Blondes Wisps Hint Lombard Crash Victim Identity
Mountaintop crash near Las Vegas kills Carole Lombard and 21 others. Bodies recovered include Lombard, her mother, two women, Lombard’s press rep, 15 Army fliers, pilots. Gable distraught, in seclusion. inquests planned as recovery continues through snow.
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New, Inn
Carole Lombard
Miss Lombard
Edgar J. Mannix
M G.M. Studies
Los Angeles
Gable
Clark Gable
Sai
Elizabeth Peters
Studio
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Indianapolis
Spencer Traey
Nellywood
Jack Larry Solds
Une
Here
Unem
Clift
Jot Collings
Kansas City
T.W.A
Notable Plane Crash Victims and Rescue Efforts Described
The report details body recovery with blankets and pack horses, a long trek to the desert floor, and recovery of belongings burned and soiled. It honors Miss Lombard’s wartime service while noting her film career and marriages. It lists crash victims including pilots, crew, and several listed lieutenants and privates across multiple states, with attention to the ongoing rescue actions and affected families.
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Los Angeles
Harald N. Graves
Secretary of the Treasury
Gable
William Powell
Jack Henry
Lois Hamilton
Lincoln Park
Mich
Parisle
D. Hamilton
Army Air Corps
Alice Ortz
Glendale
Calif
Relief At Last For Your Cough Creomulsion Ad
An old advertisement touts Creomulsion as a potent cough remedy that reaches the bronchial membranes to loosen phlegm and soothe irritation. It claims rapid cough relief, restful sleep, and a money back guarantee if it fails to quiet the cough. The copy emphasizes non narcotic ingredients and a special blend for chest congestion.
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Creomulston
Greemulston
Two Killed In Plane Crash Near Monroe Louisiana
A small plane crash Sunday killed two Hewten units from Barksdale Field during an emergency landing near Eokton Seid 20 miles east of Monroe Louisiana. The men, W Platt 27 of Kisimmiec Florida and J Michell 28 of Brooklyn New York, were identified as part of Lieut. Trak G. J. Michell’s crew. Further details were unavailable as investigators began examining the scene.
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Hewten
Barks
Dale Fleld
the Dend
Lien
Bony
W. Platt
Kissimmiec
Edward HH. Platt
Trak
G. J. Michell
Brooklyn
Lane Michell
Inland Revenue outlines 1941 income tax rates and credits
The Internal Revenue Service explains normal and surtax structures for 1941. Net income is reduced by a personal exemption and dependent credits. a 10 percent earned income credit applies to up to 2000 dollars of net income. Surtax increases with income, with rates rising from 6 percent to 17 percent and a maximum rate applied at very high incomes.
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Iitevest
United States
Russians Press Major Drive In Snowy Front Near Leningrad
Soviet sources report a widening ice battle on Lake Ladoga to isolate Schlitselsburg near Leningrad as the Red Army claims growing pressure on the German line. Red Star says Mozhaisk fighting continues as Russians push toward Smolensk while Feodosiya falls to Nazi efforts in the Crimea.
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Associated Press
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Schuesselburg
Leningrad
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Tred
Mozhalsk
Moscow
Orel
Red Blar
Hussia
Mozhaisk
Feodosiya
Crimean
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Donets
Smolensk
Hiter
Red Star
France
Moshalsk
Moscow Ractio
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Moscow Central Front
Memorial to Lombard Set
Memorial tribute planned for Gurule Lombard to be broadcast nationwide from Indianapolis. Eugene Pulm, Tadann defense savings staff chairman, announces charity radio event under Indiana Cognitica tion. Attendees include Treasury Secretary Morgenthau Governor Schvicker and film figure Willy Ways. date and time to be announced.
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Gurule Lombard
Eugene Cpulm
Tadann Defense Savings
Adu
Indiana
Nevada
Secretary of the Treasury
Herts Morgenthau
Henry FP. Schvicker
Willy Ways
Man Survives 96 Hrs Under Fallen Tree
In Providence Rhode Island Albert Gelich a 67 year old road chopper spent four nights pinned beneath a fallen tree after a swinging branch broke his ribs. His employer Adamo Angellotto found him and he whispered Don’t Holler I’m still alive. Medical staff faced possible amputation of the arm as they treated injuries amid freezing weather and isolation.
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R. I. den
Albert Gelich
Albert
Adamo Angellotto
Golich
Toney
Enti
Krenn
Area First In New Cadets Area First In New Cadets
Area cadet enlistment rose nationwide as the Eighth Corps area tops for the week ending January 6. Col Stanley Och notes high cadet strength despite population rank, with nine corps areas overall. Aviation cadet eligibility now accepts unmarried men 18 and older.
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WITE
Stanley Koch
Stanley Och
Texas
Oklahoma
News Mexico
Arizona
Colorado
United, States
One Believed Dead in Fire Near Sacramento Plants
A spectacular early morning fire at Weltz and Signal oil depots on Sacramento’s northern outskirts injured at least 11 workers and threatened a second fatality. Explosions shattered the area as three 1,000-gallon gasoline tanks and three 8,000-gallon fuel oil tanks ruptured at Weltz, while large lubricating oil stores burned at Signal.
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Sacramento
Calif
Oil Company
Weltz and
Signal Oil Companies
Dozen Texas Towns Stage Blackouts
Dozen Texas communities plan Monday night blackouts as a Texas blackout drill. The report notes Texas towns including Austin and Dallas preparing for darkness and lists improvised safety instructions, along with a tale of a drastic theft deterrent idea from Bladewater resident H R Shockley involving branding tires.
Crash Kills General's Son
Abilene May 13 Punern services will be held at 1 p m Monday in the regimental chapel at Camp Barkeley for First Lieutenant Baird H. Markham Jr 25 son of Gen Baird H Markham of New York Lieutenant Markham was killed Saturday night when the car he was driving collided with a dump truck on the Abilene Camp Barkeley Westway General and Mrs Markham traveled from New York by air to attend the service
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Punern
Camp Barkeley
Baird HH. Markham Jr
Baird H. Markham
New York
Markham
Abilene Camp Barkeley Westway
Babe's Efforts to Save Babe Fail
In Philadelphia on January 19 a wet stray dog named Babe rushed into a house and barked. Harvey Pru followed and found Joanne, four, dead near Pennypack Creek after marks on the ice suggested Babe tried to reach her. Eric, nearby, located the body and the scene indicated a rescue attempt by the dog.
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Philadelphia
Babe
Harvey Pru
Pennypack Creek Bank
Eric
Joanne
War 25 Years Ago Today Chronicle Highlights
War news from January 18 recalls Swiss timekeepers tracking divisions to defend borders and Berlin reporting the German capture of the British steamer Yarrowdale with 440 prisoners. A London area factory blast caused heavy damage and loss. Nazi raids target Malta and the Suez area as Italian and Albanian fronts see action. Greeks repulse efforts to retake Klisura heights in Albania.
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Paris
Berlin
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Navy to Use Treasure Island as Permanent Base
California legislature passes bill authorizing transfer of Little Treasure Island to the navy department for use as a permanent base. Naval Secretary Krox requested the transfer as California approves the plan for a strategic naval facility.
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Calif
California
Sin Francisco
Litle
Treasure Island
Navy Department
Naval
Krox
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