Germany to Be Bombed Persistently and Severely
An Aug 12 INS report quotes Air Marshal Sir Arthur Harris predicting relentless Allied air attacks on Germany. He says U S and British bombers will base more planes in Britain and bomb Germany to cripple its war power, with targets extending to Italy and Japan. The piece notes German leadership warning of future raids as Western German cities face intensified bombardment.
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Truman Targets Steel Shortage and Industry Expansion
Senator Truman alleges the steel shortage stems from lack of real expansion rather than integration. He urges restructuring of the War Production Board's iron and steel division and calls for action to free new blast furnace capacity in the Pacific Northwest, citing barriers by major firms and financiers. He argues the industry should be kept industrially strong after the war.
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Gold Medal Capsulesfor Kidney Comfort Reminder
An old ad touts Gold Medal Capsules as a cure for kidney discomfort and stomach issues. It claims many users experience rapid relief from symptoms such as fatigue and frequent urination, promoting a sense of renewed energy with a bold offer to buy the product at drug stores.
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Eny Drug Store
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Mainz Hit By RAF Attack
London reports Mainz, a Rhine river chemical industry and banking center, heavily bombed by RAF forces in a late night raid. Sixteen bankers missing, suggesting a large force. Coblenz docks and Le Havre air fields also attacked as RAF returns to Germany after a weather gap.
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Mainz
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Amputates Own Foot: Winning Fight
In Jacksonville a woman, Mrs C F Thompson, reportedly amputated her own foot after being caught in boat machinery. A second amputation was performed at New River Marine Bart hospital. her condition was described as similar to earlier.
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Jacksonville
C. F. Thompson
New River Marine Bart Hospital
Fastest and Largest Bomber Lancaster Unveiled
London reports Britain’s Avro Lancaster removed from the Secret list as the world’s biggest and fastest heavy bomber. It carries an eight ton bomb load, two 10-caliber machine guns in four turrets, and 3000 mile range. Official claim cites daylight Augsburg raid. 1750 mile long daily attack hints at RAF reach.
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Britain
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Minte
Ralds
Germany
Augsburg
Danzig
Budget Boosted for Alams Heights School District
The Alams Heights Independent School District announced a $190,000 budget for the coming year, a rise of $11,000 from last year, after a board meeting. The tax rate remains at 90 cents per $100 valuation, per board president F Doyle.
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Alams Heights
F. Doyle
Autos to Run on Half Cylinders
Washington D C reports Sun Oil company tests show cars can run on half their cylinders. Advertisements claim up to one third gasoline savings and 50 percent more mileage per gallon with simple carburetor adjustments. Marketing notes say forthcoming guidance on applying this development to existing cars.
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Money obtained quickly by tonsuiting firms mentioned
Fragmentary notice notes rapid funds through firms and modifications indicated by a terse ad line. No clear names or dates emerge. the garbled text suggests light want ads and possible financial actions but details are unclear.
AP Man Missing After Plane Disappearance in Australia
Vern Haugland AP staff man was listed as missing five days after a plane with him aboard vanished en route from northeast Australia to New Guinea. Hope remained for an emergency landing on a remote island near Australia as several airmen previously shot down in New Guinea had endured weeks before reaching civilization.
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Australia
Vern Haugland
Associated Press
New Guinea
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