U S Bombs Jap Base At Nanchang In Raid Series
U S airmen scored direct hits on Jap headquarters at Nanchang and damaged ships on Lake Poyang in a series of raids across Kiangsi and Hupeh provinces. Stillwell’s bulletin noted most planes returned safely with one missing.
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Ghungking
Gna
UF1
United States
Nanchang
Singtze-Honken
Ilames
Lake Poyang
Kiangs
Hupeh
Joseph W
Chekiang
Canton
Sunki
Min River
Moochow
Pukien
Keellin
Cheklang
Glineee Iiformants
Sky Dragons
U. S Army Air Forest
Kiangel
Kinhwa
Kick
Signk
Wuchang
Kiuktang-Nahehang
Truks
Smday
Nazis Execute 19 Czechs and 2 Women in Prague
A terse wartime report from London describes Nazi executions of 19 Czech men and 2 Czech women in Prague. Details remain sparse and verification is limited. the item notes German action amid ongoing occupation.
Wind Damaged Homes Suffer As Floods Hit Area
Reporter Ed M Mechler notes Medina River rising 26 30 feet near Florestown and damage across the region from a Friday downpour. Bridges blocked by floodwater disrupted travel. trains and planes delayed. Roselawn cemetery and Municipal Auditorium affected. crews struggle to repair hurricane damage. rainfall totals and temperatures listed for several Texas cities.
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Ban Antonis
Ed M. Mechler
Bam Anders Son
Medina
Florestown
Elder Pinnsanton
Palo Alto
Duncan
Belly Helds
Southern Pacific
Erie City
Kelly Flets
Cupples
Hself
Kelly Field
Roselawn Cemetery
Woodlawn Avenue
Olmos Creek
Experts Called In On Tax Proposal
Washington Senate House committee invited congressional tax experts to discuss a general sales tax aiming to raise 4 billion annually, amid opposition to the treasury spending tax plan. Colin F. Tam questioned in secret session, likely opposing the treasury plea. The Treasury favored a broad single-rate sales tax, applied to goods and services, with no exemptions for food.
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Washington
Treasury
Committee
Randolph E. Paul
The
Eighth Command Ordered to Dallas
J Ben Crita of the chamber of commerce says Washington ordered the Eighth Service Command moved from San Antonio to Dallas. Maj. Gen. Richard Donovan will relocate with over 1600 officers and families, making Dallas the Southwest headquarters. President Witt accuses Dallas interests of political influence and says the shift would slow war efforts and democratize the command.
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Gallas
J. Ben Crita
Chamber of Commerce
Eighth Servic
San Antonio
Dallas
Washington
Richard Donovan
Robert Patterson
Southwest
Denovary Wil
Eighth Corps
Texas
Oklahoma
The
Loulataun
New Mexico
RR. Witt
San Austonlo Chamber of Commerce
Eighth Service Command
District Enginenr
San Anstonia
War Department
Lie Eighth
Service Command
Excess Rents May Be Subject of Suits
A rent executive said tenants who are charged more than legal ceilings may sue. Howard A. Sebladt, regional rent executive, explained tenants may go to court to recover the excess paid, plus attorney fees and costs, with the amount based on the greater of the excess or the fixed rent.
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Lallas
Landfords
Howard A.’chladt
Sebladt
Nazis Drive Toward Stalingrad In Major German Push
German and Soviet dispatches report heavy fighting as German troops reach the western suburbs of Stalingrad and wage battles on the approaches to the city. Berlin claims reinforcements and air support, while Soviet sources acknowledge tank led Nazi shock troops deepening their wedge into Soviet defenses and heavy losses on both sides. In the Caucasus region, Nazis reportedly cross the Kerch Strait and press toward Novorossisk with continued efforts around the Crimean and Black Sea areas.
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Stalingrad
Nasi
Tass
Volga
Red Star
Army
Fedor von Bock
Caucasus
Iil
Kerth
Crimea
Dretengés
Black Sea
Moscow
Mediterranean
Europe
Red Army
Batte
Novorossisk
Terek
Mazdok
Grozny
Nazis Use Biggest Bombers on Raids
London reports that the four engineered Heinkel 177 bombers, the largest used by Germany over Britain, conducted daylight raids with 18 aircraft in operation. Some sources suggest American Flying Fortresses may have influenced German tactics, as remarks point to four engine slant planes with two propellers and a wingspan of 103 feet, possibly surpassing British Lancasters.
