Fire and train wreck claim eight in Augusta home
A flash fire at a Gage Place frame dwelling in Augusta kills eight, including four children Beulah 8 Luella 7 Adin 5 and three other family members Foreston Berry 35 Clara Berry 35 Eugene Malloon 3 Carleton Berry 18. Loss is about 1500 with two apartments in the building. one unoccupied.
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Augusta
Gage Place
Roland L. McKay
Foreston Berry
Clara
Beulah
Luella
Adin
Gene Malloon
Kathleen Malloon
Berry
Carleton Berry
McKay
Clifton
Brunswick
Malloon
East Machias
Albert Bagley
Berrys
Shangri La valley survivors rescued after 46 days
A WAC corporal Margaret Hastings and two Army comrades First Lt John S McCollum and Tech Sgt Kenneth W Decker were rescued from a hidden New Guinea valley after 46 days adrift since a May 13 crash. They described friendly natives, a cliffside 15,000 foot ascent, and a return to Hollandia by glider.
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United Press
WAC
New Guinea
Hollandia
American Broadcasting Company
WAC Corp
Margaret Astings
Oswego
N. Y
Ohn S. McCollum
Trenton
Kenneth W. Decker
Kelso
Wash
Vally
Corp. Hastings
Decker
McColluma
McCollum
Hidden Valley
Corp. Hastings, McCollum, and Decker
Engineer and brakeman die in Michigan rail wreck
Jackson Michigan June 30 A New York Central freight train collided with a passenger train at Eaton Rapids. Engineer David Greer and brakeman R O Rhoades, both Grand Rapids, were killed. Twenty six passengers were injured and hospitalized. Conductor P J Lemire of Jackson suffered a broken clavicle. Cause under inquiry.
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Jackson
Mich
New York Central
Eaton Rapids
Here
David Greer
Grand Rapids
R. O. Rhoades
P. J. Lemiere
Miami Marine Kills Jap To Speed Advance
Pvt Lionel Huffaker a Miami Ariz marine volunteered to take a Japanese observer position on a ridge in Southern Okinawa. He stalked and killed the observer at close range enabling the third battalion to advance and repel artillery fire. The captured post became an observation post for U S commanding officers.
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William Boniface
Associated Press
Okinawa Battle Front
Lionel Huffaker
U. S
Miami
Ariz
Suri Castle
Huffaker
Arizonian
Can Japan Resist the Yankee Onslaught, Mackenzie Asks
DEWITT MACKENZIE argues Japan cannot sustain a homeland defense against the Allied air offensive. He notes Tokyo’s claims of deadly resistance and secret weapons, but cites Allied bombing and sea blocks that isolate Japan and cripple war production, predicting a collapse without surrender.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Japan
Tokyo
Germany
U. S. Ordnance
Europe
Reich
Domei
Okinawa
Kyushu
Nippon
Indonesia
Davis-Monthan Convalescent Work Praised
Gen H H Arnold praised the Davis Monthan field convalescent services division for initiative administrative ability and professional skill in organizing and conducting the hospital’s superior program. The commendation, read in a brief ceremony, carried three endorsements from Army air forces and regional commanders.
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H. H. Arnold
Air Forces
Davis-Monthan Field Aaf Regional Hospital
Downs E. Ingram
Howard A. Rusk
Army Air Forces Headquarters
Robert B. Williams
Second Air Force
Newton Longfellow
16Th Bombardment
Biggsfield
el Paso
Tex
Davis-Monthan
Misleading claims on shipments to Manchuria amid conflict
The text asserts goods are being shipped to Manchuria claiming Allied seas are blocked. It notes some industries were moved there long ago, but contends the Mikado’s domains are currently surrounded with no escape routes available.
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Manchuria
Station Surgeon Applauds Tucson Support Network
Lt. Col. John T. Klausner commends military personnel and Tucson citizens and organizations for their unselfish effort in making the program a superior function. The remarks praise community backing and dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Klausner
Tucson
Col
Klausner
RFC Woman Pilot Crashes On Takeoff
An official of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and his woman pilot injured in a takeoff crash at Washington National Airport. Miss Mozelle I. Simpson, 26, listed with a possible fractured skull and facial injuries, and passenger George Shapiro, an industrial analyst, with a possible arm fracture and facial cuts. They planned an extensive tour to inspect surplus Army airfield property in Arizona, Texas, and California.
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Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Washington National Airport
Mozelle I. Simpson
Providence Hospital
Pasenger
George Shapiro
Arizona
Texas
California
Traffic Traffic Police School Prepares for Postwar Rush
Tucson traffic police under Sgt. William Irvin train a road safety squad as gasoline sales resume and eastbound wartime travelers surge. Instructors include Coy Beasley Paul Cella J Mercer Johnson J Forrest Ingle and UA instructors. Classes occur after duty hours three times weekly.
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Tucson
William
Bil) Irvin
Irvin
Navy
Coy Beasley
State Highway Patrol
Paul Cella
Police Court
J. Mercer Johnson
J. Forrest Ingle
University of Arizona
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East Ninth St
Arizona Mortuary, Inc
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East Third Aneral
Michigan
Miami Marine
Atlanta
Denver
Flagstaff
Fort Worth
New York
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Yankees
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Grossetta
Ussr
Housing Bureau
Mint
Thurman R. Minton
Washington Courthouse
Davis-Monthan Field
Arnold
Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie Institute of Arizona
P. O. Box
Rancho Nezhone
Akl
Langendorf
Beeman's Potato
Beeman
Tater
Akiz
First Baptist Church
E. 5Th St
R. S. Beal
E. A. Folsom
Dr. Beal
Rev
Gustafson
Solo
Seven Freedoms
Pastor Beal
Ruth Eaglesfield
Dorothy Tyler
Palo Verde Mission
Christ
Folsom
Plbg. & Metal CO
E. Toole Street
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Ingle Shes
Petr
Bronse
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Scott
United States
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp
Tucson Federal
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Alfred F. Kerr
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