Merger Within AAF Shows Ripe Maintenance Strength
Dayton July 24 The War Department announces a streamlining of the materiel and aerial service commands of the AAF, emphasizing heavy bombers and the B-29 program. The transfer of Brig. Gen. Kenneth B. Welte to Wright Field marks a shift in organization, aiming to unite maintenance and supply under a consolidated command to speed production and support nationwide air operations.
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Dayton
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AAP
War Department
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Kenneth B. Welte
America
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Wrightfield
Wolfe
Japan
Wenen
Wright
War Producion Board
Selina
Uist
U.S
Army
Ptad
ASC
Antrles
Mss
Non-Gooey Candy Bars in Store
Jersey City reports on new tropical chocolate bars designed to resist melting in heat. The army notes these chocorole style bars stay firm up to 120 degrees, appealing for summer markets in the South and the North.
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Jersey City
N. J
Jook
Anny
Prmy
Seevite Fort
Army Air Forces to form major services command legacy
A new U S Army Air Forces major services command will be created with Lieut General Wikim Knudsen heading the organization and Maj General Bennett Meyers serving as deputy director. The move reflects wartime needs and the emphasis on air power as part of the larger military structure.
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California
New Caledonia
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Kale
Uyuve
Army Air Forces
Wall
Wikim
Knudsen
Aertes
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Meyers
Wright
Plink
Army
Fiat
Jeu Experimental Center
Deferment Policy to Persist in Wartime Draft Plan
Washington reports that selective service aims to maintain current deferment and induction policies. National manpower pool totals 22,212,000 aged 18 to 37, with about 10,251,000 current or former military members. Navy projections call for 194,000 new enlistments by year end and 19,000 by June next year to reach 3,380,000 in total.
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Washington
House
Miletary Affairs Committee
Gol. Praneis
Keesling Jr
Keesling
Navy
Forrestal Ynewnwhite
Four Die in War Show Crash at Spokane Event
A crowd of about 100000 watched as two attack bombers slammed into the airfield stage during a wartime show in Spokane Washington. The bombers collided in midair and exploded, killing four men and injuring several others. The accident occurred as part of a parade of military aircraft including the Helldivers. Authorities urged calm as the crowd faced the shocking scene.
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Wash
Navy
Spokane Air Aerdlor Command
Pattern 1045 Work and Play Dress for Hot Weather
Pattern 1045 offers washable cotton dress patterns in multiple sizes with a 35 inch skirt and matching yardage details. The San Antonio Light Pattern Department lists prices and ordering steps, including pattern numbers and a request for name, address, and size with 15 cents postage.
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Pattern Department
Texas
Marian Martin
Bree
Ln Book
New York
Hiccoughing Ends For War Worker
Los Angeles July 74 Lawrency Schone a 31 year old war worker was due to go home today from a hospital after a fretful two weeks. The hiccoughs ended yesterday after electrical therapy by Dr Lloyd Tainter. Schone rested well and woke free of hiccoughs, the doctor said the attack was due to fatigue and housing troubles for his family.
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Los Angeles
Lawrency Schone
Hiceougts
Lloyd Tainter
Bohone
Schane
Mrs Frasher Back in L A and Local Society Notes
Mrs Frasher returns to Los Angeles after attending a Democratic gathering in Chicago as part of the Texas delegation. The column lists club meetings, social events, a wartime romance and wedding details, and missing relatives, with names and addresses scattered through the report.
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Mes
Francis Trasher
Chicago
Texas
Yemmetsee Sipria Sorority
Delty Jamison
Hillcrest
Rites Slated for Victim of Crash
Funeral services are set for Horrel Boyt Lanford 19 of 116 Wiggins Place who died in an airplane crash near Oakland California. The Harlandale High School alumnus and Navy veteran will be buried at Sunset Memorial Park. Survivors include his parents Mr. and Mrs A B Lanford and two brothers George and Warner. Interment at Sunset Memorial Park.
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Yadleman
A. B. Lanford
Wiggins Place
Oakland
Calif
Mayfield Boulevard
Sanford
Harlandale High School
Navy
Heas
California
Jwo Brothers
George
Warner
Sunset Memorial Park
New Robot Bases in Use
London reports on the 40th day of German flying bomb raids with new bases in Belgium and southern England. Casualties and damage rise as flying bombs cross the channel. Evacuation figures exceed 100000 mothers and babies and 42000 school children from London. The German robot bombs have used vast fuel, with estimates around 55000 gallons in five and a half weeks.
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London
Britain
Sole
Belgium
Tandon
Naala
Asawka
Tt War
England
London Evening News
Severed Leg Death Stuns City Man Detained
Police investigated the death of Esteban Leal a 39 year old man found near Southern Pacific Railroad tracks at 6 41 am. He was discovered with his leg severed near Kirk Street intersection and died at Robert B Green hospital after being brought there in critical condition seven hours after the body was found. Authorities have yet to determine the circumstances of his death.
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Esteban Leal
Loma Vista’ Street
Robert B. Green Hospital
Southern Pacific
Leal
Kirk Street
Leal’ Dyattr
Daughter Born to Ronald Colman's Wife in Hollywood
Hollywood reported that a daughter was born this morning to actress Ronald Colman's wife Cedra Lebana. Mrs Colman appeared on the hospital alico with Benita Hume present. The child is the Colmans' first.
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Hollywood
Wif
Ronald Colman
Cedqra
Lebana
Allal
CAA Recommends 3000 New Airports Plan to Congress
Washington July 24 The Civil Aeronautics Administration will urge a 442 billion dollar program to build 3000 new airports and improve 1628 of the 3088 existing ones in the country. Most of the 106 new airports would be small fields for private flying.
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Washington
Congress
Civil Aeronatics Administration
William A. M. Burden
Earmnerce
GAA
Negro Snatches $15 From Filling Station at Morgan Street
A robbery report from Morgan Street states a man at a filling station escaped with $15 after a Black assailant entered the shop asking for change for $10 and then grabbed the money as the clerk counted out $15 in small bills. The incident occurred at the 707 Northern Browsers Avent address.
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Morgan
Morgen
Motaan
Headaches and Neuralgia Relief with BC Formula
The BC formula provides quick relief from agonizing headaches and neuralgic pains. It also helps muscular aches and periodic pains acting as a sedative for simple nervousness when used as directed. Consult a physician if pains persist.
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