North Africa Seen Likely Allied Offensive Front
Washington observers favor a North Africa based Allied land offensive this year to strike Rommel in Egypt and Libya. They see potential to divert German forces from Russia and threaten Italy. Skeptics note Soviet doubts about diverting frontline troops, while the plan hinges on French North Africa joining the UN effort.
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Middle East
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Weather Update From Texas City And Nearby Areas
A fragmented weather snippet mentions temperatures and conditions across several locales including Houston Dallas Fort Worth and Midland. It references percent humidity and winds and hints at changes through the day with regional temperature readings and storm potential.
Circus Fire Suspect Held in Cleveland Case
Detective Frank W. Story returned from Pittsburgh with suspect Lemandris Ford tied to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus fire that killed 42 animals. Ford, 29, reportedly admitted a three-person group started the blaze. officials say records show he was discharged before the incident. Police seek a fourth companion named Jess as the investigation continues.
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Pittsburgh
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Russell H. Adams
Tittsburgh
Lemandris Ford
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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Texans Serve With The Light Honor Young Service Members
A local honor feature highlights young service members in the armed forces recognized by Serve' Texans and The Light for their dedication and service. The piece notes community appreciation and ongoing support programs for veterans and active duty personnel.
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Armed Forces
New Guinea Jap Bases Again Hit by Allied Bombers
Aug 7 1943 New Guinea reports from MacArthur's headquarters say Allied bombers struck Japanese bases at Lae and Salamaua in northeast New Guinea, blasting airfield runways and dispersal areas. Patrol skirmishes were reported near Otvi and Kokoda as Japanese outflanking tactics emerged, with decoys used to reveal Allied positions. Japanese occupation of Kui Toni inter and Aru island groups off southwest New Guinea was confirmed, with no Allied troops on the islands.
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Australia
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Salamaua
Gona-Buna
Kui
Toniinter
Aru
Arafuta
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Five U S Navy Officers Honored by Queen Wilhelmina
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands decorated five U S Navy officers at the Netherlands embassy in Washington. Admiral Thomas Hart (retired) and Comdr. T. H. Binford plus others were cited for distinguished service in the Southwest Pacific and actions in the Lombok Strait battle. The ceremony followed the queen’s appearance at President Roosevelt’s press conference.
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Netherlands
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Hart
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Pacific
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Renc,Adimiral Willem Glass
Western Pacific
T. H Binford
Lombok Strait
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Edwards
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Bombers Raid Tobruk Reported By RAF Planes
CAIRG August 19 1947 US Army Air Force bombers effectively attacked shipping and the launch area at Tobruk yesterday evening per RAF Middle East news service. Details were not given. The American attack followed a heavy RAF raid the night before that started fires and were believed to hit minor ships. Little other land or air activity was noted on the Egyptian front by today’s British communique.
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Tobruk
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Middle East
Corpus Christi Leads Texas in Construction Permits
Corpus Christi building permits this week rose beyond two million dollars marking the second straight week this year that the city led Texas in construction activity. The upturn continued amid steady development in the Corpus Christi area.
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Corpus Christi
Corpus Christ
Texas
Phone Wage Strike Ends
Cleveland workers return to duty ending a strike by telephone maintenance staff after an agreement with Bell Telephone. The wage dispute now goes to the War Labor Board on August 17 for consideration of increases aligned to the Little Steel case.
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War Labor Board
Clothing and Oil Ration Books Prepared Warned
OPA officials disclosed today that honing forms for shoes clothing and fuel oil were being prepared in advance. Foul M O Leary the chief said there was nothing imminent and preparations would proceed if the war production board orders rationing of other durable goods. Price Administrator Henderson testified the OPA expects about 15 new rationing programs may be required.
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M. O'Leary
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War Production Board
Consumers Durable Goods
Henderson Responde
OPA
Nix Liquid Bleach Promises Skin Improvement
A fractured OCR ad promotes Nix Liquid Bleach claiming it clears pimples blackheads and freckles, dries blemishes and tightens skin. It mentions usage on skin and clothes and urges quick results, promising value and customer satisfaction.
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