Naval Victory in Philippines Secures Allied Edge
DeWITT MacKENZE analyzes a decisive Allied victory off the Philippine archipelago. Japan suffered heavy losses, including multiple battleships, crippling its naval power and likely shortening the war in the Pacific. The article compares the blow to Pearl Harbor, noting Japan’s reduced capacity to challenge the U S Pacific Fleet.
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Dewitt Mackenze
Associated Press
Philippine
Philippines
Pacific
Japan
Secretary of the Navy
Forrestal
Pearl Harbor
Orient
United States
St. Khirin and St. Joseph Aspirin Ad Sale Claim
An advertisement urging readers to buy St. Khirin claiming it is the world’s largest seller at 10c and faster acting than substitutes, and to refuse substitutes while choosing St. Joseph Aspirin for quick relief from colds and headaches.
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St. Khirin
St. Joseph
Dewey Campaign Plans Expand to Upstate New York
Dewey aims to energize upstate New York voters with brief train-end appearances during a Syracuse Buffalo trek while weighing responses to Roosevelt foreign policy remarks. His three day window before a Madison Square Garden rally may adjust plans based on Roosevelt statements and eastern state prospects.
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Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Chicago
Dewey
Syracuse
New York State
New York City
Buffalo
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Boston
Madison Square Garden
Japans lifeline strained as British fleet enters the Orient
The article notes Japan's shrinking naval strength after setbacks near the Philippines. A huge British fleet moving into the Orient threatens Japan's long sea lines to East Indies. MacArthur's invasion risk seems reduced as Japanese plans for a heavy sea assault appear unlikely. The Japanese were out-smarted in timing, and their future moves hinge on protecting vital supply routes.
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Japan
Orient
Philippines
South China Sea
Nippon
East Indies
Java
MacArthur
Roosevelt Campaign Trails Through New England And New York
Roosevelt travels aboard the presidential train with plans to visit Boston and Hyde Park neighbors in the Hudson valley. A closing address is set for Poughkeepsie as election day nears. Optimism runs high after strong New York appearances and Liberal party outreach. Tonight he speaks at Shibe Park in Philadelphia before major league roots.
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White House
Hyde Park
Hudson Valley
Roosevelt
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
New York
Dutchss County
Work
Liberal
Shibe
Roluaaelphia
Texas Pits Passing Star Against Rice
Bobby Layne of Texas stages a high profile passing duel with Rice star George Walmsley as the Longhorns and Owls prepare for a pivotal conference matchup in Houston. Layne has 23 passes this season and 141 rushing yards, while Walmsley has 267 rushing yards. Texas is favored by about 13 points.
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Dallas
Tex
Bobby Layne
George Walmsley
Houston
Bobby
Walmsley
Longhorns
Rice
Owls
Texas
Texas Christian
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
T.C.U
Arkansas
Texas A
Christians
Southern Methodist
New Orleans
Tulane
S.M.U
North Texas Aggies
College Station
Mississippi
Roosevelt speech to be broadcast by CBS Mutual NBC Blue
A meeting sponsored by the Philadelphia Democratic committee and businessmen for Roosevelt will start at 8 p.m. Central War Time, broadcast by CBS and Mutual. A Chicago address from 8 to 8:30 p.m. Central War Time will air on NBC and the Blue networks. The item notes one sea mile equals about 2,000 yards.
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Philadelphia Democratic
Roosevelt, Inc
Cmapaign
CBS
Mutual
Chicago
NBC
Blue Networks
North Little Rock and Hot Springs Set For Conference Clash
North Little Rock Wildcats aim to tie the state league standings with a win over Hot Springs Trojans after Little Rock Tigers visit Memphis Central in Crump Stadium. Other high school games include Pine Bluff vs El Dorado, Fort Smith vs Russellville, Hope vs Camden, Jonesboro at Forrest City, and Searcy-Batesville.
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Little Rock
Little Rock Wildcats
Little Rock Tigers
Hot Springs Trojans
Wildcats
Tigers
Memphis
Memphis Central
Crump Stadium
Pine Bluff
el Dorado
Oil City
Fort Smith
Grizzlies
Russellville
North Little Rock
Hope
Camden
Jonesboro
Forrest City
Searcy-Batesville
Benton- Beebe
Magnolia- Texarkana
Malvern-Warren
Independent Vote Worries Politicians
Washington voters show growing concern over independent ballots and dissident factions. Senator Ball endorses Roosevelt, citing foreign policy, while Republicans like Davenport and Crum advocate Dewey. Democrats such as O Daniel and Costello push anti fourth term or anti-Roosevelt stances, with several incumbents facing renomination battles.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Washington
Joseph H. Ball
Minnesota
Ball
Roosevelt
Thomas E. Dewey
White House
Russell Davenport
Wendell L. Willkie
West Coast
Bartley Co. Crum
San Francisco
Willkie
California
Crum
W. Lee O'’Daniel
Texas
Senate
O’daniel
O'Daniel
Dewey
America
John M. Costello
Dies
Dewey-Bricker
Democratic Party
Hillman, Browder
Olin D. Johnston
Truman Calls for Defeat of Sen Taft
Senator Harry S. Truman toured Ohio on October 27 to urge voters to back his anti Taft stance. The visit, part of Truman’s nationwide push, aimed to rally support and shape the Senate race.
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Truman
Sen. Taft
Ernest B. Vaccaroith
Akron
Harry S. Truman
Ohio
TCU Heads Into Toss-Up With Uncertain starter
The top backtracker initially said he would skip this week but reversed course. TCU faces a foe that routed Texas A&M by a touchdown, a margin matching the Horned Frogs boast, making the upcoming clash appear evenly poised.
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T.C.U
Aggies
Horned Frogs
Truman Seeks Taft Defeat Amid Klan Charges Tour
President candidate Truman denounces Taft amid claims of Klan affiliation and accuses Republicans of blocking farm aid. He asserts he never joined the Ku Klux Klan and defends Democratic farm programs while touring Ohio cities Toledo Cleveland and Akron with plans for a foreign policy address. He targets Taft and Dewey, urging unity against isolationists and for strong policy.
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Robert O. Taft
Missouri
Truman
Hearst
Turman
Peoria
Ill
Ku Klux Klan
Klan
Ece
Congress
House
Toledo
Cleveland
Akron
Taft
Dewey
Warr
Casualties rise to 472,779 in U S forces report
Washington reports total U S armed forces casualties at 472,779 as of mid October. Secretary of War Stimson notes army losses at 403,074 and navy at 69,705, with increases since October 6 through October 14.
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Washington
United States
Secretary of
Stimson
Navy
AFL Demands Steel Wage Revision or It Will Not Play
The AFL threatens a wage policy clash with the War Labor Board over the steel formula. George Meany says the AFL will not join wage cases that exceed the current steel formula until a broad policy decision on the formula is made. Chairman William H. Davis invited a mind change or withdrawal, but AFL plans to neither.
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AFL
Washington
American Federation of Labor
War Labor Board
George Meany
William H. Davis
WLB
Meany
Army and Navy casualty totals in Italy through October 14
Casualty tallies show United States ground forces in Italy from the September 1943 landings to October 16 at 91 063 total. Compared with October 6, killed 78 522 versus 75 562. wounded 220 520 versus 208 392. missing 51 009 versus 48 404. prisoners 53 014 versus 52 537. Navy figures: killed 27 831 versus 27 047. wounded 27 857 versus 27 368. missing 9 437 versus 9 586. prisoners 4 480 unchanged.
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United States Army
Italy
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