Gargantua the 1943 super bomber and air battleships
Reader's Digest claims America planned a 1943 era air revolution with Gargantua a multi engine fighter bomber capable of 350 to 400 mph speeds and 40 000 plus feet ceiling. It describes immense bomb loads and Berlin reach in under two hours from London, asserting the 1943 battleship of the air would overshadow Fortresses and Lancasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Democracy
England
Berlin
Britain
Germany
Messerschmitts
Digest
London
New York
Radio City
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Cologne
Get Busy Today Scrap Drive Aids War Production
Beadle County residents urged to gather unused scrap metals for national defense with steel in short supply. The drive targets 17 million tons of iron and steel scrap to feed mills and sustain production through winter at depots in Huron and surrounding areas.
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America
Beadle County
Huron
Scrap Metal Drive Urges Beadle County to Aid War Effort
A historical plea links scrap metal collection to steel production needs. Beadle County residents are urged to donate scrap from attics, barns, garages, and fields to salvage banks, highlighting the high wartime demand for steel and the limited capacity to mine or transport pig iron, coal, and limestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Hurontite
Beadle County
Huron
General Steel Company
U. S
Minnesota
Weing
We the Women Hope For Future Seen In Wartime Baby Boom
Ruth Millett argues the wartime baby boom will burden young women with extra work yet also stabilize homes and families during war. Grandparents are comforted by presence of children, and married men gain stake in democracy’s future as women demonstrate courage similar to grandmothers. Baby production, Millett says, matters more for America’s future than war stats.
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Ruth Millett
Iastea
America
War Department
CIO
Milwaukee
Riouset
BCRAR
Quotes From War Leaders Emphasize Sacrifice And Resolve
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek vows China will not stop fighting until aggressors surrender. Rep. Wadsworth notes public willingness to sacrifice outpaces government asks. Maj. Silsbee and Locke praise U.S. aircraft in action. John Dumser urges wholehearted service. Joseph Curran stresses seamen’s perseverance despite torpedoes.
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China
Britain
Chiang Kai-Shek
James W. Wadsworth
Maj
N. EF. Silsbee
J. EC. Locke
Society of Automotive Engineers
John S. Dumser
New
G. A. R. Ational Commmander
Joseph Curran
National Maritime Union
Hitler First and the Pacific War We Must Fight
A guest editorial cites former Ambassador Joseph C. Grew on Japan’s resolve and the need for a tough, sustained war across the Pacific. It argues Germany would threaten Britain and the Atlantic, making Allied victory in Europe and Asia a single, intertwined obligation.
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Grew
Germany
Japan
Korea
China
Russia
Far East
Pacific
America
Atlantic
Europe
Farm labor shortage could be met with war needs policy
Raymond Clapper argues that farmer labor shortages stem from draft enlistment and high wartime wages, urging a broader manpower overhaul. He cites the Tolan committee's calls for labor utilization staff, expanded training, and civilian campaigns to mobilize underused groups, while warning shortages may explode without balancing military, industrial, and agricultural needs.
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Raymond Clapper
Washington
Ene
Tolan Committee
Manpower Commission
Tolaw Committee
Radio Programs Overview From New York October First
Radio listings detail Evening program schedule across networks NBC CBS and ABC in New York. Highlights include Talks at 7:30 PM on Blu with Lowering of Draft Age from Charleston and fuel talks with Ickes at 9:15 PM. Evening features music comedy and variety shows with familiar names and military themed segments.
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New York
Charleston
W. Vaj
Ickes
St. Louis
Everett Case
New Colgate
NBC
Fanny ‘Brice
Frank Morgan
Aldrich
Bing Crosby
Rudy Vallee
Ransom
New American Legion
Bar Association Backs Raise For State Officials
Pierre October report says Hughes County Bar members supported proposed constitutional amendments and state government measures. The resolutions were adopted by the Legislature amid discussion of pay raises and official duties.
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Bar Association
Pierre
Hughes County
Animea
South Dakota
Eight Ramblers Meet At Aspen Mills Evening
A brief note describes the AE and De Eight Ramblers gathering at Aspen for an evening event. Attendees enjoyed a social with a served lunch during the gathering. The fragmentary text highlights a casual, convivial mood among members.
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Aspen
Etersae
Vening
Broadway Gossips and Star Glimpses Inside New York
A collage of celebrity sightings and backstage chatter from Manhattan shows with Georgie Jessel, the Andrews Sisters, Lillian Gish, Salvador Dali, Greer Garson, Mary Brian, John LaTouche, Tex McCreary, Maxine Sullivan, Eddie DeLange, and others. Reports on Jack Topping’s Army draft setback, Leo lands, Marines, and familiar showbiz anecdotes.
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Manhattan
Georgie Jessel
Andrews Sisters
Paramount
Lillian Gish
Wonderland
Salvadore Dali
Fred Keating
Magic Maker
Greer Garson
Army
Mary Brian
John LaTouche
Casino Russe
Shangri-La
The
Owl Patrol
Tex McCreary
Wendy Oglehart
Jinx Falkenberg
Maxine Sullivan
Ruban Bleau
Eddie DeLange
Maxine
Cub Room
Flier Drops In Ocean and Reaches Base Under Fire
AT SEA OFF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS Sept 15 a 26 year old Captain Marion Carl of Hubbard Oregon, a daring Marine pilot, was listed missing after a battle over Guadalcanal. He survived a bailout at 15 000 feet, swam miles to shore, was aided by a native boy, recovered, repaired a boat, and reached his base to rejoin the fight as Japanese planes pressed the area. Meanwhile Major John N Smith led with 15 victories. Deputy pilots reported one Zero behind Carl, fire and smoke in his plane before the bailout. He later launched a return trip and intended to rejoin the squadron.
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Solomon Islands
Elayea
Marion & Carl
Hubbard
Ore
Guadalcanal
Carl
Midway
Guadalcanal Island
John N. Smith
Lexington
Okla
Frayed Crossword Clues From A Vintage Puzzle Page
A scrambled OCR style puzzle page lists across and down clues with partial answers and misread letters. The mixed entries reference film stars, mythological figures, geographic hints, and common words, offering a snapshot of a bygone newspaper puzzle section.
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Tommy Manville
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Frank Chapman
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Ray Milland
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