Nome in World War II Era Shifts Life and Labor in Alaska
In Nome Alaska October, residents face wartime strain after Dutch Harbor air attack changes life. Families flee and return as food runs short, civilians join defense work, and mining slows. The town shifts from a white-majority to a defense and native worker presence amid fear and disruption.
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Seattle
Edule
Aleutian Islands
Nome
Ces
Catholic Church
Nafe
Nome News Brimming With Change and Struggles in Nome
Generalissimo's wife hints at puzzle cache while Nome endures lean times. Le Monte's reindeer steaks thrive, J. J. Slack faces floods and fires, and Mrs Mary Maynard notes dwindling newspaper circulation as newcomers chase higher pay. Polet store despite upswing in some lines. soldiers buy trinkets, locals seek cinema amid fading social life. Postmaster laments mail volume collapse despite air and sea routes.
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le Monte
J. J. Slack
Mary Maynard
Nome Nugget
Nome
Polet
Sleepy Oddities of Animals Noted by Naturalist
A naturalist reports that robins swing in their sleep, mackerel swim while asleep, elephants sleep standing up, and ants yawn and stretch upon awakening, illustrating surprising animal behaviors.
POSA To Hold Quarterly Meet In Lexington
A Piedmont District quarterly gathering of the Patriotic Order Sons of America is planned in Lexington on Saturday with about 100 representatives from four counties. The program includes four sessions, a 4 PM business meeting, a 6:36 PM dinner, and an 8 PM address by Ben E. Douglas, former Charlotte mayor and state civilian defense director, with local and district leaders presiding.
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Lexington
Piedmont District
the Patriotic Order Sons of America
Ben E. Douglas
Charlotte
Henry A. Styers
C. H. Forcum
P. O
Douglas
Lexington High School
Mr. Douglas
Today's Radio Programs Friday Schedule From October 16
Radio listings show a full Friday lineup with dramatic serials and variety acts. Notable programs include Portiza Faces Life, Just Plain Bill, Captain Midnight, The Ben Bernie Show, and The Blue Streak Rhythm, plus news briefs and war commentary.
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Poritiza
Life
Nhelsop Harrigan
Air Corps
Cbs
Bill
Jack Armstrong
Chicago
Hedda Hopper
Hollywood
Cbs- Vixte
Milt Herth
Jace Armstrong
Frank Parker
Dixia
Dance
Orc
Bilk
Stern
Nhe
Lowell Thomason
Basic
Mary Small
Dhs
Joinson Family
Tommy Riggs
Retty
Lucille Manners
Earl Godwin
Hiu
Kate Smith
Cal Tinney
Dinah Shore
Bdiu
Pat Barnes
Biu
Navy
Norfolk
Abe Eyman
Playhouse
Dhe
Gabriel Heatter
Dancins Music Orchestra
Nbe
Brewster Boy
Nho
Meet Your Navy
Lanny Ross
M.C
John BL Hughes
Connseni
Nhs
FE. S. Land
Nhe Sahn
Paul Schubert
Machines
Victorr
Bia Dance Music Orchestra
M.jj
Fred Ware
Nor-Wast
Pauce
Chin & Cox
Wsis
Vanety
Public attended meeting on defense with state leaders
The P O S of A sponsors a session featuring Mr Douglas and defense information. North State Quartette provides music as State leaders from Cocheemee to Cleveland attend, forming the state executive committee. Local officers include Fr Styers as president and Casper Timberlake as financial secretary. A separate remark notes a woman lost in the subway, described as blond and six feet tall in high heels.
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North State Quartette
C. N. Spry
Cocheemee
Rev
F. E. Howard
W. A. Pulliam
Asheboro
C. L. Holt
Albemarle
J. David Link
This City
J. C. Kesler
Salisbury
Hugh G. Mitchell
Statesville
J. T. Graham
Cleveland
D. W. McCulloch
Fr ° Styers
Bob Eve
Seaford Crouse
R. S. Yarborough
Romance search in Queens sparks unusual request
James Burke, Queens president, recounts a soldier seeking a big blond girl he met in a Queens ballroom. The soldier asked Burke in a letter to help locate the woman, prompting a search tied to a personal romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Queens
James Burke
Mask ban proposal aims to curb disguises in Wichita
Safety First in Wichita reports Police Chief Thomas Jaycox pushes an ordinance to ban masks to deter crooks and saboteurs. The measure seeks to prohibit wearing masks during Hallowe'en and other events to improve public safety and identification.
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Wichita
Kas
Hallowe'en
Thomas Jaycox
Jaycox
Largest assortment of pipes in tight shop seized
Police reported a raid uncovered a large assortment of pipes in a tight shop, with investigators detailing a wide variety of instruments and fittings. No further details were released about suspects or motive.
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Mplexion
Alaska
William L. Worden
Inome
Bholic
Monte
Beringa
Egypt
Generalissimo
China
Saga 2D Bread
POSA
A McCulloch
Casper Timberlake
Tigh Po
I Vs
Tex
Ray
PoweLn
PGE
Fuchs
Deans Pills
Rate Drug Store
Iink
Phillip’s
BAYER
Samson
Sty Limited
MOV
Govt
VICKS
Vitalis
IPANA
Noxzema
Raaj
Ieee Oleum
Johnsons
Johnson
Ige
KOTEX
Alophen
Stanback
Rez
Arrid
Williams
Drene
Rene
Ingraham
Tek
Charl
Omy
Acre
Ona
Pelee Oe
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