Yugoslavs Repel German Seaborne Landing on Dalmatian Coast
Yugoslav forces claim to have smashed a German seaborne landing on the Dalmatian Coast and nearby islands including the Peljesac Peninsula. Allied reports say two British destroyers intercepted and damaged two German manned Italian steamers near Mijet island off Dubrovnik.
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Adriatic
Drug Tito
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Adriatic Sea
Mijet
Dubrovnik
Willkie Talks Politics in Closed Republican Roundtable
Wendell L. Willkie addressed freshmen Republicans in a closed session, fielding questions about international and domestic affairs and his presidential plans. He later met reporters off the record, leaving observers unsure when he would formally enter the GOP race.
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Wendell L. Willkie
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New Jersey
Massachusetts
Willkie
78 Club
St. Louis
Yugoslav Front Grips Islands and Cities Amid War Activity
Yugoslav reports claim control of the islands of Hvar and Mljet guarding Adriatic ports. They cite battles across Herzegovina and Bosnia with towns Bilec and Nova Varos fallen to partisans. German forces suffer heavy losses including trucks and tanks while Rommel’s division relieves and defeats near Susak Ogulin. Rail lines upset. Kosanjevica street fighting continues as horse population drops since 1920.
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Mijet
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Bilec
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Travnik
Sarajevo
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Italy
Erwin Rommel
Susak
Ogulin
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Sunja
Kostajnica
Kostanjevica
Moroline Moroline Ad Claims High Quality Petroleum Jelly
Product copy touts Moroline petroleum jelly with advice to apply between fingers and spread slowly. Mentions use for minor cuts and abrasions and notes a triplesize option.
Statement calls for more policewomen and free clinics
On October 20, 1943 a government statement warned of grave danger to national health and urged expanding policewomen to curb promiscuity and establishing many more free clinics to address public health needs.
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