U S Forces Hit Solomons Landing Attempts and Patrol Actions
U S Navy reports heavy action in the southeastern Solomons as Japanese forces press reinforcements near Guadalcanal. American air and naval strikes sank landing boats, damaged others, and killed many. Grumman fighters and Dauntless dive bombers engaged small Jap craft while shore bases and airfields on Guadalcanal were reinforced. The battles included shelling and air attacks from north island bases, with American fighters downing several enemy aircraft while continuing to strengthen positions around the Guadalcanal area.
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Solomons
Navy
United States
Daos
Lunezes
United States Air Patrol
Guadalcanal
Saldmans
San Jorge Island
Son Jorge
Grumman
Douglas
Dauntless
Lfe
Navy Seid
de Josses
Guadalfeanal
Pulagi
Methane Fueled Stockholm Buses Cut Costs on Hills
In Stockholm on September 8, methane derived from sewage is powering 20 city buses. Tests show methane gas cheaper than charcoal and more efficient, especially on inclines.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Tired Kidneys And Sleepless Nights Warn Of Health Risks
A damaged health ad notes that tired kidneys and bladder issues cause sleepless nights and daytime fatigue. It warns of backache headaches and eye tiredness from kidney trouble, urging readers to try a kidney remedy, claiming decades of trust and relief.
Hubby Beats Wife to Bible in Raid Alert
A labor day air raid alert in Manhattan prompted a hotel guest to request a Bible. A hotel clerk reportedly said the guest noted all dreams are equipped with Gideon Bibles, while the guest explained her husband already has that one.
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Hubby
New York
INS
Manhattan Hotel
Oil award to S. F. Shaw for air lift recovery method
S. F. Shaw of 301 Terrell Road, nationally known for recovering oil from wells by the air lift, won a prize of 850 in the Compressed Air Institute of New York contest. His paper details a plunger pump sir-lift method, combining techniques to deplete wells at low fluid levels with lower operating costs while improving efficiency.
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S. F. Shaw
Terrell Royd
Khown
Compressed Air Institute of New York
Shaw
Lyle Talbot Joins Army Air Corps
Film actor Lyle Talbot age 98 enlisted as a private in the Army Air Corps. He said he could see no reason for a rank or commission and will depart for Merced California for basic flying school in about two weeks per Army authorities.
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Lyle Talbot
Army Air Corps
Hollywood
Sept
Talbot
Merced
Calif
First Class Leaves Hondo Navigation School
The navigation school graduated its first class since leaving Kelly and moved to Hondo with the largest class in aerial navigation history. The 15 week trainee program began Monday after arriving from Ellington Field Saturday. Lieut. Col. G B Dabney led the graduation, awarding honors to Lieut. Bernard J Levine for scholastic achievement and Lieut. Daniel Weiss for second highest. Athletic awards went to Lieuts. Jack Reiter Julius A Stoermer and T A Henry for top pentathlon scorers.
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Kelly Felt
Hondo
Ellington Field
G. B. Dabney
Bernard J. Levine
Chicago
Daniel Weiss
Cary
Ind
Jack Reiter
T. A. Henry
Shortsville
Julius A. Stoermer
Vietona
Jewish Holidays To Be Observed In War Plants
In Washington on September 8 the War Production Board chairman Donal M. Nelson announced that Jewish workers in war plants will not be asked to forego Ros Hashana the Jewish new year on September 12 and 13 and Yom Kippur the day of atonement on September 21.
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Donal M. Nelson
War Production Board
Axis Claims 4735 Slav Guerillas Die
Berlin radio reported that 4735 Slav guerrillas were killed and captured 12,200 during actions described as mopping up operations in western Bosnia from June 10 to August 2. The press note cites ongoing Allied efforts in the region with casualty tallies.
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Axis
London
Berlin
Srondeam
Arard
Ronned Kerk
Morgan 75, Still at Work in Wealthy Banker Life
New York reports J P Morgan, 75, one of the world’s richest bankers, returned to his desk after celebrating his birthday. No retirement signals from the House of Morgan head. Morgan’s vast estate and life with kings and finance are noted, highlighting ongoing activity despite age.
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New York
Kings
J.P Morgen
House of Morgan
Morgan
Hee
British Wheat and Greek Supply Protest Amid Blockade
London reports parliament secretary Foot announced three Swedish ships carrying 15 000 tons of Canadian wheat reached Athens. A Swedish commission will oversee a plan allowing wheat and flour through the blockade to Greece. A separate blast at a Texas oil refinery killed two, injured two, and halted operations at the American Refining Company, with massive tanks destroyed and firefighters from Texas and the Gulf coast working through the night.
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London
Spt
h—Dingle M. “Foot
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Commons
Athens
Greece
Teras Gity
Wapt
Fan Américan
Urdt
Texas
Ciby
Houston
Galveston
Maptha
Walter Johnson
Leonard Zeringue
Texas Deaf Mutes To Build Planes
A Texas official said deaf mutes, midgets, and cripples will be included in war work. Douglas Aircraft requested 100 deaf mutes for aircraft assembly, citing their intelligence and steady work. The piece notes training for midgets to work in confined planes and mentions rehabilitation efforts for amputees and those with tuberculosis.
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Texas
Douglass
Jeorporation
California
Iiriterate Company
John Laughlin
Crippled Children Division
Department of Ediucation
Austin
Chaplain Cohee to Address Lions Club Meeting
Del A J Gon chaplain of the 6th Service command will speak at the Lions club gathering Wednesday. Lir M Bickett will serve as chairman.
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Chaplain Cohee
Lions
del. A J Gon
The
Th Service’ Command
Lions Club
Lir. M. Bickett Wills
Playland Park Owners Seek Fair Access to San Antonio
San Antonio residents who own Playland Amusement Park argue they pay taxes locally and deserve equal rights. They say the public, who use the park, loses affordable entertainment as morale-boosting fun remains scarce. They question condemning Playland merely to please a few individuals and urge inspection by visitors today.
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Playland Amusement Park
Brackenridge Park
San Antonio Camps
Playland
San Antonio
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