Midway veteran recalls Pearl Harbor shock and island defense
A Midway Island worker recounts the December 7 1941 Japanese attack, describing the surprise strike's impact on the base. He recalls evacuating to the brush with friend Bob Davis, the deafening bombardment, and Marines fighting back as ships pounded the island, with no landing attempt by the Japanese.
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Islander returns to barracks amid Midway tales
A veteran narrator recalls late night raids and make-shift shelters on Midway Island. He describes siren alerts, civilians seeking refuge in false walls, and gooney birds nests causing injuries. Submarine shelling and daily firefighting duties intensified requests for resilience as workers endured continuous danger. The journey home included Hanauwlu, San Francisco, and a Tokyo goal, with a wish to reconnect with old Georgia.
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U S Brands Texas Coyote As Saboteur
Tawny mountain coyotes and other predators were blamed Saturday as saboteurs, a claim rejected by U S Fish and Wildlife official G R Landon who announced National Wildlife Week. He stressed war-aim conservation, noting predators threaten wool and meat supplies, fisheries aid, and food stores while wartime shifts redirect resources to victory efforts.
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Chicago Allies To Stage War Exposition
Chicago and allied nations will present a six day war exposition from June 6 to 13. Mayor Edward J. Kelly said the event will display trophies including a wrecked Messerschmitt and a two man submarine captured at Pearl Harbor. Net proceeds will go to war relief agencies.
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Musical program for soldiers at Army USO
The San Antonio Vocational and Technical School music department will present a 6:30 p.m. Sunday program for soldiers at the Army USO featuring vocal music conducted by Mia Ruth Tinnin and R. A. Chossche leading the band. Pianists Allela Castaneda and Cesar Castro accompany.
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Slayer of Wife Son Given Life
Judge George Murphy sentenced Stanford L. Rosenberg a 36 year old salesman to life imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to killing his wife and his four year old son. Rosenberg reportedly told police he struck his wife with a hammer and strangled his son Frederick after an argument.
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Jr Chamber Shifts Meeting Night To Tuesday
The Jr Chamber changes meeting night to Tuesday after a board vote led by Ira n Travis chair of the meetings committee. Several new committee chairmen are named including George Downs membership Jack Freeman breeders Dr Asher Me Camb health and Tat. Saturday want ads are properly classified for The Big Sunday Light Dial F 1231 for ad writer.
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