Wife of Pastor Sues for Divorce
Mrs. Zella Joe Jeffers filed for divorce from Rev. Joe Jeffers, pastor of Kingdom Temple, in Los Angeles. She seeks a restraining order on community property worth about $20,000, including groceries, gasoline, and auto tires, and alleges the temple existed for the pastor's own business. The couple were acquitted in 1939 of immoral acts in the presence of guests at their apartment.
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Los Angeles
Zella Joe Jeffers
Joe Jeffers
Kingdom Temple
Jeffers
County Tax Hikes Prompt Cooperation from Property Owners
County Judge Charles W. Anderson said the county assessment raise plan has drawn near perfect cooperation from property owners after his return from military service. He noted a budget shortfall of 66 000 to 90 000 dollars for 1943 44 and said higher assessment levels are needed. several large companies and individuals have already paid substantial sums.
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Charles W. Anderson
Anderaun
Anderson
Civilian Charged In Soldier's Death
Fort Worth July 9 charges of murder were filed in Justice of the Peace court against Marion Harris 28 in connection with the death of Pvt Russell A Hatchet of Dallas Hatchet was stabbed in a tavern brawl between Fort Worth army air field soldiers and civilians Aggravated assault charges against Cpl Ewing C Jones were filed in county court against another civilian.
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Fort Worth
Marion Harris
Justice of the Peace Court
Pvt
Russell A. Hatchet
Dallas
Matchett
Fort, Worth Arty Air Field
Cpl
Ewing C. Jones
FDR Says France Must Resist German Rule for Recognition
President Roosevelt stated the United States cannot recognize the French Committee for National Liberation or any governing body in France while the country remains under German domination. He noted most France is occupied, with limited regions outside the Reich. He referenced discussions with General de Gaulle and wartime talks over military issues. In Algiers, the Committee pursued studies on the French Caribbean territories and ongoing negotiations.
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Roosevelt
United States
French Committee For National Liberation
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Serence
Europe
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Cen
Henri Girmud
Charles de Gaulle
Giraud
Algiers
French Committee of National Liberation
Martinique
Guadaloupe
Helena Sinking Report From Pacific Action
Allied headquarters in Australia reports the United States cruiser Helena was heavily engaged by Japanese ships in the Kula Gulf near the Solomons on July 6. Survivors say 800 saved from oil slick waters as the ship sank after sustaining a blazing explosion and heavy gunfire.
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Allied
Australia
United States
Helena
Kula Gulf
Solomons
South Pacific
Helens
Alan Jackson
Ostcar White
White
Batte
Gulf
Vila
Kolombengara
Rain slows Yankee advance in New Georgia drive
J N Louge, reporting from U S occupation forces in New Georgia, notes four days of torrential rain slowed the invasion toward Munda airstrip while Marines and Army patrols pressed through jungle. Despite weather, the offensive stayed close to schedule with multiple landings at Segi, Viru harbor, and Wicham, and a protracted fight through Kakua jungle as troops fought nearby air bases and resisted Jap counterattacks.
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J. Norman Louge
U. S
New Georgia
Munda
Solomons
Dapadr
Mun- 3
Elve
Itler Mandals
Bougainville
Rabaul
New Britain
Rendova
Mundy
Mare
United States
Segi
Vangum Island
Viru Harbor
Wicham Landing
Jnheir
French War On Japs Pledged
General Henri Honore Giraud disclosed that President Roosevelt promised to equip a French North African army of 300,000 to join the fight against Japan after Axis defeat in Europe. He told correspondents in Washington that France would aid in liberating the Pacific and help build a lasting peace, avoiding North African political details.
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Henri W. Giraud
William W Lewhy
Washington, 1
White House
Roosevelt
Washington
Gs —Ury
Henri Honore Giraud
Europe
Giraud
Sthulars
France
Pacific
Ifel
North Africa
Mother Killed At Bedside of Baby Fort Worth Tragedy
Mrs. Metha Duke, 38, was shot and killed in her Fort Worth home while at her six month old baby's bedside. Her husband George Willigin Duke, 39, surrendered to police. Reported family quarrel suggests the weapon was fired during a struggle as she grasped his arm.
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Fort Worth
Ily
Metha Duke
George Willigin Duke
Mosey
Beef Supplies Up Slightly Amid Shortage Drive
The national meat board chaired by Harry Reed said the armed forces received sufficient beef for the first time since January. Aimed at easing scarcity, the program will advise government agencies next week on moving cattle from ranges to boost supplies. Also, Dr William J. Gerhard noted recent weather created a scarcity of common hepatites in Chicago.
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Hy Yee
Wat Meat Board
Cheirman Harry
Reed
Chicago
UINSI
William J. Gerhard
Pield Museum
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