Japan's Midway Battle Revealed Ambush and Losses
Official reports outline the Midway clash where a U S naval task force ambushed the Japanese armada. Japanese losses included 20 ships sunk 3 battleships hit 275 planes destroyed and 4 800 men drowned American losses were 19 900 ton carrier Yorktown destroyed the destroyer Hamman sunk and many planes and personnel. The battle secured the Pacific gateway to Hawaii and the Panama Canal.
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Washington
Japan
Midway
Hawaii
Yorktown
Hammann
American West Coast
Panama Canal
Lofton R. Henderson
Gary
Ind
Henderson
Coral Sea
Navy
High Command
America
Pacific
Alaska
Pacific Coast
U. S
Midway Island
Alutians
North Pacific
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
Grounder Smacks Travis In Eye
Soldier Cecil Travis, former Washington Senator infielder, sports a shiner and nose stitches after a grounder hit him in the eye at Camp Wheeler. The Post Hospital reports he will sit on the bench with the army team for several days.
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Camp Wheeler
Cecil Travis
Washington
Post Hospital
Fights Last Night in Cincinnati Newark and New York
Ezzard Charles stopped Steve Mamakos in Cincinnati at 163 1 2 pounds. Freddie Archer drew with Danny Kapilow in Newark. Terry Young knocked out Lee Harper in New York Dallas and U S Army. Tami Mauriello outpointed Tony Mus to in Chicago at 206 3 4 pounds.
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Cincinnati
Ezzard ‘Charles
Steve Mamakos
Washington
D. C
New York
Freddie Archer
Newark
Danny Kapilow
Terry Young
New Yook
Lee Harper
Tami Mauriello
Tony Musto
Chicago
Stars Edge Tigers as Borowy Notches RBI on Triple
Hank Borowy of the Yankees delivered a first inning RBI with a triple to back a two hit shutout of the Tigers. John Niggeling and Rube Melton also worked well in their assignments for the Browns and Red Sox. Lou Novikoff drove in two with a double for the Cubs in a win over the Giants. Whitlow Wyatt and Bill Herman led the Dodgers in a three hit game against the Pirates with a three run double in the first inning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Borowy
Yankees
Tigers
John Niggeling
Browns
Red Sox
Rube Melton
Phils
Cincinnati
Lou Novikoff
Cubs
Giants
Whitlow Wyatt
Billy Herman
Dodgers
Pirates
Condition of Rivers At Riverton North Fork South Ford
River conditions reported for Riverton Virginia show the North Fork and South Fork Clear water flow with normal levels. No flooding or erosion noted. anglers and boaters advised to exercise caution near low-water channels.
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Riverton
Winchester Park Faces Cavalry In Undefeated Clash Sunday
The Park hosts the Cavalry boys from Front Royal Remount Station in a Sunday baseball showdown. Winchester, riding a seven game win streak, seeks to halt a strong Northern Virginia rival as the region eyes an elimination tournament proposed by Business Manager Russell Potts to crown the Upper Valley champion.
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Winchester Park
Front Royal
Northern Virginia
Cavalry Boys
Winchester
Upper Valley
Stephens City
Sandy Baker
Hagerstown
Bobby Houghton
Joe Lawson
Russell Potts
Ould
Riverton
Middletown
White Sox
Mid
Leesburg
Vitamin Deficiency Tied to Some High Blood Pressure
Dr. Royall M. Calder reports rat experiments suggesting lack of B vitamins may cause high blood pressure by limiting oxygen use in kidney cells. Restoring vitamins could reverse the effect. human applicability remains a hypothesis for further study.
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Science Service
New York
Royall M. Calder
Clayton Foundation For Research
Houston
Tex
Journal of Experimental Medicine
Calder
Court records from Clarke County docket show multiple citations
Woodrow Heflin cited for hunting without a license on Sunday and hunting squirrels. Fines total 14.25 dollars. James Lofton charged with distraction of property 35.25 dollars and breach of the peace with a 500.00 dollar peace bond. William Shanholtz cited for distraction of property 35.25 dollars.
