Laval Faces Downfall as Resentment Grows
In Bern on October 21 Associated Press reports France nears its most critical period since the 1940 armistice as Laval faces pressure over labor conscription for German war work. Observers say the 11 days to November 1 test Laval’s grip on government amid rising opposition and Axis concerns about Dakar. Admiral Darlan allegedly plans departure to Oakey as Laval pleads for French workers to meet a factory levy and German demands.
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Dakar
Associated Press
Bern
Switzerland
France
Pierre Laval
Berlin
Mitether Dakar
Jean Darlan
War House recess as leaders plan returns after quick action
Washington reports say the House adjourned Informat recess after passing five major war bills, while Turkish reports claim German firing squads executed 18 Yugoslav revolutionaries and Belgrade's defense tightened. Cairo dispatch notes Allied squadrons shot down one Axis plane and attacked Rommel's forces with a large scale drive across forward fields and shipping.
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Ankara
Turkey
Yugoslavia
Reyall
Belgrade
Balkan
Cairo
Ron
Erwin Rommel
Desert Army
Trilla
Mediterranean ‘Basin
Gasoline Consumption Drops in Pennsylvania Rationing
Pennsylvania motorists reduced gasoline use by 37 percent in August, the first full month of rationing. Total sales declined from 165,810,717 gallons to 103,238,608, trimming 66,277,178 gallons, according to the State Revenue Department based on the four cent gallon tax reports.
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Harrisbury
Vow
Pennsylvania
State Revenue Department
Plan Big War Rally On October 28th DRAFT FOR FARM AND INDUSTRY IS
Washington reports from October 21 describe a planned big war rally dated October 28 tied to farm and industry drives. The piece notes pressure on Stalingrad and manpower debates as Roosevelt and Congress weigh drafts for agriculture and factories, with Allied casualties and weather hampering operations. Authorities discuss exemptions, commissions, and potential releases of older soldiers to work in factories or farms. Major figures include President Roosevelt and Paul V. McNutt, with context on national service developments and labor mobilization.
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Downer
Calif
Tenchers
Roosevelt
Arizona
California
United Nations
Java
Austin
Manpower Commission
Army
Benefit Party for Soldiers and Sailors Fund
Tickets are on sale for a Soldiers and Sailors Bingo Party to be held at the State Armory next Thursday evening October 29. Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Corry Red and Gun Club, the event offers twenty $10 games and $100 in indoor prizes. A committee led by Dr. Merle Amy distributed the Smokes Punch, and every boy entering service or with listed address receives a camp incidentals aid check. The fund is exhausted, prompting this additional fundraiser, with residents urged to attend like last spring.
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Aratory
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Corry Red and Gun Club
Merle Amy
Corry
Polish boy who fled Nazi blitz to speak at rally
Casmir Rysiowski, a 15 year old Polish refugee now 1-year-old freshman at Polish National Alliance College Cambridge Springs, will speak at a public rally next Wednesday evening October 26 at 8. The Polish youth escaped across the Poland Hungary border on September 18, 1939 and has since endured many harrowing experiences including losing a foot at Narvik. He has used a brother name in the United States to protect his Polish family from reprisals by the Nazis. The rally, organized by Corry War Fund, will feature the Senior High School band and a solo by Mrs. Ralph S. Dewey, with soldiers urged to attend.
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Casmir Rysiowsk
National Alliance College
Cambridge Springs
Poland
Germany
al W Ig
Ostler
Narvik
Norway
Rother
United States
Bluekrieg
Slens
Olin W. Bracken
Corry War Fund
Miamet
Ubsewrance
Ralph S. Dewey
Fie
Gorty~ites
Gallierine
NYT War Correspondent Byron Darnton Killed in New Guinea
Byron Darnton, 44, New York Times war correspondent, was killed accidentally Sunday in New Guinea. General Douglas MacArthur sent a brief note expressing deep regret, noting nine American correspondents killed or missing overseas since the war began.
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Cussvomien
Darnton
Smuts Urges Allied Strike Now In War Plea
British and South African premier Jan Smuts told Parliament that the German army is bleeding and urged the Allies to open a second front. He commended Soviet Russia for bearing the burden and called for maximum support to sustain Russia in its massive war effort. He said final alignments and mobilized resources point to an imminent last offensive phase for the United Nations.
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Associated Press
London
Pield Mitr
Christian Smuts
Union of South Africa
House of Commons
House of Lords
United Nations
Premisr
Bitler
Rossia
Smuts
Russia
Quake Felt On West Coast Today
An earthquake of moderate intensity was felt across southern California at 9 24 pm local time. It caused no reported damage or injuries though strongest effects appeared near Sarita, Muntca and Ling Beach with a history of a May quake in Imperial Valley that killed several people.
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Deer
Los Angeles
California
Sarita
Muntca
Ling Beach
Cento
Imperial Valley
Black Coffee Market Exposed In Massachusetts
Boston October report from Associated Press says a husband’s complaint about scarce coffee reveals a widespread black market in Massachusetts. Investigators allege adulterated coffee with cereal, sales above ceiling prices, and possible War Production Board quota violations.
