Oklahoma Pilot Leads Tokyo Raiders in Darwin Air Battle
An American fighter from Oklahoma and a pilot named Morehead of Washington led a group of Curtiss P-40s in a fierce dogfight above Darwin. They claimed 13 Japanese aircraft destroyed while suffering no losses, as the enemy, including bombers and Zeros, pressed a large attack. The battle marked a significant Allied victory with high enemy losses and strong American tactics on display. In other notes, a Dallas council meeting reviewed two bond bids for a San Antonio utility project, with Mellon Securities and Allyn and Company submitting competing offers and long-term interest details outlined.
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Pat Robinson
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Mies
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Mellon Securities Corporation
Allyn
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West Virginia Floods Claim At Least Four Lives
Charleston dispatch reports four deaths from floods across West Virginia on August 24. A Baltimore and Ohio train plunged from a weakened bridge into a stream, killing three crew members. A 15-year-old girl died after stepping from a swinging bridge into the river. Crews battled washed-out roads and displaced earth as roads and bridges were damaged across several counties.
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Ambushed Fortress Crewman Killed In Rouen Raid
One week after his first raid over Europe Flying Fortress co pilot Lieut Donald Walter of Painesville Ohio died when his plane was struck during a Rouen attack. Co pilot Lieut Richards Starks of Midway Kentucky was wounded but guided the bomber home with bombardier Ewart Stones aiding the recovery of Walter's body after the cockpit was hit. The raid involved 11 Fortresses attacked by 20 to 25 Focke Wulf 190 fighters. none of the bombers were lost. Starks directed efforts to save the craft and land the aircraft safely.
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Rouen
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U.S. Appeals Judge Dies in New Orleans
Judge Rufus Foster, a jurist of the United States circuit court of appeals, died at his home after a long career. Nominated by Theodore Roosevelt, elevated in 1912, he presided over appeals from federal district courts across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and the Canal Zone.
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Rufus & Foster
Circuit Court of Appeals
Theodore Hansevelt
U. 3
District of Louisiana
Calevin Coolidge
Foster
Florida
Gerrera
Alabam
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
The
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Brazil’s War Declaration Signals Axis Defeat
The Republican Daily News says Brazil’s declaration of war against Germany and Tinly reflects growing global mobilisation against aggression. It notes Allied stalemate and shifts in Isia and Russia, framing the move as a sign of Axis defeat and distant victory prospects.
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Republican Daily News
Brazil
Germany
Tinly
Isia
Russia
O'Daniel Heads Toward Victory in Texas Senate Race
Reports from Hillsboro and Fort Worth show Democratic nominee O Daniel moving ahead in the Texas senate race as vote counting favors his lead. A separate incident notes 17 year old Katiel Banish of Plymouth Pa commits suicide after family pressure to join the Navy. Venezuelan archivist Dr Mariano Plein Sales will visit the University of Texas to discuss national archives in Caracas.
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Katiel Banish
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United States Senate
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National Archives of
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Venezuela
University of Teans
Murray
Ghost Man Pleads Murder Innocence in Denver
Theodore E Coneys, described as a gaunt “ghost man,” pleaded innocent to a murder charge in Denver as police linked him to the slaying of 73 year old Philip Peters. The judge set the trial for September 8, with ten months of alleged stalking noted.
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Theodore E Coneys
Philip Peters
Muditar
Johnson
Coney
British Destroy 3 German Raiders
London reports say three German raiders were destroyed after approaching from the Atlantic via East Anglia and the Midlands. A small number of enemy planes caused light damage. casualties were reported. Wellington bombers broke through clouds to engage near Emden. one German plane was said to have crashed near the island of Ireland with four crew taken prisoner.
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Midlands
Stroyen
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Sale
Beste
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Emdennd
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Duey
Try Boulil
Dublin
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Eire
Lriich Ylane
Irbla
Hour Dark, Biddle Tells Attorneys
Attorney General Francis J. Biddle told the American Bar Association that Canadians and Americans must set aside distrust and jealousy to win the war. He urged barristers to find words to spur action and warned that democracies must not delay in fighting the enemy. Walter P. Armstrong, president of the War Association, echoed resolve that the war can and must be won.
