Smallest U S Air Force Favors Largest Territory
The United States Air Force plans a year of celebration ending July 4 marking air power in China Burma India and Indo China. American bomber fighters and P-40s Liberators and Mitchells led offensives with 2869 missions and 308 planes destroyed in air.
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Kina Group
United States
Adth Air Force
Chins
Burma
Indo-China
Ichang
Oor
Pedds
Fipve
Hatnen Islam @puton
Japs Strike Darwin Amid Pacific Operations Update
In a rapid Pacific front rundown, Japan mounted a small raid on Darwin while Allied forces report gains around Salamaua Rendova and Woodlark. Allied air forces claim multiple Japanese bombers and fighters shot down, with losses including six Spitfires, and shipping damage noted east of Australia and near New Guinea and New Britain.
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Salamaue
Trobriand
Woodart Islands
Darwin
Australia
Sptanesticies
Stinson Field Praised For Training Efforts Again
Stinson Field receives renewed commendation from General Adler and Air Service officials for outstanding depot training. Commander Clarence Horton and Me. Geo. Waiter, in charge of personnel, are cited for initiative and foresight in organizing the depot group.
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Stinson Field
Geo. Waiterif
Frank
Air Service Command
EE. Adler
Clarence F Horton
Air War Fears U S Raids and Strength Rise
Secretary Stimson reported rising American air strength over Europe while noting enemy plans may attempt air raids on the United States. He cited raids causing destruction and the need to replace lost planes, with Axis leaders worried by ongoing air actions.
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Washington
Wer
Stimson
America
Europe
Japan
Germany
United States
Fronta
Simeon
Greece
Italy
Conto
Jparines
Suleiie
Allen's Foot Care Ad Promises Relief and Comfort
An old tone heavy ad touts Allen's Foot-Gese products for tired feet and burning sensation. It claims long lasting comfort, hints at physicians, and urges readers to buy Allen's for quick relief and ongoing foot health. The copy uses misspelled branding and casual promises to appeal to routine chores and activity.
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Tomfort
Allen
Ailen
Aneke
PT Boats Rally In Pacific Action Near New Guinea
PT boats play a pivotal role as Allied forces press the Pacific campaign near New Guinea. An incident described a torpedo strike sinking a Japanese submarine, with Ensign Bruno and other officers credited for action. Reports note PT boats counteringJapanese barges under cover of night, while crews led by Ensign Skin Dean and Lieutenants Baylyne and Harnishek engage enemy ships and a damaged troop transport in ongoing operations against the Bismarck line.
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New Guinea
UPI
Bruno
Pensacola
Fla
Pts
Skin Dean
Ban Tilage
Calif
Licuta
John
Baylyne
Upper Montclair
N. J
Russell Hanischek
Manitowoc
Wis
Small Plants In S A Area to Bid On Jobs
In San Antonio area smaller manufac turing plants will bid on war contracts after a meeting with SWPC officials in Dallas. J B Joyce deputy regional director urged help for patriotic reasons and to aid small plants get work by winning prime contracts and subcontracts. Other attendees included chamber leaders, manufacturers, and public service officials discussing surveys and future business conditions.
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San Antony
Wililary
Iya
Gluillan
Lgcal
Come
Plotas
J. B. Joyce
Dic Rator
SWPC
Dallas
San Antonio
SWRC
Joyce
Teal
Bwwpo
Hull Youngblood
Chamber of Commerce
Hegion
RWPO
BB. McGimsey
Chamber
van Auken
Howell Jones
Texas State Manufacturers’ Association
Russell Hill
Clyde Whaley
San Antonio' S Association
Leel
E. H. Kifer
Public Service Board
Carl Pool
WPB
Obituary notices list multiple local deaths and services
Funeral services are planned for Annie Eaves of 923 Nolan Street age 36 who died Wednesday and for Charles Lows Garrett age 65 of 1816 North Flores Street, and for Robert Las Briley age 49 with services at Riebe chapel and Roselawn burial. Additional notices include Miss Minnie Shoamaker, Mrs Sarah Ellen French, and Rev. Koehler with family survivors and interment details. Survivors include spouses, parents, siblings, and children. dates and locations reflect local listings.
