U S Army Air Force Strikes Back At Japs In China
INS dispatch from CRUNGERING reports U S Army Air Force offensive operations in China from Hankow to Canton. American pilots and ex service members are shifting from defense to attack, shaking Japanese confidence as bombers strike key airfields and supply lines along the Yangtze and river docks. The force relies on a fragile supply chain flown from India via North Burma. Tokyo announces August 1 Kunming drive but military experts foresee slower, cautious Japanese moves.
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Jose
China
Jup
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Yanetze
Rankow Tse
Amencan
India
Burma
Tokyo Radio
Kunming
Yunnen
Sofia Tida
Wan
Ting
Yunnan-Bunna
Kiska Harbor Air Raid by Catalinas and Liberators
In clear weather the Catalina and Liberator forces attacked Kiska Harbor, sinking or damaging several Japanese ships. The raids destroyed a heavy cruiser, damaged others, and left five heavies burning. Dozens of Kawanishi flying boats and escorting aircraft were sighted. mist hindered some drops but powerful bombs caused significant destruction to Japanese vessels.
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Kiska Volcan
Catalnas
Catalina
Colidiig
Sandhereld
Jending
Kiska
Iold
Rand
FDR Urges Slavs to Keep Courage at Chicago Rally
President Roosevelt addressed about 50 000 at Soldier Field urging Slavic Americans to keep courage and faith until victory over tyranny with freedom and peace for all. Frank O Walker praised UN unity and patriotism. A parade of 15 000 people represented Poles Czechs Russians Slovaks Ukrainians Yugoslavs Croatians Serbs Bulgarians Slovenes and Macedonians.
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Chicago
UTI
Roosevelt
Soldier Field
Byiny
Lake Front
Penas Baer Putpen
Frank O Walker
United Nations
Europe
Chinese Officers See China Capable of Holding Jap Forces
Chinese officers express confidence in their ability to stem Japanese advances in Yumen and Kunming with Amertser aerial support. They anticipate a Chinese offensive once American air activity targets the Japanese supply line along the Yangtze. The text notes perceived American air superiority and the issue of uprisings.
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China
Yumen
Kunming
Yangtze
Venezuelan Volcano Indian Star Revealed in Hollywood
An exotic actress publicized as the Venezuelan Volcano is exposed as an American Indian born in Wyoming twenty one years ago. She faced a Screen Actors Guild registration inquiry after reporters noted her heritage and stage persona.
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Hollywood
Galt
Uly W
INS
Bunm Acquonetta
Broadway
Arapahoe
Wyoming
Women Good Workmen Women Good Workmen
Washington reports government arsenals ordnance depots air fields and supply centers now employ women as replacements for men in wartime. About one fourth of 700000 Civilian War Department workers are women with roles in technical supervisory fields and training for on the job duties at Aberdeen proving ground and other facilities.
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Washington
Wet
Aberdeen’ Proving Ground
Maryland
War Department
Army
Wlead
Ordnance and Chemical Warfare Service
Signal Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Airy Corps
Wreckers Help Rescue Betsy From Well in Warrenton
A garbled report describes a wrecking truck aiding in a rescue near Warrenton North Carolina. Betsy the cow fell ten feet into a well and was freed unharmed by the wrecker crew with quick action.
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Warrenton
N.C
Clark
Indifferent Man Faces Murder Charge in Leandro
Ban Leandro Calif July 20 Leslie Gireth 32 Glendale Jeweler and leader pleaded indifference as he stood for arraignment on a charge of killing Miss Loven Hammer 20 his sweetheart Authorities said he had not arranged for a lawyer up to then Dr Benjamin Hack Alameda county medical director who spoke with Gireth offered no comment The arraignment was before Justice of the Peace A W Bruntt The victim was shot last Thursday and funeral services are planned for Glendale as authorities continue investigations
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Ban Leandro
Calif
Leslie Gireth
Glendale
Cait
Clytce
Mins Loven Hammer
Gireth
Benjamin Hack
Alameda County
Alameda
Black
Gareth
Fresno
Bon Leandro
Justice of the Peace
A. W. Bruntt
Nila Court
Light honors young men answering the colors call
Today the Light honors several young men serving with the armed forces. The presentation notes emphasize duty and patriotism as these individuals represent the community in uniform.
Georgetown Boy Goes to West Point
Jay ku Kacry Patrick, 18, Georgetown’s first to win an appointment to West Point, passed competitive exams after attending the West Point school at Camp Bullis. He served a year with the 16th Field Artillery at Fort Sam Houston before the war.
