Willkie Calls for Second Fronts Across War World
Willkie reiterates demand for a second front in Europe and criticizes overreliance on military experts. He argues for open public discussion to shape war policy and condemns censorship while praising Allied and neutral nations from his globe-spanning air tour. He notes colonial remnants and urges expanding the commonwealth with selfless effort.
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YORK
A.P
Wendell L. Willkie
Europe
Willkie
United States
Canada
CBC
commonwealth of free nations
Asia
Britain
Nearly Half Way In Third Victory Loan
Ottawa reports subscriptions to Canada's Third Victory Loan reached 566.97 million dollars by Monday night, near halfway to the 750 million target. Weather in Ontario and Quebec marginally affected canvassing, as large subscriptions from Prudential Insurance Co of America in Montreal and Imperial Tobacco Co of Canada were announced.
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OTTAWA
C.P
Canada
national loan
Ontario
Quetet
Totel
Boan
Prudential Insurance Co. of America
Montreal
Imperial Tobacco Co. of Canada
Left Hand Corner profiles Murphy deputy minister of public works
The Left Hand Corner notes Murphy 35 is newly appointed deputy minister of public works at Ottawa. Born in Ottawa and an 11 engineering graduate of Queen's University Kingston. He served as assistant engineer 1907 1916 and has held roles on St Peters Canal Welland Canal and related rail and defense projects. From 1946 he directed construction for the department of munition and supply and supervised defense work for army navy and air force.
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MURPHY
Ottawa
QOitawa
Queen's University
Kingston
Ont
Trenton
Oni
Trent Canal
St. Peter’s Canal
St. Peter's
Cape Brew
defense
bard ana war supplys board
Maroay
department of munitiers and supply
hag quiles
department of national defence
army
navy
sir force
Germans Driven Back at Stalingrad In Soviet Counterattacks
The German foothold in the southern industrial zone of Stalingrad was lost as Red Army counterattacks pushed them to the steppes outside the city. Soviet reports claim heavy losses for Germany, with improved defenses near a northside factory shaken, while air battles and bombardments continue around the city and surrounding sectors.
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Henrie Cassidy
Associated Press
OSCOW
Stalingrad
Volga river
Soviet information bureau
Tzvestin
Red army
Pravda
Red air force
ore Stalingrad
giusiiris
esoth
GERAMIANS
Willkie Talk News Signal Western Front Focus
London observers read Willkie’s radio address as reinforcing calls for a second front in Europe despite Allied gains in Africa. The piece notes public belief that striking Hitler in the west could force Eastern troops to retreat, while cautioning that victory hinges on controlling the Mediterranean and the heart of Hitlerism. Continued on Page Three.
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DEWITT MACHENZIE
Associated Press
LONDON
Wendell Willkie
Europe
Africa
Russia
Hitler
great stength
trom
Alec
Egypt
COMLEWADS
Mediterranean
Alles
addii
Germany
Navy Secretary Knox says Solomons battle ongoing and remains unclear
Washington October 27 Navy Secretary Frank Knox said the fight in the Solomons is a war of attrition with Japan showing strength. He cautioned against foreshadowing the outcome as the United States mounts a stronger defense after the sinking of the aircraft carrier Wasp. He noted Japanese reinforcements and stressed the Navy’s renewed effort in the campaign. He also called Navy Day the most apt in memory given the current sacrifice and resolve.
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WASHINGTON
Navy
Frank Knox
the
Solomons
Knox
Kmot
Alltec
southwest Pacific
Bombers Hit Burma Base in Secret Raid
Allied forces reported a night attack on a Burma base. Casualties were denied by officials, with claims that none of the raiders was lost and that the operation involved light resistance and limited damage.
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Sub Base At Riska Raided In Aleutians Operation
The United States Navy reports two new bombing mids against Japanese targets on Kiska Island in the Aleutians including a submarine base. This marks the first mention of such an enemy installation on the island chain westward from Alaska. Liberator bombers and Lockheed fighters supported raids, targeting air defenses and the Japanese camp at Hiska.
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WASHINGTON
Kiska island
Aleutians
United States navy
Alaska
navy
remy
cleree
Hiska
U.S. Carrier Wasp Lost In Solomons Battle
The U.S. Navy confirms the aircraft carrier Wasp was sunk near Guadalcanal after a September 15 submarine torpedo strike. Explosions and fires destroyed the ship, and it sank three hours after the attack with destroyers failing to save it. The loss comes amid ongoing Allied operations in the Solomons.
British Clear Ground For Major Tank Battle
Descriptions from North Africa report cautious British advances through minefields and barbed wire as Axis counter attacks test Rommel's lines. RAF American and South African air forces gain air superiority while bombers strike supply routes and merchant vessels.
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Don Whitehead
Associated Press
Nile
Rommel
North Africa
R.A.F
United States
ness
army of the
desert
Mediterranean
Malta
Axis
Japs Say 28 U.S. Ships Sunk Admit Own Losses
A wartime report quotes Japanese figures claiming the sinking of 28 American vessels while acknowledging Japanese losses. The vagueness and garbled OCR text leaves ambiguity about dates and locations, but the claim references a balance of ship losses in a broader naval engagement.
Russians Find New Wheat Type
Moscow reports a Russian scientist developed a new wheat variety by crossing wheat with conch grass that can yield a full harvest for years without retowines. The radio said the new type resists heat and drought. Also reported two German transports of about 2000 tons were sunk in the Gulf of Finland by a Soviet fleet.
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MOSCOW
Oct
tolaiucs
Fid
Ique
Army Draft Card Confusion Near Slope of War
A garbled wartime note shows a recruit claiming service but mixed letters obscure details. The fragment hints at an appointment or examination, mentions Loews COMcCurraAT ons 32 and a Key Hoe, with a comment about excusal from a superior. The readable bits suggest military processing and potential exemptions.
Allied Fighters Raid French Southeast Town in 41 Minutes
Allied fighter squadrons conducted a 41 minute sortie over southeast France on Tuesday night, crossing toward Sonereg and returning from the Cats area at high altitude. Reports also note Soviet and Allied activity in Russia and the Dibrugarh sector where casualties occurred.
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Entisad
merther
Sonegre
Cats
DLE
LONDON
matility
RLF
assin
coma
pitts
petpan
Rass
ALBERT
CALGARY
Sidvigey Mendes
Alberta
ECAP
BOWMAXVILLE
WRIite
Mounted Police
pacrt
United States news magiame
preoner
Bochmarnale
Ock
CHRISTIAN BELEG
N— C
Copenhagen
Frederick
Reuters
INDIA
NEW DELHI
C.P.1
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Dibragarh
Assam
Sundar
United States armor
John
Elizabeth Grigley
Raymond
St. Michael's hospital
Melen
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