RAF Hammers Genoa in Heaviest War Air Raid
London reports that the RAF bomber force crossed the Alps and struck Genoa with massive explosions, causing great damage and hitting naval bases, industries, and the harbor. Turin also suffered strikes, while Geneva endured two air alerts on the same night.
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London
RAF
Alps
Genoa
Rome
Turin
Italy
Mediterranean
Air Ministry
Hitler
Reich
Geneva
Europe
Britain
Germany
Switzerland
France
War Production Falls As Quality Improves
President Roosevelt announced a shift in war production to stress power and range over sheer quantity. Tanks and planes will be cut back toward strategic needs, with 45,000 tanks and 60,000 planes not guaranteed this year. The exact totals remain secret as combat experience drives adjustments, and luxury goods may be curtailed to free materials for munitions. Roosevelt met with War and Navy leaders to review the program and press for increased efficiency.
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Washington
Roosevelt
War and Navy
William D. Leahy
George C. ,Marshall
Ernest 3. Wing
the Navy
Cripps Interviews Gandhi Pivot in Indian Independence Debate
London reports that Sir Stafford Cripps identifies Gandhi's nonviolence as the decisive factor in the Indian independence dispute. Cripps says Gandhi's influence prevents any government allied to Britain from waging war, complicating negotiation for dominion status amid Britain's war effort. He notes Gandhi was not present when the decision was made but dominated the Congress Working Committee’s rejection, making Congress consent essential for any solution.
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London
Stafford Cripps
House of Commons
Stafford
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Gandhi
England
Britain
Sir Stafford
all-India Congress
Congress
Churchill
India
Horse Guards
Whitehall
Junior Rangers Visit Fort Bragg For Scrap Drive Tour
Two hundred forty six Junior Rangers under 15 from High Point left for Fort Bragg to salute UN victory and tour the post. They rode in MA and Salvation Army vehicles as Judge D C MacRae led the trip while Lyon’s absence was covered. The drive aims to collect up to one million more pounds of scrap with many children earning trips by yielding large quantities.
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Fort Bragg
Ft. “Bragg
United Nations
Hoover Hill
Randolph County
Lyon
Ft. Bragg
D. C. MacRae
High Point
Salvation Army
L. J. Harper
Harper
Mrs Roosevelt in Britain for inspection visit
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt arrives in London as guest of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to study British women's war efforts and visit U S forces in Great Britain. She is accompanied by secretary Malvina Thompson and will stay two to three weeks to inspect every feasible phase of the British war effort.
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London
Eleanor Roosevelt
Britaan
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
United States
Great Britain
Buckingham Palace
Malvina Thompson
England
Guilford Leads Scrapping Drive With 10.7 Million Lb Total
High Point reports 3,538,900 pounds added to Guilford County scrap drive bringing the county total to 10,708,593 pounds. James E. Lyon, director, expects more scrap to be weighed and donated, potentially pushing Guilford beyond 14,000,000 pounds. Mecklenburg trails with 7,258,891 pounds, Guilford in front by 3,449,702 pounds.
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High Point
Guilford County
James E. Lyon
Lyon
Mecklenburg County
Seahawks Coach Dies In Head-On Crash Near Cedar Rapids
Lieut John Edward Buckle coach of the Navy Pre-Flight Seahawks junior varsity football team was killed in a head on crash seven miles south of Cedar Rapids last night. Lieut Commander Larry Sn yder said Buckle a former Ohio State assistant coach was returning to Iowa City when the accident occurred.
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Iowa City
John Edward Buckle
Seahawks
Navy
Cedar Rapids
Larry Snyider
Ohio State
Blitzkrieg Fortunes in Europe Set to Darken Skies
A dramatic World War II forecast predicts a continuous, all out assault on Europe with massive air fleets from Narvik to San Sebastian. The plan envisions round the clock bombing of factories, farms, shipyards and transport hubs by American and British air power, with intensified daytime and nocturnal operations.
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Europe
Narvik
Norway
San Sebastian
Spanish
United States
Great Britain
Cologne
Essen
Thiel Canal
FDR Endorses Bennett for New York Governor
President Roosevelt formally assured John J. Bennett Jr. that his support for Bennett is wholehearted and without strings. He rejected whispers of a lukewarm endorsement and urged unity between state and national government if Bennett wins. Roosevelt favored Bennett over Dewey as next governor and warned against protest voting.
