Corporal Caplan and the Horses From North Africa
A letter from Corporal Benjamin Caplan reveals his thoughts while serving in North Africa. He discusses racehorses, including Marriage and Hirsch Jacobs, and reflects on home, letters, and the racing world, signaling he will return to racing leadership with news and predictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsie Burke
North Africa
Benjamin Caplan
Burke
Baltimore
Monicker
Corporal Caplan
Corporal
Chicago
Hirsch Jacobs
R. A. Coward
Hirsch
Metropolitan
Boy Knight
Roy Knight
Warm Weather Continues Across Carolina Region
The forecast shows continued warm conditions for North Carolina and South Carolina this afternoon, tonight, and Sunday forenoon with little cooling expected. Highs and overnight lows remain mild, stirring pleasant outdoor plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
South Carolina
War prospects loom as invasion plans swirl across Europe
The article sketches a broad picture of Allied and Nazi plans with Gibraltar as a base for a naval fleet and reports of an Anglo American amphibious force poised to strike France. It mentions possible landings in Southern France and Italy, with contingencies for Sardinia Corsica Crete and a Balkans thrust while noting Britain and the United States will not rush a western France invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Paris
Britain
English Channel
France
Berlin
Rhone
Oran
North Africa
Mediterranean
Italy
Sardinia
Corsica
Crete
Balkans
Moscow
Allied High Command
Allied naval bombardment of Sicily called largest land target attack
A V Alexander the first lord of the admiralty said today that the allied naval bombardment of Sicily was probably the most concentrated land target attack by warships in history. He stated the Royal Navy shelled Sicily in more than 50 bombardments sometimes within 500 yards of the enemy coast to pinpoint targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doncaster
England
Sicily
A. V. Alexander
The
Admiralty
Royal Navy
Alexander
Chicago produce market report item
Chicago producers report on Sept 4 showing butter receipts at 318 357 pounds and eggs receipts at 8 059 cases. Details indicate market activity for dairy and poultry goods in the Chicago area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Night of Radio Schedule Mix Across Shows and News
A dense listing of WSJS radio programs and segments tonight and afternoon including Carolina Cavaliers The Reso Reporter Mirth and Madness Sketches In Melody The War Telescope Roy Shield and Company Peoples War U and Army Air Forces Band News Lyrics by Lice Matinee In Rhythm The Babylon Handicap The Fall of Poland Not for Glory A Beng Bonnie Louw Smith BAS Norway Blood On Tonight The Radio Report Music by Shreenbe The Art of Living Sports and News For This We Fight Abie's Irish Row Truth Or Consequences The Dixie Rambiers Can You Top This Million Dollar Band The Grand Ole Opry The Exso Reporter Morning Melodies News: Organ Recital Mood of the Morning News of the World Commande Mary Bible Close and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Cavaliers
Reso Reporter
Roy Shield and Company
U. & Army Air Forces Band
Lice
Poland
Bonnie Louw Smith
Norway
the Art of Living
Perpetual Emorson
Abie’s
Truth Or Consequences
The
Dixie Rambiers
Orch
Sylvia Mariowe
BE. Peterson
Nbe
Welcome Lewis
Ari Gentry
Blu
Roy Shield
Nbe Musette
Blu Xews
Cba
Cha Tommy Tucker
Orchea
Biu Mutual
Peovie
Hal Fleming
Abe
Army Air Force
Men & Books
Frederick
Dhs
Biu
Liza
Nbe Gee
Hicks
Blu F.O
Detroit
Cbs
Marshalls
London
U.S
Stopak
Dancing Music Orchestra
Mbs
Nbe- Mba
Ube
Pan-America
Mus
Horace He
Navy Bulletin Board
Bonnie Lou Smith
Hips Davi
Curt Massey and Company
Shrednik
Israel
Bla
Quincy Howe
America
William Ewing
Honolulu
Ella Fitzgerald
Bla Hawaii
Musicana
Cicago
Abe Leon Henderson
Bla World News
Abbe
Nhce
Dairy—bin Crummit-Sandersaon Thulz
California
Dave Eliman
Hooby Loby
Cbs Chicago
Theater of the Atr
Edward Tomlinson
Harry Wismer
Barry Wood
John Vandercook
John B. Hughes
Blu Hnough
Giroucho Marx
Frances Scott & Hertguig
Eileen Farret
Concert de
Dancing Magic Orchestra
Ibs
Pisiel and
Capers
Marines
Churchill Wears Pants In Family Says Wife Bosses Him
Washington reports quote Mrs. Clementine Churchill saying Winston Churchill keeps his household in line with dinner and leadership. She notes her husband dictates speeches as he walks and rehearses with her, while she in turn acts as observer and editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Harold Butler
U. S
Mount Vernon
War Department
Pentagon
Clementine Churchill
Winnie
Clementine
Randolph
Winston
BBC
Empire
Newspapers Seek Additional Newsprint Cut For Q4 1943
Washington reports the newspaper industry advisory committee urged a further five percent cut in newsprint use for the fourth quarter of 1943. The WPB noted total cuts would reach 15 percent since January, but exact Q4 tonnage from Canada remains uncertain. The panel also advised trimming publisher inventories from 50 to 40 days in the northeast and central regions and from 75 to 65 in the west and south, retroactive to September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newspaper Industry Advisory Committee
