
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J.D. Harbur
Boyne & Ben's
Thanksgiving thanks and hunting notes in Carthage item
Carol of Thanka Mrs Wm Bayne and family thank friends for sympathy and April flowers after bereavement. Tom Hallised Newall Holbrook of Carthage with Guernege joined Ralph Wilder on his farm for a day’s shooting. They bagged forty quail indicating bob whites may be plentiful this fall under the new game law. Rabbits game and hides wanted Wheat & Biewor. 11-5
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Carol of
Wm. Bayne
April
Tom Hallised
Newall Holbrook
Carthage
Guernege
Ralph Wilder
Local shoppers urged to visit Crandall Bros for bargains
Jasper readers hear appeals to shop at Crandall Bros the exclusive grocery. notes mention Dr Knott business in Joplin, visits by Mr and Mrs Sam Jones to Carthage, and holiday goods at Crandall Bros. other items list prices theater ads and social calls plus a legal suit involving J B Sobott and J H Harris over a gas plant purchase.
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Crandall Bros
Jasper
J. B. Sobott
J. H. Harrie
Mr. Harris
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Roy Norton
Miss Roberts
Hawaiian Islands
Marietta
Corbett
RY A. Weil
Crawford
Ninth Strpet
Gonses Cty
Jasper News
First National Bank
Wheat & Biewor
Dr. Knott
Joplin
Don
Mr. and
Sam Jones
Kay See
Wolf Hardware Co
Crandell Bros
A. H. Laughesd
R. W. Luke
Bonday
F. J. McVcomb
Frank Steiner
Bee Schooler
Frances Chrane
Gravette, Ark
G. W. Paisley
Wolf Holw, Co
J. Hy Harris
J. B. School
BcHports
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