Navy Blimp Lost During Storm Over Gulf of Mexico
The blimp wreckage was found in the Gulf of Mexico near the Mississippi river area after a 40 minute storm battle. Nine crew members remain missing out of ten with Ensign William Thewes saved by a Navy craft. Two sister crafts were destroyed and another damaged when torn from hangars at Houma by a tornado like storm.
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Navy
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Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River
Eighth Naval District
William Thewes
Lakewood
Ohio
Gulf
Houma
Recapture of Dutch New Guinea Boosts Philippines Aim
The Hollandia and Aitape landings on New Guinea mark a significant Allied advance. The operation isolates about 60,000 Japanese, bringing total neutralized in the area to around 140,000 as Allied air bases near the Philippines loom. Admiral King voices cautious optimism about Nazi air power diminishing ahead of any invasion.
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Wanted laborers and farm hand at Stuart M. Perry quarry
Classified note lists recruitment for ten laborers and one farm hand to be used at a quarry run by Stuart M. Perry with in person application required. Indicates date stamp (4-14-10t).
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Hitler War Watch Spurs Summer Battles Across Europe
The Voelkischer Beobachter says Russia plans a new offensive to coincide with western invasion, forecasting the hardest battles of the war this summer. Berlin notes Moscow masses forces in southeastern Poland, aimed at a drive to shadow western operations while Finns gamble on stalemate after rejecting Soviet terms.
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Star Covers Local and World News With Complete Coverage
The Star offers thorough reporting on local events, national developments, and international affairs providing insights, updates, and context for readers seeking a broad news overview from a trusted source.
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