Trial Looms for Spy Suspect in U S Arrest
Quick arraignment looms for Herbert Bahr a 23 year old German espionage recruit seized aboard the Drat Mingholf while posing as a Jewish refugee. Bahr admits enlistment in October 1941 to obtain and transmit war information to Germany. F B I details note $7000 in U S currency found with him for travel and silencing witnesses.
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Heware
N. J
United States
Herbert Kat
Priedrich Bahr
PBI
Drattmingholf
Bahr
Buffalo
N.V
Germany
P. E. Porwarlsesid
F. B
J. Edgar Hoover
Washington
U. S
Minnie Bahr
George Gaehr
Doffato
Sid Karl
New York City
Chinese Counter Attack at Yunus Shan Heights
Chinese troops launched a counter attack on Yunus Shan heights and reported advances on Linzhwan after clearing Tsung Jen and Chongshu areas. An earlier communique claimed 30 000 Japanese troops had been submerged in South China with 2000 men.
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Chungeing
Yunusshan Heights
South China
Lue Heights
RAF Raids Burma: Heavy Bombing Targets Japs
RAF announces renewed raids on Japanese forces in Burma with convoys moving toward India. In 46 days 200000 pounds of bombs were dropped. Casualties reported at a barracks near Myitkyina and damage to railway lines Mandalay Mina. Barracks buildings at Kalemroe were struck. attacks extended to Gangaw riverine approaches and Caindwin river boats.
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RKAF
Burma
India
Myitkyina
Mandalay- Mina
Kalemroeles
Gangaw
Myiths
Caindwin
Senate approves 120 Million OPA appropriation note
Washington officials report the Senate appropriations subcommittee approved $120,000,000 for the Office of Price Administration for the current fiscal year, 45.06 million above the committee’s earlier vote but well below Administrator Jenidersim’s initial request. The funds are not to pay subsidies, despite criticism over price increases in rationed areas.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations
Office of Price Administration
Tispal
Leon Jenidersim
Senilor Russell
Slater
Joseph H. Davis rites arranged in San Jose burial park
Services for Joseph H. Davis aged 71 will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at Riche Funeral Home with Rev. Sidney Dunn officiating. Interment at San Jose Burial Park. A native of Ohio, Davis resided here for 39 years. Survived by wife Loreen. sons Benjamin and Wesley J. Davis. Ray K. Nevill. daughters Theodora Stah of San Antonio and E. Q. Derviest of Maryland. Nora Medley of Butler. May and Mrs McNulty of Fort Wayne. brother Travis Davis of Kansas City. 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
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Joseph
Davis
Gladstone Avenir
Sidney Dunn
San Jose
Onio
Lowrn Davis
Benjamin A
Wesley J. Davis
Ray K. Nevill
Theodore E. Stah
San Antonio
San Antonio and Mra
E. Q. Derviest
Maryland
Asters
Miz
Nora Medley
Butler
May
McNulty
Fort. Wayne
Tnd
Tra Liavis
Kansas City
Mazelgat
Descendant of Revere Joins Up in Army Parade
A lineal descendant of the Revolutionary patriot was sworn into the chief’s troops at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. He mounted a cavalry charger and rode through the rally as thundering applause followed along Independence Avenue.
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Fort Devens
Afass
Jil
Tidepmadence Avenue
Agis Fliers Claim Dive Into U. S. Ship
London reports survivors quote German raiders diving onto a United States warship during a convoy battle near Murmansk. The raid followed attacks by a German air group and involved a Russian port convoy under crisis conditions.
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Agis Fliers
U. S
London
INS
Keulers
Muruansk
Fire Brigades At Plants Urged
Industrial plant protection training opens in Gunter hotel with Lieut. Col. Brayton urging a dedicated fire brigade for each San Antonio plant. Over 200 firms represented. Friday demonstration on incendiary bombs to be held at Fire Station No. 12. Coordinators urged to link with police health and engineering divisions to limit property loss in air raids. A visit by a Mexican delegation accompanied Friday sessions.
