War and War Fatigue in Synthetic Tires and Middle East Tensions
In a wartime column Albert Leman notes rubber substitutes fail under heat causing tire failures and warnings that civilians may not buy ersatz tires before next Columbus Day. Diplomats report Washington and London upset by De Gaulle in Lebanon as Near East unrest threatens Allied supply lines and oil and grain markets amid pan Arab discussions and monetary reforms.
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Albert Leman
Fla
New York
Washington
London
General de Gaulle
Lebanon
Near East
Persia
Russia
Beirut
Iraq
Syria
Arabia
Cairo Bank
Palestine
Nile
Bosporus
Turkey
Government tests new synthetic tire materials
The government is placing synthetics on light conveyances while the army uses tree-grown crude for heavy machines. A late September delivery of natural rubber slowed industry as new bunas neoprenes butyls thiokols and uskols faced public skepticism from autoists wary of skids and curb cuts due to untried products.
Federal men blame management for not using employers well
Report notes federal manpower agents say managements complain about fewer workers yet fail to use their employees to maximum effect. It cites pulp factories as a major demand and an endless stream of packing cases as a factor shaping labor and production dynamics.
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Food Distribution Administration
Miners Question 15 Minute Lunch Rule Under War Contract
Washington officials defend a 15 minute lunch for coal miners under a 1940s wartime contract negotiated by John L. Lewis and Interior Secretary Ickes and approved by the war labor board. Critics warn the move may mask a production tactic and harm health.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers Office
Lewis
Ickes
War Labor Board
WLB
Ting
Lumber Crisis Deepens Amid Labor Strikes and Attacks
The army and navy face a prolonged lumber shortage as skilled loggers perform rough tasks while less skilled workers are shifted. In a western state, a woman reports an attack by a dark complexioned man as about three thousand Mexican workers were imported to save the pea harvest. The sheriff locks down the town and confines workers to a single block as delegates abandon jobs, leaving farm owners stranded.
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Army
OWI Urged To Keep Out Of Election Drive
Senator Lucas urges the Office of War Information to keep short wave broadcasts to troops free of political content until after the 1944 elections. The bill would create a four member bipartisan commission, with the chief justice appointing a tie breaker, to supervise absentee voting for armed forces civilians and foreign employees.
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Washington
Office of War Lnformation
OWI
Lucas
D-Iii
Roosevelt
OWL
Elections Committee
Supreme Court
Nazi raid hits southwest coast town in Britain
German air raiders struck a southwest coast town during the night, dropping incendiaries and high explosives. Casualties and heavy damage were reported, with fires in residential areas and an industrial zone. Bombs also fell in outer London suburbs, marking Britain's first aerial activity in a week.
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London
Britain
Falling Leaves Inspire Quiet Autumn Reflection
W A Bivins muses on leaves riding the wind and the seasonal cycle from trees to soil. He recalls Longfellow and notes children find joy in falling leaves while urging practical use of yard waste as compost rather than burning.
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Sonja Henie
Longfellow
High Point
J. Frank Cannon
Bi partisan panel proposed to supervise servicemen absentee votes
The Senate Elections Committee approved 12 to 2 a bill to appoint by the President a four member bi partisan commission to supervise absentee voting by armed forces members. The measure aims to facilitate voting for federal state and local officials. Senators Revercomb and Moore noted they needed more time to study terms.
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Washington
Senate Elections Committee
Revercomb
R-Wva
Moore
Rokla
Crossword Clues From Eugene Sheffer Puzzle
A dense list of crossword clues covering names places and terms across many categories with numbers indicating positions for the puzzle fill. The reader is prompted to supply answers for classic references from literature history geography and general knowledge.
Marignys Remarriage Plans Delayed Amid Deportation Threat
In the Bahamas, November 16, Marigny postpones a planned remarriage to his wife Nancy as officials consider deportation steps. Rev Fr Bonaventure waited for over an hour. the ceremony was canceled. De Marigny, acquitted of killing Sir Harry Oakes, faces a government invitation to leave the colony.
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Bahamas
Alfred de Marigny Oy
Nancy
Bonaventure
de Marigny
Harry Oakes
New York
Father Bonaventure
Aet
Marigny
Provicar
Ewie
de Marignay
Epa
Comeso
Od Nce
Servate
Eitisenshin de Marigny
Ina
Marquie Guerges 40 Viséeis
VFW to Convene at Hall Wednesday Evening
The local Veterans of Foreign Wars post will meet at 7 30 Wednesday night in the VFW hall at Washington and North Main. A nation convention report and installation of new members are on the agenda.
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The
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Washington and
North Main Streets
Durante Home Robbery Prompted Theft of Heirloom Music Box
The article recalls Jimmy Durante's Hollywood home robbery and the loss of a family heirloom music box. A later note from a person named Santin warned where the box would be found, allegedly in a pawn shop. It also notes the country hosts 18 native toad species.
