Memory of Mrs Thompson Recalled After Marooned Voyage
Los Angeles records recount the wreck of the Wing On voyage to the Marquesas Islands. Mrs Blanche Thompson, 21, the sole survivor, endured two weeks adrift and three weeks more at sea after her husband J Chester Thompson, 21, and yacht owner Dutton Conly, 75, died. Survivors included Mrs Thompson and her two children with parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Mann.
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Blobo
Marquesas Ielands
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Samos
Fife Islands
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Dutton Conly
Oakland
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Chester
Samuel C. Benatiom
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Thormpson
Alfred H. Mann
War 25 Years Ago Today Highlights Battles and Threats
Fifty years ago German and Allied forces clash near Delville Wood and Longueval as Prime Minister's warnings ripple through Britain. German leadership accuses Britain of bombings, while both sides intensify aerial raids and submarine warfare looms large across the Atlantic.
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Ger- Twans
Longueval
London
Belleres
Germany
Dallimore
Virginia
Hitler
Britain
Alr- Tata
First Aid Helps Canine Amid City Swim Mishap
In Louisville on July 18 a two year old girl named Charlotte Vaughn accidentally left her two month old pug in the water after a swim. A nearby mother used improvised first aid to revive the dog, using a leaf and other makeshift methods until help arrived.
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Louisville
Charlotte Vaughn
Perky
Charlotte
Vaughan
Chinese Draftee Hair Perfect Alibi
AMM Gist in Virginia on July 19 confronted for his doctor’s certificate after overstaying. When asked for proper paperwork he claimed no paper and gave unclear responses before stating he would return with a valid reason. Local officials noted he offered a terse reply and mixed statements.
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Amm Gist
Myers
Lee
It's Cricket to A Woman OKLANOMA CITY
District Judge A Hunt refused Mee Gowdy's plea in a divorce case. Gowdy argued the husband should provide funds to obtain evidence via detectives, but the court did not compel payment. The ruling centers on access to funds for investigative steps in the dissolution proceedings.
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Oklanoma City
Gowdy
Readers’ Letters on War, Vivisection and Hearst Echoes
A chaotic clipping shows readers in Beloit Beloit Beloit Beloit Beloit writing to Hearst and editors about Russia vivisection and political figures. Voices oppose vivisection, praise Hearst’s fairness, and critique Blaine and Blaine’s legacy. Letters from Grace Crockett, Virginia Wood, and others express outrage, support, or historical defense of figures, with dates in 1641.
Soldier Asks General for Directions at Camp LEx
A young soldier at CAMP LEx in July halted a staff car and asked Brig. Gen. Charles D. Hartman for directions to a building. The general leaned from the car, gave clear guidance, and the trooper saluted, muttering thanks. The scene captures a brief wartime moment of courtesy and duty.
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Charles D, Hartman
Retmson
Adams Epple
Stara
Northwest wildfires ravage forests and heat wave.
Heat and fires rack the Pacific Northwest with Oregon and Washington logging losses, dozens prostrated, nine deaths in Oregon and two in Washington blamed on heat. Fire crews battled hundreds of lightning sparked blazes across national forests, with Rapid River and Wenatchee regions worst hit. Travel restrictions appeared as crews fought sprawling 1500s acre flames and wheat fields were threatened during a record heat spell.
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Seattle
Pacific
Northwest
Oregon
Washington
Weather Bureau
Forest Service
Portland
Chelan-Wenatcchee
Mitsoula
Mont
Rapid River
Eno-~ Qualmle National Forest
Wenatehee
Astern Washington
Presgont
Walla Walla
Engagement Off, Victim Decides DETHOTT
Wanda Bowden, 21, ends engagement with Joseph Caruso, 22, and files assault and battery charges. Prosecutor says she told him Caruso attacked her after the breakup, hospitalized her, then allegedly drove recklessly to dash her head, threatening to see her before joining the Army. She says she has had enough dates.
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Dethott
Wanda Bowde
Joseph Caruso
Julian McIntoss
Miss Bowden
Caruso
Purse Inspected by Pickpocket in New York Department Store
In New York a well dressed pickpocket targeted women shoppers, including Josephine Freer and Mary Graham. He paused to adjust his glasses while inspecting contents, then fled down an escalator before being chased by police and captured after a scuffle, with Freer's fingernails showing evidence of the effort.
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Josephine Freer
Mary Graham
Tuy
Freer
Chigang Guy
al Readuil
Kruten
Willogans
Ars
Hort Road
Apringamha
Rixcat
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Veghely Xeriad
Rodlim Laxood
Baal
Weather summary for July with scattered readings and towns
Fragmented weather bulletin lists wind, precipitation, temperatures, and cloud cover across numerous towns including Alpine Amarillo Austin and others. Mentions July readings with times and percentages. notes clear and cloudy conditions across multiple states with a focus on late July dates and regional estimates.
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Xan
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Alpine
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Evansville
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Gulventon
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Hatteran
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Calli
Wilton
Wilmington
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Cindy
Prince Albert
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Elan
Wringfield
Maas
Britain’s Auchinleck Named Frontline British Leader
Egypt July 10. General Sir Claude Auchinleck, the longtime frontier troubleshooter, is noted for his World War I service in Aden, Iraq, and Egypt. The article praises his six month defense of Britain’s coast, and his 1935 Mohmand campaign, while noting his future shift from India to new Mediterranean aims.
