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1943Tobe Hooper, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2017)[†]
Willard Tobe Hooper was an American filmmaker, best known for his work in the horror genre. The British Film Institute cited Hooper as one of the most influential horror filmmakers of all time.
Gloom spreads in Ger over USSR gains; attempts made to arouse home front
speculation on Allied conf on French unity
Sees US all in middle class
Heads com to aid development of Alaska and Canadian areas
on peace bases, message to servicemen distributed by Presbyterian Ch in US of Amer
MacArthur revs campaign mil lessons; stresses air power role
Conversion order deadline reached; local bds face problem; L Eaton revs progress, eastern area
US troops strengthen positions, Ousselita area; tank attack against Gers reptd successful; US planes strafe enemy positions; artillery active; Brit continue Rommel pursuit; French troops, Pont du Fahs area, rejoin Allied forces by filtering through Ger lines, US planes raid Bizerte; other aerial activity described
bill planned to charge Niagara Falls Power Co for use of Niagara River water rights
Jap ships sunk or damaged by US torpedoboats, Solomon Islands battle
Wickard predicts effect of protein crop subsidy program on production