German Rockets Attack Fort as Fighters Engage
German fighters launched rockets at a fort while American bombers faced heavy escort. Thunderbolts protected missions to midflight, then returned as Germans lobbed rockets. Bombers delivered a heavy, smoke-tinged raid and hit the target, with pilots reporting substantial damage. Nelson of the U.S. war production board arrived in Cairo, inspecting fronts and convoy support.
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England
Frankfurt
Ips
Thunderbolts
Linut
Arn Sumariatte-so
Seattle
Porcess
Nelson
Cairo
Toairo
Fonard
U.S. War, ‘Eduction Board
Fr Piste
Carter's Liver Pills Claim Quick Relief for Digestive Trouble
An old ad copy promotes Carter's Liver Pills to stimulate bile flow and ease headaches irritability and sluggish digestion. It touts rapid effects within thirty minutes and urges daily use for relief from headachy fatigue and low spirits.
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Carter
Sea Spray Extinguishes Fire On Fortess Bomber
In a dramatic action over the North Sea a Fortress bomber diverted toward rough seas to ditch flames dogged by 20 enemy fighters. Pilot North Sea patrol reports the engine fire was fought by Sea Spray crew and the craft returned safely to base after splashing through spray and rain.
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London
Capra
Ang
North Sea
William R. Capraaf
Santa Monica
Calif
Bomber Returns With Engine Gone After Flak Fire
Cont. David Bh. Dewhurst of San Antonio led a Marauder named Dinah Might back to base after losing one engine over France. Weather forced a turn back and a heavy anti aircraft barrage damaged the aircraft. Dewhurst describes diving to let another ship assume lead while two aircraft stayed with the damaged bomber for a safe return.
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David Bh. Dewhurst
San Antonio
Dinah Might
Kane
France
Eighth Air Support Command
Dew
Nuret
610 Bt
James Street
Dewhurst
Dog War Vet Still Has Roaming Urge
Bula the black cocker spaniel owned by Lt Kinder and his parents at 338 Madison Street followed the soldier on bombing missions in the Southwest Pacific. The dog disappeared during a thunderstorm Sunday but returned Monday, fit and fed, and is believed to have remained with the crew. Lt Kinder, now stationed at Clovis New Mexico, has earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and Oak Leaf Cluster for his missions as a bombardier.
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Bula
Albert E Kinder
Madison Street
Lieutenant Kinder
Southwest Pacific
Kinder
Clovis
N. M
San Antonio Teachers to Participate in War and Peace Drive
All teachers in the San Antonio Independent School District will be asked in the coming days to contribute to the War and Peace fund drive sponsored by the School Teachers of America. Cathora Remy, chairman of the local drive, has announced.
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San Antonio Independent
School Teachers of America Association
Cathora Remy
Bombing Blitz Hits Rail Centers in Europe
London reports U S Marauders and Mitchell bombers with Venturas and Bostons dropped nearly 1000 tons of bombs on important railway centers in France and the Low Countries in September. Attacks targeted railway cars shops yards and sheds with serious disruption to German transport. at least 60 locomotives were put out of action by allied air forces that month.
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London
United States
R. A. P. Mitchell
Venturas
Air Ministry
State Guard to Parade in Los Angeles Tonight
The California article notes the San Antonio unit of the Texas state guard, the thirty sixth battalion, will march through downtown streets Thursday night to promote a stage review titled Americana. It will be presented October seventh at the Municipal auditorium to benefit the state guard.
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San Antonio
Texas State Guard
State Guard
Nauru Seen As Navy Objective
Washington reports persistent American reconnaissance on Nauru suggests potential enemy trouble. Observers note duels between US planes and Japanese fighters, implying Nauru may serve as a distant observation post near Truk and the Marshall Gilbert screen, aiding fleet movements.
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Washington
Nauru
Navy
Ameriigans
iThe Island
Nanru
Solomons
Truk
Generals Named For Promotion To Major General Ranks
Washington Oct 5 The nominations of Brigadier Generals John R Deane and Albert C Wedemeyer for promotion to temporary major general have been sent to the Senate for confirmation.
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Washington
John R. Deane
Albert C. Wedemeyer
Senate
First Try at Itching Relief with Blue Star Ment
A brief note describes testing Blue Star Ment for itching and skin issues including eczema rash ringworm pimples and scabies. It claims repeated applications aid healing and suggests trying it today to satisfy relief.
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Houston
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