Attack on Jap Carrier Described by U S Squadron Leader
In a vivid field report from the Coral Sea a U S squadron leader recalls a May attack on an enemy carrier. He describes the tense preflight, the young pilots newly out of Annapolis, their precise formation, and the dramatic strike that followed as bombers hit the carrier while cruisers shell and fighters harass.
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Coral Sea
Western Pacific
Upi
Myj Squadron
Tere
Annapolis
Hs Team
Antasaty
Pearl Harbor
Rayseih
Anan
Messerachinith
Mira
Gap
Cine
Two Battles Over Pacific Carrier Destruction Reported
In dramatic battle after battle, pilots describe torpedo runs and air combat against Japanese carriers near Coral Sea. A crippled carrier sinks, while another is damaged as planes return, fuel low, and crew mates recount intense close quarters fighting and rapid repairs.
Allies Bay 2 Jap Planes Bomb Rabaul
Allied fighters bagged a four metered Japanese flying boat and a fighter yesterday and bombed Rabaul New Britain as survivors from two U S bomber crews returned afoot with a group of nine refugees. Cpl Louis G Murphy 26 of Bridgeport Conn and Portland Me said Jap planes shot down the bomber and machine gunned comrades before he swam to shore.
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Alliety
Aust
Tralia
Rabaul
New Britain
Rabau
Douglas MacArthur
Bub
Irvine Shearer
Alspxha
George Fart
Antlers
Okla
Glen Frizzln
Malders
Mass Engineer Corp
Edgar Rush
Mermanville, Miss
Giinntr Sat
Revert Wise
Axis Nationals Arrive in Lisbon
Axis nationals from the United States and South America arrived in Lisbon today aboard MERLIN. The group faced bars and restrictions during the harbor routine and related wireless lists prior to formal entry.
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Lisbon
Merlin
INS
U N Officers To Inspect Fliers Here
Maj Gen Barton Krount heads a U S Air Force group with RAF and RO,A.F. officials arriving at Randolph for inspections of training activities at Randolph and Kelly fields. They will be greeted by Maj Gen Hartman and Col White, then fly to Bardadon and Maxwell fields for further reviews of cadet training, basic facilities, and the preflight center.
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Barton K.rount
United States Air Forces
A. F
Randolph Field
Randolph
Kelly Fields
Yount
Air
A. G. R. Garrod
R.A. Pj
R. CG. A. Fy
D V. Carnegie
RB. A. Fy
G. &. Oddie
R. A. Fy
H. A. Blain
Mr. Laing
Charles R. Glenn
T. 8. Power
Police Hunt Soldier for Girl Attack in Bracken Ridge Park
Police search for two soldiers after a corporal and a first class private allegedly assaulted a 14 year old girl and attempted to attack another during Thursday afternoon in Bracken ridge park. The girls, while watching swimmers with a 14 year old companion, were approached and offered beer before walking with the soldiers toward the Sunken Garden. One man dragged one girl off the road and attacked her, while the other attempted to attack the younger girl but fled as she screamed. Park visitors then alerted police and the assailants fled.
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Alpine Drive
Brackenridge Park
Brackenridge Yoo
Sunken Garden
Blind Citizens Plan Barbecue at Denver Center
The Bind Citizens' organization plans a barbecue and plen at Friday at 7 p.m. at the Denver Heights recreation center. The WPA Tipica orchestra will perform. Coast Air Force Trailine center in California.
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Bind Citizens' Organization
Denver Heignts Recreation Center
WPA
Tipica Orchestra
Coast Air Force Traliine Center
California
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U.S
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Zan
Lee
Ion
Kurt G. B. Moitzatn
Old Zion Lutheran Church
Philadelphia
Hartford
Conn
Germany
Japan
sInt'l
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Europe
Allies Bay
Gertrude Kram
New York
Leonard
New
Gold Ster
New York City
U. N
Frank Bros
San Antonio
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