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Whengeluwn
Jay Ku
Kacry Patrick
Georgetown
West Point
Academy
Patrick
Joh Patrick
Camp Bullis
16Th Field Artillery
Fort Sam Wooston
Eleven Die As River Floods Hit Pennsylvania and New York
Violent floods across north central Pennsylvania and New York left at least 11 dead and caused widespread destruction to homes businesses and plants. Bridges washed out and power telephones disrupted. Port Allegany Austin Wharton Ridgway and Olean suffered heavy damage with multiple drownings reported. Rescue crews battled high waters as communities faced extensive property loss and emergency needs.
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Ridgway
Pennsylvania
New York
Susquehanna
Clatton
Allegheny
Pennsylvenia
Port Allegany
Austin
Wharton
Emporiimn
Johnsonting
Olean
Partylife
Salamanby
Free Methodist Church
L. N. Lakehart
Alexandria
The
Red Cross
BAC
Roulette
Chemical Company Planis
Johadonburg
Cangstes Paper Company
Potter County
Feod
Todiay
Zhree
Parkville
Salamanaca
Port. Allegany
Edma Barkas
Duke Center
Margaret O'Connor
Delly Mitchell
Irene Gryel
Bubola
John Scott
Johnsonburg
Cyrus Haberger
Genie Protector
Yorn Ross
Wilemaport
Parler WN. Nash
Wase Fe Deming
Donalg’ Larn
Vitamins No Good Without Proper Food
In Columbus on July 11 Dr Jonathan Forman editor of the Onto alate Medical Journal argues vitamins alone cannot sustain nutrition. He says vitamins aid the body only when paired with traditional foods and older eating methods. Public should return to grandmother style cooking and food preparation.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jonathan Forman
Onto Alate
Forman
Turkeys Join the War on Orchard Pests
Turkeys eat their way into fruit growing lore as swarms of gasshoppers invade the Peneh apricot orchards. Growers turn to humane measures, releasing turkeys to roam and harry the pests, while planners seek to add 7000 birds to bolster the effort to eradicate the infestation.
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Wanwawal Wisi
Vumy
Peneh
British Hold Egypt Gains Regroup Forces Front
British positions in Egypt were strengthened as Rommel regrouped for a large-scale desert battle. Field Marshal Rommel reportedly failed to regain lost ground and ordered withdrawals to stabilize lines along the coast and central sector while British forces consolidated and closed gaps created by recent advances.
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Ernlty Rommel
Wes
Germany
Monk
Unite
Colorado Farmers Enjoy Blessings and Bustling Labor Market
The Colorado scene notes farmers benefiting from favorable conditions while labor demand rises with seasonal work. Nett Franklin, state employment official, reports workers in short supply during peak season. Population data shows life expectancy reaching an all time high of 93.42 years in the United States.
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Uuanngo
Colo. Jay
Nett Franklin
United States
Axis Drive Seeks Hold Near Rostov Amid Red Army Defense
Soviet dispatches say the Red Army on the Rostov front refused to yield ground despite heavy German armored thrusts, air attacks, and paratrooper landings. Moscow reports indicate retreating forces are being absorbed into main units while reinforcements from northern contingents bolster Timoshenko’s lines between the Donets and Don.
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Rumiong
Red Army
Berlin
Don ‘Hend
Rostavy
Thess
Forccs
Voroshiloverod
Milesz
Cnucastia +o
Timoshenko
Donets
Don
Girl 10 Wins Bingo Game in Cumberland Event
In Cumberland Maryland a 10 year old girl won a bingo game while reporters note she was there to earn enough prize money to buy an $18.75 war bond. The scene captures a light moment as local figures watch.
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Cumberland
Loretta Young
Virginia Leo Haltarman
Bingo Ganso
Candidate Rides Horseback to Campaign Trail
Rainbow County candidate Fal A. Wallace for state senate rides horseback through neighborhoods to avoid gasoline rationing and continue campaigning.
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Bennetievilee
Fal A. Wallace
Rainbore County
Skin Sufferers Free Book Offer From Twelve Authors
A pamphlet promises a free book by twelve authors on skin ailments including psoriasis eczema acne and dermatitis. It advertises a simple earth friendly treatment and directs readers to a Chicago PO box for contact.
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Pyoriasis
Dlliete
Acne
Varinoes
Uiedis
Tek Eojson Oey
Adilicss P.O. Boxarto
Chicara. Ady
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