Winning the War by Albert Leman
A public clash between OPA and the Petroleum Administration for War over lifting the pleasure driving ban reveals deep disagreements and a split between Harold L. Ickes and Prentiss M. Brown. The piece notes conflicting advisories, a rushed decision, and looming uncertainty for motorists and war workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Leman
New York
Boston
OPA
Petroleum Administration
James F. Byrnes
OWM
Harold L. Ickes
Prentiss M. Brown
Damon
Pythias
Washington
Gas famine looms as oil supplies tighten nationwide
The Office of Price Administration criticizes Secretary Ickes for delaying oil to the East while the Atlantic Seaboard and Midwest compete for limited crude. Military demand rises, automobilists face lean stocks, and new refineries abroad may help only later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Price Administration
Ickes
Atlantic Seaboard
Midwest
Bahrein
Persian Gulf
Generals Medal Awards For Aerial Operations
War Department announces decorations for four generals engaged against Axis forces. Major General Lewis H Bretton, 9th Airforce and U S Army force in the Middle East, Air Medal. Major General James H Do little, Northwest African Strategic Airforce, Distinguished Service Medal. Major General Ira G Faker, 8th Air Force, England, Legion of Merit. Brigadier General Uzal G Ent, 9th Bomber Command, 9th Air Force, Middle East, Oak Leaf Cluster to Distinguished Service Medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Lewis H. Bretton
9Th Airforce
U. S. Army Force
Middle East
James H. Doolittle
9Th Air Force
Split Season Opens Early for Idaho Falls High Football
SPLIT SEASON IDAHO FALLS Idaho The high school football season opens tonight three weeks earlier than usual. The schedule remains brief as ever with players and students spending an October break working in the fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Deaf mute chase at federal bank building in Kansas City
A guard at a federal reserve bank in Kansas City chased a deaf mute intruder who wandered through the elevator, panting for help after failing to answer questions. The man sought an office in a different building, prompting the pursuit up seven flights of stairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Federal Reserve Bank
D. W. Woolly
Italian Blow Brings Strong Psychological London Boost
London nerves steadied by word Allied soldiers are landing on European soil as Italy remains a focus of operation. Analysts note the Mediterranean drive proceeds slowly with American French and British units available for northern thrusts. The German defense concentrates north of Rome while Italian and Allied forces navigate rugged Apennines and key coastal harbors to advance.
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Lewis Hawkins
London
Europe
Italy
United Nations
Strait of Messina
Mediterranean
France
Balkans
Rome
Sicily
Naples
Berlin
Foggia
Bari
Ploesti
Apennines
la Spezia
Rimini
Adriatic
Hitler
Eisenhower
Germany
Sibari
Salerno
Metaponto
Psychiatrist Declares Jeffress Competence Questionable
Dr M H Greenhill of Duke University Medical School testified at Edwin B Jeffress competency hearing that a brain injury left him with permanent intellectual weakness The Greensboro News Company president faces a court petition to be declared competent to manage his affairs Staff Sgt Carl O Jeffress testified his father could not earn a livelihood The report also notes wartime food production comparisons between World War II and World War I
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Greensboro
M. H. Greenhill
Duke University Medical School
Edwin B. Jeffress
Jeffress
Greensboro News Company
Allen H. Gwyn
Reidsville
Carl O. Jeffress
Radio Schedule Change for Eastern War Time Programs
Radio schedule changes list program corrections for Eastern War Time with multiple time slots and networks. It notes adjustments due to late corrections and lists dramas, serials, news, music, quizzes, and variety programs across NBC CBS and mutual blue networks.
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Portia
Life
Nbc
Cbs
Jack Hood
Bill
Jack Armstrong
Chicago
Chick Carter
Farrell
Archie Andrews
Blu
Hollywood
Nbe
Quincy Howe
Mbs
Tim Mealy
Nan Merriman
Bob Stanton
Lowell Thomason
Basic World
Cbe
Fred Waring
Nbe Basic Saludos
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Tex Stout
Johnson
Mbe
Tropicana
Nbe Tone Ranger
Easy Aces
Cba-Baate
Olga Coelho
Songe
cba-Dixie Navy School of Music
Kaltenborn
Keen
Cba
Cbs Dixie
Lucille Manners
Dr. Black
Nbe News
Corliss Archer
Sam Baker
Playhouse
Gabriel Heatter
Mbsa
Brewster Boy
Harry Wismer
Biu
Tommy
Betty Lou
John Vandercook
Rob Hawk
Cedric Foster
Biu Mii Henry
Cde
Newa
Newe
Detective Loses Pants In Arrest In Terre Haute
City Detective C. D. Thompson pursued Pvt. Alex Brown after Brown pulled a pistol and ordered Thompson to drive north. In a field near the town Brown wrested the trousers off Thompson and fled. a large chase ended with Brown captured after state patrols and bloodhounds located him in a drainage ditch.
