Submarine menace tied to New York harbor feared by inventor
Simon Lake, famed submarine inventor, warns of a new menace from German undersea craft. He says vessels could lie beneath the sea for a year before resurfacing to strike, but that such attacks would be more of a stunt than a major threat. He predicts Germans may target sea lanes rather than harbors and urges vigilance from Americans in New York harbor and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Harbor
Simon Lake
New York
Hamburg
Bremen Wold
Sven Tokyo
Hitler’s Strategy Warns of Truce as War Resumes
The piece argues Hitler would seek a Breathing spell after retreating to Stalingrad and fortifying a base, then return with renewed power. It urges Americans not to trust peace offers from Hitler and Japanese militarists, stating peace would resemble war while threats persist. The commentary stresses continued armament and vigilance against aggressors who seek advantage in any pause.
War recalls veteran GE leaders as old officials rejoin effort
Aged American business veterans Gerard Swope and Owen D. Young, once retired from General Electric, return to service as war demands rise. Charles E. Wilson moves to run the War Production Board, Philip D. Reed shifts roles, while Army and Navy recall retiring officers. The article notes value in keeping seasoned leaders connected to industry during the emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerard Swope
Owen D. Young
Te General Electric Company
Charles E. Wilson
Swope
Washington
War Production Board
Philip D. Reed
Young
Its
Army
Navy
Oldsters
Blood substitutes and plasma in military hospitals
An article describes liquid plasma or blood serum preserved by freezing, used to keep patients alive after blood loss. It notes its role as a temporary aid rather than a full substitute, and mentions civilian and military hospital use and varying blood type considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Com
Local incidents include car collision and hunting trip
Twenty years ago Findley Lake saw a minor car accident when Fred Schrouse of Narhi Clymer collided with a Pennsylvania car. No serious injuries. Corry contractor Michael Orlando continues to improve after his truck strike near the noon Buffalo train crossing on Center Street. A Corry hunting party led by LeRoy Cady and G. W. Mahle heads to Biscotasing for over a month. Mrs Elvira L. Wilson dies at home on North Center Street after a long illness. Buick cars arrive in town via Frank Gillette with plans for potential demonstrations around Halloween. The Chamber of Commerce indicates no large celebration will occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Orlando
Buffalo
Corry
Canada
Big Woods
LeRoy Cady
G. W. Mahle
Fred Hoenes
Biscotasing
Ieea
Elvira L. Wilson
James Wilken
North Centar Street
Unclear fragment on legal status and Arctic notes
Fragment discusses immunity and arrest after impeachment, notes Jan Mayen as a barren Arctic islet between Greenland and Norway, with a meteorological station since 1921. Mentions an ordnance plant moving large war material and a vague claim about blood and aristocracy, then trails to unclear assertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Mayen
Greenland
Norway
Norwegian Meteorlogical Institute
Daily Quiz: Seven Questions From Classified Gage
A fragmented reader quiz asks about a resigning Japanese cabinet member replaced by Tojo, nearest German-occupied sites to Bryn Lan, a World War II air battle through Aug Oct with 2975 German planes, whether Russia’s telegraph system is government owned, the source of the character Giant Despair, a US nickname “See nnd Lady of the Land,” postmortem examination term, the capital city on the equator, a European country with both French and Flemish official languages, and the Audubon Society’s founding purpose.
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Gage
Mamie
Tojo
Brest
Culels
Cherchours
France
United States
Equator
Europe
Audubon Society
Daily Dozen Brom Medical Society Health Note
Brom Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania explains boils or furuncles as skin infections. Affected area enlarges 4 to 7 days, then a yellow pus-filled center forms and may spread if squeezed. Proper care prevents spread. never squeeze a boil. Also notes usage caution about common wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Dozen
Brom Medical Society of the
State of
Pennsylvania
Fragmentary note on equine hybrids and marble weighing
The text discusses a birth involving a sci worded hybrid of horse and donkey and compares it to a hinny. It mentions a value of 50 000 and a light reference to marble weighing 100 kg. The overall content is unclear due to transcription issues.
