Paper Plant Destroyed By Fire In City
City firemen fought two fires last night. A second story candle lit jack o lantern blaze at 206 North Main Street damaged a paper plant owned by D Hunter at 1219 Ward Street used by D W Miller as a building and bale plant waste paper. The Miller structure was one story concrete and insured. Fire damage limited to rafters, blocks and smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Harry Williams
D Hunter
Ward Street
D. W. Miller
Hedgecock Lumber
Hunter
Miller
Tito claims Yugoslav rebel forces control interior regions
Dispatch from Cairo reports Tito's government in exile stating Mihailovic forces hold large interior zones in Yugoslavia with local courts operating and democratic assemblies active in liberated areas. Berlin radio notes continued guerrilla action in Greece and mopping up operations with captured weapons and gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tito See
2 Ric
Mens Sntacgradel Antenegro
Cairo
Draja Mihailovic
Yugoslavia
Tito
Berlin
Greece
In Pacific War Reports MacArthur Says Ground Push Continues
The dispatch notes ground troops consolidating positions with no immediate fighting. At Halsey’s headquarters the commander said the invaders continued to push enemy forces back after the landing. Initial reports indicated Japanese forces withdrew without engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
Admiral Halsey
MacArthur
Yanks Press Forward In Italian Campaign Amid Difficult Terrain
Allied reports describe Fifth army gains across rural Italy with river crossings and ridge holds including Angels and Mount Monaco. Heavy rains and German road blocks hinder moves as front lines shorten to 91 miles from Mondragone to the Trigno river, with continued resistance feared around Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Army
Mountain of Angels
Mount Monaco
Capetelle
Volturno
Rome
Sicily
Spredaing
Adriatic
Mondragone
Pietra Vairano
Raviscanina
Piedmonte D’alise
Bojano
Molise
Montefalcone
Trigno
Schooner Rusara Sinks Off Colon. 23 Rescued
A Colombian motor schooner Rusara sank five miles off Colon tonight. Twelve passengers and eight crew members were saved by a J. B. naval patrol vessel. the ship carried 15 passengers and nine crewmen, mostly Colombians, en route from Colon to Colombia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cristobal
C. Z
Colon
J. 8
Colmbia
U S Bombers and Allies Attack Burma Front
U S 14th air force Liberators join Chinese ground forces to strike Japanese positions along the Salween frontier west of Kungaotu. Four tons of bombs hit Mangshin in Yunnan while RAF bombers attack Myingyan. Chinese and Allied actions include recapture of Shui tungchen and strikes on Fort Bayard installations with significant casualties reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
U. S
14Th Air Force
Burma
Salween River
Kungaotu
Jaanese
Salween
Burma Road
Mangshin
Yunnan
New Delhi
Myingyan
Irrawaddy
Yestocine
Chin Hills
Chekiang
Suaofeng
Shuitungchen
Anhwei
South China
Fort Bayard
Fort Bayard Barracks
Kwangchowan Peninsula
Emergency coal controls issued as strikes loom
Harold L. Ickes announces an emergency order to pool anthracite stocks and ensure supplies during strikes. Retail coal dealer committees will coordinate community needs, with penalties for violations. The WLB policy showdown includes the Illinois contract dispute and a looming government seizure option if miners reject proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold L. Ickes
Office of Defense Transportation
SFA
Pennsylvania
WLB
UMW
Illinois
John L. Lewis
Roosevelt
The
Labor Department
Defense claims Marigny print evidence fabric
Nassau Bahamas October 30 defense counsel Godfrey S. accuses Crown witness Barker of fabricating evidence to convict Alfred De Marigny in the murder of Sir Harry Rodrick. Barker's testimony about fingerprint on a bedscreen is challenged as vital yet potentially unreliable amid accusations of incitement against Oakes widow of Rodney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau
Bahamas
Godfrey S
Alfred de Mari
Harry
James O. Barker
Higgs
Barker
Oakes
Oodney
de Marigny
Oscar Bedford Daly
Ges
Sir Harry
Westbourne
Six Alarm Fire Destroys Shops in Baltimore Crowd Halts Traffic
Hundreds of firemen battled a six alarm blaze in Baltimore’s business and theatre district starting at a five and ten cent store on Lexington Street near Charles. The Grand store manager said he and two workers were inside. no one else was found. Four firefighters were slightly injured. causes and damages not yet known. Streetcars and buses were halted as crowds gathered amid Halloween celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Lexington Street
Charles Street
S. G. Slobodkin
August Curan
Leo Curran
Henry Williams
Nelson Little
Charlies
Aotan
Fayette
House May Act Soon On Draft Bill For Civilians
Washington reports the War Department and selective service back a civil draft bill for civilians. Rep. Luce proposes an Army Navy maintenance corps of draft age men not yet inducted, to aid industry while remaining subject to military induction when needed. The bill outlines induction order and wage payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
