Willkie Rally Draws Thousands to Jackson for Ohio Campaign
By W. F. Smiley a vast, cheering crowd gathered at Jackson with estimates from 35,000 to 100,000 rallying to see Wendell Willkie and Governor Bricker. Traffic congestion stretched for miles as supporters urged help and a strong Republican victory in Ohio and nationally.
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Claud J. Dry
Willkie
Jackson
Mr. Willkie
Mrs. Willkie
Roosevelt
State Patrol Corp
H. D. Henery
Athens
Wendell Willkie
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Wendell
Willkie Alleges FDR Buck Passing on Defense
On a train to Baltimore, Wendell Willkie accuses Franklin D Roosevelt of neglecting American defenses and of passing blame to a minority, charging that a third term would threaten preparedness and democracy. He cites defense funding gaps and criticizes ambassadors engaged in partisan politics.
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Baltimore
Roosevelt
Buck
Charleston
W. Va
Wendell L. Willkie
Iadston City
Congress
America
Moscow
Company Offers To Settle With Union Over Little Steel Strike
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co. proposed a settlement with the CIO Steel Workers Organizing Committee. The offer was to be discussed today at the Labor Board regional offices in Cleveland, with details not disclosed. If accepted, it would end charges with the labor board tied to the 1937 Little Steel strike.
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Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co
CIO Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Labor Board
Little Steel
Father of 11 Killed in Columbus Tragedy
William Harris, 58, of Marion, was struck by a train Monday while walking along the tracks in Columbus and died last night. He leaves behind 11 children.
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Columbus
William _Harris
Marion
Volunteers To Change Draft Order Numbers
National headquarters said that men who volunteer for a year of training will move to the front of their local board list if accepted, delaying induction of others. Officials expect most of the first 30,000 inductees by mid November to be volunteers aged 18 to 36.
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Washington
Three Men Killed in Ravenna Auto Crash
An automobile struck a soft shoulder crossed a wire fence and rolled over multiple times killing Kenneth Bradfield 27 William Kline 60 and John Davis 40 all of Ravenna last night in Ravenna Ohio.
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Kenneth Bradfield
William Kline
John Davis
Brothers Draw First Two Numbers in Draft
In Tacoma Washington the draft lottery drew the first two numbers. The first number 158 caught Joseph A Kezele and the second 192 was held by his brother Anthony Donald Kezele.
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Tacoma
Wash
Joseph A. Kezele
Anthony Donald Kezele
Dr. George E. French Dies at 76 in Elyria
Dr. George E. French, 76, longtime city health official who retired July 1 after 37 years of service, died last night in Elyria. He led public health initiatives and mentored staff during his tenure. His death marks the end of a dedicated era in city health administration.
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Elyria
George E. French
Hague Denies Fraud Charge in Jersey City Hearing
Newark report says Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague denounced a Senate subcommittee inquiry into election fraud as a ten cent picayune political probe aimed at denying Roosevelt the state’s 16 electoral votes. Hague and Senator Tobey clashed, leaving little time for fraud questions. hearing adjourned after election.
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N. J
United States Senate
Jersey City
New Jersey
Frank Hague
Picayune
Roosevelt
Hague
Tobey
N. H
Seek To Improve Ohio Apple Crop
Government experts anticipate growth in Ohio apple production as young orchards mature. 1940 output is projected around 5.07 million bushels, down from 8.76 million in 1939 but higher than 1938’s 2.68 million.
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Ohio
Washington
Missing Boy Found In Abandoned Pool
The body of 15 year old Raymond Shetterley was found yesterday in an abandoned stone quarry pool after he disappeared on September 8 while leaving a note saying he planned to earn his own living.
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Tiffin
Raymond Shetterley
Italian Drive Into Greece Intensified
Italian forces reportedly pushed 40 miles into Greece and seized St Nicholas while Athens said Greek defenders held a strong front under heavy artillery. Britain increased aid to Greece by mining approaches to Piraeus. British claims of landings on Corfu were denied. Soviet and German actions and Turkey's neutral stance added to a widening crisis as RAF and German raids continued over London and the Midlands.
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Great Britain
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Russia
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Turkey
Smiliar
Egypt
Gibraltar
Jose Varela
Seville
Spanish Africa
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Francisco Franco
Adolf Hitler
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Midlands
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Midland
Lewis Denies Interest In Official Labor Post
CIO leader John L. Lewis said he would not accept the secretaryship of labor if offered again, reiterating he has declined the post in the past and would do so in the future. He spoke after Senator Wagner’s radio speech responding to Lewis backing Wendell L. Willkie for president.