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Clarke County
Woodrow Heflin
James Lofton
William Shanholtz
Afternoon News Lags As Clocks Mark Late Time
The STAR reports late news timing as 9 P M in London 10 P M in Berlin and Rome 11 P M in a rundown of world clock references. The item notes the press time delays and regional differences in ongoing updates.
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London
Berlin
Rome
Racing colors of Bomar Stable and Dizzy Prout feat
Bomar Stable wore silver and gold sleeves with red hoops and a silver gold cap. Paul Dizzy Prout of the Detroit Tigers was the first pitcher to beat the Yankees on June 17. Joe Louis married Marva Trotter on September 24, 1935 before his Schmeling rematch on June 19, 1936.
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Bomar Stable
Newark Yankees
Ear A. Paul
Dizzy) Prout
Detroit Tigers
Joe Louis
Max Schmeling
A. Louis
Marva Trotter
Schmeling
Planes and Tanks Make Heavy Artillery Obsolete
Col. Henry W. Miller of the University of Michigan argues in Army Ordnance that planes and tanks render large coastal and railroad gun batteries obsolete. He predicts mobility will drive artillery design, with six inch guns possibly fading out within two years as mobile forces outpace fixed heavy weapons.
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Henry W. Miller
Department of
University
Michigan
Army Ordnance
Mister
Co] Miller
Chinese Admit Taking of Strategic Port By Japs
Chinese authorities acknowledge the Japanese capture of Wenchow in Chekiang province last Saturday. An army spokesman said the invasion aimed to deny Wenchow as a potential Allied air or naval base, with nearby Jiean and a Deep Bay port falling the next day.
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Chungking
Wenchow
Chekiang Province
Jaian
Wendow
Deep Bay
Foochow
Pukien
United Nations
Futuo Ph
Joe Louis Dance Night At Fort Riley Center
Joe Louis hosts dancing at the Negro recreation center for the Fort Riley cavalry replacement training center on Thursday night. He offers $200 for transportation for feminine guests from distant locations to ensure variety for enlisted men who otherwise dance with local partners.
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Junction City
Kas
Negro Recreation Center
Fort Riley Cavalry
Dither
Virginia Horses Set for Belair Meet in Maryland
Belair Maryland July 16 a check of stall lists shows 350 horses owned by Virginia residents will compete for purses during Harford County Fair Associations 10 day session starting July 22. 75 other horses trained by Virginians but owned by US residents will also race headed by notable Virginia trainers and owners.
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Belair
Virginia
Harford County
M. Elizabeth Whitney
Llangollen
Czech Night Ace Kuttelwascher Stops Luftwaffe Raids
London July 15. Czech ace Karel Kuttelwascher, nicknamed Old Kuttel, is hailed as Britain's best night fighter. He has 21 credited night kills, including seven bombers in ten days, and is famed for predicting German airfields and ambushing bombers during landing approaches. He is married to a Welsh woman and lives in Mill Hill.
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Wide World
London
Karel Kuttelwascher
Air Ministry
Britain
England
Mill Hill
Health Advice From Dr Clendening On Page Four
The page presents Dr Clendening's authoritative health guidance for daily readers. It outlines practical tips for nutrition, exercise, and wellness, emphasizing moderation and regular habits to improve overall health.
Are You Needlessly Suffering Constipation
Advertises Kellogg's All-Bran as a remedy for ordinary constipation caused by diet. Urges water intake and medical advice if simple measures fail. Mentions Battle Creek as origin and promotes bulk-forming cereal to restore normal digestion.
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Peor
Kellogg's
Battle Creek
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Churchill
John Charles Waldron
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Travis
The
Associated Press
Tonge
Stephano Brothers
Potomac By-Products Co
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Remount Station
Park
B. & M. Chevrolet Sales Co
Cor. Oats
By Science Service
Ann Arbor
Mich
Paris
Joe
Try Star Quix
Belair, Md
Charlie Feltner
Firestone Air Chief
Phonoradio
Firestone
F. M
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Cerles Moline
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Piene
RADIO
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