Yanks Close in on Munda Airfield in Solomons Fight
Allied forces advance on Bibolo and Bokengolo hills near Munda airstrip as U S infantrymen push from the east and coast toward the western slope. Naval briefing notes capture expected fall of the Bibolo area, with air and sea support tightening the noose around Japanese positions on Bougainville and Shortland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Yates McDaniel
Southwest Pacific
United States
Georgia Island
Solo
New Britain
Bibolo
William F. Jr
South Pacific
Bokengolo
Ida
Navy Corsairs
Rendova
Tno Jap Airforce
Solomons
Rendova Island
Munda
Ren- Geka
New Guinea
Salamaua
Used Farm Machinery Brings High Prices in Light Want Ads
Advertisers in the San Antonio Light note that almost any kind of farm machinery sells quickly through light want ads at attractive prices. Those outside the city can mail their ads and the paper offers to advise the cost in advance. Sell used articles and buy bonds with the cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Seif
Supply Depot Boys Lead Pacific War Supply Line
A P war correspondent profiles about 150 sailors and marines from New England who left the United States January 23 1942 for Guadalcanal via a 38 day voyage from New York to Melbourne and New Caledonia. They began the Pacific supply line, forming what became the world’s largest single logistics chain supporting operations in the South Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Nornan
A. P
Guadalcanal
South Pacific
Mach
Abou Ben Adhems
180Th
Pacific
New England
United States
New York City
Panama Canal
Melbourne
Australia
New Caledonia
Marines Raiders Do the Impossible in Pacific Fight
A firsthand account follows Marine Raiders advancing toward Enogai on Guadalcanal, enduring mud, hunger, and heavy Japanese resistance. The narrative highlights Griffith's scouts, the forgotten depot nickname, and the unit's discipline, prayer, and camaraderie amid brutal jungle combat.
Kiwanians to Hear Kilday On Aviation
Pal Kilday will speak at the San Antonio Kiwanis luncheon on Friday at Grantor Hotel terrace. He will discuss San Antonio as a growing commercial aviation center and recent developments in airline routes affecting the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesgiereman Pal Kilday
San Antonio Kiwanis
Grantor Shotal
San Antonio
Regent
Pacific Hospital Ship Penthouse Becomes War Asset
Art Cohn recounts the Pacific hospital ship converted from a luxury liner into a vital troop transport. It carries soldiers and evacuees between the United States and the Southwest Pacific with a medical staff of four officers and 45 crew, treating malaria and delivering babies as needed. The ship ferries up to 98 men on stretchers who still walk ashore, and memories of its former opulence linger in the now disciplined, mission-focused vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Cohn
I. N.S
Westpacific
INS
Jack Benoy
Honolulu
San Francisco
Pacific
West Land
Yiass
Sick Bay
Ite
Tts
South Sea Island
United States
Southwest Pacific
Lester Reese
R Cently
Honoluu
Peter P. Czwelinski
Chicago
Plank
Bombers Hit Burma Japs
American Liberator and Mitchell bombers hit Japanese communications and rail targets in central Burma. Liberators attacked the Thanbyuzayat railroad base while Mitchells damaged rolling stock and tracks at Wet Det, Moksogyon, Kinu and Thail. The raids occurred two days ago and included an airfield attack at Pagoda Point along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Deley
Burma
United States
Tenth Air Force
Thanbyurayst
Wetdet
Moksogyon
Kinu
Thail
Burra
Melktila
Pagoda Point
Alarm Clock Stolen From Home
Houston reports a burglary at Peter Melot’s home last night. An electric alarm clock valued at 18 dollars was stolen. no other items were touched. Local authorities investigated the break in with no further details available.
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Houston
Pullkg
Tony
Peter Melot
Melot
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Nature
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Chiang Hia-Shek
Chiang
Supply Depot
Payal
Triri
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Trisl
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Livermedge
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Tip” O'Neil
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Mass
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Cullman
Ala
States
Life
Bill Shrout
Forgotten Depot
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Woburh
Mase
Jed
Shrout
Maj
C. G. Grotefend
Pittsburgh
Detroit
America
Mac
Vinlle Alen
Allen
Kilday
Pacific Hospital
Reese
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Uney Cane
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Rhythm Step
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