British Patrol Plane Tipped Off USS Greer To Watch For Nazi Sub
The Navy released an account of the Greer clash with a German U-boat noting a British patrol plane's report led the destroyer to the U-boat. It refutes the German claim that depth bombs preceded the torpedo. the torpedo was fired first, then depth charges eight minutes later. The synopsis was made public by Senate Naval Committee Chairman Walsh.
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Greer Ship En Route to Iceland Encounters Incident
The account notes the Greer carrying U S mail, passengers, and freight on September 4, 175 miles southwest of Iceland. The committee’s formal recital frames the encounter as a matter of fact running story.
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U S Greer engages U-boat in Atlantic chase toward Iceland
The Greer tracked a submerged German submarine after a British plane reported its position on the route to Iceland. Despite depth charges from the submarine and an aerial attack that failed to hit, the destroyer maintained the pursuit for hours, continuing toward Iceland with no periscope sighted.
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Tobacco Averages Continue To Slump
A federal state report from Raleigh notes tobacco price declines on the bright and middle belts. New bright and middle best averages for various leaf types show lower values, with several categories recording notable drops, while the scene stays restricted in Nepal where only the British envoy and core staff may reside in Kathmandu.
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War in Europe Tightens Around Kalinin and Moscow
Moscow fears a Nazi advance as Kalinin falls or nears fall, with Tula reportedly captured. Berlin weather holds up operations while Red defense holds. In the Far East Japan anxiously eyes opportunity, fearing U.S. intervention and warning that war across Europe could trigger clashes with Russia.
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Crew Of Radio Ship Held Without Bail In Boston
In Boston on October 15, U S authorities held 20 Norwegians and a woman from the seized Busko, a 60 ton Norwegian fishing vessel described as a supply ship for a now disposed Nazi Greenland radio station, without bail while questioned. They were brought ashore under naval escort and face immigration inquiry for entering the U S without proper documents, with deportation likely but indefinite detention possible.
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Bertie Votes On Ousting Or Extending ABC Stores
Windsor reports a referendum held October 15 on abolishing Bertie County liquor stores or extending the system elsewhere. The act began ABC stores in 1937 and previous referendums show mixed results in nearby counties. Vance County votes next Tuesday on retaining its liquor store system.
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North Carolina Weather Leads with Cloudiness and Showers
The report notes considerable cloudiness tonight and Thursday with a chance of showers in the mountains and extreme north, cooler Thursday afternoon and night. Winds vary from moderate westerly to easterly by region, with cloudy skies and showers north of Virginia capes tonight and south of Virginia capes Thursday, clearing in the north portion Thursday. Official weather bureau records mention temperature and rainfall for 24 hours ending 7:30 a.m. in key cotton regions, and a note that Alaska’s flag was designed by a 13 year old boy.
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Hema Chase Stars in New Radio Series on WMFR
Hema Chase, famed for The Woman and Penthouse Party, debuts a new radio series on WMFR and NBC Blue, Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:00. She hosts with guests drawn from celebrity circles and social leaders, offering satirical, sophisticated humor. Vaughn Monroe orchestra to perform. Aired October 8.
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