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Durty Sang
Francis J. Biddle
Canada
United States
American Bar Association
Russia
Mediterranean
Asia
Biddle
Walter P. Armstrong
INS Writer Wins Praise Of British
London reports British columnist praising Larry Meter International News Service writer for his Dieppe raid story written after he was wounded. The tribute notes Meter, a Californian who insisted on writing in London before hospital care, with his words appearing across U S newspapers.
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Hanvengwaf
People” Today
Larry Meter
International News Service
Dieppe
United States
Swatter
Larry Meier
New York
San Praneisco
Done
Lary Meter
Plane Flight Sets Record
NEW YORK Aug 24 The largest flyaway delivery yet from this country to South America completed a 9000 mile flight from Hagerstown Maryland to Rio de Janeiro to replace obsolete aircraft for training in transport. The United Nations newest aircraft for Lear mission included 25 PT-10 trainers and 10 F-24 monoplanes built by Jethed. Armando Aratiguala Brazilian air attache in Washington announced 58 Brazilian officers and new airmen manned the planes on an extended route through Mexico Central America and the Yast Azul jungle to Rio de Janeiro.
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Solin
Jehitd
Armando Aratiguala
Washington
Mexico
Central America
Yast Alazon Jungle
Rin
Juries, Judges voices on probate reform and costs
Bexar County officials debate the cost of juries if judges Matthews or Burnett act without assistance. A May 4, 1941, letter from County Judge Anderson clarifies House Bill 465, proposing a system to handle probate lunacy cases when regular judges are absent, to reduce court costs. Separately Brazil may declare nonbelligerent stance affecting port access and naval movements in South American capitals amid regional tensions.
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Burnett
Heek
Flether
Anderson
R.A. Wolnert
Civil Jurisprudence Committee
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State Senate
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Gene
Texas
Vernon
Tay
Labor Day observance urged to aid war effort
War Production Board Chairman Donald M. Nelson asked AFL leaders to reschedule Labor Day plans to keep mines, plants, and industries operating during the holiday. He urged workers to use the day to review war efforts, discuss stakes, and plan intensified output. Local service representatives would inform management and labor which facilities would operate on September 7.
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Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Nelson
Willem ‘Green
AFL
Philip Murray
O10
Melson
Armed Services
Thief Steals Car and Takes Baby in Helena Incident
An unidentified thief stole Raymond Morrow's car in Helena, while taking his 18 month old son. Police pursued at 70 mph but the car vanished beyond town with the river near the edge. A resident heard the baby crying and alerted authorities.
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Mant
Awe
Raymond Morrow
Levens
Reunion of Regiment Scheduled at Camp Barkeley
A reunion for officers and veterans of the 359th Infantry Regiment will be held September 5 to 7 at Camp Barkeley, centering on the 25th anniversary of the regiment's founding. Col Moroney extends invitations as the unit's wartime legacy, from France with the Texas Brigade to occupation Germany, is recalled. Events include a parade, banquet, dance, and field day with sports and military activities.
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Anilene Country Club
Army Navy plane crashes kill 25 across three disasters
Reports from Army and Navy authorities list multiple crashes. In New Mexico, a flying fortress went down 20 miles northwest of Las Graces with several dead and two injured. A second crash near Trilkhisser Fly killed Lieut Melvin F. Lucey and injured others. In Louisiana a medium bomber crashed near Angalusa with six killed and others injured. Navy casualties were not all named. Army released a partial list of the dead and injured across the incidents, including personnel from Indiana, California, New Orleans and Texas.
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Angalusa
Melvin F. Lucey
Sagramento
Calif
Trilkhisser
Army
New Mexico
Terta
James BE
Hudson
Indianapoli
Ind
James Vat
Gorge
California
Eugene Kester
la Grange
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Berard II
Greed
Arlingey
Texas
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el Paso
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Strpiten
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Chorest
Kites
Shreveport
Goodwill
Clarkaville
Richard Polegnarth
New Lemboronio
Liver Trouble Warning From Old Remedy Ad
An old advertorial piece describes dire liver symptoms and urges use of Carter's Liver Pills to restore bile flow and relieve digestive distress. The oddly garbled text markets a liver tonic as a remedy for bloating, sour feelings, and poor appetite.
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