The Escape From the Alleyway Stand off
Esteban, Rosita, and Morgan flee through a dark Buenos Aires alley as Verde is disarmed and wounded. A police pursuit erupts with Captain Rojas arriving. Morgan fires at a car tire, causing a crash, while Pancho leads the escape toward safety.
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Tio Pancho
Chris Morgan
Esteban Velasquez
Esteban
Rosita
Rojas
Verde
Don Felix
Rositania
Morgan
Pancho
Guillermo
Organ
Raymundo Verde
Gerly Verde
Senor
Buenos Aires
Magwood Leads Canadian Wolf Squadron in Key Action
Squadron Leader C N Magwood commands the Canadian Wolf Squadron in fighter command. He downed three enemy fighters over a weekend. The unit is described as one of the hottest fighter groups overseas.
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Ldr
C. N. Magwood
Magwood
Navy divers recover logs and code books from U boat wrecks
Navy divers recover logs and secret documents from sunken submarines after a signal of enemy submarine loss. Divers also retrieve cargo such as fuel drums and sealed food containers. During the African campaign divers were rushed from the United States to salvage manganese and other war materiel.
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United Nations
United States
Luxurious Quisling Mansion Expands in Oslo Area
Norwegian Fascist leader Vidkun Quisling has built a palatial mansion outside Oslo, extended a fine old house with bath pavillions and bomb-proof underground suites. He maintains a retinue of 50 servants, including 40 armed bodyguards. Escapees report rising internal strife and daily attacks on Quisling supporters.
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Norway
Oslo
Vikdun Quisling
Quisling
Britain
Returned Italian Prisoners Find Welcome Mix of Joy and Sadness
A London Times account describes relieved repatriated prisoners from Italian camps returning to England. Faces at the quayside showed sadness over injuries yet laughter at the reunion, while they protested over wartime macaroni. They praised Italian care, sisters of mercy, and noted guards’ attitudes toward the British and Germans.
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England
Sisters of Mercy
London Times
Prisoners Donate Blood at Kingston Penitentiary
Over 400 inmates at Kingston Ontario institute enroll to donate blood for the Red Cross clinic. Local clinical staff visit weekly, treating about 60 volunteers per visit.
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Kingston, Ont
Red Cross
Hard to Regulate Rationing Based on Selective Sacrifice
The Ottawa Citizen argues rationing fails when rules seek selective sacrifice. It notes thin and stout individuals alike face the same limits, with the fat‑producing foods and carbohydrate staples equally restricted.
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Ottawa Citizen
Marines in 1775 Used Tomahawks on Frigate Decks
The account notes that during 1775 Marines carried tomahawks for close combat aboard sailing frigates, reflecting improvised weapon use in shipboard engagements.
Crossword Puzzle No 4832 Quick Reference
Clues list for a standard crossword grid including nocturnal mammal river to destroy gradually muse of poetry large sword ancient alloy freshwater porpoise wife of Socrates collis to mint article electrified particle coating of sugar to sever since eaten away to ruin brain passage hobo isle also to break suddenly to check soon greek epic poem running knot sour substances to hesitate to penetrate most inane son of Adam clique vegetable city in Latvia to unite greeting antiered sereane conclusion feline period of time lair symbol for copper
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Socrates
Adam
Latvia
Superstitious Japs Fear Leaf Omens On Attu
American forces used kiri tree leaves to strike fear on Attu, exploiting Japanese superstition about misfortune after leaves fall. Navy man Arthur W. Schuett relayed that fliers dropped leaves, though officials said the effect targeted kiri leaves, not maple.
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Attu
Japan
Arthur W. Schuett
Naval Aviation
Aleutians
St. Louis
Office of War Information
The Original Punch and Judy Show Written in 1600
A record notes the Punch and Judy show was created in 1600, marking the origin of the famous puppet performance. The entry highlights its early form and cultural significance in early modern entertainment.
New Way To A Youthful Figure booklet offer
A 14 day diet and diet tips promise a slender figure and improved outlook. The Home Service Dept. Winnipeg Newspaper Union offers a 32 page booklet for 15 cents, detailing diet and exercise plans and how to remake one’s figure.
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Home Service Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
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