Praise for U. S. Cassin After Submarine Duel
The U S Cassin destroyed a German submarine after being torpedoed on patrol on October 16. Commander Vernon and Lieutenants Maclaren Saunders and Parkinson led the crew in rapid maneuvers that avoided total loss and allowed four shots to be fired, forcing the sub to submerge. A Navy announcement lauds the officers and crew for bravery and seamanship with praise from Admiral Siros and Admiral Shas.
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Washington
Osmond Kelly Ingram
Pratt City
Ala
Navy Department
U.S. 8
Cassin
W. N. Vernon
J. W. Maclaran
J. A. Saunders
L. R. Agrell
Kh. M. Parkinson
D. W. Queen
Vernon
Siios
Cneein
Shas
Maclaren
Saunders
Parkinson
Save or Face Bread Cards
Chicago on October 23 reported Harry A. Wheeler Illinois national food administrator warned the public that Americans must save and serve with Hoover cards or risk bread and meat rationing similar to Germany. He amplified the food administration order for meatless Tuesdays and wheatless Wednesdays in all public eating places.
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Chicago
America
Hoover
Germany
Harry A. Wheeler
Copper Miners Call Off Globe Miami Strike
In Globe Arizona an announcement ending the copper miners strike in the Globe Miami district was read by international union president Charles H. Moyer. The strike began July 2 and workers are to return under terms to be laid out by labor secretary William B. Wilson.
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Globe. Ariz
Globe-Miami
Charles H. Moyer
Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers’ Union
William B. Wilson
Bob Fitzsimmons Dies After Vaudeville Bout
Former world heavyweight champion Bob Fitzsimmons died at Michael Reese hospital after contracting double pneumonia a short time after a vaudeville performance. The death ends a career noted for courage and exceptional fighting prowess.
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Chicago
Bob Fitzsimmons
Michael Reese
Fitzsimmons
Bond Pitch Promises 2 Down for 100 Bond Purchase
An advertisement urges readers to buy Liberty Bonds with a two dollar down payment, claiming it saves money, funds the government, and strengthens the war effort by building fleets, feeding fighters, and loading guns.
Bethesda Church to Dedicate New Building Next Sunday
Bethesda Methodist Episcopal church holds dedication in its four mile east Fairfield structure on Sunday October 28 with 9:30 am Sunday School 10:30 am sermon 12:00 pm basket dinner 2:30 pm address and talks. Music by Fairfield Business Men's Quartette. The church opens debt free after one year of work led by Finance Committee W A Root Elmer Davis Charles W Clark Mrs Frank McCormick Mel Glen McCormick. New pastor P S Apfel and officers Ed Ogden president Harry Rider secretary Frank McCormick treasurer W A Root Glen McCormick.
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Fairfield
Burlington Road
Charlies Clark
KE. J. Shook
Ladies’ Aid
P. S. Apfel
J. W. Carson
W. B. Ireland
C. W. Cochran
W. R. Keesey
W. A. Root
Elmer Davis
Charles W. Clark
Frank McCormick
Mel
Glen McCormick
Bethesda
Ed, Ogden
Harry Rider
Treasuer
Postage Rates Change November Second
Washington announces three cent postage takes effect November 2. First class mail rises to 1 cent per ounce plus existing rate, written post cards require 2 cents, printed cards unchanged. Drop letters within city still at current rate. War revenue bill funds expected increases.
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Washington
Postmaster General
New York
Wanted help wanted notices from the plant and households
Classified advertisements solicit staff and domestic help with several entries. A fireman for the electric plant is sought, another ad asks for daytime child care, and a family seeks furnished rooms for light housekeeping. Also a married man without family and a position for a girl or woman are listed.
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Call
Daniels at Great Lakes naval review praised recruits
Eighteen thousand blue jackets at Great Lakes Naval Training Station reviewed by Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels. He praised camp leadership and said the door of opportunity is open for enlisted men with strong chances for promotion. He noted the middle West responded promptly to the recruitment call.
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Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Navy
Josephus Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Middle West
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