Japs in Guinea bombed again
60-mile path of havoc mowed by planes
By Don Caswell, United Press staff writer
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10 lose lives as U-boat get 497th vessel
United Nations merchantman lost in Caribbean; U.S. ship hit
By the United Press
Bulletin
An East Coast port –
A medium-sized United States merchant vessel was torpedoed and sunk in the North Atlantic early in July, the 3rd Naval District announced today. One member of the merchant crew was killed but the remaining 48 aboard were saved.
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Son admits killing parents with axe
St. Louis man tells of quarrel with U.S. official over money and fatal fight involving mother; flat tire helps solve case
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U.S. Navy Department (September 25, 1942)
Communiqué No. 132
South Pacific.
On September 21, Army heavy bombers (Boeing Flying Fortresses) bombed and strafed Gizo Island in the New Georgia Group of the Solomon Islands and attacked enemy installations at Rekata Bay on the northern coast of Santa Isabel Island.
On September 23, Army bombers again attacked Rekata Bay. Docks and buildings were damaged and one small float plane was shot down.
On September 24, Army bombers attacked a force of enemy transports near Shortland Island, in the western Solomons. This attack was opposed by about 20 Japanese fighters. Three hits were scored on the transports and 1 enemy fighter was shot down.
Marine patrols on Guadalcanal have been active in attacking scattered enemy units. These operations have been supported by Navy and Marine Corps Douglas dive bombers which have bombed and strafed enemy-held villages and other points of resistance.
The Pittsburgh Press (September 25, 1942)
U.S. put curb on handouts
All unnecessary blurbs are doomed
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Nazi predicts October crisis
‘We’ll win or lose by end of that month,’ he says
By John A. Reichmann, United Press staff writer
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Quiz for wives –
All 3-A men to get new questionnaire
Draft boards to check on income possibilities of families
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Food costs at stake –
Farm parity plan blocked, Barkley says
Passage of administration compromise measure declared certain
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Here is how farm plan affects prices of food
Actual costs now compared with levels possible under proposal to amend anti-inflation bill
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