Australian Militiamen Hold Japs In New Britain Island
Australian militiamen reported holding Japanese forces on New Britain Island in a jungle battle. Allies prepared for a protracted fight with munitions and food stored in advance, despite a Japanese force estimated up to 10,000. Japanair reconnaissance continued as Australian leaders debated defense priorities and wartime strategy.
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Forde
Dead Sea Monster Reported Beaching in Orkney Islands
A 25 foot sea monster with a cow head fins and hairy body was found dead on a Deepdale Holm beach in Orkney and shipped to London's museum of natural history for observation by zoologists. Residents sent the creature with its smell as proof of alleged prehistoric sea serpents in north Britain bays.
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Orkney Islands
Scotland
Museum Natural History
Loch Ness
North Britain
Arms Worker Coins Slogan For Plants
Ambrose Harte of Galena Illinois a munitions handler at the army ordnance proving grounds Savanna Illinois was commended by the war department for a slogan he submitted for use in manufacturing plants The slogan The man who relaxes is helping the Axis will be used in plants working on army orders.
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The Poet of the People Edgar A Guest Practice and Preachment
Edgar A Guest presents a humorous poem contrasting a patient and his doctor about dieting. The speaker notes the doctor admonishes restraint while the doctor secretly indulges in fried potatoes and chocolate, suggesting a shared irony about health advice and personal restraint, ending with the question of what poison would be for the patient.
Scotch Whisky Sunk in Atlantic Loss Declares Heavy Shipment
More than 50 000 cases of Scotch whisky destined for New York and Boston dealers were lost when a freighter was sunk en route from Glasgow. The report was released on Tuesday.
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Boston
New York
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Glasgow
Hit Them Where It Hurts Buy Bonds
Wartime appeal urging defense bonds and stamps to fund military needs. Vivid emphasize that every dime supports guns, planes, and tanks, with figures showing bonds starting at $18.75 and stamps at 10 cents. Strong patriotic call to action.
Pastor Engquist elected VP of Des Moines Augustana district
The Rev. O. T. Engquist pastor of Saron Lutheran church was chosen vice-president of the Des Moines district of the Augustana conference. W. H. Stepare announced his candidacy for mayor, aiming to honor Birger A. Kleppe of near Norway who was saved from drowning in the Iowa River on July 13, 1930.
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Saron Lutheran Church
Des Moines
Augustana Cove
W. H. Stepare
Birger A. Kleppe
Norway
Lowa
Lightner elected Iowa Master Builders president in Davenport
W. H. Lightner of Cedar Rapids was elected president of the Iowa Master Builders association at the Davenport meeting. Mrs. Olive S. Johnson, attorney, announced her Republican candidacy for county attorney as the first woman to seek that office. Albert Evansky sustained slight injuries after being knocked down by a car at First Avenue and Third Street.
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Olive S. Johnson
Albert Evansky
First Avenue
Third Street
John the Janitor star Frank Winninger at Greene’s Opera House
Frank Winninger appeared in John the Janitor at Greene’s Opera House today. Miss Margaret Welch and three other young women were thrown from a sleigh on First avenue and Third street west, suffering slight injuries and unconsciousness. James McDonald was injured after being struck by a car on the interurban bridge while walking on the tracks.
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Greene's Opera House
Margaret Welch
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Third Street West
James McDonald
Congressmen Question Why AEF Is Sent to Ireland Debate
Congressmen press why the American Expeditionary Force is deployed to the British Isles rather than aiding General MacArthur in the Philippines. They argue Britain has large forces and question U.S. policy as comparisons to moral standards and wartime aims are voiced.
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Yonder
Philippines
Albert Wiggam explores minds and leadership desires
In this Q and A, Albert E Wiggam notes that highly intelligent people often shy from leadership. E I Thorndike's research is cited, suggesting intellect and sensitivity to criticism deter political and business power. The dialog also touches on fear of flying, distinguishing innate tendencies from acquired fear.
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E. I. Thorndike
Japan Aims to Block U S Aid to Australia
War brief argues Japan would strike from Marshall Islands bases to isolate Australia from the United States. It outlines potential attacks on Howland, Baker, Canton, American Samoa, Wake, and Midway to sever lines to Hawaii, enabling offshore domination of Australia’s east coast.
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United States
Japan
Commonwealth
America
U. S
Marshall Islands
Howlancé
Baker Islands
Canton
American Samoa
Britain
Hawaii
Australian
Poem by Claude Callan Poor Pa
A poem fragment titled Poor Pa by Claude Callan quotes Ma asserting some good men exist but she distrusts many men as much as she distrusts the speaker. The line reflects family tension and skeptical mood within a rural setting.
Federal Officials Benefit From New Retirement Law
Washington reports that 250000 to 300000 federal workers may gain from a retirement act signed by President Roosevelt. The measure expands coverage to non civil service agencies and allows elective officials to join the system, raising employee contributions to 5 percent, increasing compulsory retirement ages to 70, and adding optional and reduced retirement options for long service.
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LLP
Roosevelt
U. S
Civil Service
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Civil Service Commission
Only Negro Member Of Congress To Quit
Representative Arthur W. Mitchell of Illinois the only African American in Congress said he will retire at the end of his current term in January. He is completing his fourth term in the House.
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Washington
Arthur W. Mitchell
Dill
Vatican Radio and Press Denounce Nazi Church Persecution
Vatican Radio broadcasts in English quotes Osservatore Romano denouncing Nazi persecution of the church. The Vatican newspaper warns Catholics must be ready to shed blood and that hostile states face doom, urging Europe to embrace faith and church authority to restore hope and peace.
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Osservatore
Osservatore Romano
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Europe
Four Used Tires Bring $150 At Sheriff Sale
Four used four ply tires with heavy wear sold for 150 dollars at a sheriff's sale in Hopkinsville Kentucky.
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