Yanks Beat Japs at Own Game in Solomons Attack
London correspondent describes American landings at Rendova and Munda in the Solomons, praising Yank audacity and supply efforts. Notes a strategic path toward Bougainville and Rabaul, with emphasis on air bases, island-to-island warfare, and long supply lines from the United States.
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London Daily Express
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New Caledonia
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Rendova
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McCawley
Rabaul
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Rabsul
United States
Decentralization of Iron Industry Urged by McCarran
Senator McCarran of Nevada called for a nonpartisan Senate bloc to push for decentralization of iron and steel facilities beyond the current centers. He noted coal deposits in 32 states and iron ore in 44 states and proposed outlining a program for summer and fall action.
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McCarran
D.-Nev
Benate Bloc
Chicagoans Back M Arthur General Touglas MacArthur Club
Chicago announces formation of a Republican General Douglas MacArthur for President club with Joseph P. Savage listed as president. Savage was away for the holiday weekend and the organizers would not confirm MacArthur's awareness. Attaches could not name other sponsors. Club headquarters are to open officially this Friday in Chicago.
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Chicago
General Touglas MacArthur
Joseph P. Savage
Savage
MacArthur
Japs May Try New Pearl Harbor Punch
The Army and Navy Journal warned that Japan may attempt new Pearl Harbor and Midway strikes in response to American offensives in the South Pacific. U S naval leaders are prepared to counter, with Admiral Nimitz confident in US strength. The piece notes Japan could threaten Hawaii or Midway or shift focus to other theaters, aiding China and India.
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Army and Navy Journal
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Midway Island
United States
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Atlaitral
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific
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William F. Halsey
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Midway
Ohina
India
Nazis Set July 14 As Invasion Date
London reports Nazi predictions shift from July 2 to July 14 Basile day as the supposed Allied invasion date. Paris radio repeats hoax claims while BBC counters with skepticism noting Goebbels chosen day and autumn timing references.
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London
America
Paris Radio Tonight
Paris
Reuter
British Broadcasting Company
Goebbels
Churchill
Third of Jap Air Reserves Destroyed In Pacific Campaign
United Nations Headquarters in Australia reports that over a third of Japan s aerial reserves in the western Pacific were destroyed this week amid a fierce American offensive supporting landing operations in New Guinea and the Rabaw New Britain area. Dozens more planes likely destroyed as Rabaw s air base loses strength while Japanese efforts move to Bun Fatsi region to reinforce dive bomber and medium bombardment capacity.
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Australia
Japan
Bun Fatsi
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Youth Admination Bill Approved by Senate
Washington July 3 Senate approves a House backed measure to authorize a national youth administration. The action follows earlier approval and sets up federal oversight of youth programs nationwide.
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Meantime Times: Venues, Percent, Steeve at Tale
Fragmentary notes mention venues and percentages with names like Steve and Yor Sule. The readable text hints at a report on percentages tied to events at unspecified venues, lacking clear dates or a building context.
Phillips Glad Charges Filed In Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY July 3 Blomiby political enemies seeking to smear his administration led to charges of conspiracy and bribery against former Governor Leon C Phillips and Robert Fitzgerald chief investigator. They were arrested Friday on conspiracy and bribery counts alleging a $600 payoff from an $8000 figure for a parole for Dr W Eisimingey of Oklahoma City killer. Both pleaded not guilty at a peace court hearing and were released on $6,000 bond each.
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Blomiby
Leon C. Phillips
Phillips
Robert Fitzgerald
Tad
2. W. Eisimingey
Phillips Fitzgerald
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Liquor Charge Sees $100 Fine for Third Time
Loran W. Hill of 2315 Fria City Road pleaded guilty in county court at law No 1 to employing a minor in an establishment selling beer. Judge McCollum Burnett imposed a $100 fine and costs after inspector Gus Brown of the state liquor control board testified that the offense occurred July 1.
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Loran W. Hill
Fria City Road
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State Liquor Control Board
Bombardier Aids Plan To Blow Salamaua Off Map
A wartime report from New Guinea details bombardier crews striking Salamaua area targets. Captains Kilgore Banks and others describe heavy anti aircraft fire, large dust clouds, and successful fires at Vunskanau airfield. Staff Sgt. Watson’s self trained bombing effort culminates in direct hits and multiple fires seen 40 miles away.
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Frank Robertson
New Guinea
Jay
Mitchell Bodkber
Salamaua
MP. Kilgore
Los Angeles
Vunskanau
Robert F. Watson Jr
Roanoke
Flying Fortress
Robert Fuller
Atherton
Calif
Rabaul
George W. Weichlein
San Antonio
Texas
Walter K. Brennerman
Wakarusa
Ind
John R. Glyer
Wilminton
Del
Harry Curtis
Chicago
Signs Hopeful for S A Fort Gunner
Hope remained for Fort Gunner Eugens C Trimble of San Antonio as he survives a Kiel raid in a Flying Fortress crash. The International Red Cross informed Tyler Texas mother Mrs Etta Baxley that her son First Lieut Edwin L Baxley survived the raid as the plane went down. Crew members say three parachutes were used. the pilot was safe, suggesting possible escape by others. Bailey's crew included First Lieut James E Breeden co pilot and Jarvis E Hall top turret gunner.
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San Antonio
Kiel
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Red Cross
Etta M. Baxley
Tyler
Texas
Edwin L. Baxley
Trimble
Bailey
James E. Breeden
San Francisco
Jarvis E. Hall
Dallas
Encyclical Sent Bishops by Pope
London reports a Vatican encyclical issued to Catholic bishops worldwide. It proclaims unity among Christians in the church of Christ and speaks of the mystical body of Christ. The article also notes scientific theories explaining human body asymmetry and mentions a newborn's pulse rate being double that of an adult.
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