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Jimmy Durante
Hollywood
Beon
Santin
Radio Schedule Corrections Eastern War Time Program
A revised radio timetable lists program changes due to late network corrections. Highlights include Captain Midnight sketches, News time with War commentary, Jack Armstrong serial repeats, Fred Waring’s Time, War News, and Nightly news with musical interludes across CBS NBC and related stations.
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Farrell
Captain Midnicht
Cbs
Shrednik
Nbe
Blu Ulncy Howe
Newa
Cbs Rayer
Tim Healy
Blue
Iwin C. Hill
Cbs Nee Music Orchestra
Nan Merriman
Orches
Jack Armstrong
Jack Smith
Che News Time
Volney Hurd
Bill Stern
Lowell Thomas
Dbs
Fred Waring
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Harry James
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Nbe-Basic
NBC
Chester Bowles
Arthur Hale
Mbs-East
Kaltenborn
Nbe-West
Ginny Simms
Hollywood
Nbe Rere
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Blu
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Annow
Abner
A Te Bea
Heint
Gabriel Boniter
Gracilds
Ee Wiemer
Bly Sam Sehebert
Io Guayavaneee
Orchestra
Abc- Basic
Biu
Ration Roundup: Stamp and coupon validity updates
The notice lists ration changes including Book G H J K meat stamps valid through December 4, Book L sugar stamps through January 15, Shoes Book stamps with specific sheet validity, Gasoline 8 A coupons valid for three gallons by region and by date, B and C coupons two gallons with regional limits, and Fuel Oil period one coupons through January 8.
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Rocky Mountains
Far West
High Point Library Celebrates Book Week Nationwide
The High Point public library marks the 25th Book Week with displays and posters under the slogan Build the Future With Books. New children's titles include Soldiers Sailors Fliers and Marines and Mystery Rides the River. inked windows showcase area topics for all ages. Visitors, including teachers and parents, are invited. callers should telephone before field trips.
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High Point
Annapolis
Flicka
Ricka
Dicka
Annette Turngren
Germans Clamp Siege On Milan Expansion to Monza and Sesto
Swiss dispatch reports Nazi siege extended from Milan to Monza Sesto and San Giovanni after shootings and sabotage. Additional explosions noted along with 100 million lire fines on Milan and others. Hostages continue to be rounded up and two Milan civilians shot for curfew violations.
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Bern
Switzerland
Milan
Monza
Sesto
San Giovanni
Chiasso
Libera Stampa
Lugano
Corriere Della Sera
Afterwar Europe Faces Inch by Inch Return Home
Atlantic City reports warn of a vast postwar exodus as Germans surrender unconditionally. Millions will be uprooted, with Belgian and Dutch civilians displaced, rail assets seized, and relief teams racing to move refugees home. Trains, locomotives, and freight cars are identified as critical bottlenecks.
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Atlantic City
Europe
Dnieper Valley
London
Germany
England
Spain
Inc
Couple from Charlotte Killed in Auto Bus Collision
Mr and Mrs John A Watson of Charlotte were killed yesterday in a collision between their car and an Atlantic Greyhound bus near Charlotte. The accident occurred on the highway just outside the city limits. Authorities reported the crash details and identified the deceased.
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Charlotte
John A. Watson
Atlantic-Greyhound
Verona after Nazi shooting shocks Italian family
In Verona region a father and his eldest son were shot on the spot by Nazi forces after being found hiding an English visitor. The incident underscores the brutal crackdown on locals who aided Allied personnel.
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Verona
Moone's Emerald Promises Quick Skin Relief
Over 25 years bottles of Moone's Emerald sold for troublesome external skin conditions. Use a small original bottle as directed for faster relief. Its sanative emollient action promotes healing. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Mann Drug Stores.
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Moone
Radio Programs Lineup for Today and Tomorrow
A detailed schedule lists daytime and evening programs from 12:00 to 11:45 with shows like The Esso Reporter Mirth and Madness The Guiding Light and Fibber McGee and Molly plus music and talk across stations and times for today and tomorrow including Isabel Shaffer organist and Johnny Miller’s Jamboree.
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Carolina Cavaliers
Esso
Melody
Carey Longmire
The
Guiding Light
Light of the World
Ma Perkins
W. W. Chaplin
Watte
Portia
Esse
Shrednick
R.I.R. Association
Fred Waring
News of the World
Jphony
Ginny Simme
Horace Heidt
Treasure Chest
Dance Orchestra
Fibber McGee
Fibber McGee and Molly 10:00—Bob Hope 10:30—Red Skelton
Piedmont Farm
Reveille
Carolina Reveille
Manhattan
Taylor
Robert St. John
Road of Life
Isabel Shaffer
Johnny Miller
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