Halsey Says Captured Orders Show Jap Plans to Surrender
Admiral Halsey reported captured Japanese orders indicated the enemy planned surrender in Bougainville and Guadalcanal. He warned Japan’s remaining forces are crippled though capable of costly attacks, and stated Rabaul was crushed while Australia’s risk is now minimal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
N. Z
U.P
William F. Halsey
Guadalcanal
Bougainville
Solomons
Halsey
South Pacific
Omer Griswold
Griswold
Alexander Vandegrift
U.S
Singapore
New Britain
New Ireland
Choiseul
New Guinea
Australia
New Seland
Rabaul
Yellowstone
Rogers
Michigan To Mark D-Day With Prayer
Michigan will pause one minute in silent prayer and reflection in D-Day observance by order of Gov. Harry F. Kelly. Civilian defense authorities will notify communities of a uniform time after air raid sirens and church bells signal the moment for reflection on the European invasion task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
UPR
Michigan
Harry F. Kelly
Kelly
Lack Of Tank Cars Cuts Gas In Mexico
Mexico City officials report gasoline shortages due to vacancies in government offices during a vacation period. About 25 percent of workers are away, causing reduced staffing while officials insist sufficient gasoline exists but transport to use sites remains the hurdle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mexico City
Tourist Spots In West Face Worst Season
West vacation spots faced a sharp downturn this summer due to gasoline rationing wartime restrictions and a mood against travel. Yellowstone Carlsbad Bryce Zion Pikes Peak Echo Lake Mount Evans and Opera Week at Central City see reduced attendance while the Army uses Echo Lake for training and highways stay closed to the peaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Face
West
Rocky Mountains
Pearl Harbor
Edmund B. Rogers
Yellowstone Park
Carlsbad Cavern
New Mexico
Bryce and Zion National Parks
Utah
Mount Evans
Army
Echo Lake
Leadville
Central City
Colo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ley Ray
Gants
Jack V. Fox
Denver
Carlsbad
Pikes Peak
Colorado State Highway Department
U. 8
Walgren
Walgreen
Congress Street
Leon Laraine
Cherbert
LUX
Onize Wir
U.S. P
Overseas
Roe
Penbrook
L. B
Thrifty
Lifebudy Shaw
Norito
Senna
Carter’s Pills
Walgreen's
Epsom
Vues
Hopper
Make Believe
Beth
Beth Horton
Onder
Sharpener
Walgreen’s
Edgeworth Tobacco
Reg. Or Jr
Hinds Money Saver
Aoa
VITA
Abbott’s
Valentine
Lady Esther
D.O. Less & Sons Ca
lIs
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!