story seen as hoax; was submitted to War Dept Pub Relations Bur before release; Lt Gen Drum starts inquiry; Maj L Farnol, in charge of pub relations at Mitchel Field, in NY; expose preceding official questioning of story pub by Wash Star; OCD praise of army alertness cited

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1942Hans-Wilhelm Müller-Wohlfahrt, German physician and author^[†]

Dr. Hans-Wilhelm Müller-Wohlfahrt, born 12 August 1942 in Leerhafe, Wittmund, East Frisia is a German orthopedist and sports physician.

Headlines from August 12, 1942

LEHMAN IS CHOSEN STATE 'KEYNOTER'; Bennett and Mead Backers Both Satisfied, Though Latter Claim Special Advantage LEHMAN TO MAKE 'KEYNOTE' ADDRESS

U.S. FLEET BATTERS FOE IN ALEUTIANS; Kiska Installations Heavily Damaged by Shelling and Four Air Raids, Says Navy U.S. FLEET BATTERS FOE IN ALEUTIANS

Mayor Loses His Vote; Didn't Shift Address

Allies Win in Dogfight

Air Marker Story Seen as Error; Gen. Drum Starts Investigation; AIR MARKER STORY VIEWED AS ERROR

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