Famed U.S. Airforce 15th Ends Busy First Year
The 15th Airforce marked one year since activation, flying long range bombing missions over the Balkans and Europe. It claims to have dropped near 200,000 tons of bombs, crippled rail and Axis industry, and reduced Luftwaffe activity. Leaders include Maj. Gen. Nathan Twining and Col. Marden Munneff with Liberator, Fort, Lightning, and Mustang crews.
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Aire
Italy
Airforce
Balkans
Germany
Greece
Austtria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
France
Nathan ‘Twining
Sas
Col
Marden Munneff
Albany
Calif
DPC
Bad Weslau
Austria
Cal. Thomas Steed
Etowah
Tenn
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Liberators
Lightning
Dean
Strother
Austin
Texas
Luftwaffe
Ar Agall
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Herschel Green
the. Mayfield
Mediterranean
Kim
Samuel J. Brown
Bartlesville
Okla
Robert Livine
Columbus
Ohio
Moncey
Tarrant
Brownwood
Wehmacht
Romania
Ploest
Ploesti
Europe
Farmers Warned Of Spinach Cut in Canned Supply
Washington dispatch reports farmers told not to process too much spinach after War Food administration warns next year's canned spinach needs for U S civilians and military services will be only 80 percent of this year's volume.
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Washington
War Fao Administration
United States
Shaw's
Moacasins Off List Washington Announces Leather Goods Ration
Washington reports a leather goods order affects house built I sippee type items. Prices and sizes rise as rationing continues through December 41. Official action cites an October order placing items on the ration list and now being enforced with titlen free sales through month end.
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Washington
OPA
Fifth Fights Off Heavy Attacks
Rome dispatch reports Fifth Army holding a key Po Valley front south of Bologna as German counterattacks seek to erase Allied salients. American troops repelled assaults while patrols and artillery duels continued. heavy bombers targeted bridges in the Po valley and Yugoslavia. On the Adriatic, Eighth Army patrols moved toward the Bevano river, driving Germans from outpost positions north of the Bevano.
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Mignth Aymy
Acros
Roneo
For
Meldola
Alec
Fifth Army
Bologna
Bond
Yugoslavia
Castel San Fidro
Po Valley
Gerranny
Adriatic
Eighth Army
Rayenne
Bevano River
South Texas Soldiers Wounded In Action Listed
War department releases names of 2999 wounded in action including 14 from South Texas. Natives from San Antonio, Boerne, Pleasanton, Mission, Laredo and other areas named with next of kin listed. Wounds reported in Central Pacific and European theatres.
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War Department
South Texas
Asiable
Verhert D. Gardner
Fisle J. Gardner
San Antonio
Central Pacific
Stef. Se
Charles J. Kunze
Eizabeth Runge
Hal- TeLtsville
Veron
Auten
Kathe
C. Adler
Boerne
State
Sal
R. Lopez
Pauline R. Lopez
Bau Antonin
Raymond B. Macilay
R. B. Marlny
Fort Sam Houston
Willie H. Miller
Lottty Miller
Weslaco
the I. Mogford
Qova Mogford
Predericksburg
Antonio Neriog Ju
Wits
A Vets Arrive At Temple Hospital
Three men from San Anione among patients arriving at McGloskey General hospital in Temple by hospital plane from the European theater. Lieut. Col. George W. Gibbs and wife Mrs Anna Gibbs of 134 Marrion Place. Staff Sgt Eddie Zimmerman and wife Mrs Ghouls Zimmer of 705 Nogalitas Street. Sgt James O Hicks and wife Mrs Effie M Hicks of 425 Coleman Street.
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San Anione
McGloskey General Hospital
Temple
George W. iCibbs
Anna Gibbs
Yves
Marrnion
Eddie Zicamer
Ghouls Zimmer
Nogalitas Street
James O. Hicks
Effle
Church Asks Aid in Property Dispute
The Church of England in London asks the government for help to remove alleged brothels on church owned property in Paddington District. Leyton Diocesan conference appeals for a government investigation while asserting the church lacks police authority over leased buildings it owns.
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London
Church of England
Paddington
Lonndon
Leyton Diocesan
Tega
Iease
Mar
Harlandale Asks City For Sewer
Harlandale business owners pressed the city to install a sewer line after state health inspectors ordered cesspools at Harlandale community center to be addressed. Commissioner Hein said two years may pass before sewer construction. a private finance plan was proposed with possible city repayment options. Nearby sewer access is about 400 feet away.
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State Health Department
Harlandale
Tennessee
South Flores
G. E. Freeman
Henry Hein
Hein
Freesman
Jeep Attracts Popular Girl In Montana Town
Miss Gladys Gullixson, deemed the most popular gal in town, drove an army jeep bought at a discard sale in a central Montana locality far from military centers.
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Gladys Gullixson
Lown
Montana
Barnacle Protection Against Marine Growth on Ships
Modern ships use anti fouling paint to deter barnacles and other marine growths, reducing drag and improving efficiency. The coating slows settlement and helps keep hulls clean, supporting longer intervals between maintenance and lower operating costs.
Quick Cough Relief At Home Mix For Fast Action
A historic home remedy touts Quick Cough Relief by mixing 2 cups granulated sugar with 1 cup water to create a syrup that soothes irritated membranes and clears air passages. The recipe claims immediate relief for coughs, fits of throat irritation, and promotes restful sleep without cooking.
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Dieshold
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