War Department
Lute
R-Conn
Military Committee
Gen
D-Ky
Selective Service
Corp
Berlin Hints Of Channel Invasion
The Berlin radio indicated rising English channel focus as a potential battlefield with invasion prep signs. Reports from Transocean note clashes in the channel, many merchant ships in southern England ports, troop ship concentrations, air units in southeast England, and RAF strengthening along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
English Channel
Transocean
England
English
Penne
Royal Air Force
Records Show Japs Planned For Conquest
Washington dispatch reports release secret 1919 Paris peace conference notes showing Japan aimed to expand in the Pacific. Baron Makino led delegates seeking Tsingtao and northern Pacific islands, gaining a mandate for islands like the Carolines and Truk, later used in 1941 for attacks on the Philippines and Guam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Pacific
State Department
Baron Makino
Tsingtao
China
Equator
Wellington Koo
League of Nations
Pacific Islands
Carolines
Truk
Philippines
Guam
South Pacific
Police Seek More Evidence in Lonergan Slaying Case
Authorities probe additional clues in the Lonergan case as divers search the East River near the scene where a missing Royal Canadian Air Force cadet uniform is believed found. Police say Lonergan confessed to killing his wife and leaving an elephant toy for their child, with potential premeditation under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheelar G
Royal Canadian Air Force Cadet
East River
Lonergan
Grand
Congress May Be Asked To Aid Philippine Govt
Washington report says Congress may be asked to assist the Philippine government in exile amid the political dispute over Manuel Quezon’s successor. Quezon’s term ends November 15 under exile, with Sergio Osmena as vice president contending for leadership. Filipinos are split on whether Quezon should remain or step aside for Osmena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Manuel L. Quezon
Zon
Sergio Osmena
Lees
Quezon
Osmena
Tulsa Southwestern Tie In Skelly Stadium
Tulsa and Southwestern University played to a 6 6 tie before 10 000 fans at Skelly Stadium as the Marines rallied after a first period score to answer R L C s four yard TD drive and preserve an all victorious season for Southwestern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Marines
Southwestern University
Golden Hurricane
Skelly Stadium
Southwestern
Government Plans Electric Irons for War Time Use
Washington reports a War Production Board program to start producing electric irons. OCR surveys show housewives rank irons as a top war-short item. manufacturing halted after Pearl Harbor due to material shortages. The plan awaits WPB approval and targets early 1944 availability with 6.6 million irons needed, about one third produced, plus a campaign to rehabilitate burnt-out irons to fill the gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Civilian Requirements
OCR
Pearl Harbor
War Production Board
WPB
North Carolina Gains Gateway to Great Smoky Parkland
TVA announces agreement transferring about 44 000 acres to the National Park System, creating a new access corridor from Bryson City to Fontana Dam. North Carolina will build a state highway linking Bryson City to U S 19 and assume maintenance of TVA roads, opening Fontana and the park to tourism and economic growth. The move includes restoring a park road toward Fontana and extending access to Deal's Gap area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryson City
Tennessee Valley Authority
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
North Carolina
TVA
Fontana Lake
Little Tennessee
Tuckasegee
Deal's Gap
Ontana Lake
Gordon Clapp
Fontana Reservoir
National Park
Twenty Mile Ridge
Peachtree Creek
Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Great Smoky Park
Congress
Fontana Dam
Probe Opens On Four Plane Companies
Rep Vinson said the justice department will probe a $65,000 fund raised in 1940 by Brewster Vultee Consolidated and Curtis Wright to back a tax change lowering aircraft company taxes. Grant described testimony as showy, saying officials sought special legislation for contracts. Brewster VP Zeus Soucek confirmed a pool with pro rata shares to influence the revenue act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vinson
D-Ga
Justice Department
House
Grant
R-Ind
Brewster
Aeronautical Corporation
Congress
Department of Justice
Zeus Soucek
Brewster Ration
Vultee
Consolidated
Curtis Wright
Portland Shipyard Hits Milestone with 500th Vessel Launch
Portland, Ore, celebrates launching its 500th ocean going vessel in 33 months as wartime yards claim a world record. The effort has produced about one billion dollars in steel ships totaling over 40 million tons across six area yards. No. 1 was a 500 ton tender and No. 500 is a sub chaser from Commercial Iron Works. No. 501, the Liberty ship William D Hoard, followed from Henry J Kaiser's Oregon Shipbuilding Corp. The workforce includes about 120,000 workers earning over seven million dollars weekly in wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Commercial Iron Works
Williamette River
William D. Hoard
Henry J. Kaiser
Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation
Portland-Vancouver
FDR Congratulates Chiang Kai Shek on Birthday
President Roosevelt congratulated Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek on his 57th birthday and voiced confidence that justice and peace will come to the Chinese people under his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FDR
Kai Shek
Washington
Roosevelt
Chiang Kai Shek
Price Control Extends Over Nuts to Aid Consumers
The Office of Price Administration extended price ceilings to walnuts almonds filberts and pecans with peanuts already under control. The 60 day freeze aims to curb high nut costs for bakers and confectioners while a permanent order is drafted. Orchard run prices set at 47250 a ton for walnuts 680 a ton for almonds 440 a ton for filberts and 360 a ton for pecans with seedlings and improved pecans noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Price Administration
Ag Ae
OPA
Agriculture Department
Russians Press Forward on Crimea Front Across Dnieper
Soviet communique reports waves of German tank and infantry counter charges repelled as 100 tanks were reduced to 28 in one sector. Cossack columns reach Dmitrievka near the Dnieper, with crossings planned at Kakhovka and Nikopol. Crimea’s strategic defense and the Sevastopol battle, lasting 245 days, culminated in German capture in June 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sivash
Putrid
Crimea
Sea of Azov
Dmitrievka
Dnieper
Kakhovka
Nikopol
Blagovyeschenskoe
Krivoi Rog
Terrine
Genichesk
Great Peninsula
Black Sea
Perekop
Kherson
Nikolaev
Pere
Caucasus
Kerch
Vermont
Riviera
Russia
Sevastopol
Caucasian
College grid results page highlights major conference games
Bertelli's Pacific Coast league division defeats California 13-0 as Washington stays undefeated with a 41-7 win over the Second Air Force. Texas and the Texas Aggies push toward the Southwest title with easy wins. Texas beats Arkansas 13-0 and the Aggies top Southern Methodist 20-0. Tulsa battles Southwestern of Texas to a 6-6 tie ending hopes of an unbeaten season. Holy Cross pulls a mild upset at 14-7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Washington
Air Force
Texas
Texas Aggies
Arkansas
Aggies
Southern Methodist
Tulsa
Southwestern
Oklahomans
Holy Cross
Sunday Radio Schedule Changes and Programs Listed
A Sunday broadcast lineup notes time changes for Eastern War Time and outline of programs across networks CBS NBC and ABC. Featured segments include Lavalle Stradivari Ordea Sammy Kaye Sunday Serenade U of Chicago Roundtable Murrow news commentary and various dramatic and musical performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavalle
Cbs
Stanley Dixon
Nbe
U. of Chicago
Id Murrow
Curt Massey & Company
Cbe
Voice of the Dairy
Palmer
Francis Drake
Bis
Abe
Dixie
Orch
Lands of the Free
Newse
Dunninger
Andre Kosteianets
Bia
Mbs
Irene Rich
John
Cbhe
Nbe News
Saludos Amigos
CBS Sunday Theater
Amas
Chicago
Gildersleeve
Green Hornet
America
Che Upton
Dancing Music Orchestra
Drew Pearson
Jerry Lester
Dorothy Suemeese
Joe Kelly
M. C
Bdia
Harlie
Bergen
Dally
bDia Vrank
Sinatra & the Bandboxs
Che Alexander
Bie
Gabriel Heatter
Via
Che
Walter Winchell
Cleveland Symphony Orchestra
Basin Street
James Melton
Diane Courtney
Jimmy Fidler
Hollywood
Phil Spitainy
Girl Crech
Gertrude Lawrence
Bdie
Phil Baker
Colgate and Indiana Triumph Over Ohio State in Close Tilt
Colgate and Indiana edged Ohio State 20-14 as Bob Hoernschemeyer hit the final minute pass. Dartmouth faded with many early stars gone, Yale won 20-6, Cornell recovered to win 33-6. Western Michigan beat by 32-6, Penn State defeated West Virginia, and other results include North Carolina 27-13 over NC State, Wake Forest 41-12 vs Clemson, and Virginia 34-0 over VMI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colgate
Indiana
Ohio State
Bob Hoernschemeyer
Dartmouth
Yale
Cornell
Ae Aa
Great Lakes
Western Michigan
Penn State
West Virginia
Tews
Ft. A
North Carolina
North Carolina State
Wake Forest
Clemson
Virginia
Nips Make Light Guadalcanal Raid
The navy says a light Japanese bombing raid hit American positions on Guadalcanal during the night of October 28 Solomons time. The unannounced raid caused no indicated damage and was the first enemy action in weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Guadalcanal
Solomons
South Pacific
Radio Program Highlights and Hosts Listed
A schedule listing Catholic Hour Carolina Chats with Carl Goerch and a lineup including Jack Benny The Fitch Bandwagon Charlie McCarthy Edgar Bergen One Man's Family Sunday Serenade Excerpts From the Masters and The Esso Reporter with The Hour of Charm Bob Crosby and Company for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Hour
Carolina
Carl Goerch
Jack Benny
Charlie McCarthy
Edgar Bergen
Bob Crosby and Company
Esso
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Carolina
Yugoslav
U.S
Yanks
New York
New York City
International
Marigny
Army
Navy Maintenance Corps
Philippine
By James Marlow
George Zielke
Bertelli
the Baptist Hour
Hanes Baptist Church
Randthaler
Waite
Gervies
Rupert Hughes
Richard Maxwell
University of Chicago
John Charles Thomas
Upton Close
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!