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Terre Haute
Ind
C. D. Thompson
James A. Mitchell
Thompson
Alex Brown
Camp Breckenridge
Fulton
Bronx
New York
Mitchell
Brown
Pvt
Pvt. Brown
Forrest Braden
Portugal Premier Defends Defensive War Readiness
Lisbon reports Premier Antonio de Oliveira Salazar said Portugal's increased military preparations are defensive but may be used against foreign enemies or internal disintegration. He warned against foreign policy changes and noted possible reinforcement of colonial garrisons as events unfold.
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Lisbon
Antonio de Oliveira Salazar
Portugal
Salazar
London Evening Standard
Japan
Macao
Timor
Judge Holds Court as Bailiff Delivers Hear Ye
Municipal Judge Earl W. Frost maintains dignity and presides while a substitute bailiff struggles to chant hear ye hear ye. Deputy Clerk William Shad proclaims the court opening as Lydie watches from the sidelines.
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Kansas City
Earl W. Frost
John Lydiec
William Shad
Lydie
First Aid Book Critique and Paroxysmal Tachycardia Q&A
A physician critiques a popular first aid manual noting its limits and misuses in emergencies. He cites a cafeteria scene where bystander first aid worsened a epileptic seizure and discusses proper steps for poisons and bleeding. The column includes a Q A on paroxysmal tachycardia and emphasizes exercise over rest for management.
Correct Addresses Must Be With Draft Boards
State selective service head quarters in Raleigh warns nondeferrable and INIA men to ensure boards hold correct addresses. Draft board five lists recipients whose mail was returned for incorrect addresses: Howell Clifford Walker, George Garland Bright, John Alfred Abins Jr, Robert Ellis Bowen, Claude DeBerry McCall, Charlie Grubb, Albert Sidney Patterson, Sam Thomas Pope, Jones Samuel Ennis, Raynor Bryant Bradshaw, Edward Odell Summey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
Raleigh
Inia
Joe Snider
Board Five
Draft Board Five
Post Office Department
Howell Clifford Walker
George Garland Bright
John Alfred Abins, Jr
Robert Ellis Bowen
Claude DeBerry McCall
Charlie Grubb
Albert Sidney Patterson
Sam Thomas _ Pope
Jones Samuel Ennis
Raynor Bryant Bradshaw
Edward Odell Summey
Shoes Stolen From Car Used As Sample Footwear
Portland police report seven pairs of left foot shoes stolen from Jack Riley’s car. The salesman noted the items were samples and valued at about 700 dollars.
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Portland
Ore
Jack Riley
Riley
Radio Schedule Fragments Highlight Busy Day Timetable
A scrambled list shows WSJS programs including Luncheon Dance Music The Keo Reporter Mirth and Madness to U Marine Band and The Guiding Light with numerous time stamps and program names. The page reads as a fragmented broadcast grid with multiple shows, news slots, and musical segments amid odd formatting and OCR errors.
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Keo
Marine Band
Robert McDormind
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Mr. Brown
Icries
Johnny
Tex
Aurus
Ulli
Trai
Fuzzy Knight
Jennifer Holt
the Jimmy Wakely
Maria Montez
Jon Hall
Sabu
Turhan Bey
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Batman
Superman
Matinee
Johnny Mack Brown
Lone Star Trail
Ten Ritter
Santa Claus
Congress
United States
Canada
United Kingdom
North Africa
West Indies
Pacific Jungles
Ottawa
North America
Canberra
H.L. Kovall
Pacific
U. S
Aralta
NEA Service, Ing, TM. Reg
U. S& Pat
Pete
Benter
Geo. Montgomery Annabella Kent Taylor
Tex Ritter
Dub Taylor
Am Savage
Bob Wills
Texas Playboys
Rialto
Ahco
Rale
Russell Hayden
Saddles and Sage
State Theatre
Salem Street
Thomasville
Coney Island
Betty Grable
George Montgomery
Cesar Romero
Logan Clendening, M. D
Donald B. Armstrong
The
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Dr. Clendening
Life Aa
WSJS
the Guiding Light
Lonely Women
Wes Punoy Money Mae
Mae Perkins
Art Dickson's
Memory Lane
News of the World
Victory Varieties
Freedom's Fighting Men
Rbalute
Walta
del Courtney
Tommy Riggs
Rey
Reso
Piedmont
Paso
Wrld
Dek Leibert
Organiat
Nellie Revell
Shorty
Sue
Coast Guard
Perede
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