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Boston
Massachusetts
OPA
War Production Board
Congress Leaders Refuse Tax Legislation Before Year End
Washington October 24 Congress leaders today rejected further major tax legislation until after January 1. They signaled no new measures this year as the Roosevelt revenue bill moved toward final approval in both houses. The plan includes a 8 percent victory tax on individual income over 12,000 with postwar credits, higher normal and surtax rates, broader tax base, 8 percentage point corporate tax rise, excess profits tax to 100 percent, and excise tax increases on liquor, cigarettes, cigars and other forms to take effect in November.
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Ney Comrisave
Washington
Roosevelt
George
Senate
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Ceasury
Morgentha
Congress
Win
Eden denies Russia asked quick Hess trial
London Oct. 21 Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the House of Commons that the Soviet government did not request an immediate trial for Rudolf Hess. He said Hess has been labeled a war aggressor and would not be treated as a diplomat or privileged POW. Eden confirmed Hess’s status is the same as other prisoners of war.
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London
Anthony Eden
Howe of Commons Today
Lion Fg
Rudolf Hess
Britain
Bess
Kien
Tim May
Hess
Eden
Nylon Hosiery Ceiling Set by Price Administrator
Washington October 21 nylon hose will have price ceilings set for first quality stock. Price Administrator Henderson announced ceilings ranging from 1.55 to 2.50 for nylon hose as charges at many stores were reportedly high. The move aims to curb excessive markups and assure fair access nationwide.
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Washington
Toon “Henderson
Yestering
Chilean President faces cabinet split over Axis ties
In Santiago President Juan Antonio Rios faced a 48 hour deadline to quell a political crisis sparked by Chile’s rift with theAxis. Foreign Minister Ernesto Barros Jarpa pressed for continued relations with the Axis, provoking a cabinet resignation and a stand by allies to seek a unified policy. Rios postponed a U.S. visit as he weighs a new cabinet to restore national dignity and resolve the pro and anti Axis divide.
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Chile
Sch
Juan Antonio Rios
Anis
Fies
Axis
Ernesto Bartus Jarpa
Sumner Welles
Conte
Washington
Welles
Rios
United States
Roosevelt
Barros
U-Boat Toll At 500 Mark
The battle of the Atlantic claimed further losses as Navy figures show 499 sinkings of United States and neutral nations merchant ships since Pearl Harbor. An American merchant vessel and a British vessel were announced lost, with about 2,400 lives and over 1,950 crew and passengers missing, likely dead.
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Associated Press
British battle fleet expands with two new battleships
London Oct 21 two powerful 5000 ton battleships Anson and Howe join the British fleet carrying ten 14 inch guns. They enter service as the war expands with more ships under construction including Lion and Temeraire. Each carries four aircraft and aims to defend against air attack with guns exceeding the range of prior ships. Britain has lost five capital ships so far in the war.
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Associated Fress London
Anson
Tor Wu
Malaya
Ross
Arctic
Admiralty
Britain
Tokyo radio lists Doolittle raid airmen as prisoners
New York reports Tokyo broadcasts threaten severe punishments for U.S. airmen taken after the Doolittle raid. Names given include William J. Barrow, Dean E. Hallmark, Jacob D. Deshazer, and Harold A. Spata. Japanese say sentences may come later, amid fear of further raids.
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Associated Press
New York
Tokyo
United States
James H. Doolittle
William J. Barrow
Darlington
Dean E. Hallmark
Dallas
Tex
Jacob D. Deshaser
Oregon
Harold A. Spats
Kansas
U. S
Tomokazu Hori
Foreign Office
Rationing Board Delays Fuel Oil Dealer Registration
The Corry Rationing Board announced a one week postponement of fuel oil dealer registrations amid broader changes. November December sugar allotments are set at 70 percent for industrial use and 60 percent for institutions, with hospitals receiving 24 percent of base for care. Footwear rationing now covers men’s rubber boots and work shoes, while leather boot restrictions are not in effect.
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Corry
E Db. Heal
Hei
Allied Bombers Striking Solomons and Aleutians Fronts
Allied air forces continued attacks on Japanese bases across the Solomons from Akubiins to Guadalcanal and Buin, with bombers inflicting damage on airfields and ships. In the Aleutians, four motor Liberator bombers hit Kiska, while MacArthur’s Australian troops pressed Japanese forces toward Port Moresby, reducing the threat in New Guinea as doubts linger about a renewed Guadalcanal land assault.
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Yast Pacific Battle Front
Solomons
Guadalcanal
Como
Southwest Pacific
IAM
United States
Rekita Bay
Santa Tsabel Island
Get
Douglas
MacArthur
Buin
Pengainvillo
Pacific
Knox
Pavilic
Navy
Kiska
Moresby
New Guinea
Owen Stanley
British Subs Sink Four Axis Ships
London reports British submarines sank four Axis supply ships in the Mediterranean. One submarine credited with two sinkings, including a small supply vessel near the Strait of Tripoli and a larger tanker that burst into flame after being struck amidships. Despite heavy weather and destroyer cover, the sinkings occurred off Libya.
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London
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Trallhm
French Port Bombed Amid Heavy Attacks
Unclear fragments describe a French port subjected to heavy bombing with references to Vienna and Tarlac amid scattered details. The readable parts suggest a wartime incident involving bombardment and aerial activity, but the text is fragmentary and lacks clear dates or names.
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Vienna Arborraes Beards
Tarlac Rat Arivany Pane
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