War Production Board
WPB
Canada
United States
Noted wildlife advocate Dr Thomas Pearson dies at 69
Dr Thomas Gilbert Pearson age 69 founder of the National Conference on Wildlife Legislation and former president of the National Association of Audubon Societies from 1920 to 1935 died after a brief illness at Lenox Hill hospital in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Gilbert Pearson
National Conference On Wildlife Legislation
National Association of Audubon Societies
Lenox Hill Hospital
Randolph Sheriff Bound Over On Assault Charges
Randolph County high sheriff W. M. Bingham was bound over to superior court on assaulting W. A. Jessup with a deadly weapon. Magistrate Luther Frazier set a $500 bond. The case goes to Asheboro grand jury Tuesday. Jessup had been arrested July 17 for drunken driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Bingham
Randolph County
W. A. Jessup
Gaston A. Johnson
Jessup
Luther Frazier
Archdale
Johnson
Asheboro
Bingham
Funeral Rites for Grissom Infant in Oakwood Cemetery
Funeral service for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Grissom of Clara Cox Apt 24 F was held this afternoon at the graveside in Oakwood cemetery. The child is survived by the parents one brother Edgar Jr and the grandparents Mr and Mrs R E F Grissom and Mrs Daisy Mae Yandle of High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Grissom
Clara Cox
Oakwood Cemetery
Edgar, Jr
R. EF. Grissom
Daisy Mae Yandle
High Point
Funeral for Carson R Franklin at Fairfield Methodist Church
Carson R Franklin aged 57 died at his brother Dennis Franklin's home in Archdale. Funeral services were held Friday at 4 pm from Fairfield Methodist Church with Rev. S E Taylor officiating. Music by Barker Trio and Junior Trio of Union Tabernacle. Pallbearers included Roy Bundy Joe Bundy G D Bundy Emrly Kennedy Henry Potts and Lee Franklin. Interment followed in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson R. Franklin
Dennis Franklin
Archdale
Fairfield Methodist Church
S. E. Taylor
Barker
Union Tabernacle
Roy Bundy
Joe Bundy
G. D. Bundy
Emrly Kennedy
Henry Potts
Lee Franklin
Canadians Land On Italian Coast In Sicily Invasion
Italy Drive Met Little Opposition as Canadian forces alongside British troops crossed the Messina Strait. Coastal defenses were minimal with unmined beaches and few barbed wires. Civilians waved white flags while Germans reportedly withdrew to hills. first bridgehead on European mainland achieved with strong Royal Navy support and heavy artillery barrages from Sicily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Royal Navy
Royal Canadian Navy
Messina Strait
8Th Army
Sicily
Pachino
Sicilian
Strait
Tardy Justice Washington
A bailiff whispered to Judge Brice Clagett in landlord and tenants court as attendees fidgeted. The judge announced a brief delay while awaiting the clerk, explaining the clerk cannot wear shoes due to swollen feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brice Clagett
Allied blitz and landings push in Italy report
The bulletin describes Liberator air strikes hitting Sulmona rail facilities, explosives factory near Cairo, and coverage of railway yards. British Canadian Eighth Army advance reports weak opposition with many prisoners. Catanzaro and Capua targets hit. Allied ships and air forces supported landings at Reggio Calabria with heavy fleet involvement. Ross Munro notes no casualties two hours after ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney
Nelson
U. S. Ninth Air Force
Sulmona
Cairo
North Africa
Italy
Reggio Calabria
San Giovanni
Eighth Army
Catanzaro
Tyrrhenian Sea
Sardinia
Capua
Capo Dichino
Naples
Cosenza
United Nations
Algiers
Valiant
Warspite
Ross Munro
Silence Is Golden Divorce Case in Los Angeles
Mrs Robbie G Emerson claimed her husband talked too little and ran up high bills by long silent calls. Superior Judge Thurmond Clarke granted a divorce from Allan R Emerson, a war worker, on grounds of cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Robbie G. Emerson
Thurmond Clarke
Allan R. Emerson
Radio Program Schedule Summary
Radio broadcast listing for Eastern War Time evening into late night with multiple programs and bands. Highlights include orchestras, news, poetry, and overseas reports. Includes the Army Air Force Band, Pirates of Music, and various variety shows with named performers and times across channels CBS and NBC.
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WSJS
Shreenbe
Bee News
Sy News of the World
Waite
Churen
Grissom Infant
Combined
Canadian Press
Associated
Radio Corporation OF America Presents
Don Ameche
Dinah Shore
José Iturbi Ed
Archie” Gardner
Cass Daley
WMFR
Blondie
Breckles
His
Mickey Finn
Fliggs
Mascott
Penny
Red Ryder
EEX
Boots
Old Boy
Tast V'S
Jof Palooka
Hubert
Sam
Merrill Blosser
Alice
Frank Fonard
BY Leslie Turnes
V. T. Hamlin
Ughead
ATH
Fred Harman
BY Edgar Martin
Ham Fisher
Barney Banter
Allis
Frank Miller
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