Allied air raid sinks Japanese destroyer amid Papua campaign
General MacArthur announced heavy Allied air assaults in Papua and New Guinea halted the Japanese advance toward Port Moresby. Bombers damaged and probably sank a Japanese destroyer while relays over the Gone Buna area targeted food stores, ammunition dumps, and anti aircraft defenses. Col W T Gwen earned the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry in Kokoda sector.
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Kokoda
le Jungle
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Balamaua
Port Darwin
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Andailan
Great Lorenzo Dies In Fall From Top Pole Act
Great Lorenzo a stunt performer known as the Great Lorenzo fell 116 feet to his death during a pole climbing act before 35,000 spectators at Marion County Soldiers and Sailors Union event. He missed a landing platform while attempting a final reach as his wife Vicki watched.
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Salnm
Myvy Oui
Paul Lorenso Perkinson
Lorenzo
Marion County Soldiers
Ballors' Rev Union
Vicki
Secrets Revealed of Stalin to Hopkins by Stalin
Philadelphia report details Ladies Home Journal August piece claiming Stalin shared Soviet defense secrets with Harry Hopkins, Roosevelt adviser. Article notes Hopkins conveyed intelligence to Roosevelt and Churchill, with Churchill later skeptical of Russian claims yet agreeing on winter resilience aiding western powers.
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Presley Bialin
Harry Hopkins
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Ernest KM. Lindley
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Churchill
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Rist
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Flight from Java camp woman recalls raid escape
A refugee recounts fleeing Java during a raid while bombs shattered planes and shelter was sought. Mrs Berlyn describes the chaos as planes fell and shrapnel threatened, then with a friend she escaped by motor toward Australia, aided by Marines and on a transport ship, enduring bombers and danger along the voyage.
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Homer P
Rainey
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Weil
Australia
Garden rental forces widow to move in Brackenridge plot
The Jingu family, first occupants of the garden known as the Chinese Sunken Garden in Brackenridge, faced displacement after T. H. Wu announced a concession plan higher than Nye Jing’s bid. The widow Mrs. M. Jhigu and her family, who had lived there for twenty years, must relocate following the decision. The concession award sparked local controversy over who would manage the garden and benefit from its use.
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T. H. Wu
Mra
M. Jhigu
Jingu
Nave
Just Band
Nye
Jing
Houstonian's Passing Probed After Car Found
Houston July 30 Officers investigated the death of Milton Drewr 38 president and general manager of Congress Candy company found in his car on a Harris County road He was struck in the back of the head Jates of the Peace Bry Moorhead withhold a yardiet
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Fragmentary wartime memoir excerpt in drifted dialogue
A survivor recalls departing to bomb a harbor then being machine gunned, with seven hurt and a husband missing near Perth. She describes a journey by Lunh cons to Melbourne, stops at Ada Inde, and meeting a major with his company. She notes being the only wife among Dutch officers and indicates future reconciliation might not be necessary.
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Perth
Melbourne
Ada Inde
Alice
Tam
Dick Lo
National Gas Quotas Denied by Petroleum Co-ordinator
Washington dates report that the Petroleum Co-ordinator announced nationwide gas rationing was not needed now and would not be used to extend petroleum deliveries to Eastern states. The statement contrasts with the rationing officer's earlier recommendation for nationwide quotas and with positions of cabinet and OPA leaders awaiting the president's decision.
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Guly
Inkes
Imade
Gallatine
Prise Administration
Vrumselt
OPA
Lean Rene
Itching First Application Aganlatog Wehing Ot Ugly Acxema
Fragment reads as a misformed health ad for an ointment promising relief from severe eczema. Product names appear distorted and unclear, with repeated phrases and garbled branding.
Auto Stamp Case Prepared In Local District Court
Federal tax stamp violations were said to be prosecuted by United States district attorneys here as agents prepared cases. Deputy collector W F Dupree noted 18 600 stamps had been sold to date and persons who have not purchased stamps face a 25 cent monthly fine.
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Bui runOas
United States
W. F. Dupree
Internal Revenue
Quare and Buccharion Report Earth Tremor Nearby
A weak earth tremor was recorded last night with an estimated epicenter about 10 miles away. The report cites Rumanis and Germet Broadcast noting the event and its minimal impact.
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Quare
Buchariot
Rumanis
Germet
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