United States Marines Reach Key Solomons Airfields
Weekly analysis notes U S attacks in the Solomons upset Japanese strategy in the Pacific as Marines push forward to seize airfields at Tulagi Guadacanal and nearby targets while MacArthur's air support extends from Australia. Repeated bombings pound New Britain New Georgia and surrounding Japanese positions as Allied efforts widen the Pacific front.
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U. S
Solomons
Pacific
Aeris
Sudromes Wes
Savieé
Solomon Islands
Southwest Pacific
General MacArthur
Australia
Tulesi
United Nations
Guadacanel
MacArthur
Japheld
New Brim
Rebaul
Coral Sea
New Guinee
Selemena
Russian Oil Losses and Russian Front Moves Highlight War Report
A wartime communiqué states Soviet oil supplies were evacuated to preserve assets as the Russians apply scorched earth tactics against German advances. Reports claim 368 German planes were shot down for 241 Soviet planes, with new German tactics at Stalingrad. Marshal Timoshenko deploys mass artillery to counter, while Russian infantry repels and defeats several Nazi assaults near Kotelnikovo.
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Caucasus
Stalingrad
Simeon Timoshenko
Eletskays
Kotelnikovo
Time Is Short On Second Front Urgency Cited By Eisenhower
In a press conference General Eisenhower warned the time is short and training must be intensive as Allied plans for a second front in Europe intensify. He stressed toughened personnel and maximum readiness for the toughest operations amid wartime strain worldwide. Jinnah warned that Hindu dominance in Congress risks isolating Moslems and could end Muslim cooperation with British plans for India’s independence.
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Dwight Eisenhower
U. S. Army
Eisenhower
All-India Congress
Mohammed
Jinnah
Ailindia Moslem League
Mohandas EL Gandhi
Shere Gaen
Congress Party
Jap Naval Losses Claim Five Times Ours
Admiral Arthur J Hepburn, newly chair of the navy general board, states Japanese naval losses since the war began may be five times those of the United States. He notes losses in tonnage are several times ours, and Pearl Harbor damage has largely been repaired, emphasizing that ships sunk are sunk.
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Pacific
Arthur J. Hepburs
Navy
General Board
United States
Pearl Harber
Hepburn
Pearl Harbor
Remder
Week's News Highlights From Early War Reporting
Disputed claims of Nazi radio reports say two U S ships left American ports for Iraq. A noiseless submarine propeller device by Scottish scientist Hoyt Water is praised. New York mayor La Guardia outlines a hot water rationing plan to conserve fuel, urging limited hours and warm water for tenants.
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T. S. Shins
Iraq
Hoyt
New York
F. H. la Guardia
Peak Load Ahead for Transportation as Schools Open
Defense Transportation Chief Joseph Eastman warned that fall school openings will push transit systems to their heaviest load in history. He noted that mid-September will see buses and streetcars carrying about 40 percent more passengers than last year due to less private car use and rising war worker demand.
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Defense Transportation
Joseph B. Eastman
Focal Transportation Systems
War Department reshapes marshal role under president
The War Department redefined chief of staff duties under Gen George C Marshall making him an executive under the President for strategy tactics and operations. Observers fear he may be tied to Washington to relay presidential orders to fighting forces abroad.
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George C. Marshall
Regations
Army Chief of Staff
Marshall
Washington
War Department
Eiserhower
Europe
MacArthur
Australia
Emmons
Hawaii
DeWitt
General Dream
U S Airmen Raid France with Canadian Squadron
A communique states United States airmen joined a Canadian squadron and with the Royal Air Force carried out a long raid over France along with convoy patrols and interception sorties. The mission is described as an educational flight ahead of independent U S raids on the Axis.
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United States Army
France
Royal Air Force
United States
Aous
Epilepsy causes and massage in medical history
The text discusses epilepsy origins and treatments, noting unknown causes, diet adjustments, and Dilantin or phenobarbital use. It cites Harvard Epilepsy commission findings by Merritt and Putnam, and mentions Detroit and Boston physicians. It then surveys massage therapy's wartime prominence, benefits on circulation, and evolving medical acceptance.
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Harvard Epilepsy Commission
H. H. Merritt
T. J. Putman
Journal of the American Medical Association
Ralph Pemberton
Philadelphia
Journal of the
American Medical Association
George Morris Piersol
Difference between an oculist and an optometrist
An optometrist measures eyesight and prescribes glasses. The oculist is a physician who can diagnose and treat eye conditions and may prescribe for vision as well. The terms reflect different training levels and scopes of practice.
Russian Second Front Debate Splits Allies In War News
Washington readers are shown a disturbing portrait of Russian public opinion on a second front. Allied strategists favor invasion to prevent Dunkirk risk, while Russians argue diversion of Nazi forces is essential to save their fight. The piece notes potential impact on postwar ties and morale as Molotov visits.
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WNU
Street
N. W
Washington
D. C
Solomon Islands
Russia
United Nations
Stalin
Egypt
Hitler
United States
Britain
Great Britain
Veterans Guard call aims to enlist 2500 Canadian veterans
Bankhage Canada issued a call for 2,500 veterans of the last war to join the Veterans Guard of Canada. Cotton specialists warn picking methods affect soldier clothing durability, while FST notes police force growth by 175 percent with auxiliary staff. Agriculture Marketing Administration projects dehydrated foods purchases may substitute 1,100 cargo ships over two years, totaling about 50,000 tons.
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Canada
Veterans Guard of Canada
Agriculture Marketing Administration
Lind-Lease
Ood
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