Wake Island action may mark new Pacific phase
The Wake Island bombardment report raises questions if the attack signals a continuation of US raids on the central Pacific or a push to retake Wake. The Japanese central command acknowledged a powerful US task force attacked Wake on October 8 and 7 with aerial and naval bombardments but claimed it was repulsed.
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Wake Island
Wake
Marshall and
Gilbert Islands
Central Pacific
Philippines
Pacific
Navy
Jap Imperial
Safe Blasted at Sommers Drug Store in San Antonio
Two narcotic addicts blew open the safe at Sommers' drug store 401 Broadway around midnight to steal drugs worth 200 including 10 one ounce paregoric bottles and 75 in cash. Police note this is the first major safe crime since a previous San Pedro avenue store blast two years ago. Investigators, with aid from San Antonio police and the sheriff, suspect two known paregoric addicts seen recently. a booth entry and internal door forced from inside aided by muffling jackets and soap stuffed charges.
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Sommers
Broadway
San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio
R. L
Reader
Albert Earl
Alamo Heights
San Antonio Seeks Rodeo and Chili Origin Claim
Mayor Gus Mattermann pushes to prove San Antonio as the birthplace of rodeos and chili with help from historians. He wants to trace origins of both traditions, noting Canary Island settlers may have created chili and tamales in the area.
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San Antonio
Gus Mattermann
Priday
Canary Islanders
Hitler Blamed for Danish Jewish Persecution Observed
Washington dispatch reports Hitler ordered a Danish pogrom timed with Yom Kippur, claiming Jews caused treachery while Danish police warned against it. About 2000 Jews are believed killed or driven to escape, with many seeking refuge in Sweden as Denmark’s borders close and locals aid refugees amid growing German demoralization.
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Washington
Denmark
Hitler
Christian
Shah
S 5
Bodies of 26 Jews Found Dead in Italian Woods
Reports from Milan and Turin describe stern anti Jewish actions as Nazi forces extend policy into Italy. At Lake Maggiore in northern Italy bodies with burned faces surfaced, with victims including Italian and foreign Jews resident there. German reports claim confiscation of Jewish property and orders for registration in Greece as well.
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Berlin
Greece
Oslo Theater Fire Destroys Norwegian Stage in Oslo
An Oslo theater was gutted by fire last night, destroying the Norwegian national theater of Oslo. A Stockholm dispatch to UPI said the cause of the blaze is unknown and the agency had no information about origin or suspects.
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Oslo
New York
Ufi—Ine
Stockholm
Pioneer 5 A Woman Dies in San Antonio at 100
Louise Beckmann pioneer and daughter of San Antonio's first shoemaker died in a local hospital at age 100. Born in New Orleans she lived most of her life here at 117 West Euclid avenue. Services set for 2 p m Saturday at Charles Hanavan chapel officiated by Rev. B J Powers.
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Louise Beckmann
San
Japs Giving Up Mid-Solomons
Allied commanders report the central Solomons reached a tipping point as Japs retreat under heavy air bombardment. Vila field defenses crumble and barge traffic between Kolombangara and Choiseul ceases, with large air base at Vila abandoned and evacuation attempts likely underway.
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Southwest Pacific
Solomons
MacArthur
Kolombangara
Vila
South Pacific
Adm
William F. Halsey
Associated Press
William Hipple
Weather forecast fragment from October report
Fragmentary weather item notes humidity around 64 percent and a rainfall measure of 64 mm. It mentions October expectations and a general forecast tone without complete data or location identifiers.
Lemon juice wake-up drink for digestion and energy
A promotional note touts mixing one Sunkist Lemon in a glass of water first thing in the morning to relieve constipation without harsh laxatives. It claims lemon and water boost vitamin C and energy, improve digestion, curb fatigue, and freshen the mouth, urging a 10 day trial.
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Sunkist
Lerman
Father of Slain WAC Joins Seabees in Birmingham
Frank E Cheney Sr of Jasper Alabama, postal clerk and father of slain WAC Second Lieutenant Naomi Kathleen Cheney, was sworn in as a Seabee. He plans to fill a niche in the armed services and says Kathleen filled that niche during her life. He requests his age be listed as 38. He has daughter Carolyn 16 who hopes to join the WACS and a son Frank Jr. who is an army sergeant.
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Birmingham
Ala
Frank E. Cheney
Jasper
Als
WAC
Naomi Kathleen Cheney
Sioux Falls
S. D
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Armed Services
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Cheney
Carolyn
WACS
Prank Jr
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