Yanks Advance Through Jungle Toward Munda Field
A World War II dispatch describes American troops marching through jungle terrain toward the Munda airfield on Bougainville. It covers troop movements from July 7 to July 12, highlighting Captain Reginald Billado and Captain Charles Tripp leading assaults, securing ridges, destroying Japanese nests, and a priestly chaplain comforting fallen soldiers.
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Apiur
Munda
Edgar Allen Poe Oy
Somersat
Maughani
Mortire
Lalana Beach
Ryiv
Mutulq
Japan
BROSS
Ehemy Rokush
Reginald Billado
Rutland
New York City
Othe Pebson
George Doyle
Philadelaphia
Amipeys
Charins Tripp
Tripp
United States
Mahon or Mahon at Latgna beachhead battle report
A World War II combat sketch describes Mahon and his men advancing 400 yards before facing Jap machine guns and mortars. Tripp seeks to outflank, splits his unit, and engages with bayonets and a pistol after his carbine jams. He recalls observing a sentry asleep and continuing toward the enemy main position amid heavy fire.
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Latgna
Tee Treat
Tripp
Soar
Sriflemon
Agai
New York
Vpi
Americas
Takya Nyoadoart
Erlank
Office of War Information
Portheemore
Souple
Pilots and Japanese Admittance in Wartime Broadcast
A wartime report recalls U S pilots in combat and a Japanese reaction to American fighters. An incident describes a night encounter where a gunner fired and damaged his equipment during darkness. The narrative touches on hostility, fear, and the broader wartime dialogue about enemy perception and mobilization.
Lost and Found Ad Fragments From a Tiny Paper
A fragmentary notice suggests light ads for lost pets and items in a small publication. It hints that honest listings may help recover belongings, with readers urged to place a phone call or telegraph to claim returns after the paper goes to print.
New Nazi Gun Shells England Coast
A new German siege gun with exceptional range shelled England's southeast coast from the French Channel area. Reported to surpass any German gun previously concentrated near Calais, the device demonstrated long reach in recent shellings along the coast.
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England
London
Goly
Nant Eerdsche
Calais
Jap bombs provide dye and acid for Chinese needs
New York July report from the National War Fund says Picric acid from Japanese duct bombs dropped a Ching northwestern territory is being used by Chinese to dye their blanket supply. The committee noted 16 learned, and Jap bomb canisters are being melted and recast into farm implements.
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New York
Northwest Territory
The
National War Fund
Liberator Crew Cited for Satannua Dump Destruction
In New Guinea, Liberator crew led by Lt Roger Ramey pounded a large ammunition dump at Satannua near Salamaua with six 1000 pound bombs. Pilot Lewin Jones of Texas and co pilot Donald Kimabor of Nebraska led a first strike, followed by a second sweep that reinforced the high destructive result. The mission earned the crew Air Medal and named them air force’s crew of the week for their first combat of the Jans.
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New Guinea
Roger Ramey
Ariétula
Satannua
lowe _reconNlasanen
Salamaua
Lewin Jones
Pampa
Texas
Donald Kimabor
Omaha
Baburday
Women Run On Suspenders Amid War News
Britain reports a fourth raid-free night as RAF Spitfires sweep northern France and target German shipping off the Dutch coast. Coastal observers note heavy explosions near Calais and Boulogne while air force activity focuses on reconnaissance and sea strikes. The article also mentions a comic aside about suspenders becoming popular with women, and a personal ad for lost items.
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Condon
Britain
R. A. Pys
France
Korea Prince Heads Jap Air Force
A Tokyo broadcast reports Gen. Prince Gin Ri, former Korean royal, named commander of the Japanese army air force. The announcement, seen as a gesture to bolster support for Japan's war effort, notes his appointment alongside other high rank postings.
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Lisul
Gin Ri
Baust
Korea
Rasheda
War Ministry
Tokyo
Xumateh
I Teramonte
Prince Ri
Tyree So Nich
Japan
Run
Orders Lost and Found in Cairns War Essay
War correspondent recounts a chaotic episode in Australia as he ferries through Cairns Townsville and Brisbane seeking missing orders. A Lt Landry helps secure new authorization by wire, allowing travel and return. The tale ends with a tucked away obsession over the lost originals and their wartime impact.
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Cohn
Australia
Cairns
Ryxelf
U. 8
Atmy Air Transport
Rommard
Townsville
Statt
Tim
Brisbane
oTnta
Landy
Landry
Ana
Calid
Spain
Bay Jash & Hotel
Fe Townsville
Tokyo Claims U S Bombs Tonking Japs
A dated U S B A L U S released Tuesday said U S air forces bombed Tonking in French Indo China on Sunday and Monday, with raids across Burma and Arakan. Bombers hit targets near the Yunnan border while British forces struck along the Arakan and Chindwin river regions.
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Cee
Maudsprich
United States Air Force
China
Tonking
Indo-China
Burma
U.S
U. Bal Forey
Yunnan
Arpkan
Chindwin
Yurnan
Pilata
Phe Ral
Hanuer
Arakan
Obindwin
Alon
Sampana
Kealeiyo
Mos
Laredo Field Use Approved For Airlines
The Army Air Forces Training command approved the use of Laredo Field by Braniff Airways for expansion of service Texas to the Mexican border city Monterrey and Mexico City connections. Completion will allow dates for service announcements and additional routes via Brownsville gateway.
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Army Air Forces Training Comand
Branif
Charles E. Beart
Braniff Airways
Texas
Any Air Forces Air Transport
Elven Peraizston
Terrig
Ned Beet Grantou
Civil Aeronaus Tire Board
Stig Bennet
Valeo
Monterrey
Pan-American Air Ways
Mexico City
Brownsvilla Gateway
Lareda
Beardante
Wervice
Colonel Parts With Suzy-Q Flying Crew In El Paso Move
A aboard report notes Col Felix Hardison plans to part with his famed Flying Suzy-Q crew after more than 25 raids over Europe. The move follows reassignment talks as Harison and team await new postings. several members receive promotions or new roles while the group disperses to stations including Colorado Springs El Paso and Kelly Field Ball.
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Felix
Suzy
Tim
Colorado Springs
Cole
1Sl Bombér Command
el Paso
Lompelles
Colario Springs
Coleone
Hardison
Coletel
Nisselagg
Harcison
Roc. L. Groton
Hubbard Street
Mes
Amriksen
Tarzan
Phil Lele
Kelly Geld
Pacific
Europe
Eardisatt
Flying Cross
Air Madani
Tith
Avon
M.G
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Hecht
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Prince
Jap Air Force
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Houston
Laredo
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Minbya
Arakar
Mari Peninsula
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Bostwick
Colo-rado Springs
Dirward W. Fesmire
J. A. Glecker
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