Night Raid on Dresden Marks RAF Bomber Landmark
Allied air forces bomb Dresden intensively in a night operation with about 1400 aircraft and 2200 tons of bombs. The raid targeted rail hubs and factories, aided by American escorts, as British planners claim Dresden’s rail network and industrial core make it a prime target in support of Soviet forces advancing into central Germany.
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Dresden
Saxony
Berlin
Prague
Vienna
Bresla
London
Charles Portal
Yalta
British Air Ministry
Marshal Honey
Germany
Bohlen
Leipzig
Mudgeburg
Nurnberg
Bonn
Dortmund
First Application For Itching Skin Aims To Heal Rashes
The notice describes an initial treatment approach for eczema and related skin conditions. It emphasizes using a first jar and seeking improvements, with a plan to replace if not effective. The language suggests a basic topical remedy and a quick trial period to assess effectiveness.
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Nature
Bombing Clashes Over Europe Highlight Air Attacks
American and British air forces on the continent flew over two thousand sorties against Nazi targets. Allies reported heavy anti aircraft fire, with battles over Dresden and a push to disrupt rail and supply lines. The Ninth and Eighth US air forces claimed numerous wrecks and limited enemy losses as raids continued from Italy to Yugoslavia.
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Dresden
Yes‘terday
U. 8. Ninth Air Force
U. S
18Th Air Force
Maly
Vienas Todya
Yugoslavia
Spitfire pilot finds German trousers hung from wing
London report says an R.A.F. pilot returned to base after a hedge-hopping attack and found a pair of German trousers hanging from a wing of a damaged Spitfire. The items were apparently blown into the air by rain.
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London
Ommaney Bay of Leyte Fame Sunk by Jap Planes
Captain Howard L. Young reports the escort carrier Ommaney Bay was sunk by Japanese planes in Lingayen Gulf. He says few men were lost, crew saved wounded on improvised flotation gear as flames hindered rescue. The ship, part of the Leyte defense, fought through Palau, Leyte, Mindoro invasions and sank after intense battle. The minesweeper Long also lost.
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Washington
Howard L. Young
Ommaney Bay
Lingayen Gulf
Young
Leyte
Palau
Mindoro
Philippine
Untold Losses Marked Ommaney Bay Carrier Sinking
The tenth U.S. aircraft carrier Ommaney Bay was sunk in battle. Reports note that next of kin were notified and that losses increased the wartime tally of ships sunk to 209, displacing 10 902 tons. The submarine carrier was launched December 23 1943 at Kaiser Vancouver Wash.
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Ommaney Bay
U.S. Alverath
Kaiser Shipyards
Vancouver
Wash
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B. B. Gayle
Thone
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ATSC
San Antonio
HICH
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AIR Travel
Braniff Airways
Fannin
Gunter
Rudaspone
Fou
China
Squirrellettes
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