Gen Arnold Commands Superforts In World Roaming Air Force
General Henry H Arnold holds personal command of the 20th Bomber Command built around the B 29 Superfortresses. He says the bomber enables early softening of Japan defenses, will transform future long and short range bombing roles, and remains under joint chiefs of staff with Arnold as the directing agent. An additional briefing notes Burma air battles, damage to planes, and German resistance in Stockholm reporting.
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Army's Battleship of the Air Revealed Details of B-29
A June 1947 report details the B-29 Superfortress and the 20th Air Force. It describes the aircraft's dimensions, powerplant, wing design, and crew comforts. It notes production scale across major US plants and Gen. Hap Arnold's strategic air force role, with emphasis on its high altitude capability and unprecedented complexity.
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B-29 Production Setup Biggest Industrial Task
Washington reports the B-29 production program as the largest industrial effort in history. It describes massive plant construction, testing, and logistics, with Boeing in Seattle and Renton and Wichita as hubs, plus major roles for Bell, Glenn L. Martin, and Fisher Body GM. The program began before the plane flew, aiming for quantity production and rapid progress amid design challenges and time pressure.
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Veteran Court Reporter Resigns After 61 Years of Service
J. I. Sint, longtime veteran court reporter for southwest Texas, has submitted his resignation effective June 30. He began in 1903 when a law appointing reporters was enacted, marking 61 years of service across districts including Smith and 46th district court. He plans to pursue teaching and artistic interests in retirement.
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Gonzales Vet Recalls Italy Mine Warfare
Gonzales veteran Marvin Tieken of the 36th Division recalls the Ripido river crossing as one of the Italian campaign’s toughest fights. He describes mines and barbed traps that wounded several, details the improvised assault toward the river, and notes the delay before a successful river crossing. A separate item reports Francisco Hernandez Olivares facing a possession charge for 30 grains of marihuana with a hearing set for Saturday.
Superforts Use 2 Tons of Rubber for Fuel Tanks
United States Rubber Company engineers disclosed that nearly two tons of synthetic rubber are needed to manufacture the 30 bullet sealing fuel tanks of each B 29 Superfortress. The total rubber in the bomber amounts to 50 pounds per aircraft, with more than 200 rubber items used, including components for fuel cells and shock pads, plus hoses, gaskets, and grommets. Alfonso Garza was elected president of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce at the Aztec building meeting, with Joe Olivares as vice president and L Trippe as secretary.
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New York
United States Rubber Company
Tokyo Tries To Minimize Superfort Raid
Tokyo radio reported American B-29 attacks on northern Kyushu with hits on Yawata and Kokura plants and Moji rail hub. broadcasts minimized damage while Premier Tojo’s cabinet met. Some reports noted fires controlled by Japanese firefighters. Korea raids were also mentioned without times.
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Pacific Fliers Raise Score to 7
Fifth Air Force reports new ace Capt Edwards from Buckensack New Jersey credited with three Japanese bombers sunk off Birk Island. Popeck adds another to reach seven total aerial victories. Lt Marvin Grant from Racine Wisconsin also records two more dive bombers, all flown in Thunderbolts.
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