New Hornet Launch Promises Bigger Tokyo Raids Ahead
Newport News documents mark the launching of the Hornet amid boasts of future large scale attacks on Tokyo. Knox praises past carrier feats in the Solomons and Midway, pledging continued valor and stating Pearl Harbor will be avenged. The launching faced a 45 minute delay due to mechanism issues.
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Newport News
Tokyo
Mary Frank ‘Knox
Santa Cruz Islands
Knox
Midway
Solomons
America
Pearl Harbor
Shangri-la
Hornet
United States
George Dewey
Navy
Géneral Board
Naval
Aviation
Newport
Shipbuilding ‘and.Dry- Dock Co.3
Frank Knox
Ralph. A. Burd
Rawleigh Warner
Winnetka
Army Navy wives seek lasting neighborly welcome
A war era appeal urges towns to treat Navy and Army wives as potential long term neighbors, not transients. The piece argues women of host communities should show hospitality and friendship despite military moves, noting some local prejudice and the importance of support for those living with husbands in service. It mentions bomb alerts and a push to buy war bonds.
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Navy
Gould
Jin
Army
Sensible Shoes Help Weary Feet
Advice on relieving tired feet from long standing work with alternating warm and cool soaks, drying, talcum, and proper footwear. Recommends low heeled oxford style shoes and avoiding loose bedroom slippers. Encourages using shoe ration coupons for supportive footwear.
Former Newsman Killed in Action in New Guinea
Arthur C Ely of Brooklyn New York a former staff member of a New York daily newspaper became the first amphibian engineer officer killed in action in the Southwest Pacific He led his men against a Japanese machine gun post during the Nassau Bay landing and three days and nights of combat before his death
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New Guinea
Arthur. C. “Ely
Brooklyn
WN. Y
New York
Southwest Pacific
Nassau Bay
Ely
North Adams Flying Fortress Pilot Missing
Lieutenant Meade, a North Adams born pilot who served with the Eighth Air Force, has been missing in action since August 1 over Germany. He participated in heavy raids on Hamburg, enlisted in November 1941, and was recently recommended for a citation. He is the son of Jeremiah and Mary Meade of Hoosick Falls.
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John
North’ Adams
Eighth Air
Germany
War Department
Meade
Hoosick Falls
Tata Jeremiah
Mary Meade
Hamburg
Jean
Holland
De“Aus
Wiying
Air’ Force
Adams
England
Jesuits Interned By Japs Listed
New York UP reports the Philippine bureau listed 79 American Jesuit priests interned since the Japanese captured the islands. Twelve were previously named, with 23 more remaining unaccounted for, including 24 priests from New York City and others from Buffalo Rochester Utica Dunkirk Webster Syracuse and Binghamton.
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New York
Philippine Bureau
Philippine Islands
State Department
Philippines
Fistanng
Jesuit Bureau
New York City
New York State
Martin F. Zillig
Edward Bauerlein
Leonard Hacker
Gerald Healy
Buffalo
Ambrose McManus
Mitton
Eugene A.gisel
Rochester
Henry W. Greer
Utica
Leon M. Minn
Dunkirk
Leo W. Welch
Webster
Jamies McMahon
Binghamton
John Nicholson
William Nicholson
Syracuse
Berlin Turns Down Protest By Swedes
Berlin and Stockholm exchange notes over alleged anti Nazi bias and Swedish press attitudes while German minesweepers in danish waters claim warning shots before actions. German note warns that fishermen aiding enemies face steps, as Berlin accuses Swedish papers of British and American influence. The report also notes Mrs Josephine Brandenburgh’s 90th birthday in North Adams with family.
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Stockholm
Berlin
Germany
Stock‘holm
Ared
Geespeng
Josephine. Brandenburgh
North Adams
B. E. Curtis
Open house highlights North Adams and Granville families
An afternoon and evening open house was held on West Main Street, North Adaumy. Mrs Brandenburgh showcased four grandchildren from Adams and Middie Granville, reflecting family ties across local communities.
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Main Street
North Adaumy
Brandenburgh
North
Adams
Middie Granville
Dren
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