Midwest Farm Bloc Joins G. O. P. Sweep
The Midwest farm bloc bolted to the Republicans as upsets swept the Great Plains and trans Mississippi states. Incumbents opposing Roosevelts farm policies, like Senators Norris and Lee, were defeated or replaced by staunch farm bloc backers, boosting McNary Capper and Dirksen styles in Congress.
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Associated Press
Washington
Bell
Forsevern
trans-Mis- Sissippi
Great Plains
Olde Herring Ou
Diller
Roosevelt
McNary
R-Ore
Capper
Reasi
Brooks
R-I
Bankhead
Dala
Russell
D-Ga
Bender
Din
Cannon
D-Mo
Dirksen
R-Ti
Hope Ir-Easi
George Norris
Nebraska
Farm Bloc
Kenneth 8. Wherry
Oklahoma
Josh Lee
Fish Holds Lead in New York Race for Congress
In New York the combined Democratic and ALP effort and Republican deflection failed to topple U S Representative Hamilton Fish in the 225th district with Fish leading Ferdinand A Hoyt 42 063 to 33 286 as returns from 194 election districts came in He accused the campaign against him of abuse and vilification organized by communists Reds and leftwing New Dealers to impugn his patriotism and Americanism and oppose his stance against war and New Deal methods.
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New York
U.S
Hamilton Fish
Pearl Harbor
Roosevalt
Bete
Isih
Wsh
Ferdinand A. Hoyt
ALP
Fish
Hoyt
World Bullets and Battles Sweep News Briefs
Bulletins report party gains in the U S House and Senate and a possible Republican majority. London notes unexplained shutdowns of continental radio stations amid RAF night raid rumors. Allied forces in New Guinea advance toward Kokoda and Oivi as MacArthur reports progress. Paris radio urges Frenchmen to join German service amid Axis negotiations. The British ministry accuses Vichy of handing 85 Allied merchant ships to the Axis in the Mediterranean.
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London
Mie
RAF
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Mediterranean
Zalnecks Win Scrap Producer Merit Award in War Effort
Zalnecks Junk Dealers of Corry received the Scrap Producer Merit Award from the War Production Board for 33 percent above average scrap collection in six months. WE Stewart, district chief, presented the honor noting the yard’s 80 day turnover and double distinction as Automobile Graveyard and scrap dealers. The award highlights hundreds of tons of scrap metal aiding tank and armament production in the war effort.
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S. Zaleneck & Sons
War Production Board
WE. Stewart
Corry Junk
Erie County
Pennsylvania
Stewart
Zalmecks Totomy
Concervation Division
Dietich
Corry
Tre Corry Junk Dealers
Republicans Sweep Pennsylvania War Time Ticket Victory
Adjutant General Edward Martin, 63, leads a GOP landslide sweeping Pennsylvania statewide offices and restoring Republican control of both houses. Ross concedes after heavy losses as 16 Republicans win Congress seats and Philadelphia Democrats suffer defeats. Voter turnout low at about half of registered voters amid Pearl Harbor era tensions.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Edward Martin
Washington, Pa
Pennsylvania
Martin
GOP
Aevil
Federal House
F. Chir Ross
Butler
Harristung
Arsenal
F. Clair Rosa
Lackaewanna
Westmoreland
Washington
Pearl Harbor
Leon Sacks
Francis Smith
James Gallagher
Frederick Pracht
Metropolis
William Ditter
Republian
National Congressional Committee
Tne
James E. Wolfenden
Delaware County
Vernon O'Rourke
Swarthmore College
Ines B. Peel
Pittsburgh
Congress
Iast
William T. ‘Troutman
Shamokin
Desert Action May Decide Battle in Egypt Says MacKenzie
London November 4 Lieut General Montgomery broke through Rommels left flank and is driving toward a decisive engagement for control of the Mediterranean. The fighting marks a major clash in northern Africa with the potential to determine the broader war.
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MacKenzie
DeWitt MacKenzie
London
EL. Montgomery
Marshal Rommel
Egypt
Mediterranean
Montgomery
Africa
Corry Casts Ballots for GOP Sweep in State Election
Gen Edward Martin leads the Republican ticket to a clean sweep in Corry with 910 votes to 325 for the Democratic opponent. City totals show heavy GOP support, large margins for incumbents, and a light overall turnout around 38 percent.
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Edward Marlin
Corry
Marstin
Ely
F. Clat Ross
Gen. Martin
W. S. Livenwood
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Otter
James Fery
Tayattene
Robert L. Rodgers
Republica
John E. van Allsburg
Reublican
Hils
Jones
Wattsboro
Bond buying in October sets new local record
Comy set a Haw record in bond and stamp purchases for October with total subscriptions of 4842 announced by local chairman Weller H Scott. The stamp and bond committee reported women’s division sales of 940031.85 from July 16 to October 26, led by Mrs Dan D Williams. They operated booths at banks theaters and stores and plan a November rally. Consideration of placing stamps at large defense industries to reach workers is ongoing. In Willoughby Ohio a three car crash claimed two more lives as Frances Bildada 21 and Frances Sehwerthofer 82 died, plus Joseph Kaiser of Willoughby died Sunday.