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Claude Auchinievk
Geo
Archibald Vyuvell
Fmyptre
Auchinieck
Aden
Iraq
Kurdistan
India
Punjab
Tha Ub
Wavell
Mediterranean
Auchinleck
Bash speaks at Union Service on the Gunter hotel terrace
Pastor Lloyd Allen Bash of Central Christian Church is slated as the principal speaker at the second Sunday evening union service on the Gunter Hotel terrace. The program, titled Chris and the City, will feature other regional church leaders and address community cooperation amid wartime impact.
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Lloyd Allen Bash
Central Christian Church
Simnar
Gunter Hotel
Hig
Chris
Warren Hull
Iusto
War Roundup Sees Soviet Breakthrough Near Smolensk
German advance narrows toward Smolensk as Stalin line reportedly breaks. Russians claim guerrillas recaptured two towns while 4000000 reserves are cited for counter offense. Germans report a freighter sunk by air, western front quiet after RAF losses, and British air chief notes 300000 tons of shipping sunk by bombers in four months with RAF fighters holding a two to one edge in planes destroyed.
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United States
Kazan
Luland
Western Front
Eoast
Britah
Uxis
Judge Drops Fine on Speed Charge
Obicalo reports a speeding charge dismissed after Neil Buble was found to have two prior traffic arrests. He described a 37 year old incident involving a hard rubber wheeled truck and a 14 mile per hour fine, highlighting changes in enforcement over decades.
Louisianan Made Honorary Yankee at Camp Shelby
Baton Rouge man J. P. Taylor assigned to a 40 man tele outfit received the title honorary Yankee from a service company at Camp Shelby amid wartime duties. The wording reflects a humorous salute to a Louisiana native honored by his unit.
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Tah Mantry
Lient
J.P. Taylor
Baton Rouge
Ontfit
Bo Amuca Af
Keep Off the Colonel's Grass Sign Ends Grass Worries
In TAMBA Florida on July 19 an orderly Atacon field corporal posted a sign telling people to keep off the grass. After minimal attention he changed it to read Keep Off the Colonel's Grass. Trespassers stopped disturbing the lawn, as the comic sign drew attention to the joke and silenced the intruders.
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Tamba
Fla
Own Music Used to Wake Buglers at Dawn
A fragment details buglers waking early with their own recorded taps playing from records and phonographs, a personal address noted as part of the ritual. The passage mentions officers and the somber moment of the dawn wake at 5 a.m. with the buglers performing taps for a funeral.
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Qamp Davis
A.m
Howitzers Put Retriever In Jitters At Fort Story
A stray account reports a retriever at Fort Story becoming nervous during target practice with howitzers. The dog showed signs of distress and was moved to a Norfolk hospital for observation after the incident.
Bexar Facts highlights varied notices and market figures
A jumble of names and events from Houston and San Antonio includes birthdays, travels, and society notes. The item also lists cattle and hog market data with prices and receipts, plus a brief Want Ad note for the High Sunday Light.
Officer's Wife Confesses Theft Ring In Department Stores
The wife of a patrolman and former detective admitted a series of cosmetics thefts from two local department stores where she worked. One sting involved about 300 dollars in merchandise, while the store reported 1500 dollars missing. A man questioned due to her statements claimed he delivered the stolen goods but was not implicated. Captain Palmer warned of possible additional arrests as questioning continued. The woman, who denies selling any items, remains under temporary ban and is to return to detective quarters for further questioning.
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Pm Radio
Fred Palmer
Palmer
rideQuarters
Veronica Lake To Go Kissless In New Hollywood Film
Hollywood reports Veronica Lake, famed for her blonde looks and publicized rise from minor roles to stardom, is set to have no on screen kiss in her upcoming vehicle Sullivan’s Travels with Joel McCrea. Prior films including I Wanted Wings featured kiss scenes withheld from her character. The publicity notes Lake’s continued screen absence from kissing scenes amid a string of roles where she remained unkissed.
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Hollywood
CNB
Veronica Lake
Wings
Sullivan
Joel McCrea
Tmovso
Attempted Theft of Tools Blocked
A Mexican man walked into the fire to steal tools during a project near police headquarters. He tried to leave with two shovels and a posthole digger but was spotted by Police Investigator SH, 16, Walt. He was lodged duilly jail for the weekend.
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Heng
Walt
Duilly
Negro Swing Band to Play at Arnty Night Dance
WPA Negro swing band will perform at Arnty with the regular Sol undry night dance at the Atty YZ M.C. A. beginning 6 30 p m. Hostessen will attend and the gymnasium will be open until midnight Saturday for games and canteen service.
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Arnty
WPA Negro Swing Band
Atty YZ
Hostessen
55 Cents Is More Valuable
Toledo report details a bizarre maritime accident as David H L Doherty, a 93 year old Michigan native, falls from a deck into Lake Erie near Ashtabula aboard the steamer Great Buffalo. After hours adrift, he is rescued by an air tanker crew and brought to Toledo suffering exposure and fatigue.
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Ohio
Guy Tri
David HL Doherty
Fanci Mich
Natler
Great Buffalo
Lake Exte
Ashtabula
Doherty
Brilemolane
St. Doherty
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