Two New Blows At The Marshalls
Pacific Fleet meadquarters Pearl Harbor January 26 report two new blasts strike the Marshalls during current offensive. Commanders and units push advance as air and sea bombardments widen the campaign.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1944
Page
13
Pacific Fleet meadquarters Pearl Harbor January 26 report two new blasts strike the Marshalls during current offensive. Commanders and units push advance as air and sea bombardments widen the campaign.
Navy communique reports air raid by Seventh Army Air Force on Tarai and nearby atolls in the Marshalls. American bombers faced intense Japanese interception but destroyed several hostile planes and claimed decisive air superiority. Poor health and shortages limited Allied operations described in the update.
Lists promotions, addresses, and assignments of Elyrians and others serving in the U S Navy Army and Marine forces. Mentioned are Sgt Ingersoll at Harding Field Louisiana and naval training at Great Lakes with personnel details and upcoming posts. plus cadet training at San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center and local religious and community notices.
Oberlin AIRS lists H G Shannon at 1065 Ceday Avenue with phone numbers 4472 and 449 Morgan SL Pune, detailing contact information for local listings.
Oberlin programs feature Dr. Tsang Tsiang speaking on U.S. China relations at a Victory Rally on January 20. Other notes report Pythian, Townsend Club, and Oberlin Woman's Club meetings with speakers, plus church services led by Dr. George Shepherd and a college glee concert.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a fast acting remedy that goes to the bronchial area to loosen phlegm and ease irritation. It promises a money back guarantee if the cough is not quickly cured and urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.
Washington debates widen taxes on amusements and services as Congress advances compromise measures. The Senate approves a 30 percent proposal while the House backs 20 percent with higher rates on toilet preparations. Conferees set a merged tax plan to raise revenue and adjust rates across items and investments.
Charles Gates presides as the K of C Canteen opens Saturday evening with refreshments and a social program. Miss Flavency Welton Atta to speak. calls to nearby towns and Michigan listed. Manufacturers' Association sponsors Crain week with General Industries as sponsor. seniors provide refreshments and red hospitality.
Columbus January 28 unproductive ban on quality forced the slate for reforestation talks as water drop and rain failure threaten. Louis Brumfield novelist urged the Ohio Rentil Litnaber Builders to act, warning forests help keep water in the state and prevent wasteful erosion while the water table sinks.
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