Nimitz vows nonstop war as Pacific fleets ready
Guam Aug 11 Adm Chester W Nimitz in his first Pacific visit praised the fleets under Spruance and Halsey for waging nonstop war against Japan. He warned marines and doughboys are forming a powerful force with Saipan Tinian Guam bases to move in multiple directions. He stressed not to wait and acknowledged the home front’s support while noting transport and troop needs remain fluid.
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Guam
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Chester W. Nimitz
Japan
Spruance
Halsey
Nimitz
Adm
Raymond A. Spruance
Fifth Fleet
William F. Halsey
Marianas
Saipan
Tinian
Pacific
Nimits
Marines and war updates from the Pacific and Europe
News reports detail Allied naval air strategy and ongoing Pacific campaigns. WIA lists include Kansas servicemen from Asiatic, Central Pacific, Mediterranean, and Southwest Pacific areas. A naval crash near Cove Point claims a Yeoman Third Class Louise M. Smith. Local notices recap tire certificates and community activities in Douglas County.
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Washington
UPF
War Department
Asiatic Area
Harry L. Marton
Hutchinson
Central Pacific Area
Norman W. Row
Coyville
European Area
Roger L. Davenport
Leavenworth
Ralph F. Doane
Kansas
David Dryden
Larned
Walter ¥. Duprez
Okanae City
Harold F. Harder
Independence
Charles E. Hart
Fredonia
William
M. Heaton
Blakeman
Charles J. Maraton
Wichita
Raymond C. Moses
Eric
James Smith
el Dorado
Malvin H. Wilson
Parsons
Robert M. Witten
Kansas City
Mediterranean Area
Arrowsmith
Newton
Billy B. Burnett
Conway Springs
Joseph D. Lee
Coffeyville
Harold A. Shoemaker
Harvey O. Wallace
Prescott
Southwest
Pacific Area
Louise M. Smith
Omaha
Midwest Aau
Cove Point
Fragmented local notes mix travel and family news
The item compiles scattered bits about a housekeeper, military postings, travel to Kansas City and Olathe, a sale near Cortes, and summer family visits. It mentions Mrs Kate Penner’s property sale, Cpl Horace Randall’s message from New Guinea, and a Woodstock family dinner with Captain Knox’s promotion, plus a new baby in McSouth.
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W. H. Dent
John
Mra
Fior
VanMarkle
Gil. Krate
Art Cuthbertson
Madian le
Kansas City
Olatue
Barrer
Fla
Cpl
Horace Randall
Pomermers
Butch New Guinea
Cortes
Kate Penner
Redi Ane
Art. Cuth
Moses City
Frida
Ponselves
Pri
Ray Stark
California
Don Musser
Stark
Local Social Notes and Community Events in Lawrence Area
A compilation of social visits, family gatherings, and local happenings around Lawrence. Residents attend dinners at neighbors’ homes, travel to Kansas City and Stanwood, and host birthdays and family occasions. Community members include the Ridgways, Joneses, Nowaks, Haworths, Moses family, and Sgt. E Boydsteen with updates on travels, hospital visits, and a primary election notice at Valley Grove schoolhouse.
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Henry Ridgway
Jand
Alfred Jones
Ouest
Fee Ne
Ag x
Stein
Hudora
Will Wellman
Keneas City
Fred Stephens
Ae Haver
Jarbalo
Ernest Rei
Ernie
William Nowsk
Lawrence
Agnes Nowak
Frank Champion
Nettie Haworth
Stanwood
Davison
Miss Haworth
Ruth Das
Vison
Moses
Harry Willits
Joseph Moses
Fort Worth
Tex
Runsel Stewart
Here
Ste
Little Rock
Ark
Lottie
Ward
Hercules Plant
Mia
Bert Casebier
Roy Bateman
Doris. H
Cynthia E
Boydston
England
Valley Grove
Sarcoxie Township
Inchitec Mra
Laura Davis
Lawrence ‘Ard
Bil
Sam Means
Sonny Rolin
theLawrence Memorial Hospital
Wil Weill
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Holland M. Smith
Fleet Marine Forces
Pacife
Nimit
Virgil J.giebler
Catherine
Clayton H. Otto, Jr
Marysville
Jack D. Sutton
Rock
Richthofen
London
Baron von Richthofen
Brit
Douglas County War Price ‘and Rationing Board
Corliss
Harry Neal
David Jewett
Jones
Robert Turner
de Soto
Mr. Dent
Ed Bourn
Fred Lilly
John Turner
France
Alliea
Palaise
Hanna
P.F.E
Union Pacific
Re Bee Lad
Pale
Rosa Annive Asane
G. Carleton Howell
Woodstock
C. J. Knox
William F
Knox
Randolph Field
Majoras Field
Mary Rogera
Barney Means
McSouth
James Barney
Cushing
Hos
Gram
Mrs. Feldman
Mise ‘Boulale
Henn Setwo
Rolin
Mrg
Gibbs
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