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San Antonio
Or. Brayton
Gunter Hotel
Europe
Mightingalts
Brayton
U S and Belgian ships sunk in Caribbean and Atlantic
The navy reports a medium Belgian merchant vessel torpedoed in the Caribbean with two survivors landing. A D. & cargo ship was sunk off South America with 11 of 28 crew lost. The Allied cargo and neutral vessels sunk in Atlantic waters total 356 since Pearl Harbor. Survivors cite a large submarine near the Gulf coast. A separate note: Gillespin court case in Trenkburg cancelled at the Eden government’s request.
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Warnington
Swy
Mavy
Caribbean
Gulf Coast Port
Navy
South America
United Nations
Yes 1
Atlantic
Pearlhatkar
Gulf Coast
Firemen Now Can Play Gene Autry at Station No 4
Firemen at Station No 4 in Uniondale can now play Gene Autry in their spare time. Local dog catcher Juan Garcia cited duties after animals were found causing disturbances near Burlenk High School in Tava.
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Firemen
Gene Autry
South Pro Street
Gen Autry
Ueir
Burlénk High School
Tava
Juan Garcia
Jasso
Court Okes Land Purchase for Road In Somerset
County commissioners authorized purchase of 0.364 acres from Mamie Bell Voigt Steinberg for Morrison road right of way. White’s Uvalde mines awarded two asphalt contracts totaling $285.50, 40 tons at 3.30 per ton for precinct No. 1 and 60 tons at 3.07 for precinct No. 4.
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Geunty Commissioners’ Court
Somerset
Mamie Bell Voigtt Steinberg
Morrison Road
White's
Uvalde Mines
Precinct No
Army Takes Big Chicago Hotels
US troops occupy two prominent Chicago hotels on Michigan Avenue, the Stevens and Congress, under condemnation to house about 35,000 cadets. The move aims to use the hotels as reception centers with beds installed to shelter soldiers, displacing long-time residents and prompting local figures to comment on wartime measures.
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Usigago
Stevens
Inihv
Alneeman
Michael
Tinky Tink
Icentia
John
Engo
Sours
Rosa Raica
Ottavio
Duliutte
Horn Flere
Ufa
Laredo Opens New Mexican Consulate Building
In Laredo the new Mexican consulate, a purpose built facility, was dedicated in ceremonies led by Manuel R. Cortes. The Spanish designed brick and stone structure cost about $20,000 and sits on Farragut Street near downtown Laredo. The fireproof building uses brick from Mexico and stone from Mexico.
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Laredo
Manuel R. Cortes
Farragut Street
iMowntown Saxedo
Megico
Reds Hit Nazi Bases In Norway And Finland
Moscow dispatches say Soviet air forces damaged German airbases in northern Norway and Finland after torpedoing the battleship Tirpitz. Reports claim Russian planes destroyed 10 bombers and fighters, damaged 27 aircraft, and hit hangars and warehouses. Naval updates note two transports sunk and fleet actions off the German east coast. Western reports suggest American and British fleets may back the raid on Nazi convoy targets.
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Moscow
Norway
Pinland
Red
Russia
Tirpitz
Finland
Murmansk
Riselan
Sin
Ruslana
Aga
London
America
Allied bomb strike hits Japanese base in Timor
United Nations Headquarters in Australia reports Allied bombers scored direct hits on barracks and other buildings at the Japanese base at DNH Portuguese Timor. Heavy damage is noted in the communique from General MacArthur.
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United Nations
Australia
INS
Dnh
Portuguese Timor
MacArthur
Une
Jailer Sells War Bonds in Spokane Bond Sale
Spokane report describes Deputy Sheriff Jim Can non and Darler Joni Scott selling two 25 war bonds to a convicted felon who says he will need the money in 16 years. The event is depicted as a straightforward sale in a local jail setting.
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Spokane
Wash
Tooney
Saeriff Jim Cannon
Darler Joni Scott
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