Rescues After Lake Michigan Storm Save Seventeen Sailors
Seventeen sailors clung to the broken hulk of the Canadian pulpwood carrier Novadoc for more than 24 hours off Pentwater Michigan before rescue. The disaster left at least 63 dead across two freighters and two fishing tugs. Survivors were aided by a fishing tug. two crewmen are presumed lost. Coast guard recovered sixtee n bodies on the beach identified from William B Davock and Anna C Minch, both believed lost with all hands. Other vessels listed lost or saved include Richard H Indian and Crudoil, with Mercury and Ossipee reported safe. The storm brings Lake Michigan’s worst loss in years.
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Roosevelt Pledges To Work For Unity In Third Term
President Roosevelt pledged to work for national unity during his third term stating that Americans should stand shoulder to shoulder and place true Americanism above partisan considerations. The remark followed his address as wariness about party division and the role of voters was noted.
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Brave boy saves family from Kansas fire in bare feet
In Kansas a boy named V. Canger Jr. escaped a blaze by leaping from a second story porch. He ran 150 feet to a garage and returned with a ladder to rescue his father, two sisters, and a brother-in-law, while his family watched in tears and cold fear.
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British claim smashing victory in air attack
British reports say raids on German oil plants at Gelsenkirchen and Cologne hit rail centers and factories in the Ruhr while Greece shows Italian offensives faltering in the Pindus. Berlin talks between Hitler and Molotov fuel speculation on Keitel’s role as Tokyo pursues a new China ending program with plans for a southward thrust toward Singapore and the Dutch East Indies.
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Kansas City seeks Remington small arms plant site
Kansas City Kansas is pressing to host a Remington Arms small arms plant within its state rather than in a Kansas City suburb in Missouri. Aides report the plant is being considered near Independence Missouri, a Kansas City suburb, with officials emphasizing state location over nearby Missouri sites.
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American science aids London in war blackouts
Louisville report notes a Curvlite resin, a synthetic glass made from coal water and air, carries light around retractor bends enabling surgeons to operate in London during blackout conditions. More than 2,000 instruments are in use daily, aiding emergency care and reducing eye socket injuries with transparent glass like eyeballs replaced by Curvlite marbles.
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Cubs Will Not Renew Hartnett Contract
Chicago Cubs president Philip K. Wrigley announced Gabby Hartnett’s managerial contract would not be renewed when it expires in December. Wrigley said the team will consider other candidates, noting current rivals’ commitments prevent discussion while arrangements are made. Hartnett, a Cubs legend, led the club to the National League pennant after taking over in 1938.
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War department and arms firm eyed 3000 acre plant site west of Kansas City
The chamber of commerce pressed for locating the plant on a 3000 acre tract west of Kansas City Kansas. Aides of Senator Reed said a final decision had not been made.
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Congress to vote on adjournment Tuesday
Speaker Rayburn announced a Tuesday vote on adjournment of the present Congress. Democratic leaders urged members in both chambers to be present, while Republicans aimed to defeat adjournment and keep the session open until January due to the international situation. Rayburn said the House would agree to adjourn if key members returned.
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Willkie Clubs Organize to Lead Opposition in New York
New York Nov 13 AP 16000 clubs supporting Wendell Willkie join to form a national opposition group, likely to be named We the People. The aim is to carry on Willkie's campaign principles and unify anti-New Deal forces with regular Willkie and anti-Deal groups. Oren Root Jr will convene a Dec meeting of 10000 New York unit leaders to set plans. Willkie urged no use of his name for the movement. He received over 2500 telegrams after his radio address.
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Labor Peace Talks With Roosevelt May Resume
William Green, AFL president, said he would meet with a CIO representative to renew wage peace talks. He noted improved sentiment among union members and suggested CIO chief John L. Lewis wields less influence with the rank and file than in earlier negotiations.
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Draft night at Indiana uni oversees costly campus event
At Indiana University senior women plan a draft style campus dance called Flashes of Life. Dates are conscripted, the first capsule drawn designates the colonel of the legion of designing females, with all couples' expenses paid by the coeds. Exemptions apply for under 16 or over 43, conscientious objectors, or married individuals.
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Ratner Gains in Kansas Governor Race
In Topeka on November 13, Governor candidate updates show W. H. Burke leading Ratner by 2,519 votes. Latest totals: Burke 421,492. Ratner 418,973, with counts from 163 counties and 61 counties of in-state absentee ballots counted.
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Capitol Roofs Threaten Congress as Repairs Loom
Washington notes capstone danger as 120 ton roof of the House chamber and 90 ton roof of the Senate chamber may fail. Architect David Lynn warns the roofs are structurally deficient and dangerous, with repairs blocked while Congress sits. Temporary trusses planned, permanent work possible during long recess. engineers urge immediate action.
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Olive Tablets Promised To Relieve Constipation
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver bile stimulant. It claims relief from constipation and sluggish bile, asserting the product aids digestion of fatty foods and intestinal action. Offered in 15 30 and 60 cent sizes at all drugstores.
Museum of Modern Art Receives 30 Miles of Early Film
New York's Museum of Modern Art acquired 30 miles of archival film from a newsreel source, spanning two decades from 1910 to 1930, enriching its silent era collection with rare footage and historical context.
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