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John L. Lewis
CIO
Wendell L. Willkie
Labor
Wagner
D-Ny
Lewis
Willkie
Roosevelt
First batch of Athens County draft numbers published
The article lists order for service numbers for dozens of draftees from Athens County and surrounding towns, with communities including Millfield Nelsonville Glouster Chauncey and Athens. It notes that more numbers will be published as the drawing continued into the morning and that local draft boards will have official service order numbers later this week or early next week.
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Athens County
Washington
Fire destroys valuable files in Washington
A fierce blaze at the War Department munitions building on Constitution Avenue last night damaged a newly added fourth floor and a large mass of records including some secret files. Intelligence officers and fire marshals began an investigation after DC fire units contained the flames in a long fight. A guard called the wing the department's most important section. Fire crews stopped flames from the message center but smoke and water may have ruined documents.
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Washington
War Department
Constitution Avenue
District of Columbia
National Cornhusking Championships Open in Davenport
Davenport Iowa hosted the 17th national corn husking championships drawing twenty one strong contestants. The event showcased top agricultural athletes from various states amid Iowa Fair like pageantry and a weathered judging panel.
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Davenport
Mississippi River
Freight Crash Kills Man Near Mussellman
A Baltimore and Ohio freight train fatally struck Henry Cottrill, 62, near Mussellman, Chilli cothe area, late last night authorities said.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Henry Cottrill
Mussellman
Sally Potter to Lead Kitchen Short Cuts at Messenger's School
The Messenger brings Sally Potter of DeBoth Home Makers to Athens for four 2 pm sessions next Tuesday through Friday at the Senior High Auditorium. She will share brand new recipes and tips to speed dishwashing keep a spotless house and manage laundry while fitting in other duties.
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Messenger
the Messenger
DeBoth Home Makers
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DeBoth
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Reelection of Roosevelt Urged by Kennedy
New York. Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy urged re-election of President Roosevelt on a nationwide $20,000 broadcast. Kennedy, funded by Mrs. Kennedy and their nine children, said events move quickly and the man of experience is the hour. He defended the President against war-declaration claims and argued war would hinder aid to Great Britain.
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England
Joseph P. Kennedy
Roosevelt
United States
America
Great Britain
ONG Begins Heavy Training in Camp Shelby
Ohio National Guardsmen started a year of training at Camp Shelby Mississippi with lessons on heavy weapons anti-tank anti-aircraft and artillery engineering and chemical warfare. The 37th Division now has 8,087 soldiers 611 officers and 7 warrant officers after a reduction of 1,412 since last summer.
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Miss
Ohio National Guardsmen
Wisconsin
Bittinger Predicts Ohio Democratic Landslide
Columbus report quotes J Freer Bittinger state Democratic Chairman predicting a 300000 vote victory for Democratic presidential and gubernatorial candidates with the party solidly united on the eve of election day.
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Bittinger
Ohio
Columbus
J. Freer Bittinger
U S Aviator Shot Down By Japanese Warplanes
Walter C. Kent of Kentwood Louisiana a pilot and seven Chinese passengers were killed when a China National Aviation Corporation airliner was shot down yesterday over Chungking China by Japanese war planes an official announcement said today.
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China
Walter C. Kent
Kentwood
China National Aviation Corporation
Cafeteria Starts at Ohio State Penitentiary
Warden Frank D. Henderson announces that for the first time one fourth of inmates at the Ohio State Penitentiary will have cafeteria service starting Friday. He says the change brings warmer meals and greater selection.
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Columbus
Ohio State Penitentiary
Frank D. Henderson
First 2 000 Expected To Fill Quota
The draft lottery concluded after 17 hours 36 minutes with two numbers extra and six missing. Brigadier General Hershey drew the final capsule at 5 47 a m EST signaling the end of the massive conscription event involving about 5 000 000 young Americans.
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Washington
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Ohio to Supply 996 in November
Ohio will supply 996 men in the first selective service draft for the Fifth Corps Area at Fort Hayes. They will report to their posts between November 19 and 27. The next group, to be larger, is due December 2 and will primarily proceed to Camp Shelby, Mississippi, to bring the 37th Division of the Ohio National Guard up to full strength.
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Ohio
Fifth Corps
Fort Hayes
Camp Shelby
Miss
Ohio National Guard
Lottery Draw Sparks Questions Over Numbers and Draft
The article details a World War II selective service lottery with officials recounting missing capsules and a junior draw to cover gaps. It notes 1,164 numbers exceeded registrants, affects local boards, and cites notable figures such as James Stewart and Joe Louis with their assigned numbers.
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