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Comy
Weller
HH. Scott
Sid
Carry
Tex
Dovision
Srs
Dan. D. Williams
Scott
Painesville
Frances Bildada
Connenutville
Willoughby
Frances Sehwerthofer
Cohneautville
Joseph Kaiser
Republican Gains Trump State Races Across New York and More
The Republicans swept several state governorships including New York Michigan California and Connecticut ending Dem Reigns in Albany and reshaping the Senate and House margins. Early returns show six new Senate seats and a wide House gain while Van Allsburg and Rodgers secure large margins in Erie and Crawford counties. Martin leads Ross in the gubernatorial race with strong margins in Venango and Warren counties.
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Asnocmten
New York
Michigan
California
Senate
Herbert Hoover Asa
House
Wermscrats
Inomias &, Dewey
Roosevelt
John J. Bennett, Jr
Empire State
Albany
Reepublicans
Sanborn School Fire Tied to Bound Principal Plot
Sanborn residents report a two-story schoolhouse was set ablaze after two hooded men bound and gagged Principal Milton Gurvits. Police say the attackers sprinkled alcohol and used a match, destroying the building with 87 pupils evacuated. State inspectors note threats against the town and claims of anti Jewish sentiment.
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Sanborn
N. Y
Associated Press
Milton Gurvits
Jeff Hyim
Giavite
Eugene F. Hoyt
Hoyt
Russian Lines Harden in Stalingrad Battle Front
Dispatches report stiffening Russian lines at Stalingrad as they repelled German attacks and pushed the invaders from several heights. In the Caucasus, Red Army units crossed the Volga and redeployed to disrupt Axis operations while German divisions from Progena and Saxony moved to bolster the Axis Right.
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Stalingrad
Caucasus
Red Army
Volga
Nisi
Eslands
Norhside
Frese
Progeta
Saxony
Central Caucasus
Father drafted with sons and two others in Devens group
Cambridge reports a 45 year old defense worker George L Williams and his 20 year old twin sons Richard G and John M are to entrain today for Fort Devens with an induction group. Two other Williams sons already serve in the armed forces. A board member called it a coincidence. Williams says he is glad to go with his boys.
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Cambridge
Selective Service’ Board
Fort Devens
George L. Williams
Richard G
John M
Armed Services
Williams
Japs Again Threaten Guadalcanal Amid Battle for Airfield
U S troops on Guadalcanal fend off renewed Japanese landings east of the airfield as U S Navy ships bombard positions west of the base. MacArthur reports progress in New Guinea while Allied air and ground forces push toward Kokoda and Buin Pass as navy foresees another Japanese fleet showing up.
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MacArthur
Australis
Allied Army
New Guinea
Kokoda
Oivt
Buns
Douglas MacArthur
Lnday
Associated Press
Washington
Guadalcanal
Pot Perial
United States
Knox
Siv
Solomons
Goodlas MacArthur
Buin- Pass
Navy
Large Japanese Transport Heavily Damaged
A large Japanese transport off New Guinea was spotted and set ablaze by three bombs from American planes during a return reconnaissance. The 10,000 ton ship was seen about 30 miles south west of Gasmata New Britain, 180 miles from Buneb in New Guinea.
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New Guinea
Gasmata
New Britain
Bune
New Gilines
Republicans Win Control of Both State Legislature Branches
Associated Press reports Republicans claimed control of both Pennsylvania chambers. House seats rose to 116 while Democrats fell from 126 to around 60. Senate lineup set at 33 Republicans and 18 Democrats with 25 seats contested. New Governor Martin will start with a GOP‑leaning legislature.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Assembly
House
Senate
Edward Martin
Arthur James
Leon
Ncpavunue
Martin
Charles H. Ealy
Somerset
James A. Geltz
Allegheny
B. B. McGinnis
Alleghény
Ellwood J. Tuyrer
Robert 5. Woodside
Elmer Bilway
Lea A. Achterman
British win first major desert front victory at El Alamein
British Eighth Army drove Rommel’s forces back in a six hour tank battle west of Alexandria. Reports say Axis units withdrew in good order after heavy losses as Allied forces pressed the coastal corridor with reinforcements, signaling a turning point in the Egypt campaign.
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Rommel
el Alamein
Associated Press
Britain
Egypt
Axis
Erwin Rommel
el Alamein Front
Alexandria
Balto
Eighth Army
Ngain
Rowmel
Fidelquarters
London
Middle East
Amr
Axia
Corrisem
el Akakir
Gér
Grant
Sherman
B. Montgomery
Brittanth Army
U S Troops Stop at Gibraltar with Convoy
Berlin radio dispatch reports American forces halted at Gibraltar with a convoy. The message claims a large force near the harbor including ships and aircraft carrier, destroyers, and seaplanes, amid Allied movements in the Atlantic theater.
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Gibraltar
London
Reutens
Berlin
Plase
Beng Peld
Baill
Enbina
Epenish
Gibraltar Lortiar
Serchan Willy
Hebraltar Harbor
Stroyers
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