Allied Bartering Fueling Leaves in Europe Cigarette Dearth
In a wartime report Ed Brown notes cigarette shortages across Texas to Europe as Allied bartering worsens. Distributors warn that demand outpaces supply due to transport costs, manpower limits, and long distribution routes from the Wailey to the Panhandle. Mexico border shortages and wartime needs strain supplies, while service members pay high prices for cigarettes.
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Lear
Europe
Jack Rutledge
Waller
Texas
Wailey
Panhandle
Phore
Ed Brown
Atlas
Txa
Wal Texas
Brown
Deater
Deater Can Easy Set His Quota At Home and Save the Overhead of Delvering
Prison Escapee Still at Large
An inmate identified as 38 year old Robert Ci Jy remains at large after escaping from a state prison Saturday. Authorities say he was last seen near Unterbetty and is considered dangerous while investigators pursue him for questioning and recapture efforts.
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Ftobert Ci Jy
St Bhiw Rider
Taro
Unterbetty
Solen Warns of Jap Peace Move Against War Sentiment
Washington reports Representative John Phillips warns that Japan may pursue peace moves soon. Pacifist leaders on the West Coast gain momentum as some U S Christian activists advocate negotiated peace, prompting concerns of potential Japanese domination and renewed war risks.
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Solen
Sy Ray Nichards
Washington
John Phillips
California
Bann
Tse
United States
Wak
Samnatiec
Filling
Pam
Dpmen
Japan
Wid
Woman Sentenced For Aiding Japs In Espionage Case
In New York a 30 year old jewelry shop owner, Mrs Dickinson of Wavehann, was sentenced to twenty years in prison and fined $10,000 for aiding Japan. Federal Judge Shackelford delivered the verdict after a passionate plea for clemency from her husband and defense attorney. Government argued she helped transmit information to Tokyo via intermediary agents, while the judge noted limited involvement and declined an espionage charge.
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New York
Velyatee Dickson
Wavann
Oiprisanmans
Wis
Shackelford Nuoy Tey
James B. My McNniy
Uickinson
Nemirk Af
Meneys
Dickinson
Willy Fay Agente
Tits Country
Jayon
Dicshisan
Tokyo
Areninia
Dinkins
Ural
Ciilson
Texas Navy Man Gets Bronze Star
Dalat Auburn reports a Bronze Star awarded to Nalin Christer Keeler of Vickery Texas. Keeler, a machinist's mate aboard a submarine, was cited for keeping high machinery in efficient state during damaged operations that led to the sinking and damage of enemy ships.
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Texas Navy
Davig
Telontess
Marfa Army Air Field Expands Cadet Training
Marfa Army Air Field widens training with arrival of additional cadets for advanced two engine pilot schooling. Commanding officer Krewin Martone says the Nine Engine school will continue and new trainees are being sent for aviation cadet training.
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Maha Army Alric
AR 14
Marfa Army Ai Field
AAP
Weta
Tratong
Schools to Get Additional Payment
Austin officials report public schools will receive supplemental payments under a plan approved by the state education department. The program provides funds to cover gaps in capitation payments and aims to ensure full, month‑by‑month disbursement to districts, with allocations continuing through the current fiscal year.
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Austin
Pab- Uc
Ladd
Jastics
State Department of Reucation
Four Midshipmen and WAVE die in Navy crash
ANNAPOLIS AUGUST reports a Navy plane from Patuxent River air station collided with an amphibious ship off Cove Point Chesapeake Bay. The crash killed four, including two midshipmen and a WAVE, who died instantly. the pilot survived. Naval Academy officials confirmed the losses and described the event as a simulated air attack gone tragically wrong.
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Annapolis
Navy
Cove Point
Chesapeake Bay
Naval Academy
Patuxent River
Havat Air Station
Academy
Car Collision Aftermath: Driver Takes Money
Woman struck by a car as it backed away after hitting her. The motorist stopped briefly, apologized, took the scattered coins, and fled as police began traffic investigations. Witnesses described the confusing scene with eight streetcar tokens and fourteen coins left on the pavement.
