US Forces Close On Munda Base In Solomons
Allied forces press the campaign in the Central Solomons with MacArthur reporting advances to within 1,900 yards of Munda airfield as air and sea pounding cripples Japanese supply. New Guinea raids sink a destroyer and damage transport while air strikes target Koepang and Tanimbar villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Pacific
Douglas MacArthur
Munda
New Georgia
Solomons
MacArthur
Salamaua
Huon Gulf
New Guinea
Bobdubi
Salamaung
Tambu Bay
Koepang
South Pacific
J. Norman Lodge
Associated Press
Allied advance near Munda airfield amid fierce jungle fighting
Japanese resistance holds in pillboxes and caves as U. S. jungle troops push forward despite near ground-hugging bomb runs by dive bombers and heavy shelling. Daily gains reach hundreds of yards with 2,100 still to go to Munda. salaries unchanged under a new pay grading system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Lodge
Munda
State Roads Employes Get Salary Increases
Annapolis announces $360,000 in salary raises for State Roads Commission staff during the current budget period. Gov O Conor cites standard salary schedules and bonuses under his fiscal plan, with yearly net increases and per diem boosts for hundreds of employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
State Roads Commission
O'Conor
O’conor
Standard
Roads Commission
Election Of Bishop Is Postponed
A special diocesan convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Washington postpones the election of a successor to the late Bishop after debate. Delegates vote to reconvene at St Stephen’s church and incarmation as the matter of Washington becoming the headquarters is considered. Clergy members including Rev. Reno Hap and Canon Henry P. Blan participate in the discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Protestant Episcopal Church
Revolumes & Fireenan
Bada
Cleveland
Church of St Stephen
Reno Hap
Trinty Chore
Thomas E. Robertson
Clerical Debate Over Bishop Election at Washington Cathedral
The passage records a contentious exchange among church figures near Washington Cathedral. Frederik S Tyler advocate for immediate bishop election opposes delays, citing past diocesan selections and questioning nominate committee absence.
Bishop Election Postponed Amid Convention Debate
The convention debated postponing the bishop election with dissent over procedural power. Rev Harp argued postponement allows floor nominations, while others questioned who should be elected. The meeting, led by Rev Odo Boranan, signaled ongoing uncertainty within the diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harp
Tyler
Hv Odo F J Boranan
Docee
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
Munda Base
Cape Gloucester
New Britain
Montgomery
Bernard L. Montgomery
Eighth Army
Sicily
Citizens National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Washington Cathedral
Conun
Theodore O. Wedel
The
Cwhede
James G. West Jr
Calvary Church
Alien Griffiths
Josiah Eliott
Necro
St. Luke's Church
Frederik S Tyler
Atorney
Homer Greg Camp Pervedure
Gud
Saterlee, Harding and
Ficeman
UbossIt Supperler
Post
SEARS
Layette
Brassieres
Castile
RAYON
Tayon
Charmink Juliet
Fontiets
West Patrick St
Frederick, Maryland
Avvano
Uth
Thinia
Mrkhinims
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sprj
Sears, Rochuck and Co
W. Patrick Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!