Farmers Turn to Woods For Fuel in War Scarcity
Indianapolis farmers, urged by state forester T. E. Shaw, begin harvesting woodlots as coal shortages bite. USDA bulletin says towns with nearby forests can organize cutting bees or individual woodcutting for fuel, noting wood heat is quick and emits less soot. Heat value ranks state trees hickory, elm, beech, star maple. avoid cutting mature wildlife trees. well managed woodlots can satisfy home and community heating needs during war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
T. E. Shaw
U. S. Department of Agiculture
USDA
Tadiaha
Shayr
Japs Crafty In Tricks of War News Reel
Combat reports describe Japanese tactics and ambushes during Pacific combat. American Marines, patrolling in New Guinea and the Solomons, faced sniper fire and deceptive ambushes as they approached shore and field hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guiana
Travii
L Tm
Pacific
Swan
U. 5
Solobions
U. 8
Helis
Poot-tanges
Russsians
Tords Straits
Marties
Jame Purd Iing
Shortages of men and materials hit industry in district
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland reports shortages of both labor and materials in the fourth district during August and early September. War production expands though with new facilities. civilian work shifts to wartime plants and more women workers enter government arsenals and factories. Steel runs near capacity, but scrap shortages cause use of inferior grades and furnace repairs. Coal stocks hit a record August level and western PA Ohio and eastern KY output totals are steady. glass production falls as war uses rise. Delinquent regulation freezes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Get
Federa Reserve Bank of
Federal Reserve
Pennzyvinna
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kentucky
Million From State Paid 133,526,000 Income Tax
Washington report shows Pennsylvania had over one million taxpayers file 1940 income tax returns. Net income totaled about 9.985 billion dollars with a tax liability near 193.526 million. New York led in tax owed while Pennsylvania ranked second in liability and tax returns nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Pennsylvania
New York
Uhnois
Hawaii
Alaska
Nawal
Penn
New Jerney
Onio
Virgil
Mary Delaware
New Jersey
Ohio
West Virginia
Maryland
Delaware
O&io
West Virginian
del- Ayvare
Erie Soldier Returns From Australia
Erie, Oct. 2 American soldiers in Australia are anxious for a broad offensive, Corp. Joseph Tullio, 28, 644% E. Mat street, one of the first Erie boys home from service, says. He has a medical discharge for a stomach ailment but hopes to regain health and return to Australia. Married with a three year old son, he was drafted March 1941, trained at Aberdeen and Texas camps, and went to Australia Feb. 17, 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ERIE
Australia
Corp
Joseph Tullio
E. Mat Street
Tullo
U. S. Army
Tullio
Aberdeen
Texas
Charge accounts lift consumer buying across stores
A representative group of fourth district department stores reports that sales in cash, regular charge, and installment plans rose more than seasonally from July to August. The note adds that the demand for credit has stimulated collections, while a desert cactus remark ends the fragment.
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Fourth District
Motorist Held After Car Strikes Pedestrian
Jamestown October 2 Axel Lofgren 51 of D Herms Point was arrested at 3 30 am on a charge of leaving the scene after his car struck and injured Glenn S Mecusker 55 of Dutch Hollow road Mecusker was taken to Jamestown General Hospital with brush burns on the hands left ankle right shoulder and bruises to both legs in good condition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Axel Lofgren
D. Herms Point
Glenn S. Mecusker
Dutch Hollow
Mecusker
Jamiestown General Hospital
Seven Blackout Offenders Fined In Jamestown Case
In Jamestown on October 2 a judge heard seven defendants including individuals and corporations charged with state blackout law violations during September. One pleaded innocent and will begin trial. others had bailed or missing air raid wardens prompted depositions. warrants issued for individuals with $80 appearance bonds.
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Jamestown
Allo
Thurday
Clemenceau Sees New Worlds After War End
The piece notes Clemenceau, famed Tiger of France, surveying notable men for energy traits after World War I. In a playful reunion with artist Monel, Clemenceau laughs at an idea and ponders future conquests, reflecting his unabated ambition at age 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemenceau
France
Monel
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Hitler
Stalingrad
Himer Daxis
Hitter
Findley Lake
Fred Schrouse
Narih Clymer
Bcense
Matoists
Buick
Frank Gillette
Lace
Hallowe'en
Chamber of
United Suites
Bulla
Iindustrial
Fourth Federal District
Nisgaret Falls
National Biscuit Company
Peter Mince
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Bankes
Muitiey
Basike
Fronk
Guepat
Romaro
Brarsia
ISE Wealth and Welfare Services
Amaty, Dnector, Washibigtor
D.C
W. Smith
Dial
Corry, In
Wyse
Harol
Helen
Liberty
Norman Bakk
Will
Norn
Wilbur
Ro Willen Gum ‘Lindley
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