Freed Correspondents Describe Jap Atrocities And Intrigue
Associated Press correspondents freed from Japanese custody recount brutal acts against Americans and others, Japan’s propaganda misfires, and a vast network of intrigue aiding conquests. They describe solitary confinement, mock air claims, and the use of “water cure” on a missionary, with details from Tokyo, Shanghai, and other occupied regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tey
Per Gripsholm
New York
Max Hi
Associated Press Bureau
Tokyo
Lye World
Agnethcan
U. S
Edwin Koons
Korea
Mori
Koons
Marit
Jeff
China
J. B. Witte
Associated Press Cor
Shanghai
Japan
Pest
Five Escape Philippines Sailors Reach Australia in Open Boat
Five American naval officers formerly with Cavite Philippines navy base arrived safely in Australia after a dramatic open boat voyage. They had been presumed lost or captured for weeks. The group includes Lieut. Gomidr Alexander Slimmons Lieut. Camdr Carl Pairet Avants Gay Lieut. Fills Skofield and others from New Bedford Baltimore and Asheville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Australia
Cavite
Haren
Gomidr
Alexander Slimmons
Jos Ane Feles
Lieut
Camdr
Carl Pairet
Avants
Gay
Fills Skofield
Asheville
Liew
William Lippett
New Bedford
Mass
Snr Llews
D. Roberdeau Dorsey
Baltimore
Mel
Carole Lombard Memory Honored by War Bond Tribute
Governor Schricker announced a special navy cadet squadron will be named the Lombardiers to honor actress Carole Lombard who died in a January plane crash returning from a war bond drive. The tribute follows her wartime service and the state’s memorial gesture amid broader reports on American civilians detained by Japanese forces in Shanghai Peiping and Tientsin, with details on Powell and others involved in the China crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole Lombard
Tndi
Henry Sv. Schricker
Navy Air Cadets
Lombardiers
Miss Lombard
Unis City
American Association
Civi
Sip
Paul Anderson
Los Angeles
Shanghai
White
AL Peiping
Tienitsin
Shanghei
Wiedang
J .H. Powell
China Weekly Review
Paarl
Mwannmlly
Wea
Powell
Wille
Pelping
Johu Leighton Stuart
Yenching, University
de. Wenrs
Nazi Drive in Caucasus Continues in Rostov and Tsimlyansk
Reports say German infantry with mobile artillery and bombers pushed Russians from the Hoslays and Tsimlyansk areas. Russians ceded footholds on the south bank of the waterline at Tsimlyansk. Fifty German tanks destroyed in Rostoy and Tsimlyansk zones. fighting ongoing near Rostov with a claimed breakthrough into the heart of Russian defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoslays
Tsimlyansk
Rostoy
Voronezh
Ap Laportansheh
Bryansk
Gnuth
Moscow
Fall From Porch Kills Houston Man
Houston man Bert E Nazh, 40, died after falling from a porch while sleeping outside due to wet weather. Authorities note accidental death as he attempted to stay dry and coal fire likely caused the decision, with no foul play suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Bert E. Nazh
Advances in Promoting Frontline Service Roles
A garbled report notes promotions within a military or service group, mentioning Second tour and various officer-like titles. Key names and places are unclear, but references to promotions and unit sections imply restructuring of personnel and supply roles.
RAF and US pilots press raid waves over Europe
British bombers raided German targets as RAF planes shot down three. United States fighters joined aerial activity, with Maj. Gert Cart Speatz reporting seven American pilots in starlight sweeps over northern France. German Focke Wulf 109s fell to Allied forces in a major air offensive. A German raid on Duisburg caused widespread fires, with Lancasters Stirlings and Halifaxes taking part in a large night strike.
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Low Countries
Frison Islands
Air Ministry
Umax
United States Army
VU. S. Fliers
Gert Cart Speatz
United States
France
Germany
Une
Feuhr
Gas Workers Hold Annual Picnic and Dance
Gas workers and officials attended the third annual picnic at Paulo's rave on Monday. Union members enjoyed barbeque, Ramins and dancing. Committee members listed include W. F. Aper sing, Henry Gebhardt and William Hackline.
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Plevie
Anton No
Paulo
Liek Farlen
Gary Be
Camimilttemen
W. F., Apersing
Henry Gebhardt
Willian Hacline
Four Bexar Ins Defeated In Primary Race
A chaotic primary tally shows Arnold Beck Lamens and other named candidates leading or trailed in Bexar County races for state offices including Comptroller Treasurer Land Commissioner and Railroad Commissioner with Kilday as railroad commissioner leading unexpired term. An issues statement from Carrie Garra thanks supporters and praises a clean race while congratulating opponent Pat Dwyer.
