Greeks Attack AI Italian War Drive Near Janina and Koritza
Greek forces strike at Italy in Albania as tanks and air bombardment target Tirana and Epirus fronts. Reports say Italian offensive toward Janina meets Metaxas line with heavy fighting around Koritza. Yugoslav border dispatches cite encirclement efforts and escalating losses on both sides.
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Koritza
Metaxas
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Greeks on Rations Report on Yugoslav Front
Greek sources say 1,000 Italian prisoners captured on the northern front were moved to Salonika. Greek newspapers report ration cards required for all foodstuffs, with fixed maximum prices and wage limits to curb profiteering. Yugoslav arrivals from Salonika say the city had not been bombed in four days.
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Yugoslavia
Salonika
Married couple talked with polite ease amid quiet tension
Willie Willis recalls Uncle Bill joking that she was his wife. The pair’s friendly, respectful banter hides a hidden marriage, as observers note the contrast between their public demeanor and private bond.
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Diplomatic Reception and Dinner Omitted at White House
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt announced that the traditional diplomatic reception would not be held at the White House this year due to war conditions in Europe and concerns it could embarrass members of the diplomatic corps. No diplomatic dinner was held last year, and the function again would be omitted this year.
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Europe
Britain Warns Rome Face RAF Wrath in Wartime Note
London officials signaled Britain would reserve full liberty of action against Rome as Italian fascists ally with Germany in bombing London. RAF aims to intensify its counterattack. raids hit Spandau Berlin outskirts, vital targets inside Germany, and a Dutch coastal convoy.
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Roundup of nearly 100 spy suspects in Istanbul report
Reported in foreign circles tonight, the arrest of nearly 100 spy suspects followed the apprehension of a man accused of operating a short wave radio station and providing a list of alleged accomplices. Rumors suggested Italians, Germans, and Bulgarians among potential fifth columnists detained.
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Reporter Crawls 500 Yards As Narrows Bridge Falls
TACOMA WASH Nov 7 Leonard Coatsworth describes the Narrows bridge collapse he survived by divine grace. He was crossing with his daughter's cockerspaniel Tubby when the bridge suddenly swayed violently side to side after previously moving up and down. He feared death as the structure failed and he crawled to safety.
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France
Former Bank Clerk Bags 3 Nazi Planes
London report says a former Manchester bank clerk in a British fighting plane shot down two fighters and one bomber in the Thames estuary today, according to the air ministry news service.
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Air Ministry
Thames Estuary
Manchester
Peace in Ranks of Labor Seen Before End of Year
Washington a November 7. Definite moves to end the fouryear war between the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations will be launched at the forthcoming national conventions. Resumption of peace negotiations is expected to be ordered by both conventions meeting November 18 in New Orleans and Atlantic City. Observers anticipate a definite agreement and reunion of the two labor groups before year end. Factors pointed to peace include John L. Lewis resigning the CIO presidency and Roosevelt's third term rally, though negotiations stalled after a March 1939 meeting. Please turn to Page 0 Col 1.
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Bridge Drama Ends With Tacoma Narrows Collapse
The Tacoma Narrows bridge, center span 2,800 feet and built by the State Toll Bridge Authority, cracked and fell 190 feet into Puget Sound in a high wind. Reporter Leon ard Coatsworth escaped, while a car with his dog sank. Officials say insurance covers losses. initial financing came from a $2.9 million PWA grant and $3.52 million bond funds.
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German cannon found near U S Arsenal in New Jersey barn
A German 4 centimeter Krupp cannon, similar to a French .75, was found in a barn three miles from the Picatinny arsenal at Kenvil New Jersey. The weapon, 25 years old, along with a caisson loaded with wooden shells, indicates training use. Federal investigators and Morris county sheriff Henry Sperling said site details will wait investigation completion.
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Morgenthau urges new taxes to fund rearmament plan
Washington Nov. 7 SAP Morgenthau says we have just begun to rearm and called for new taxes and a rise in the federal debt limit from 49 billion to 65 billion dollars. The higher limit would cover the current debt through June 30, 1942 but not the next four years. Senator Byrd counters that Congress should not approve an increased debt limit.
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Volunteers Set Record Influx Pushes Army Strength
Washington reports volunteers swelled the regular army beyond the 375,000 goal two months ahead of schedule. Officials plan continued enlistment to reach about 431,000, with needs for air corps and other branches. Aiming for professional core for 1.5 million under arms by next summer.
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FDR Willkie To Ask Unity On Armistice Day
President Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie will deliver Armistice Day unity appeals on November 11. Roosevelt will speak twice on NBC from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington at 11:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. during naval medical center cornerstone ceremonies. Willkie will address the 23,000,000 who voted for him and the nation from New York at 10:32 to 11:00 p.m. EST on NBC Red and Blue networks.
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Judge McClintic to Retire on Jan 14 at 75
Federal Judge George W. McClintic, noted for probation advocacy and forthright grand jury charges, will retire on his 75th birthday January 14, 194? after a 1915-year tenure on the southern West Virginia district bench. He was appointed by President Harding and began duties July 25, 1921.
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Roosevelt Returns To Washington Amid Debt and Tax Debates
President Roosevelt arrived in Washington to face higher taxes, a raised national debt limit, and broad defense issues. He met with the defense commission and British agent Purvis, received Ickes resignation letter, and confronted debates over debt limits and tax increases. Election news showed Michigan swing toward Willkie, with overall returns placing Roosevelt at 449 electoral votes to Willkie’s 92. Public crowds greeted him at Union Station and near the White House.
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Bombs Rock London as German raid hits city
London experienced a heavy night air raid with explosive and fire bombs lighting the sky while anti aircraft fire clattered from horizon to horizon. Fires erupted across districts and bombs struck a garage on the outskirts as Liverpool and Portsmouth faces reported actions and interceptions.
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All Markets Gain Sharply in War-Borrowing Rally
New York markets surged after Morgenthau signaled large government borrowing and spending. Stock averages posted their sharpest rise in over a year, with gains of about 2 to 3 dollars. Wheat lifted as December futures neared 7 3/4, cotton rose to 1.05 per bale, and prices for wool hides rubber and meat advanced on brisk demand.
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Michigan goes into GOP as Willkie leads Roosevelt
Camp Detroit reports Michigan swings Republican after unofficial returns show Wendell Willkie ahead by about 6,000 votes. Late rural Wayne and out-state totals erase Roosevelt edge in Michigan’s 19 electoral votes prompting a recheck by tabulators.
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