Japanese Front Yard Sinks Ships and Planes in War Drive
Amid fierce Pacific theater action, 1546 ships and 1330 planes were bagged in what Allied reports call a strong Japanese effort. Rear Adm. William Blandy led carrier and fleet cruiser operations as Japan faced fuel shortages and air power constraints. Civilians and troops expanded the frontline as U.S. forces push toward Tokyo, with major units advancing in the Philippines and China theaters.
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Leahy Letter Backs Petain in War Crimes Debate
The proceedings recount Weygand and Reynaud trading accusations against Marshal Petain during a trial segment. Witness Armand Du Chaya testified on diplomatic plots, while Reynaud and Weygand clashed over actions around the armistice and leadership. Jurors heard accounts of strategic disagreements and allegations of disloyalty, with Mongibeaux attempting to slow the debate and declare the incident closed.
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Soldier Sought in Attack On Nurse
A 44-year-old private nurse in Terrell Hills reported being assaulted by a blond, 5 foot 10 inch, 175 pound soldier in a bushy area off Crenesra Road after meeting him on a Broadway Transit bus at 12:15 a m. She described the attacker as wearing a uniform and believed he was an active soldier. Police, including Special Officer J Emory, pursued the investigation.
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J. Emory
Terrell Hills
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Bequeaths $2080 to Dog in Barbler Will
The will of George William Barbler, late film character actor, dated July 18, valued at $175,000, lists Skippy the dog as his royal companion and leaves $2080 to the animal. Barbler died at age 60 and probate was filed yesterday in Los Angeles.
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Las Angeles
Skippy
George William Barbler
Barbier
Barbler
Scottie Rescued With Hot Foot
Kansas City police intervened when a black Scottie named Demon danced and howled atop a roof under the noonday sun. Miss Mavie Fleming found the dog licking six par boiled feet in the shady front yard, a risky scene resolved by officers.
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Kansas
Mavie Fleming
Demon
Portrait of Petain Traced by Paris Governor on Stand
The Paris governor testified about Petain in a personal portrait, praising Petain as among the first to grasp aviation and noting his aim to keep Germany from North Africa. De Gaulle received high praise for his role, while questions arose about Petain’s toleration of De Gaulle’s condemnation. Petain’s lawyers argued he opposed the neon.
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North Africa
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Petain
France
Al Brite's Grand Opening Dance at Ogilvie Building
City notices a grand opening dance by Al Brite on Saturday night August 4 at 211 N Alamo Ogilvie Building. Admission 50 cents tax included. New home F offered.
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City News
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Sentry Shoots All Benny And Troopers in Germany
A U S Army sentry in Germany shot at Benny and three other entertainers, including Bergman Adier and Tilton, as their car neared Stuttgart. The driver, Jerry Buckley, failed to stop at a signal and the sentry fired high, wounding Benny with a bullet in the ear.
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Germany
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Inguid Bergman
Larry Adier
Martha Tilton
Stuttgart
Tired Draft Board Resignations Shock Snyder
Snyder August 1 a small county faces draft board vacancies as three members Josh Roth Durwan and Dries submit resignations to Gov Stevenson The school superintendent says the board has served since 1941 and now steps aside gracefully leaving the governor to appoint replacements Locally the trio named Roth Durwan and Dries served on the county board since 1941 and sent their letters of resignation with the governor’s action expected soon.
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Scurry County
Josh Roth
Stevenson
BR. L. Parr
J.C. Durwarn
Stockiwal
H. J. Dries
Allarnoy
Letter to Wife Upsets Schultz Tale
UniCAGO Aug 1 Army authorities in Berl were told a man learned his wife died in May. Mrs Carl Selnitz of Chicago revealed her Irisband who recently wed a WAG ten days ago drew broad notice when she shared a June 10 love letter to his wife. The missive wished her a happy birthday and signed my dearest darling. If interested, use today’s Want Ads.
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Unicago
Berl
Carl Selnitz
Chicago
Schultz
Allies Agree On Berlin Zone Lines
Berlin announcer says accord reached on international boundaries among United States British and Russian zones in the capital but specifics are not defined The French role is not yet mentioned while plans to carve a sector from the British and American zones were approved by the Allied central council The four power control is titled Allied kommandator Berlin.
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Berlin
United States
Central Council
Fort Worth Opens Hospital Drive Aims 100000 Fund
Civic leaders campaigned to raise half of the 100000 needed for a Fort Worth hospital unit for crippled children at the Connals Worm Springs foundation. The other half was contributed yesterday by Kenneth W. Davis, who funded a water main on condition that the remaining 50000 be provided by local citizens.
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Cionanles Worm Springs Foundation
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