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Washington
CPI
Roosevelt
John J. Bennett, Jr
New York
Bennett
New York State
Dewey
Thomas E. Dewey
Axis Airfields Struck By U S Desert Forces
Cairo report from Oct 23 describes a U S desert air task force hitting Axis landing fields scoring direct hits on grounded planes. RAF said British fighters downed six Axis aircraft with U S fighters adding seven, plus raids on Malta and Crete and attacks on transport along desert roads near Matruh and Sidi Barrani.
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Cairo
United States Desert Air
United States
Malta
Saes
Crete
Matruh
Sidi Barrani
Stalingrad Front Probes German Defenses As Winter Fears Rise
Soviet dispatches report Red Army counter attacks eroding Nazi positions in Stalingrad and surrounding areas. Red Star notes advances at multiple blocks in ruined districts while Nazism speeds winter preparations amid harsh weather. Casualties include high enemy sniper counts and successful Soviet repulses around a factory area.
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Henry C. Cassidy
Moscow
Soviet
Russia
Stalingrad
Red Army
Red Star
Steppes
Educators Urged To Direct Schools Toward War Triumph
Northwestern district meeting of North Carolina Education Association heard John C. Lockhart urge teachers to align every school program with war effort goals. He cited wartime needs, noting 43 percent of new service members were high school graduates and many soldiers require specialized training beyond average education. Col. on page 2.
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North Carolina Education Association
United Nations
Tha Cacciann
RHC
R. S. Proctor
Davie County
John C. Lockhart
Mecklenburg County
Lockhart
Washington
U. S. Commissioner of Education
America
Armed ‘Services
Army
Navy
Blaze Sweeps Through Ship Undergoing Repairs
A fire shook the hospital area of a United States ship at Bethlehem Steel’s Key Highway yards in Baltimore early today. The blaze confined to one compartment, likely started by sparks from a welder, left the vessel listing slightly after heavy water pumping. Firemen and guards fought the blaze with three alarms, gas masks used, no official damage estimate or ship identity released.
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Baltimore
United States
Key Highway
Bethlehem Steel Company
Methodist Ministerial Appointments In H P District Announced
The Western North Carolina Conference declares ministerial appointments for the High Point District at the annual conference in Charlotte. District superintendent S W Taylor and numerous church assignments including Asheboro Central First Denton Central and Liberty First are listed with pastors and circuit designations. The report also notes High Point College leaders and conference evangelist J W. Concludes on page 2.
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Methodist
H. P
Charlotte
Western North Carolina
The
Methodist Church
High Point
S. W. Taylor
Archdale
G. &. White
Asheboro-Central
J. W. Braxton
Paul Hardin
Asheboro
E. A. Lamb
Coleridge
W. J. Plint
Denton-Central
M. W. Nesbitt
E. M. Hoyle
Farmer
Y. D. Poole
Greer’s Chapel
Atlas Ridge
Calvary, CO
L. i Brown
W. O. Weldon
British Fleet Moves Toward Burma War Effort
Allied planners eye renewed Burma campaign as British task force sails into the Indian Ocean with battleships carrier Illustrious and cruisers. Gen. Wavell and American Gen Stilwell reportedly coordinate, while Japan presses in the Solomons, with air strikes against Guadalcanal and Buin. Navy reports pilots hit targets and return safely.
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Associated Press
Great Britain
Indian Ocean
Burma
London
James
United Lions
India
Aoald P. Wavell
India-Burma
Wavell
Sian
Siberia
China
Japan
Solomon Islands
Douglas MacaAni
Buin
Omons
Americas Guadalcanal
Solomons
Navy
Asheboro Mad Gives Life For Country
A gram from Washington notified Fannie Copple of her son Private Julius Worth Copple of Asheboro dying in the line of duty. Born in Day County he joined the Marine Corps March 28 1941 after training at Parris Island. He served at New River and died October 6 leaving a mother and three sisters.
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Enterprise
Asheboro
Washington
Fannie L. Copple
South Street
Julius Worth
Ashebo
Copple
Day County
U. S. ‘Rine Corps
U.s.mc
U. S. Marine Cor
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J. FE. McSwain
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Pleasant Grove
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