Japs Predict Invasion From Either End of Empire
Tokyo reports predicted invasions from both ends of the Japanese empire amid criticism of government policy. News agencies cited British carrier planes bombing Sabang near Sumatra and plans for landings on Nicobar and Malay Peninsula. American air power viewed as key, while China reported Nip troops shifting to bolster overland links between Canton area and Hainan.
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Nip
Ut Milkade
Tokyo
Selec Island
Japan
Car Nicobar
Cav
Sapan
Mainlebh
Cnrrler Ral
Mainichil
Adm
John B. McCut
Tsk Force 38
Agaln
Awal
Tieaday
Okinawa
Kyushu
Ammerican Air Power
Tndersecretary
Mary Artoman T. Gates
Washington
Unis
Vom
Cabinet
Lvaston
Yellow Sea
Korea
Sea of Japan
Germany
Tsingmno
South China
Comimar
Indo- China
U.S. Linchowest
Kiwelin
China
Burma
Nyaungkashe
Nave Or
Sopinggans
Alr Eld
Galikpapan
Waston
Borneo
Couriterattack
Atte
New shoe stamp set to replace rationed footwear
Washington July 12. The new shoe stamp number 4 becomes valid August 1, while stamps numbers 1 2 and 3 remain valid indefinitely. The four stamps cover shoes as rationing continues to adjust parities amid ongoing stock concerns.
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Washington
Seven Americans and 31 others killed by mines in Europe
Seven American safers and 31 other persons, civilians or prisoners of war, were killed collecting or destroying enemy ammunition and installations between May 16 and July 10, the U S. announced. Two Americans and nine others injured. All the casualties occurred in the 15th Army area. Seventy seven thousand five hundred eighty one tons of enemy ammunition have been collected or destroyed, not counting minefields and booby traps.
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Paris
U. S
Iemy
Two-Day Air Crash Toll 33 in Africa and Asia
NAIRDET South Africa July 02 Two air disasters in two days raise toll. An Elsuin on Lake Victoria area reports mantains rising to 14,000 feet. One accident killed 24 passengers? Another flying boat crash today near Calatina killed five.
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Nairdet
South Africa
Umbi
Elsuin
Lake Victoria
Calatina
Plea by Wife to Free Husband for Child's Birth Need
A 38 year old army private's wife in New York asks Congressman Nye to secure an early discharge so she can have a child before it is too late. She notes the wartime need to avoid keeping men over 35 in the army and cites testimony on manpower and policy. Keely expresses sympathy but warns there is no certainty of favorable action.
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Washington
New York
Ib Tsep
Hee Taba
Europe
Keely
Indicale
Transit Co Accused of Bad Faith in Bus Route Changes
Laurel Heights residents accused Transit Co of bad faith over stopping the North Flores line and rerouting San Pedro and Beacon lines. They argued the city council hearing should address the impact on thousands near Woodhawk and Blanco, while executives admitted selling buses to Wichita Falls and Mexico.
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Ue Transi
San Antonio
John Gould
Wichita Fitls Daily Eagle
San Antono Conpony
Wity
Fitzhugh
Gould
San Antonin
Wichita Falls
VLD
Pitzhugh
Mexico
Laubel Heights
Laurence Wingerter
Commissione PL
Anderson
Berter
Mivermann
City to Buy Old Church At La Vilita For 16000
The La Vilita city council approved purchasing the historic church site opposite the Cos base for 16000 to expand the town as a postwar tourist attraction. The deal includes 4000 down and two 8000 installments with 4.5 percent interest. The property, once the first German Methodist church, has been used as a school and later transferred to the Episcopal church. Critics raised concerns about concession terms and city employee usage. Continued on Page 2 Col 3.
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la Vilita
Cos
la Villite
Ashe Little Slowells
Vulley
King Philips
Hel
Coy S. Combs
A. Taylor
San Antonio
Episcopal Church
Wein
Agoked
ANEAD
Famiion Magrater
la Villita
Alfred Gallaghan
Maury Maverick
Callaghan
John E. Zeller
Athe
Willow Springs Walt
Weather Forecast for East Texas Delivers Showers and Mild Temps
Partly cloudy Thursday afternoon and night with widely scattered showers and a max temp near 72 Friday. East Texas expected easterly winds and scattered showers Thursday afternoon into Friday with gentle to moderate northerly winds along the coast. More details on Page 2A.
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San Anwno
East Texas
Navy Losses Rise in Casualty Totals to New High
Washington reports show heavy increases in military casualties across navy and army. Total armed forces losses reach 1,040,104 with navy at 139, a rise of 12,167 week over week. army casualties total 915,715 with detailed breakdowns for wounded, missing, and prisoners. Allied and Japanese losses in Pacific theaters listed, including totals for New Guinea and Bougainville operations through July 7.
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Washington
Navy
Hsling Celal
Necannier
Patterson
Milesting
Borneo
New Guinea
Bougainville
New Britain
Juison- Rais
Arces
Zhukov Given Honor by Britain at Ceremony in Berlin
Marshal Zhukov received Britain's high order Grand Commander of the Bath from Montgomery at a military ceremony near the German gate. The Soviet leader had earlier presented Montgomery with the Soviet Order of Victory.
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Berlin
Iy Te
Marshat
Zhukov
Governor Stevenson's stance on McKenzie clemency request
Prisoner John M. Pete McKenzie, convicted slayer of Detective Chief Sam Street in San Antonio on September 16, 1927, faced a difficult clemency path before Governor Stevenson. McKenzie’s sanity had been affirmed in court and his attorney planned a pardon bid within 30 days, while notes from Huntsville described his cheerful return and hope for release.
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John M
Pete" McKenzie
Sam Street
San Antonio
Stevenson
Austin
Muntsville
Meltenvie
Orimind
Tursday
Hants- Ville
E. B. Simmons
Mee “Kenzie
Beers
Atatu
Cara
Efor
Jebey
Board of Pardons
Abner L Lewis
Rauston Menther
Gwenikilday
McKenzie
AL Huntsville
Comipany
Slir Kilday
WLB Orders End To Firestone Strike
The Wet Labor Board ordered 16,000 strikers at Firestone in Akron Ohio to return to work by Monday morning or face loss of benefits. The board cited violations of the no strike agreement and interference with production needed for the war effort.
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WLB
Firestone Strike
Washington
Wet Labor Board
F Ulearam
Usted Rubber Workers
C. T. Od
Woerd
Arcjetdt
Detroit Without Milk Fourth Day Ends Dairy Strike
Detroit workers and dairy officials said milk deliveries would resume Friday after a four day strike by ten dairy employees. Settlement was reached Wednesday, ending the walkout amid a dispute over union cashier staffing at one creamery.
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Detroit
Starving Wake Island Garrison Receives Japanese Ship Aid
Reports from Commander Paul G. Devos of the U S destroyer Murray describe Wake Island garrison survivors eating goony birds after an intercepted Japanese transport, the Takasago Maru. Medical officer Westlake notes pellagra scurvy and severe malnutrition among exhausted troops, with hollow cheeks and sunken eyes. The narrative mentions mockery of American figures including Babe Ruth and Charlie Chaplin.
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Ake Island
Guam
Azo
Wake Island
Paul G. Devos
U.S
Murray
Devos
Uethr
Teeaniell
Reath
Sitiny
F. G Rabat O. Westlake
Bert Borl
MSA
America
Yankees
Babe Ruth Sill
Chariel Chaplin
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Ofmanystrasse
Alexanda Place
Unter den Linden
Derlin
Iot
Transit Co
Bath
Schulenburg
Ast
Jos Ferco
MacKenzie
Kiiday
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