MacArthur Declared Supreme Commander in Southwest Pacific
Disclosed conference between Admiral Nimitz and General MacArthur leads observers to affirm MacArthur now holds overall command in the Southwest Pacific. Coverage outlines the prior divided authority, with hints of future actions including attacks on Rabaul and New Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Mahon
T. Ne
South Pacific
de Javed I
INS
William
Halsey
South Pacls
Ger
Douglas MacArthur
Eupreme
Opere- Uona
Southwest Pacific
MacArthur
Washington
Casablanca
Geneeal MacArthur
Pacific
Lieut Farish Dies in Plane Crash Near Waco
Lieut William S Parish 31, son of the Standard Oil president, died in a wartime plane crash near Waco yesterday. Also killed were a passenger and two others aboard the craft. The accident occurred during a flight linked to the Waco area’s military service activities. The younger Parish was educated at a local academy and had connections with Texas service members. He was known in the community for his role in promoting national defense efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASO
Npi
Waco Army
William S. Parish
Standard Ol) Company
New Desaty
Atwly Scisanl
Farley Praises War Leaders at New York Assembly
New York May 17 James A Barley lauded the wisdom of war leaders during a communion breakfast of the St George association of the New York post office. Senator Langer spoke, predicting a strong future for Farley and an overwhelming support from Washington insiders for her presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James A. Barley
Cams
Patley
St. George Association
New York Post
Ship sinkings below average in Atlantic war zone
The report notes sinkings of two merchant vessels downtrodden in the western Atlantic, marking the th successive week with Allied and neutral losses below the prior week’s nine. The medium U S merchant ship and a small Norwegian freighter were raised to 665 total ships lost to A A war in these waters since Pearl Harbor. The U S loss was the third announced and Norway’s tally rose to 65. these were the fourth and fifth sinkings for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresp
Aptl
Western Atlantic
U. S
Associated Press
Pearl ‘Harbor
U.S
Norway
Welcock
Berling to Head New Polish Army in Russia
MOERCOW May 17. The Gemma party newspaper said Colonel Zigmund Berling will command a new Polish army now being formed in Russia to oppose Germany. Berling previously served as chief of staff of the Fifth Division in the Polish army of General Wladyslaw Sikorski. That army consisted of Polish soldiers freed after Britain and Germany went to war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moercow
Eraiycin
Gemma Party
Zigmund Wering
Russia
Germany
Berling
Chiel
Wladyslaw Sieleyx
Alrain
Truman
Lear
Dt Ao
Clark
Valene
Postwar Food Conference Opens At Hot Springs
Representatives from 43 governments meet at Hot Springs to discuss postwar food and clothing needs, focusing on feeding 2 billion people with 4 billion acres of cultivable land. Experts will explore causes of malnutrition, productivity, and international goals for improved consumption and employment without signing commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CNN
Remprh
Iln
Delegatts
New Aeronautics Class to Organize at St Marys
A new aeronautics class will be organized at St Marys Diversity Monday with registration at 7 pm on College Street. Rev Bro Thomas J Treadway announces deaf-registrar details and asks interested students to register by the stated day. The class will meet Friday and Tuesday nights starting August 26 under Dean Treadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Diversity
Marriage of Ann Sothern Ends in Hollywood
Actress Ann Sothern and Roger Pryor finalized a divorce after a year of separation. An interlocutory decree earlier made the marriage as good as dissolved, with the final decree completed today in Hollywood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Sothern
Hollywood
Fin
Roger Pryoy
Mele
Lender
Pioneer cancer expert Dr Iomrs Bivins dies at 76
New York report states Dr Iomrs Bivins, 76, authority on cancer and pioneer in treatment, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital. He was a professor of oncology at Ganpell University Medical College and a consulting pathologist at several New York City hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Iomrs Bivins
Podium
Memorial Hospital
Hewis
Ganpell
University, Medical College
New York City
Clark Fights Lear Promotion in Senate Fight
Washington May 11 Senator Beymete Clark planned to block promotion of Maj Gen Ralph Truman over Lear influence in Missouri unit. The vote comes after Truman, veteran of three wars, pressed for reassignment and faced steps reportedly aimed at curbing his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Beymete Cheap Clark
Senate
Ber Leay
Flint Lear
Barry
Truman
Leo
Icisik
Ralph
Woman's Slaying Trial Opens in Tulsa Court
A routine arraignment to set depositions for the murder case of Mrs Elo Howard, 44, of Mort Worldlyarces, Tulsa district court, today. The defendant, identified as Mrs T Kart Bin Whinah, did not plead at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
OkIn
Elo
Howard
Mort Worldlyarces
T. Kart bin Whinah
Texan Among Pacific Aces Pilot Leads American Flyers
United Nations Headquarters in Australia May 17. Lieutenant Richard Bong of CINS Wisconsin was named trading ace among American pilots in New Guinea by Lieutenant General George Kenney. Bong earned 16 aerial victories. The second place tie includes Lieut. Kenniih Sparks and others with nine. Other top scorers include George Welty, Harris, Langters, Rory, and Vaucht, with five to six victories each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Australia
CINS
Wisconsin
Richard Bong
George GC. Kenney
New Guinea
Bong
Fho
Linch
Cheasauqua
Kenniih Sparks
Black Well
Ofla
George Welly
Winnington
Bol
Pearl Harbor
Glentennais
Erhint Harris
Moverstawnenn
Land Dohry Langters
Joshi
Los Angeles
Calif
William Day Jr
Red Blow
Pat Charles Gallup
Chicapa
Richard Suehe
Gratton
Camp Fannin opens to public near Tyler
About 15,000 acres of new training facilities near Tyler were opened to the public yesterday as 40,000 Inspect Camp Fannin. The camp, named for Cr James Fannin, a 1934 commander at Goliad, marks a rapid construction project begun less than six months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ler
Camp Fanin
Tyler
James Fannin
United
Tat Bahis
Goliad
When Smokers Switched to Philip Morris Improve Irritation
Report notes that once smokers changed to Philip Morris cigarettes, irritation of the nose or throat from smoking either cleared up completely or showed definite improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Morris
Also Mentioned on This Page
M'Arthur
Rabaul
Tone
Sang Viitoner
Jay
Tabaul
Thuysay
Arthur
Lieut
Farish
San Attenin
Uni Atari
Farley
TRE
United States
Wit Trent
HNANT
Tndians
Prkca
Nat Evans
aKethouks
Tien
Wilti
Yrinil
Puenelon E “Stores CO
EL Meuaton St
Ipen
Arizona
Lillian Sparks
Mae Welles Solbert
Uncle Sam
Wth New
Min
Camp Fannin
Canada
Prooe
Pamie Morris
America
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!