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London
Sep
Britain
Prisons Suffer as Japan Refuses Aid to Red Cross Ship
SAN FRANCISCO Sept 4 42 The neutral relief ship kangaroo remains at anchor as supplies for American prisoners in the Orient face blocking by Tokyo The Japanese government denies permission for a chartered neutral ship to deliver aid claiming it cannot allow free U S information gathering while asserting American prisoners are treated in line with international law No official comment was issued from Red Cross Pacific headquarters regarding Tokyo broadcasts on the matter
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Toyo
Domei
Americal Red Cross
Japan
Butland
Hig
Daniel
Tokyo
Red Cross
San Prancisco
Orient
Relef
Akwangaroo
Red Cross Pacific Area
Pin Mead
Question of Defense Put Before July in Bandera Murder Trial
Deputy Vernon Merritt of Bandera faces a murder trial over the July 4 fatal shooting of Licu Charles A. Smith during an attempted legal arrest. District Attorney Ralph J. Noonan argued Merritt acted in anger but without malice, claiming Smith and companions were not in danger. defense attorney Will A. Morriss Jr urged proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Merritt acted in self defense.
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Dvauvr
Vernon Merritt
Bandera
Charles A. Smith
Smith
Ralph J. Noonan
Honda
Merritt
Stoned Smith
San Antonio
Crunk
Noonan
A. Morriss Jr
Guilby
Movilss
Smyth
K. K. Waodley
Forecast for San Antonio and vicinity Friday updates
The forecast for San Antonio and vicinity calls for mostly mild temperatures with a slight drop Friday afternoon into the night. Widely scattered showers are expected Friday afternoon with light rain possible in the evening hours.
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San Antonio
City Chlorination Debate Drives Board Testimony
Dr W A King health officer releases written statement amid city water system chlorination push. Board members praise water quality but urge safeguards and full plant installation plan for emergency readiness. Major Quin urged prompt provision of adequate chlorination equipment and public notice if conditions change.
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Neally
W. A. King
Oly
Dr . King
C.K. Quin
Water Board
Texas Youth Urged to Shun Easy Money
In Dallas on September 14, Texas youths were urged by Baylor University president to resist wartime temptations of easy money and avoid jobs offered by war industries. The message stressed the risks of deceit and urged pursuit of stable, legitimate work.
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Texas
Dallas
Monroe
Fyerett
Teitty Univeralty
San Antono
Carlor Everett
Texas Presbyterian Shurehies
General Stilwell Returns to China From India
General Stilwell, commander of American forces in the China theater, arrived back in China after spending about a month in India. The report notes his return via Buna and India, with prior work in the Buna and India areas, and his leadership roles in the theater.
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General Stilwell
China
Ghungring
Gan
W. Stigell
Ameren
World War II Briefs From Front Lines
War updates across multiple theaters report German setbacks near Stalingrad and Axis pressure easing near El Alamein. Moscow notes renewed Soviet counter moves to reclaim territory as Allied air and sea actions intensify. In Belfast tension rises after a bombing and clashes between police and Irish Republican forces. Washington reports U S fighters tightening dominance in the Solomon Islands.
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Bereinsnivis
Stulimgesul
Crass
Kevel
Cumngking
E. S
Baltie
Inka Republican
Washington
U. S
Solomon Islands
Confession in Hondo navigation school murder case
A 12 year old from Indiana was reportedly engaged to a local girl when a brutal beating led to a confession. The weapon was a floor object. a $55 watch vanished from the navigation school. Simmang, an Aviation Cadet, and accomplices were linked by a clue sequence, with the suspect later confessing. The case involved a green bloodstained sedan and a police pursuit across Medina and Bexar counties toward San Antonio.
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Aj A
Hondo Navigation School
Indiana
Herbor
Ind
Shet
Kiking
Warren F. Suntmang
San Antonino
Bexac County
Sininang
Sn Antonians
Medina
Castrovilla
San Antonio
Houston
Bowie
Ruth Moore
Virginia Boulevard
Finneer
Hondo
Bexar
W. J. Purman
Navigation School
Tarwatoh
Bernard
Martin
Broadway
Anne
Simmang
Dbnean Field
Martins Place
Sinmang
Crivate
Bsl
Peter
Brooks Field
Pritt
Siomang
Marti
Mart
Martin's
Simiiary
Shenf
Raymond Sauth
Dep
Mes Ben Camp
Fred Seweny
Mytanalnig
Hondo Tanrsdas
Ariul Yuwreal
Jbolet
Mowtin
Fireli
Bete
Siminang
Maj
Robers Johrson
Khishes
Beng Belt
Sey Antonio
Kilday
Owen Kilday
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Chungking
Wangking
Indo-China
Indo-Chitna
Singapore
Pan Fk
Ett
Tha
Saitb
Southwest Pacific
Chhicot Central News Agency
Hunan
Hengyang
Téngling
Kwellin
Ting Dag
Prague
Fares Sortinment Citeles
Olmos
Alamo Heights
Municipal Auditorium
Amatillo
Borger
Lubbock
Wichita Falls
Brownsville
Port Worth
Waco
Austin
Abilene
Janes Hy
Marks
Sobtlef & Me
Merrit
Tryna
Jeutenauts
Meritoa
Li. J. Edwards
Edwards
Hus
Hin
Peter Bennett Plant
Constance Bennett
Groton
Conn
Miss Bettnett
Phil Flant
Plant
California
Sial News
City Chlorinator
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