Planes Smash Heavily Air Base in Solomons
In a massive air offensive by over 120 U.S. bombers fighters and carrier-based planes attacked Kani on Bougainville island the last major Jap airbase in the Solomons. Zeros were shot down and fires created a thick smoke plume as Marines strafed and dive bombers struck targets. An enemy Zero attempted a personal crisis raid through the formation but was shot down.
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Pacific
United States
Kani
Bougainville Island
N Solomons
Para Enutists
Liberator
Thei
Para
Bombing raid over South Pacific yields heavy losses
Report says U.S. heavy bombers and escort fighters hit field positions, supply areas, and installations in the South Pacific. Lieut Ent Thomas and Lieuts Cause and Tang fire on Zeroes, downing several enemy planes. Liberator crews suffer losses but claim multiple enemy aircraft, while other missions rescue paratroopers. Vatican neutrality placards appear in Rome amid German occupation signals.
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4 Field
South Pacific
W. J. Thomas
Terado
Kan
Thomas
Gregoryington
Okanogan
Wash
William NM
Cause
Couver
Wish
Battle Near Solomons Seen Favoring Allied Forces
Allied commanders report Japanese reluctance to stand and fight on outer Solomons defenses as New Zealand troops join the campaign. Kolombangara Vella Lavella and New Georgia solidify, with the Japs evacuating and suffering heavy losses as Allied operations proceed on three main islands.
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STH
Pacific Headquan- Jnor
Com
Orl
Delasedi
Kolombangara Ral
Willa F. Unley
Snd
Vella Lavella Islands
Sonne
Bat Solomons
South Pacific
Kolombangara
Vella Lavella
New Georgia
Kolombangera
Treay
Frost Receives Silver Star for Bougainville Action
First Lieutenant John Frost ID of San Antonio received the Silver Star for gallantry in action over Bougainville on November 14, 1942. The award, announced by Lieutenant General George C. Kenney, credits his unit and others in the Flying Fortresses for reporting, attacking transports and warships, and aiding the destruction of an enemy convoy.
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John Frost
San Anonio
George CG. Kenney
Southwest Pacific
Bougainville Island
Navy
Pacific Pincers Move Planned In Pacific War
SOUTH PACIFIC HEADQUARTERS reports that the three major Allied commands in the Pacific will be ready soon to begin main operations. The planned operations would include coordinated advances and attacks against enemy positions across frontline sectors.
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South Pacific
Pacific
Relief For Cough Promises Quick Relief And Money Back
An early 20th century ad claims Creomulsion clears coughs without narcotics and offers a money back guarantee if the medicine does not quickly ease symptoms. It also references Allied WWII Pacific strategy with aims at Rabaul Bougainville New Britain and the risks of strong Japanese defenses.
Colonel In Rabaul Raid Wins Three Times
Col. Neel Kearby of San Antonio is a three time winner. He led the Rabaul raid flying a single engine plane for hundreds of miles back to base. He shot down six Japanese planes in a 48 plane formation over the Southwest Pacific. In three recent combat engagements he has nine air victories.
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Neel Kearby
San Antonio
Rabaul
Kearby
Pacific
Japs Describe Allied Raid As Indiscriminate Bombings
Tokyo radio quotes call the Allied air bombardment of Rabaul indiscriminate after General MacArthur's communique. Nippon announcer says raids struck air field and harbor war vessels amid Japan's war coverage.
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New York
INS
Tokyo
Laday
Rabaul
Radin ‘Toyko
MacArthur
Royal Norwegian Palace at Skaugum Destroyed by Fire
The Norwegian royal palace at Skaugum near Oslo, now occupied by Joseph Terboyen, the German commissar for Norway, was burned today. Norwegian patriots were believed responsible for the blaze.
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Stockholm
Get
Skaugum
Oslo
Joseph Terboyen
Norway
Penicillin Trial Reported For Early Syphilis
The New Use Found For Penicillin. Four early syphilis cases treated with penicillin for eight days show three negatives and one doubtful result after four months. The report noted the drug’s harmless profile compared with arsenic and standard therapies, though past five day regimens caused deaths.
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New York
American Public Health Association
Wasserman
Remove Corns Fast with Dr Scholl Zinc Pads
Advertisement touts Dr Scholl zinc pads for corn removal, claiming quick relief from shoe friction and pressure. Mentions thin cushioning, protective action, and inclusion of medical zions, with claims of easy use during work or play and wide availability.
Quina Laroche with Seoo Promoted for Iron Boost
Anemic pale women from ages 13 to 45 are advised to replace iron deficient blood by improving diet and using Quinn Laroche with Seoo. The ad claims many rely on it for years, noting cheap daily cost and availability at druggists.
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Quinn Laroche
Laroche
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