Four-Ton Jumbo Bombs Threaten German War Capability
London dispatch describes Britain’s four ton jumbo bombs nicknamed Jumbo by Royal Air Force crews. The piece notes the bombs’ immense explosive power, potential for widespread destruction, and hints at larger calibers to come as production and testing continue. It mentions beaverbrook’s role, secret detonator tech, and growing German exposure to mass air bombardment.
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England
Royal Air Force
Lord Beaverbrook
Britain
Air Force
Air Ministry
Tax Savings Notes Now Available Through Lubbock Banks
Federal tax saving notes, totaling about 250000 sold, are available at local Lubbock banks to aid taxpayers in preparing for 1943 taxes. Series A notes come in 25 to 5000 dollar denominations and rise 16 cents monthly per 100 invested. Series C notes range 1000 to 1000000 dollars and rise 50 cents monthly per 1000 in six months, with higher rates after 2.5 years. They may be redeemed at par and used as loan collateral. details at banks.
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Lubbock
British Tank Praised In Cardiff Address
War Minister Sir James Grigg hailed a new British tank in Cardiff saying it is miles better than any prior model and would make troops feel they are properly equipped. He did not describe the machine.
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Cardiff
Wales
James Grigg
Fire Prevention Committee Heads By J. K. E Maisen
J E Maisen to lead chamber of commerce fire prevention for a second year. Fire Prevention Week set for Oct 4 10 with extended plans aligned to national war effort. Executive committee named. poster contest prizes total 15 dollars with awards across Senior High Junior High and grade schools.
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J. E. Maisen
Chamber of Commerce
James L. Quicksall
Chamber
Maisen
Quicksall
W. E. Twitty
Guy Casey
Mareshal
R. B. McAllister
W. B. Irvin
Thord Dockray
Marion
Sanford
Marlin R. Smith
M. D. Fanning
H. I. Keifer
Fanning
Maison
Petit Jury To Hear Criminal Cases Here
A petit jury will report at 1:30 p m Monday to Judge E L Pitts of 99th district court to hear testimony in one of four criminal actions announced Saturday. Likely to be tried this week are Jim Thomas charged with assault with intent to murder Robert McEachern charged with car theft and Dick Embry and Jack Knight charged with robbery with firearms. Burks district attorney shows four defendants indicted Sept 11 Thomas is accused of shooting Baxter Honey a 67 year old peace officer and both Embry Knight are alleged to have robbed a man near Shallowater McEachern faces auto theft from Myrtle Coleman teacher of the Woodrow community.
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E. L. Pitts
99Th District Court
Jim Thomas
Robert McEachern
Dick Embry
Jack Knight
Burton S. Burks
Thomas
Baxter Honey
Maitland Jones
Sout Plains Army
Hockley County Term Ends as Judge Blair Closes D72 Court
Judge Daniel A. Blair will close the Hockley County term of the 72nd district court this Saturday. Court officials say he will then convene a term in Crosby County the following Monday.
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Hockley County
Daniel A. Blair
72Nd District Court
Crosby County
Army specialist corps seeks recruits across broad fields
Chamber of Commerce reports many inquiries about Army specialists. Officials list needs including utility and transportation executives, hospital staff, engineers, purchasing agents, lawyers, statisticians, information specialists, appraisers, inspectors, and explosive officials. Information is available from chamber of commerce.
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Chamber of Commerce
Army
Local Personal Notices From Houston Area
Mrs. Guy H. Heaton visits her father J. T. Mitch ell while Mrs. Gradie Bownds and Mrs. Clarence Cooper join family members returning from Canada after attending L. E. Worley funeral. William Bull, son of Mrs. Mattie Bull, visits from El Paso to see his brother Luther off to school.
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Guy H. Heaton
Houston
J. T. Mitchell
Avenue H
Gradie Bownds
Fifteenth Street
Clarence Cooper
Seventeenth Street
L. E. Worley
William Bull
Mattie Bull
Avenue B
William Beaumont General Hospital
el Paso
Luther
Farm Products Show Set For Littlefield
A fall farm products show will be staged in Littlefield on October 2 and 3. FFA chapters and 4-H clubs from across the county will share exhibits with cash prizes. Local officials note strong countywide interest and a prize list is being prepared.
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Littlefield
Chamber of Commerce
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Fortresses Soon To Blast Berlin
At a Flying Fortress base in England on September 19 Lieut Col James Walsh said American bombers ready to strike Berlin will be accompanied by heavy losses for enemy planes. He predicted German losses would rise with US gunners gaining experience and a raid could include more than 100 Fortresses, though the largest raid to date used 36.
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United Press
England
Berlin
James Walsh
Walsh
Germany
Family Surrenders to FBI in Oklahoma Fugitive Case
Dallas FBI chief A P Kitchin reports three Norris family members Mary Wiley Norris Agnes and John Wayne surrendered to agents after being fugitives on a harboring charge tied to Pete Norris and Paul Norris. Pete Norris escaped Huntsville Texas penitentiary and faces unlawful flight to avoid prosecution in Little Rock Arkansas.
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Dallas
A. P. Kitchin
FBI
Thomas Natham
Pete) Norris
Kitchen
Norris
Mary Wiley Norris
Agnes
John Wayne Norris
Oklahoma City
Paul
Kitchin
Texas
Huntsville
Little Rock
Ark
Muskogee
Okla
Pete
Houston
Alaska’s Hanging Lakes Seen Only From Air
Alaska features numerous hanging lakes carved by glaciers, many visible only from aircraft. The icy basins cling to mountain walls, offering dramatic scenery for pilots and observers who reach remote passes and glacial valleys.
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Alaska
Winners In Dahlia Show Listed By South Plains
The South Plains Dahlia Society show at Kuykendall Chevrolet awarded first and second prizes and honorable mentions across 12 divisions. The exhibit opens at 2 PM today and closes at 8 PM. top winners include Mrs. A. L. Faubion of Monroe for best bouquet, with many others cited for large dahlias, miniatures, quilled petals, and artistic arrangements.
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South Plains Dahlia Society
Kuykendall Chevrolet Company
A. L. Faubion
Monroe
Faubion
J. A. Martin
A. B. Brown
Sam Henry
Brown
H. S. Weiss
Allen Hamilton
H. G. Knight
Knight
H.S. Weiss
la Ruth Faubion
J. C. Anderson
Ruth Faubion
E. E. Weiss
Plainview
A. G. Cox
Cox
B. B. Pullen
Mr. Weiss
C. N. Kennon
Anderson
T. A. Niblack
Faubion and Miller
Mrs. Knight
Fry
Fry Two, and Mrs. Knight
J. G. Porter
James Samsor
Miller and Porter
H. J. Kendrick
W. F. McDaniel
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London
50Th St
Fifth Ave
New York
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Rockefeller Center
J. KE. Maisen
Petit Jury
J. F. Fry
la Ruth Fambion
L L. Miller
Aku
Hanna Pope & Co
Hanna-Pope
van Raalte
Bachner
Coutse
Carlette
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