British Civil Defense Surges Ahead In Early War Precautions
British civilians rapidly adopt air raid precautions in September as London enforces strict blackout and shelters. PMs, masks, sandbags, and alarm systems expand citywide while auxiliary fire brigades and medical units mobilize. Americans lag behind as London braces for intensified bombing.
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Thrifty home cough syrup from simple kitchen mix
A home cough remedy combines two cups granulated sugar with one cup water to a syrup, then adds 24 ounces of Pinex to make a powerful cough syrup. No cooking required. It soothes phlegm and irritated membranes, eases sore throat, and helps sleep. Pine is a concentrated throat and bronchial balm.
Strengths of world fleets after first round in Pacific
Acme Telephoto reports latest estimates show three largest fleets after battles between allies and Japan. Figures indicate sinkings for all World War II Pacific actions. some vessels built secretly may not be included and marks with a P denote sunk ships.
Allies coordinate war plans amid covert talks
London reports indicate steps are taken to coordinate Allied war plans while public discussion stays limited. Informal talks are under way in London Moscow and Washington on shared strategy against the Axis. Britain and Russia expect formal discussions at Moscow soon with preliminary talks continuing between Britain and the Netherlands on a formal alliance.
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Convicted In Detroit Case Ties Local Officials To Gambling
A Detroit circuit court jury found Forssee and Richard W. Lee and other suspects guilty of conspiring to obstruct justice and taking protection payments while mayor from 1938 to 1939. They face up to five years in prison and fines up to 10 million dollars. The case implicates Roxborough, a boxing manager, and police involved in the alleged racket. Local officials are named in the verdict and the proceedings concluded last night after a lengthy trial.
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Traffic moves slow under blackout signals
The report notes slow traffic as hight confusion persists with locomotive headlights dummied and dim signal lights casting downward. It mentions thousands of air raid wardens and police enforcing blackout regions and columnists urging brighter guidance lights for raids.
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Invasion Efforts Fail Near Lingayen Beachhead
Manila dispatch reports American and Filipino forces repelling repeated Japanese assaults in the Lingayen area as the first invasion attempt incurs heavy losses. British liaison officer Wilkinson to coordinate with U S forces. Japanese bombings hit the Qinn naval base as a three day beach battle yields high enemy losses and multiple ship incursions thwarted.
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Tokyo Claims Many Victories and Landings Reported
Tokyo reports multiple victories as Japanese forces land in British Borneo and move to seize Guam. United Press dispatches note renewed operations across the East Indies with advances near Lae and Bougainville. The Army section claims successful attacks and growing momentum against Allied positions in the region.
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Japanese Speech Warns of Long War With Allied Fleets
A Japanese official declared before a special Diet session that in less than a specified number of days most of the American fleet had been destroyed and a large portion of the British Far Eastern fleet had been put out of combat He said Japan was prepared for a protracted war and closed with a firm pledge of determination towards the Emperor.
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Takes Out Permits For Two Dwellings
A permit for construction of two new dwellings was issued for 20 Pasadena Avenue and 349 Pasadena Avenue. The applicants are Merker, oener and balder, Gay, with work to be done by Bwkdang to Hart Dickaren. One dwelling will have a 26 by 30 foot footprint and the other a 26 by M foot footprint.
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