Allied Bomber Ad Jap Ship In Pacific Action Report
Allied Headquarters in Australia says an Allied Liberator bomber attacked no Japanese merchantmen in the Arafura Sea yesterday. A direct hit struck a 4 000 ton ship and near misses were reported. Other raids hit Gasmata on New Britain to destroy a wireless station and a Catalina damaged supply dumps near Finschhafen. Long-range fighters pounded Nabire and Waildek, while Timor operations targeted Beru and nearby airfields. At Lae heavy bombers struck an airfield and fighters attacked Labu lagoon and barges near the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austalia
Afura
High Command
Gasmata
New Britain
Finschafeh
Huon Peninsula
Guinea
Arafura Sea
Landy
Aroe Group
Australia
Nabire
Dutch New Gumea
Waildek
Tai Islands
Rebi
Timor
Beru
Willaumez Peninsula
Cape Gloucester
New Guinnea
Wewak
Marienberg
Ulexishafen
Lae
Labu Lagoon
Mubo
Wounded General and Successor Mention Weather Gain
A wounded general and his successor noted an improvement in weather conditions earlier in the week, signaling possible progress amid ongoing operations. The brief remarks emphasize the changing weather as a factor in plans and movements.
No Increased Gas Rations For East Coast
Petroleum Administrator Ickes stated he cannot safely recommend higher gasoline allowances for the East Coast until military demands are fully met. He sent telegrams to six New England governors after protests of East Coast discrimination, noting civilian use rises as military needs and cold weather strain supplies. The note cites prioritizing oil for military use and ongoing heating fuel shipments. In a separate item, Lieut Louis V Keyser dined at Sardi's in LA during the Breakfast At Sardi's program broadcast nationwide. About 5 000 bison are in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ickes
New England
Montpelier
East
Los Angeles
Louis V. Keyser
City Softball Loop Schedule Announced For 1943
The 1943 City Softball League schedule repeats first-half dates with a second half beginning July 1. Matches include Dr Pepper, Wolfpack, Price Bros, and F. L. & S. across April to June with numerous pairings and postponed games noted. A separate note mentions a church event on May 2 with a wedding sermon by Laval Welford.
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Pivy Paebert
Ph Tie Ae
Literary Thorne
Price Bros
Dr. Pepper
Wolfpack
A de Pepper
Price Broz
FE. 1
S. Muay
Foll & S
Wolfpacs
de Popper
FUL & S
Rope Srys
Bai. Lepper
Mz Dy
F.1
Dr Pepper
Wolfps
F. 1
Price Bro
Price Bros. Wolfpack
Boi
Tim
Garrison
Dr. Peppers
Lemsley
Seas
Jung
Ito
Montaonis Vo Pony
Macvils Presbyterian Church
Laval Welford
Soldiers meet kind hosts during leave in town
Charlie Jenkins reports a warm welcome from strangers while on leave. The couple hosted him and his wife for dinner, with two friends joining and a glass of beer served before the meal. He praises their hospitality and says such kindness makes him feel he fights for people like them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Jenkins
Joe
Eicholtz Brothers Noted in Military Service News
Charles F. Eicholtz son of Mr and Mrs Harry B Eicholtz of Frederick has graduated from an Army Air Forces Technical Training Command course at Coldwell Nevada with the rank of Colonel. He is a Frederick High School graduate who worked at Everedy Company before enlisting last October. His brother Harry B Eicholtz serves in the U S Navy.
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Charles F. Eicholtz
Harry B. Eicholtz
Wilson Place
Frederick
Army Air Forces Technical Training Command
Coldwell
Cort Klett
Frederick High School
Everedy Company
Lis
Harry Bo Eicholtz
U.S. Navy
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U. S. Signal Corps
NEA
Leslie J. McNair
U. S. Army
Benjamin Lear
Second Army
First Army
Carolinas
United States
Parsons DO
Rayon Jersette
Gabardine
Gingham
Dimity
Plaid Gingham
Osu
ML Ayer
Keller
Yomstey
Charley Ketcho
Boston
Yanks
He Fraley
Yui Mersey
Hreweing Industry Foundation
Western Union
General Motors
Ane Eroh
General Motos
Army
Navy
Alcohae Ae
G.M
Group Enrance
Canada
U. S
Uncle Sam
Coe
Spe
Ata
Inc Nat
Allizon
Mary Giron
Vnk
Ramline
Whitney
Avnlare
Bom
Armas
Milbery
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