Flying Fortresses Sink Jap Transport in January Raid
Seven American flying fortresses joined a January 16 attack on a Japanese convoy, sinking an enemy transport, setting another aflame, and shooting down five planes before returning unscathed. Cebu and other Western Pacific actions followed as U S and Allied forces reported multiple sinkings and heavy damage to Japanese ships.
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Washington
War Départment
Southwest Pacific
United Kallang
Java
Luzon
Philippines
Tit Department
Betan
Buble Bay
Cebu
Department
Solo
Navy Department
United Nations
Southern Pacific
Crninaid
Buteh
Bomnb
Fraim
United States
U. S. Cruleera
Wethicrlendsen
U Boat Sinks Off U S Coast In Early Morning Attacks
The report notes a German submarine sinking ships near the Atlantic coast. One vessel, the Nor Norwegian tanker Vetanger, with 43 crew, was sunk before dawn about 35 miles off the U S coast. Survivors were rescued after being towed by fishing boats five hours later. Communities nearby reported tremors from the explosions.
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Pace Oney
Sparrows Point
Fanmely Standard Oil
Charles G. Black
New York
Corpus Christi l
Cartagena
Harrison Smith
Vetanger
Atlantic
U. S
South Dersey
Atlantic City
Here
Wo Ilfepoate
Ere
University Plant Improved by WPA on Houston Campus
The University of Houston campus gains a new industrial shop building for youth machinist training along with sewer lines, underground sewerage connections, a powerhouse, storage shed and garage. WPA also adds streets, walls, curbs, gutters, landscaping and recreational facilities to enhance and beautify the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
WPA
University of Houston
Hard Luck Harry Seeks Home Visit Furlough
Soldier Acree of the 189th Field Artillery in the 45th Infantry Division chased a home furlough to see his girlfriend. She failed to receive his letter and came to camp. Acree spent his furlough hunting for his love but found no reunion. Construction of a gymnasium classroom building on the New Diana school campus by WEA workers increased permanent capacity and created a community meeting place.
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Barknlsy
Raymond
Acree
189Th Field Artillery
45Th Infantry Division
Gilmer, Jan
Diana
WEA
Punishment Of Kimmel Short Asked In Senate Debates
The article recounts wartime officials debating punishment for Kimmel and Short after Pearl Harbor. It notes Roosevelt had not discussed the Roberts report with war and navy chiefs, and that lawmakers urged accountability, with calls for court martial for those deemed incompetent. It cites warnings and joint preparations, including Knox's letters and repeated peril alerts to Kimmel and Short. It ends with an unrelated classified ad line about light want ads.
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Secretary of War
Navy
Roosevelt
War
Sharp
Kimmer Auld
May
D.ky
House
Rnough
Short R.mo
Hawaii
George D.ga
Foreign Relations Committee
Sents
Knox
Stimson
Pear Harbor
Kimmel
Short
Kkimmel
Oahu
Silk and the Silkworm: From Empress to Synthetic Fibers
A historical survey recounts the silkworm’s life cycle and its metaphorical rise from ancient China to modern times. It traces the empress Wei Si Ling’s discovery, Silk Road exchanges, and how silk spread to Europe via Justinian and medieval traders, ending with 1942 synthetic silks threatening the natural industry.
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Justinian
Spain
Italy
Henry of
United States
Si-Ling-Chi
Stevenson Joins Barber Shop Society
Austin January news notes Governor Coke Stevenson becomes a full member of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quarles. Induction follows a Christmas season capitol rotunda carol singing attended by O. Cas of Oklahoma and J. M. Mansfield.
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Stevenson
Barber Shop Society
Austin
Jan
Coke Stevenson
Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of
Quarles
Americcn
Cas
Oklahoma
Capitol
J. M. Mansfield
Comptroller’s Department
Prophetic Supply Sergeant Delays Pack to Return Soldier
Pvt Gordon Abbott of the 45th Infantry served 11 months before receiving a blouse due to stock shortages. The supply sergeant kept the blouse and predicted the owner would return soon. Abbott rejoined two months later, and the orderly held onto the garment until his discharge arrived.
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Amp Banneley
Gordon Abbotk
45Th Infantry Division
al Most
Abbott
Sister Armorica
Wife Held as Husband Shot in Domestic Violence Incident
Rufus Eliott, 27, was wounded with two chest bullets in a domestic case at 208 North Olive. His wife Elizabeth Hillett, 28, was arrested with 38 caliber pistols in a taxi in the 1100 block of Rash Commerce Street as she headed to surrender at detective headquarters. Police report she claimed she shot her husband.
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Rufus EL Eliott
North Olive
Sirest
Grath
Robert B. Green
Elizabeth Hillett
Rash Commerce
Atreet
East Commerce
Detective Headquarters
Hore Cruises
Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis
Advises rapid treatment of bronchitis and chest cold with Creomulsion. Promises relief by soothing mucous membranes and loosening phlegm, claims no narcotics, and offers money back if symptoms persist.
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Bettie of Creom
Dav
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Kansas City
Houston - BO
Gunter Hotel
Australia
Richard &. Casey
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Ghing
Hoang-Ti
Wei Si-Ling- Did
toang-Ti
Horn i
Imperial House of China
Ching
Hhina
Sik
India
Europe
China
Constantinople
Rome
Julius Caesar
Moeevry
de Macnee
Brownsville
Corpus
Crystal Dodge City
Frovitep
York
Anenin Wiens
the National Bank
SAN Ant
RED Cross
Marilyn
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