Fifth Columnists and Loyalties Traced in Revolution Era
The piece reflects on fifth columnists in Washington’s era, noting varied loyalties among Voices of the Revolution. It cites New Jersey Tory behavior, shifting pro and anti British stances after key battles, and mentions figures such as Lee Gates Conway and Generals amid debate over patriotism and traitorous acts.
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Bomber Missing Over Four States From McChord Field
Army reports a twin motored B 18 A Douglas vanished yesterday en route from McChord Field Washington to the Morse bomb bay range in the Mojave desert California. Seven aboard include pilot R M Knoomel co pilot G Nielun navigator J Geis and four enlisted men. Weather mixed with a northern California storm but commercial flights continued. Colonel Peck outlined a search covering Oregon Nevada and California and possibly into Nevada. The bomber left McChord at 10 20 am yesterday with a planned route to Medford Oregon at 12 000 feet then descending to 5000 feet. No radio contact has been received since takeoff.
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Call Issued for British Nurses
London January 17 Health Minister Malcolm MacDonald issued a call for more nurses noting a shortage of both frontline and auxiliary staff. He urged nurses to balance emergency care for wounded with sustaining essential public health and preventive work during the defense period.
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Budapest Plane Crash Kills Nine Crew Members
Nine Wissengers and Myce crew members died when their plane crashed during takeoff near Budapest. The aircraft reportedly failed to reach a safe altitude, broke apart, and caught fire as it landed, injuring several others. Authorities probe the incident and identify deceased crew members.
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To Freeze or Not To Freeze Weather Forecast Notes
Northerly winds threaten buildup as Weatherman Henry Jarboo cites cold air. Described conditions indicate cooling through Saturday with morning lows around MF degrees and a high near 98 later Friday. Skies expected cloudy with lingering northerly flow affecting Horcury dynamics by weekend. Meanwhile Leahy shows improved condition after bronchitis, following a spinal tap to normal around the time.
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RAF Stages Day Attack on Paris
RAF daylight bombing raids drive across the channel hitting Wilhelmshaven and the French coast. The Air Ministry reported raids on Emden Ostend Calais Boulogne and a Franco area airfield. Large explosions and anti aircraft fire accompanied night and day assaults with heavy damage cited to docks and storage facilities.
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Sicily Airdrome Again Bombed Raid on Sicilian airfield reported by RAF
Cairo dispatch says RAF bombed Sicily Airdrome in Mediterranean air offensive. Heavy explosions and large fires hit hangars and aircraft, with damage to grounded craft. Other targets included barracks at Perna and a continued RAF patrol presence supporting British land operations in Tobruk and Gibga regions.
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Malta Base War Powers Bombed By Luftwaffe
Italian high command reported Malta battered by German bombers hitting Valletta and the harbor area, with ships also struck. Luftwaffe action against the Royal Navy carrier Illustrious and other vessels was confirmed, as fires and heavy bombing disrupted the harbor. German planes reportedly caused significant damage while British defenses fought back.
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British Claim Matta Defense Downs 10 Planes
British authorities announced that ten German planes were shot down during a heavy air raid on Valletta yesterday, with three more damaged. The defense involved low-flying bombing, machine-gun fire, and anti-aircraft fire across the city, causing property damage but limited civilian casualties.
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Tuskegee Striking Students Face Suspension Over Dining Hall Access
Ann Tubregree reports that Middred TY kepre Institute students at Tuskegee faced suspension as 500 to 600 students went on strike over dining hall meals. Patterson, the institute president, announced that all striking students in the class would be automatically suspended while the remaining 1400 students would continue classes.
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Two Thai Warships Sunk by French Action
French sources report two Thai warships sunk and another damaged in a naval engagement near Indo China. The clash marks a sharp escalation as hostilities widen between Thailand and French forces.
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Governor Endorses Tax Plan for Social Security Funding
Governor W Lee O Daniel urged the legislature to raise taxes to fund social security and old age pensions. He proposed about 30 to 40 million dollars annually for pensions and social security, plus funds for schools and colleges, and a 1.6 percent indexed levy on property to replace the tax. He argued national defense spending should not prevent state tax measures.
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Vempers Flare in Aid Bill Hearing
In a stormy Washington hearing Representative Tinkham led protests against an aid bill amid sharp exchanges with Secretary Stimson and fellow lawmakers. Calls to limit war effort discussion and questions about manpower sparked heated objections from Bloom Rogers and others as debate escalated over procedural access and public defense priorities.
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City plans new venereal clinic annex with WPA funds
Health officer Dr. W A Ming announced that a $40,000 addition to the city clinic will create space for examination and treatment of venereal diseases and for positive case control. The project seeks federal WPA funds with the sponsor’s share, and work is slated to begin after approval, expected within months.
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Weather Forecast Late Antonio and Vielhity Pa Rail Parity
Regional forecast covers Antonio and Vielhity area with northerly winds. Temperatures range from around 58 high to around 3 low Saturday night, with a frost expected in southern portions. No precipitation expected in East Texas. colder start to period and generally below normal temperatures overall.
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