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Annie
Eaves
Nolan Street
Gorgalea County
Angrien O
Einom Frazer
Senantonio
W. FP. Frazer
Sunderton
M. J. Frazer. Hott
San Antonio
S. P. Paterson
E. T Pullerton
Charles Lows Garrett
North Flores
Flice Goldthorp
Wheeler Bell
North Brook
Bervicta
Robert Las Briley
Fort Worth
Margaret Briley
Bobby Lee
Gred
Margaret Tuey Briley
Lucy Briley
C. W. Wd
B. C. Briley
Milas Berdice Briley
L. H. Payne
H. Z. Erben
Riehe Chapel
Smil F. B. Koehler
Wilmington Avenue
Comal County
George
Fred Koehler
Netalig Clark
Mim Clara
Koehler
Idra
Ateta Wets
Hook
Texas
Carl Alterman Lodge
Order of Hermann Sons
Riebe Thane
AL. Welll
Bracken, Texas
Sarah Ellen French
Z. L. Fikes
Banner Street
W. O. French
Daugh‘ters
Maud Warner
L. T. Fikes
A. &. Fikes
Mobile
Als
W. B. ‘Boyd
Wepler
Kan
Knox Speech Praises U S War Effort in Pacific Rally
Secretary Frank Knox told a war bond rally that American victories in the South Pacific and island invasions by MacArthur forces show Japan’s leaders are kept guessing. He hailed wartime production, a transformed merchant fleet, and a growing, well-trained army capable of striking from Guadalcanel to Attu and beyond. He noted a decline in ship losses by June and stressed ongoing effort to build a larger fleet.
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Areos
South Pacific
Navy
Frank Knox
Tokyo
Tojo
Trobriand
Woodlark
Rendova
New Georgia
MacArthur
U. S
Knox
Hollywood Bow
Soeouauel
Guadalcanel
Attu
Pacific
North Africa
Mediterranean
North Atlantic
Weather and one great great grandchild services announced
Services will be held at 30 a.m. Friday at the chapel of the South Side Funeral line with Rev. C. L. Skinner officiating. Interment will be at the Mission Burial park.
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Chapel of the South Side
How Dr Edwards Helps Constipated Patients with Olive Tablets
A vintage ad promotes Olive Tablets as a gentle laxative from Dr F M Bawaras. It claims constipation relief and increased energy by stimulating liver and gall bladder action to aid digestion and bowel movements.
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Dr. Edwards
F. M. Bawaras
Nates
Edwards
Britain Readies Invasion Speculation From Paris Broadcasts
The Paris radio, relayed by the Associated Press, claimed British troops were stationed in northern England and Ireland in anticipation of invasion. Axis broadcasts hinted at a possible Allied assault date around July 3 7, while London papers noted heavy fighting in the Mediterranean and warned against overreliance on ominous forecasts.
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London
Paris
England
Ireland
Solo Toons
Europe
Axis
Churchill
London Daily Herald
Mars
Berlin
Stockholm
Pallats
Associated Press
Tokyo Earthquake Shakes Capital With Minor Damage
A Tokyo earthquake rattled the capital and surrounding areas on Thursday with slight damage reported. The epicenter was near Shimotsuma about 90 miles northeast of Tokyo, and Berlin broadcasts said tall buildings swayed in the lower town for about a minute. Local agencies noted minor effects on the island of Hoshi and Hokkaido with no serious damage.
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Sno Apworistam
Tokyo Radio
Shimotsuma
Tokyo
DNB
Berlin
Greater
Japan
Japawa Agency
Domei
Hoshi
Hokkaisio
Employment of Minor Brings Fine
A minor was employed in a car sales place, leading to a $100 fine plus costs for AS H Goin of 0 Lwyer Avenue after he pleaded guilty in Judge Brecoun Burnett's court. The charges were filed by Gus Brown, inspector for the Tax and Liquor Control Board.
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H Goin
Lwyer Avenue
Brecouun Burnett
Gus Brown
Th Taxas Llquor Control Board
British Bomb Jap Troops Near Akyab In Burma Action
British RAF bombers raided Jap positions near Mychaung 35 miles northeast of Akyab, destroying one group and damaging another. Fighters damaged 26 enemy craft on the Irrawaddy, and small shipping south of Akyab was struck. one British plane was lost.
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New Oxley
India
Wrea
Kalshan
Lema
Mychaung
Akyab
Pale
Congress Dooms Grade Labeling Action in War Funding Bill
Congress, in a rare day of bipartisan action, rejected a compulsory grade labeling provision within a $2.931 billion war agencies appropriation. The Senate, without a recorded vote, retained the measure after House opposition. The move blocks OPA funding for enforcement of any grade testing standards across food, apparel, and processed commodities.
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Washington
Howe and
Senate
House
OPA
Four Axis Ships Sunk by British Submarines Off Italy
London reports British submarines claimed to have sunk four Axis ships and probably six more in Italian waters in the last week. Objectives included an armed merchant cruiser, two transports, and several supply ships, with one modern transport said to have gone down within an hour after being struck.
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London
Ofralty
Bringlie
Mediterranean
Admiralty
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