War Today Preparations for Invasion to Be Thorough
Dewitt Mackenzie argues invasion plans for Pantelleria and wider Europe are under way with heavy pre invasion bombardment. He notes cautious timing, logistical demands, and possible delays tied to Russian front developments and Axis responses. He highlights Pantelleria and Lampedusa as chokepoints, Sicily and Sardinia as threats to sea lanes, and stresses vast fleets, air and naval support needed for major amphibious operations.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Pantelleria
London
Isle
Europe
Lampedusa
Sicily
Sardinia
Churchill
Hitler
Tunisia
Africa Geis Goodies Doughnut Mission in North Africa
A Red Cross shipment to North Africa supplied flour and shortening for 1.5 million doughnuts, two tons of chocolate bars, and one ton of coffee, highlighting aid relief efforts and food distributions to the region.
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Africa
Geis Goodies
Red Cross
North Africa
Royal Hawaiian Hotel Becomes Navy Rest Resort
U S Navy runs the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Honolulu as a rest and recuperation center for sailors and Marines. Rates run 25 cents per week to $22 per day for top-grade quarters, with al fresco cafes, dancing, lounges, and organized entertainment. Sailors relax, sleep issues arise, and staff include USO and Red Cross workers.
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Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Navy Rest Resort
SGY
Gene Ward
U. S. Martine Corps
NEA
Honolulu
T. H
U. S. Navy
Navy
Sladey
Royal Surf
Pearl Harbor
Red Cross
Hostenses Association
Waikiki Beach
Mary Hansen
Marine Corps
Russel Johnson
Pepin, Wise
Edmaend Sampter, Sr
Beverly Stills
Cal
Richard Browne
Allendale
N. J
Former Resident Dies in California
Mary Richter, 47, native of Cole County and widow of Herman Richter, died in Los Angeles. Surviving daughter Stella Richter of LA, brother William Weavers of Jefferson City, sister Mrs. Gertrude Meyerpeter of St. Louis. Born at Wardsville, she moved to Jefferson City after marriage and later to California. Funeral planned in Los Angeles.
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Ward
Los Angeles
Mary Richter
Cole
Stella Richter
William Weavers
Jefferson City
Gertrude Meyerpeter
St. Louis
Mr Richter
Wardsville
Richter
Halt Ordered on Manufacture of 2200 Metal Items
Production of about 2,200 metal items has been halted for the duration. The move affects ongoing work and may impact supply timelines. Officials did not specify the reason or expected resumption date.
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Dean
Williona
Doan
Artie Shaw
Crack Navy
Sill
California
Ily
Dortmund
Germany
Canning
Iosure
Fure
Eng- Hainan Island
Chij
Men's Union
Union
Montgomery Ward
Griesedieck Bros. Beer
Griesedieck Bros. Brewery Co
St Louis
Missouri
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