Mustang squadron films a victory over Iwo Jima club scene
Pacific front dispatch by Robbi Iwg Jima describes Mustangs flying from the squadron club at Iwo Jima. Pilots, mostly teens to early thirties, roar in formation, claim enemy planes, and celebrate in the crew lounge after interrogation. Joe Coons of Detroit and Walter Parsley of Wilmington split credit for a downed aircraft with aid from Louis Gelbrich of Bend.
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Robbi Iwg Jima
Japan
Squadron Club
Coons
Joseph Coons
Detroit
Mich
Empire
Joe Coons
Parsley
Walter Farsley
Wilmington
N.C
Joe
Louis C. Gelbrich
Bend
Ore
Iwo Jima
British Labor may adjust foreign policy after election
Diplomatic observers in Washington foresee possible shifts in British policy under the new Labour government, despite pledges to follow the coalition program. Factors include domestic attitudes and views in the Mediterranean sphere, with a tougher stance urged toward Franco Spain, Portugal, and other dictator regimes.
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Washingtron
Eut
Washington
United Front
British Labor Party
British Isles
Famous Discovery for Kidney Relief Promotes Swamp Root
Thousands praise Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root for quick relief of nighttime urination and irritating, run-down symptoms. Herbal blend claims to increase urine flow without harsh habit forming drugs, with free samples offered by Kilmer & Co. Inc. Stamford Conn.
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Kilmer & Co. Inc
Stamford
Conn
Face cleared by Culicura after three weeks
A Davis Oklahoma resident writes that three years of pimples on her face eased after using Culicura Soap and Ointment for three weeks. She reports the skin is now smooth as a baby's and recommends purchasing Culicura at local druggists.
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Green
Davis
Okla
Kelly Field Renames Repair Shop as Vehicle Overhaul Depot
Kelly field has converted the largest shop into the Inquist vehicle overhaul depot for the Army Air Forces. The East Kelly field facility now overhauls GOC vehicles and trains, repairing gasoline trucks, trailers, and tractors up to 18 tons. Captain G. N. Tauhey and J. B. Holt lead the unit applying the airplane overhaul production line system to vehicle repairs.
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Kelly Fintd
Gn E. Tauhey
Cand
J. B. Holt
BC Headaches Neuralgia Remedy Claim
Advertisement text touts BC formula for quick relief from headaches neuralgia and muscular pains. It markets BC as fast acting and mildly sedative while urging use as directed and medical consultation if pains persist.
Rail Strike Threat Strands Britain Amid Walkout
Britain faced a possible national rail strike as over 20 000 rail workers walked out on Sunday. J E Binks urged workers to stay at work while negotiations on minimum wages and hours continued. The union seeks four pounds 70 shillings weekly with 12 days paid vacation. A mass meeting tied the labor government’s plan for state operation of railroads to the dispute. Additional strikes by bus workers disrupted Sunderland transport and weekend traffic across South England.
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London
Britain
J. E. Binks
National Union of Railwaymen
Binks
Laverpudy
Liverpool
Housing Tops Britain Agenda With Planned Credit Drive
Atlee’s Labor government in 1945 Britain plans to press housing first, outlining a social welfare program and a massive government credit scheme to fund homebuilding. Demobilization speed, middle-class tax relief, and nationalization of basic industries are also on the agenda as Attlee attends the Potsdam conference. Coal mining is expected to be the first industry brought under government control, with broader plans to extend to transport, iron and steel, and banking.
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Lonyon
Britain
Attlee
Tabor
Beegun
Atlee
Potsdam
al Amalhiste
Renligh
Mandlers Cry Freedom Violated Snake Rites Interruption
A rural sect of snake handlers protested as state troopers broke up their afternoon rite. Officers killed several reptiles and disrupted the ceremony after a man slipped to an auto and pulled out snakes. Leaders cited religious liberty while the crowd watched, the scene escalating as officers intervened in the faith healing ceremony.
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Golgate Darden
A. P. Staples
Nakes
Cragey Mountains
Lennessee
Kentucky
Virginia
Flooded Roadbed Derails Four Cars
A Union Pacific City of Los Angeles train derailed 62 miles east of Las Vegas after floodwaters undermined the roadbed. Four cars were affected including two Pullmans and a diner, with three or four passengers shaken and two hospitalized. The westbound 12-car train was traveling at four miles per hour when the track failed. The engine and four cars had already passed before the rails gave way.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Nev
Amery Charged With Treason in Britain
London July 30 John Amery son of former India secretary was charged in Bow Street magistrate court with treason on three counts. He allegedly sought to recruit Britons interned in France into the Legion of St George to fight England and made propaganda speeches and broadcasts for the enemy across Europe.
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London
CINS
John Amery
Britain
India
Bowstreet
Amery
Leopold S. Amery
France
Legion of St. George
England
Europe
Allen's Foot Easa Promises Relief for Athlete's Foot
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as effective against Athlete's Foot with claims of deodorant action and relief from itching burning and odor. It promises fast relief between toes and inside shoes and offers a money back guarantee with a 26 cent price at druggists.
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Garena
Allen
Apelle
Parma
Tesla
Ube
Faith healers deny snakebite danger in services
In Cumberlandy Kentucky Raymond Hayes, an active participant, reportedly bit his forefinger during a service and challenged anyone to find swelling or harm. Magistrate John Keller of Herslan Kentucky cited historic snakebite deaths among faith healers and warned there have likely been more unreported cases.
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Raymond Hayes
Cumberlandy Ky
John Keller
Herslan
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