Allied Bombers Hit Macassar Base in Long Reach Raid
Allied forces launched a daring 2000 mile round trip bombing of Macassar in Celebes, starting fires along the harbor and waterfront. In the Solomons area, American troops expanded their beachhead near Munda, with 179 Japanese killed and light American losses. further strikes hit Munda, Bairoko, and surrounding airfields while New Guinea forces cleared a strong point near Mount Tambu.
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Southwest Pacific
Por
Netherlands ‘East Indies
iMacassar
Celebes
Lilli
Solomons
Munda
Bairoko
Kula Gulf
Lambert
New Guinea
Mount ‘Tambu
Salamawa
Kuhili
Bal- Jale
Buin-Fisi
Liberator attack on Niacas Sar described with no losses
The report notes a Liberator strike on Niacas Sar with no anti aircraft fire and no losses. It mentions Darwin Australia 1000 miles from Macassar and a medics bomber on reconnaissance cutting a bridge over the Francisco river, the bridge carrying Salamaun to its airfield.
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Niacassar
Darwin
Australia
Macassar
Medins
Francisco River
Salamaun
Refugee novelist's film deal and Hollywood talk
A refugee novelist Frank Watel fled Europe had his novel Loves and Fates of Zork Pasha optioned for movie by Jack Skirball though the manuscript was lost. The tale, reconstructed from memory with Frederick Torberg, aims to begin production before 1943 amid plans for musical shifts and star casting. John Weissmuller and Sol Lesser circle projects as Industry news runs through Shakepeare camp shows and National Velvet praise. Meanwhile Maj. Gen. Henry Pratt receives the Distinguished Service Medal in Puerto Rico as Maurice Evans and Judith Anderson join Macbeth cast discussions.
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Ay Louella
Mutua
Bollywood
Call
Frank Watel
Europe
Zork Pasha
Jack Skir- Pall
Siouzing
Wertel
Ezis
Frederick Torberg
Memwy Skirball
Phaty
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Henry 0. Pratt
Judith Anderson
Antilles
Waurice
George H. Brett
Western Area Seeks City Water Petition Filed for 3600 Residents
A petition signed by 100 residents led by N Guerra seeks city water service for 3600 inhabitants in a two block area outside western city limits. The request, bound by Stevenson road to San Horacio street from West Commerce to El Paso, warns of potential serious water shortages. City Clerk Sam Bennett will consider the matter at the next council meeting.
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City Water Services
Ily
Sam Bennett
N. Guerra
R. Pod
Stevenson Road
San Horacio
Commerce
el Paso
Baby Becomes Sister of Father in Adoption Case
In Sautie Bend Indiana a nine month old girl was granted legal sister status to her father after juvenile court approval. The child’s grandmother Ora J Holsinger became her legal mother since the baby’s mother is deceased and the father Dick L Holsinger, 22, arranged the adoption so he could join the armed forces.
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Sautie Bend
Ind
Ora J_ Holsinger
Police Aid Search For Missing Girl Dorothy Huth
Police aided a search for 18 year old Dorothy Dane Huth of 438 University Avenue missing since July 6. Her mother Mrs Dollie Huth suspects she ran away to marry but wants verification. Dorothy, a Duncan Field employee, is described as dark brown hair grey blue eyes 127 pounds and 5 feet 7 inches tall.
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Dorothy Dane Huth
University Avenue
Dollie Huth
Dorothy
Duncan Field Employe
Slater
J Jreek
Body of S A Man Sent From Corpus for Last Rites
Corpus Christi July 20. The body of W L Crawford of San Antonio was sent Monday to San Antonio for last rites and burial. Crawford, who had been dead apparently for several days, was also salvaged by James Velorrest, hotel occupancy, Moreau. Case notes indicate prior intense medical treatments.
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Corpus Christi
W. L. Crawford
San Antonio
San Janonio
Crawford
Jasek Velorrest
Hotel Omonancy
Moreau
San
Saving Program Would Tighten Auto and Tire Use
P M Covert, district OPA director, announced a plan to strengthen automobile and tire conservation through stricter enforcement. He cited a tire shortage and limited synthetic tire supply, urging reduced nonessential driving and detailing three enforcement steps including guarding gasoline book theft, checks on stations, and a campaign against coupon violations.
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P. Mi. Covertara
OPA
Lwo
Max McCullough
Washington
Ceiling on Hogs Set for August
U S government to impose a ceiling of 14.75 per 100 pounds on hogs in Chicago basis early in August to curb price swings and aid packers. The joint OPA and Food Administration statement says retail pork prices are not affected by the action.
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Washington
Chicago
OPA
Food Administration
Wreck Scrambles 108000 Eggs in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi July 20 Kade M Jackson a Negro driver of a tan vehicle was hauling 408000 eggs when his truck left the highway. The crash scattered eggs across almost every lane, creating a chaotic scene as witnesses and officials assessed the damage and potential claims.
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Corpus Chrisst
Kade M. Jackson
Jackson
Halr Iettsville
Corpus Christi
T. P. Cook
Mexican General Returns to Fort Sam Houston
July 20 report from Mobile indicates General Francis L. Urquizo of Mexico, who observed Third Army maneuvers at artillery installations and battlefronts, returns to Fort Sam Houston to visit Third Army headquarters and Southern Defense Command. General Urquizo joined by General Yround, Mexico national defense undersecretary, and visited maneuvers area with Lieutenant General Courtney Hodges. He inspected the Third Armored Corps post and observed trench warfare demonstrations and a bombing attack drill.
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Third Army
Louisiiana
Francisag
Mexico
Fort Sam Houston
Ense
General Yround
National Defense of Mexico
Maneuvers
Courtney Hodges
Third Armored Corps
Urquizs
Peners
Sentence Man Faces Reduced Sentence For Chicken Theft
Tallman Frye, a Duncan field worker, told in Criminal District court on Thursday his sad story as Judge H D reduced his sentence to 30 days for chicken theft. He will serve the term after his wife obtained a divorce while he was hospitalized. Frye, who took four chickens from his former home at 127 Melos Street, tried to keep them when arrested and was jailed after refusing to surrender them, with a $1000 bond.
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Tallman Frye
Duncanfield
Worle Wareteran
Criminal District Court
Tursday
H. D
Preye
Ala- Melos Street
Frye
Armored Command City Assessment Chief Shifted Deadline Near
Fort Knox Kentucky July 10 Brig. Gen. John L. Pierce of Dallas has been named chief of staff of the armored command headquarters at Fort Knox. He succeeds Brig. Gen. David G. Barrio who will remain on duty awaiting new assignment. Tax officials say city clerks and a cashier crew will be ready at the city hall to avoid a rush as August 1 deadline nears.
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Fort Knox
John L. Pierce
Dallas
Armored Command
Fer
Knox
Lie
David G. Barrio
San
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