Moonshine Gas Seen As Rationing Problem
Tulsa reports warn that moonshine fuel methods may threaten rationing enforcement in oil regions. Victor F. Barnett, head of Tulsa’s war transportation committee, says crude oil crude distillation allows motorists to make gasoline easily, risking unsafe fuel. He notes crude-based fuel could be produced with a drum, complicating supply controls. In Madrid, dispatches mention delayed shipments and a new gasoline standard amid front-line needs.
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Tulsa
Victor F. Barnett
War Transportation Committee
Madrid
Bhie Barnett
Deai
Spain
Sealast
Mafane
San Antonio War Chest receives official commendation visit
Alien T. Burns, executive vice president of the National Association of Community and War Chests, praised San Antonio during a tour through Texas Louisiana and Alabama. He outlined state rules on fundraising and noted a reserve fund of 94 259 to cover emergencies and collection losses while stressing limited eligibility of foreign agencies.
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San Antonio
Alien T. Burns
National Association of Community and War Chests
Chest
Louisiana
Alabamia
Burns
State Department
Gerard Swope
War Chest thermometer unveiled at Alamo Plaza ceremony
Spectators gathered near the cenotaph and post office as San Antonio unveiled a War Chest thermometer. The event featured a Randolph Field Orchestra concert, pledged that the thermometer would break the glass, and remarks by Col. GO. J. Cohesy and campaign chair Alex Thomas. Beverly Noble pulled the ribbon releasing the thermometer as a spotlight illuminated the cenotaph.
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Alex Thomas
Beverly Noble
San Antonio
Alamo Plaza
Ant
Alex ‘Thomas
OCD Opposes Yuletide Street Lighting in War Years
The national office of civilian defense warns against unnecessary street and window lighting during the war. Eight regional OCD offices relay guidance urging districts to prohibit decorative lighting in obvious areas and keep lights off on warning. Home lights may stay on only when someone is present, and store displays must follow restrictions already in place for dimout.
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Yuletide
National Office of Civilian Defense
OCD
Three U. S. Airmen Get Decorations
Three American airmen were decorated for courage and resourcefulness in action against the Japs. Captain Albert Moye of Ashton, TH, earned his award for guiding a B 26 bomber to a safe sea crash landing off New Guinea after both engines failed, with all crew saved. Lieutenant Robert Berry of Palo Alto and Sergeant Sondheim of Lewistown received soldiers' medals for rescuing fellow crew members.
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Austhatta
INS
Albert Moye
Ashton
New Guinea
Serew
Robert Berry
Palo Alto
Calif
Sondheim
Lewistown
Mant
North Australa
Past Jap Methods Hint Guadalcanal Battle Near
Pearl Harbor dispatch reports Japanese landings near Guadalcanal indicate a major ground assault may occur within three weeks. Analysts expect more than 16 000 Japanese troops to try to break U S defenses at Henderson Field after two prior failed attacks at the Tenaru River and Lunga Ridge.
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Richard Tregaskis
Hall
Pearl Harbor
Get
Henderson
Guadalcanal
United States Marine
Bond
Die Guadelcanal
Tenaruiver
Lunknidge
Enemy landings and defense on Guadacanal described
The report outlines Japanese night landings near American positions, including methods using destroyers and small boats, and details American vulnerabilities. It notes possible heavy assault attempts from the sea, the need for strong naval patrols, and the aim to prevent new troop or supply landings to weaken Japanese forces on Guadacanal.
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Honal Simulfascons
Unese
Tougainville Island
Jan
Guadalcanal
Tyain
Local Classified Drill Ad Clarifies Saturday Biz Section
A brief classified notice explains a 10 word drill at 5 40 Saturday for Want Ads in the Alg Biz Sunday Light section with contact by Dial F-1231 for arweiter 131.
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Beverly
Arthur K. Noble
Botan
Wer Prisoners’ Aid
L.A. Chest
War Chest
Arthur KK
Noble
Bataan
Henry Bergman
Img
U. S
Shaw's
Eversharp
Cross & Chain
Shaw
Chagge
Metsur
Diamond
Eades
Mistands
Mtnbeen Doalyn
Benrus
Mans
Texas
E. Houston St—Gunter Hotel
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