War Diary Witnesses Atlantic Flight Through Thunderstorm
W W Chapley recounts crossing the Atlantic aboard a bomber crew amid a Jap typhoon scare and a brutal storm. Passengers endure cold, fear, and blackout darkness as the plane fights lightning and sleet to reach inland Africa, where a fuel barge awaits. The crew’s expertise keeps risks manageable while aircraft and crew face electric arcing and near disaster.
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Arddal Courier
Trang-atlanty Airmall
Atlantic
Pacific
Kethesda
Animal Kingdom
Aigor
Menina
Chile
West
Africa
Colt
Inn Wood and
Fabric Plana
Amooth Mir
Garden Center Plans Plants Exchange With Rhody Friends
Garden center members will discuss an informal exchange titled Plants for Rhody Places at Wednesday's meeting. Frons 9 to noon at the Witte meeting, Zinnlak, coxcomb ang perbulacens will be available for exchange among members and visitors. Attendees should bring obituary papers for distribution at Lie Bert, Siam Houston hospital. Mrs. Join Grove chairs, with Min, 0. 1B, in charge of the center, assisted by Min, a, i, Tobertson.
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Lie Bert
Siam Houston Hospital
Join Grove
Charitaini
Min
Nintth
Ex-Light Man to Officer School
Cpl Russell L Brickell former Light editorial staffer leaves for air force administrative school at Midril Beach Florida. Col Bernard Bridget announces Brickell among eight selected from Williams Field Arizona. Texas alumnus, ex Austin American Night editor, enlisted March 11 1942. transferred from Fort Bomer Houston. on public relations staff.
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Cpl
Russell L. Brickell
the Light
Air Force
Midril Beach
Fla
Bernard A. Bridget
Brickell
Williams Field
Ariz
University of Texas
Austin American
Arizona
Fort Bom Houston
City Raises Daily Wage for Park Department Workers
Commissioner Henry Hein announced a daily wage increase for 200 coast city park and river ditch division employees including the sewage disposal plant and zoo. The raise, joining a prior monthly salary boost, would add about $58,000 yearly to department costs and may force staff curtailment due to budget limits.
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Henry Hein
Hein
Elementary Principal Named Harlandale School Head
Harlandale district appoints Holt Avenue Elementary principal Dillard MecCotlum to head four elementary and one high school. E C Bell, San Jose Elementary principal, becomes principal of Harlandale High School. McCallums fills vacancy left by E W Beals resignation for a government post.
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Dillard MecCotlum
Holt Avenue
Harlandale Selico
E. C. Bell
San Jose
Hne
Jandale High School
McCallums
U S Mexico Talk on Labor Prospects for Harvest Workers
Officials report progress in U S Mexico labor talks on seasonal harvest workers. J H Bond, director of the U S Employment Service, relayed status to South Texas chamber officials in Washington. July 1 is eyed for open ports in Texas with a minimum wage of 80 cents and no bond required. Workers must report to farm administration for towing facilities, signaling near success for South Texas farmers.
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United States
Washington
J. H. Bond
Atats
United States Employment Service
Ciplial
South Texas
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W. W. Chapley
W. W. Chaplin
International News Service
Feadt
U. S
Osthes
Timice
Cat Clara
Rhea Hate
Wilarola i
Vis Beata
Stark
AE Ollding
San Antonio
Sommers
Walsroenas
Einen's
C. B. Miesch
R, L
Brickell ‘Yo Officer
Harlandale
San Francisco
California
Isel New High
Pradneig
French Academy
BELL
U.S
Mexico
Hécauaa
Ban i i
Broadway
Fitth Street
Cash & Carry
Asy Handling
Maanebeng
Iy Igeninee
San Pedro Ave
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