Churchill Emphasizes Allied Gains Amid War Optimism
The Edinburgh address to the United Nations highlights reduced shipping losses, better shipbuilding, stronger Allied air power, and Hitler’s fear of decisive defeats. It notes the optimism may aim to counter Axis moves toward peace talks and questions the depth of actual change.
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United States
John G. Winant
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Harry Lauder
Churchill says Allies advance as Hitler’s prospects darken
In Edinburgh Churchill praised Allied strength while warning Britain will not show weakness over prisoner treatment. He cited August and September as low shipping losses yet high Allied air superiority and growing U.S. troop arrivals. Goering and Hitler were condemned as Hitler’s fear and ambitions falter.
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Judge Dismisses Bid to Halt Petrillo Ban on Recordings
Federal Judge John P. Barnes denied a temporary injunction sought by AAG Thurman W. Arnold to halt James C. Petrillo’s AFL of Musician ban on transcriptions and recordings. The ruling labels the dispute a labor matter between masters and servants amid industry concerns for small venues and radio stations. Arnold said he would appeal. Petrillo claimed the ban remains and companies must decide next steps.
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John P. Barnes
Thurman W. Arnold
James C. Petrillo
AFL Musicians Union
Barnes
Arnold
Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
Joseph A. Padway
AFM
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Supreme Court
National Association of Broadcasters
Linn County War Bond Drive Records Historic 1917-18 Total
Linn county surpassed 1917 18 Liberty loan goals with sales totaling 17 180 000 though the first drive fell short by 158 110. Payroll deductions boost was new for Iowa yet shortfalls in early 1942 required higher monthly purchases to meet 600 000 per month target.
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Linn
Linn County
B T. Perrine
Cedar Rapids
Perrine
Frank Filip
Iowa
Roosevelt Set to Address Youth Draft in Fireside Chat
The White House announced a late evening address by President Roosevelt will cover a second front and the drafting of 18 and 19 year olds. The talk, about 30 minutes, will include war manpower mobilization chief Paul McNutt and Selective Service Director Lewis Hershey.
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Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Paul V. McNutt
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Stephen Early
Early
Ship Strike Settled in Tyneside Yards After Weeklong Stand
A week-long strike by shipyard workers in Tyneside, condemned by unions and all major British press, was settled on Monday. The agreement ends industrial disruption and avoids further action.
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London
Tyneside
Probe Threat to Indiana Clergyman in Touhy Hunt
Detectives from Chicago joined Fort Wayne police to probe a telephoned threat against Roman Catholic clergyman Msgr. Thomas M. Conroy. The message, claiming Touhy gang links, echoed a broader chase of Roger Touhy and six escapees linked to the 1933 Factor kidnapping and related police sightings across multiple states.
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Wilbert F. Crowley
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Charlotte
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Leo Sutter
Horeb
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Villa Park
Big New Air Raid On Continent Reported By London
Allied daylight attack began over the southeast coast with many planes heard and some visible. RAF bombers struck western Germany including Hanover while fighters swept over occupied France. Berlin radio outages and German air raids against northeast coast towns followed, with eight killed. new one ton liquid air bombs used in Lille raid.
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St. Omer
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France
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Calais
Evening News
Lille
Polish Massacre Claim At Warsaw Reported
The Soviet information bureau said on Monday that during September more than 6,000 Poles were killed by Germans in torture chambers at Warsaw.
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Warsaw
Chilean President postpones U.S. visit amid Welles criticism
President Juan Antonin Rios delays his goodwill trip to Washington after cabinet talks and Argentina protests over Sumner Welles remarks. The Chilean leader cites military necessity as he informs President Roosevelt of the postponement and declines a dinner invitation.
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Washington
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Rios
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Bolivia
United States
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Bowers
Scrap Drive Tops Linn County In Iowa
Farmers and householders have put Linn county at the top of the Iowa scrap metal drive for two weeks. The push now shifts to factories, stores and office buildings to maintain the lead during the campaign's final week. Beginning Thursday, trucks and workers will cover the first precinct the downtown area.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Henry Haegg
James Manville
Scrap drive targets the 8th Precinct in Cedar Rapids
Eight precincts will collect scrap this week in Cedar Rapids with the 8th precinct bound by Cottage Grove avenue Bever Park Grande avenue and Sixteenth street. Haeggg and Mansille urge building managers custodians and store managers to canvass tenants and keep Linn County ahead in the state war effort. Plant managers are asked to act immediately and ensure daily scrap intake through Saturday.
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Bever Park
Grande Avenue
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Grande Avenues
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Mansille
Linn County
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WPB Frees Used Nylon Hosiery Stocks Nationwide
The War Production Board froze all stocks of used nylon hosiery held by dealers to seize available fabric for government use. Women were urged to save old silk and nylon stockings as a nationwide collection campaign is planned by WPB conservation division to begin soon.
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Omes
War Production Board
Washington
WPB
Conservation Division
Use Rayon in Tires Sparks War Production Debate
William M. Jeffers, Rubber Director, testifies to the Senate Agriculture Committee that the War Production Board ordered substitution of rayon for cotton in tires to meet war needs. He says the move, defended against cotton-state critics, rests on army tests showing rayon tires resist heat in heavy trucks. Critics press on who decided and whether rayon interests influenced the WPB.
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William M. Jeffers
Congressional
War Production Board
Senate Agriculture Committee
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WPB
Cotton Ed” Smith
D-S.c
Army
McKellar
D-Tenn
Stewart
Bankhead
D-Ala
Stalingrad Battle Shows German Push Pauses as Russians Counter
Russian communique notes ongoing artillery duels around Stalingrad while German efforts stall. Moscow says advances in the Mozdok and Novorossisk sectors, with counterattacks disrupting German plans to seize Grozny and Tuapse. American jeeps supply anti aircraft guns to the Caucasus front.
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Caucasus
Grozny
Mozdok
Hitler
Stalingrad
Volga
Novorossisk
Black Sea
Tuapse
Novoros
Sisk
Itler
Willkie Arrives in Fairbanks Alaska
Wendell Willkie and his party arrive at Fairbanks at 5 pm, traveling by plane from China via Siberia. He says he will reach the United States in a few days and reports all on board in good health.
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Fairbanks, Alaska
Wendell Willkie
Fairbanks
China
Siberia
Willkie
United States
Want Ad Department Hours and Contact
Advertising office announces hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. Clients are urged to place Want Ads in the afternoon for the next day's issue. Dial 2-3121 for submissions and assistance.
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