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Bel
Dieluff
Vletin
Galtig
Acuy
Sian
Ter
Dewey Finetunes Speeches Ahead of Campaign
Presidential hopeful Thomas E. Dewey works on campaign speeches for early next month. He flies back to Albany from a Quaker Hill farm weekend, devoting time to plotting talks. His sole recreation was golf with three neighbors. Details of talks and dates remain undisclosed. He plans a Western swing during the campaign.
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Sawling
Rapidlican
Thowes F. Dewey
Dewey
Albany Todasy
Quaker Hill Farm
Lynn Sumney
Carl T. Hogan
Charles Murphy
New Overseas Mail Rules Cited for Packages
Dan Quill, pushnaster, announced Monday that Army overseas personnel are not affected by the order. Under the new regulations packages may be sent to points outside the United States or to ships afloat without written requests if weight does not exceed five pounds and length and girth total 15 inches. Only one package per week is permitted. Written requests may allow sending military relatives or equipment to officers up to 78 pounds, 30 inches in length or 82 inches in combined girth. Fleet post offices reduced to New York, San Francisco, New Orleans and Seattle.
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Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Dan Quill
Pushnaster
Army
United States
Gall
Nese Yors
San Francisco
New Orients
Seatle
Furton Lewis Jr Writes From Washington on Training Debate
Washington August 14 news column discusses compulsory military training amid fierce opposition from pacifist groups. It argues benefits in physical health and job skills, warns of political manipulation risks, and questions presidential accountability in wartime policy.
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Fulton Lewis de
Ight
Washington
Frankin D
Europe
Abe
Hall Threatens Suit for Libel
Hollywood actor Hall announces plans to sue Tommy Dorsey’s wife for libel over a district attorney investigation into a midtown apartment altercation. Hall claims a $100,000 suit and asserts he did not initiate contact with Mrs Dorsey. Dorsey’s camp counters, citing witnesses and a prior $40,000 suit by Antonin Icaza amid ongoing questions.
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Los Angeles
Don Hall
Bandicadcy
Tommy Dorsey
Als
Rosalind Bates
Holt
el Pat Dose
Dorney
District Attorney's Office
Tha
Pat Dane
Dernty
Hall
Bus Crash Leaves 43 Hurt In Chicago
Chicago August 14. A broken steering knuckle caused a crash involving a line bound bus near a telephone pole. Forty three people were injured, with one seriously hurt, identified as Vinker Lesniak, 21, who suffered a dusted leg and injuries to the body.
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Chicago
Vinker Lesniak
Burma Road Section Repaired After 1942 Destruction
A Chinese correspondent reports the 14-A section of the Burma Road east of the Balwerin river has been fixed under American and Chinese wartime supervision. Sharp turns were removed, the bed widened, and bridges strengthened. An American engine nicknamed the "warrior baby highway" was used, and all towns along the road were rebuilt after the 1942 destruction.
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Chunghsng
Balwern
Burma
Kunming
Ue Sipervinlins
Wat Heen Vestoyedt
Vets May Get First Chance At War Goods
Senator Tom Stewart announces plan to give veterans first chance at surplus war materials valued around 190 million dollars. The move stems from Senate surplus war property subcommittees aiming to aid veterans returning home whose businesses may have folded. The measure, attached to a disposal program, would task the veteran administrator to submit a plan within six months and seeks swift Senate action through the military affairs committee.
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Washington
Alig
Enine
Tom Stawart
D.-Tens
Stawart
Senate
Beewart-Taft-Murray
Military Alairs
Stewart
One Killed in Five Car Wreck
One person died in a five car crash on the Cros by Lynchburg pond in Harris County. Deputy Sheriff George Scott described it as the worst accident in the Highlands region. Names and exact circumstances are unclear due to damaged text.
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Houston, Aig
Crosby
Lynchburg
Haris
New Face Powder Promises Youthful Look
An advertisement touts Lady Esther Face Powder as a youthfuling cosmetic. It claims the powder softens lines and pores, smooths skin, and makes the user look younger with shades blown in by hurricanes. It urges trying the smallest box to judge appearance before buying larger sizes.
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Sisther
Hurdennias
Lady Esther
Faye Bryder
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