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Arnold
Beck
House
Lamens
Sheppard
Butler
James
Mills
McKea
Smith
Hatcher
Giles
Day
Wensval — Hair
Mann
Woods
Carrie
Slate
Citys County
Pat Dwyer
al W. Gar Ira
Japs Deny Mistreatment Dispatch Widely Quoted
New York July 27 The Jap news agency broadcast a Mantle dispatch quoting R P Cronin Jr stating Americans in Santo Tomas Manila were not mistreated though many were interned since January 2 Inside the camp reports described brutalities and suffering of Western internees as exchange plans were discussed at Louisaca Marques not covering Americans in the Philippines. officials deny the accusations and suggest attempts to cast Jap treatment in a favorable light.
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New York
Domel
Tha Jap
Broadbeat
Manta Dispatch
Whlch
R. P. Cronin Jr
Associated Fresh Bureau Ab
wAllé
Cronin
Santo Tomas University
Philippines
118 Legislators Re-Nominated In Texas Primary
Texas Democrats renominated 112 House members and 12 of 15 state senators with terms expiring. Unofficial results show one senate run off and 23 house run offs. Notable wins include Senator Glau Van Zandt and Speaker Homer Leonard.
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Austin
Texas
House
Bob Barker
Senate
Howe Employes
Glau
van Zandt
Woer
Barker
Wardlaw Lane
Carthage
Joel Hill
Henderson
G. ©. Morty
Greenville
Claude Jebell
Rockwall
Secretary of State
Mervin J. Ramsey
Beckville
B. Duke
John T. Lock
Laneville
B. J. Péter
Will Lee Smith
Beaumont
DA. Dunlavey
Port Arthur
Carlton Moore
Franklin BP. Davis
Houst
Tammett Morse
Wh. A. M. Jr
Houston
Ben Sharpe
Dorothy Latimer
Paris
Roger @. Evans
South Travis
Densison
M. B.organ
Denison
Jim T. Sparks
Tom Bean
Jim Pace
C. C. Gardner
Gaines
Knosf
Harold Beck
Texarkana
John Lee Smith
Throckmarten
Hardover
Allan Shivers
Clay Catten
Palestine
W. C. Graves
Dallas
L. J. Sulak
LaGrange Weaver
No Regrets Over Race Moody Says
Former Governor Dax Mandy concedes defeat in the U.S. senatorial race. He declares no bitterness or hurt over the outcome and expresses gratitude to friends and supporters. He notes the campaign effort and acknowledges the disappointment of supporters, but maintains no regrets about running.
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Moody
Werhville
Dax Mandy
U. S
Aken
Mumuievon
Inc Teiman
Lehman Backs Mead in New York Dem Nomination Race
Albany reports backed by Governor Herbert Lehman, U. Senator James M. Mead secures Roosevelt aligned support for New York Democratic gubernatorial bid. Mead gains momentum with Lehman’s endorsement as Dewey camp holds pledges for renomination while Farley exerts influence with Bennett delegates.
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Albany
N.Y
James M. Mead
New York
Herbert H. Lehman
Lehn
Mead
Ue Rovernor
Roosevelt
Ueht
John J. Bowel
Ntional
James A. Parlay Farley
Bennett
Lehman
Gcharles. Polett
Polghtt i Lehman
Thomas E. Deway
P. Naninee
Hla
Lion
Beauford Jester Thanks Backers
Beauford Jester thanks backers as he issues a statement to Texas voters from Higlandquarters in Ansley. He acknowledges support after the first primary and signals plans for a run-off campaign with continued backing from patrons and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubin
Texas
Beauford Jester
Railroad Commission
Hig Landquarters
Ansley
Appryecin
Canadian Woman Reporter Slapped by Japanese Police
A New York Times dispatch from Laurence Mazanes reports seven American and Canadian newspapermen, including Walter R. Wills and Phylis Argall, were arrested in Tokyo and Yokohama, held for six months in solitary confinement on espionage and national defense act charges. Torture, beatings, and forced squat labor were used to extract confessions, with threats of firing squad. Several other reporters were questioned, and some sentenced to lengthy terms, while Japanese authorities claimed wartime intelligence motives and cross-national intrigues.
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New Rerget
New York Times
Laurence Mazanes
Olle TD
Tojfschus
Toxya
Walter R. Wills
Japan
Newsweek
Calnindia Broadcasting Systum
Jasper N. Bellinger
Japso Times
Phylis Argall
Fosvorton Deny
Newn Chronicle of London
Tokashits
Mist Argall
Wills
Ile
Farklen
Ukewist
Amensan Aga
Paller
Omy
Mile Felnis
Tollechds
Max Hill
Tokyo
The
Associated Press
Percy Whiteing
Richard Tenely
Ray Granley
Richiard Borge
Ucter
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