U S Tightens Guadalcanal Grip as Japs Withdraw
The U S war effort on Guadalcanal tightens control after Japanese ships withdraw from the Solomons. Allied air bombs damage at least two, maybe four, Japanese vessels. Navy Secretary Knox reports U S Marines hold every inch of ground and vows continued vigilance against any future attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
United States
Guadalcanal
Solomons
Islang
australa
Navy
Frank Knox
baiile-tianen
Krox
tere
Guangbanal
New Hebrides
New Caledonia
Pigi Estates
che onsisuchi
Ship Burns At Melbourne Port
A blaze threatened a merchant ship in Melbourne as firemen fought the flames. Sailors and longshoremen formed a human chain to unload the cargo and keep the ship from destruction. Drums were pitched overboard in hopes of later recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MELBOURNE
Siemen j
waq
The Left Hand Corner continued on page
The article discusses postwar Britain by arguing private and public secondary schools reflect class structures. It notes the push for compulsory schooling and contrasts British private schools with the U S system, highlighting enrollment and democratization trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BARD Tim
Britain
New York Times
emment
imi cinczol
imation
Bob Gemanes
United
Staws
millon boys
suis
nihe
TRE
Opening of Vulcan School Draws Large Crowd
Vulcan and district turnout 5 400 strong for the first flying instructors school in Western Canada. LieutenantGovernor Bowen declares the institution in operation and praises Vulcan Nanton for the air training plan. Commodore Howsam attends with Wing Commander West as director. Weather is bright and chilly as planes perform aerobatics above.
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GBy
VULCAN
Vulcan and district
Western Canada
Austria
West
commargang cer
Nanton
Canada
Calgary
Ross Munro Overcomes Egg Shortage After Dieppe Raid
Canadian Press war correspondent Ross Munro, who covered the Dieppe raid, returned to England after five weeks at home with odd items, including a dozen hard boiled eggs eaten with relish and a deflated football inflated by the London bureau staff who played touch football in his hotel room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LONEGN
Ross Manro
Dieppe
Inggar
England
Munro
London
Canada Third Victory Loan Surpasses Halfway Target
Ottawa reports Friday cash subscriptions total 554,883,750 raising the 21 day cumulative to 364,363,750. The 18 day drive aims higher than the February Second Victory Loan with an objective of 600,000,000. Closing date is November 7. Large subscriptions include Robert Simpson Co. Toronto 2,690,000 and Equitable Life Insurance Waterloo 100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OTTAWA
Canada
Joan headquarters
neas
Robert S.mn- Soa Co
Toronto
Equiabie Life Insurance
Waterloo
Wheelchair Johnny Dies After Lifelong Service
In Rochester 83 year old wheelchair pioneer Johnny McBrice, famed for free help and concerts, died after a heart ailment. He moved to a Rochester hotel in 1916 after retiring from farming and began wheelchair errands and letters to bring joy to patients and friends worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROCHESTER
kassafor
kirdne
Johnny" McBrde
Di- Ufter semani
counness
isers
folss
meny
mace
Joan
paisenis
raughe
Johnny
Red army halts Nazi attack in Caucasus through stout defense
Soviet lines repelled German assaults on the Nalchik plateau as Red army with heavy tanks and artillery claimed success. In Stalingrad, defenders marked their 68th day of siege with riverine counterattacks and further losses to German forces.
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HENRY C CASSIDY
Associated Press
MOSCOW
Red army
Nalchik
central
Caucasus
Stalingrad
Soviet information bureau
Siskingrad
Red Star
moon
uhen Stalinstad
Volga
Chekiang Battle Costs 15000 Civilian Lives
Ghungring dispatch reports the Chehang Biangsi clash begun May 15 caused 1500 civilian deaths and 12 000 missing amid 32 000 casualties and $20 050 000 in property damage Canadian currency. Governor Hung Sna0n-Sumz names civilian losses and ongoing wartime toll. A finanical agent Peng Ten faces court martial for a $600 theft from five stores and was executed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GHUNGRING
Chehang
Biangsi
Cama
Hung
Chexiang
Peng Ten
Walen
Szecowan
hea bees court
peem
Former Chief of Queen Mary Decorated for Valor
Captain N H Gate formerly with the Queen Mary arm star fleet received the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry and seamanship in guiding ships to North Russia. His destroyer squadron fought through narrows under bombardment and U boat attack, arriving with ships defended. Capt Henry Austin and Capt John Henry Bear con Smith led gunfire that destroyed German aircraft. Capt Smith’s vessel was torpedoed and lost, later recovered by a cutter commanded by his son Reginald Smith.
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LONDON
N H. Gate
tre
Queen Marard
sas
North
Rissa
narres
Russia
Henry Austin
John Henry Bearcon Smith
Smith
Reginald Smith
Berlin Admits Reinforcements Behind Allied Offensive
Berlin reports that Montgomery has massed reinforcements behind the Allied advance in the Egyptian desert as the Sth army resumes its attack. British air forces claim control of the skies with heavy bombers striking Crete and other targets while Malta remains free from raids. US fliers engage in dogfights and claim several Axis planes shot down.
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ONDON
C.P
Sth
DNB.C man héws
Reuters
Montgomery
D.N.B
CAIRO
Mediterranean
Crete
Malta
El Adem
desert
Erwin. Rommel
United States
ARETE
reneéme sekis
El Daba
curecr
gurerafe
bemus
Cretes Maleme ai
Sisk
Fuxg anc
E. Dabalantang
Remembrance Day Observances Mentioned Across Dominions
War memorials and cenotaphs may hold remembrance ceremonies with wreaths laid as custom. The day is not a holiday in the United Kingdom or other dominions, though services are observed.
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membrance
Roligny
Canada
McLart
cas
ayrt
artis
devaelica
United Kingdom
dominions
Axis Claims Under Scrutiny In wartime Dispatches
The report questions German and Italian war communiques claiming heavy Allied losses in the North Atlantic. Analysts warn against exaggerated totals and propaganda as observers note inconsistencies with prior censored figures.
Raiders Cause Little Damage Over England
Aircraft over England dropped bombs but caused no casualties. A nearby coastal district was targeted by a second raid and a cow was killed. RAF reported no military aerial activity over Britain that night while attacks continued on the continent.
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England
LONDON
Britain
Secret Nazi Instructions Alleged in Sweden Prompt Inquiry
A Swedish disclosure of a letter to German nationals in Sweden details supposed secret instructions for action under certain circumstances, creating strain in Sweden Germany relations. Swedish press and the Transocean News Agency circulated the report, with Dagens Nyheter calling for a strict inquiry and authorities urged to act on suspicions of forgery or manipulation.
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NEW YORK
Sweden
Germany
Berisi cispaich
Transocean
troadecast
Corpelsrt euarters
Wetheln
strasse
te Siorkheim
Dagens Nyheter
transocean dispaten
Strikes Reported Across Occupied France Areas
Dispatches describe a new wave of strikes in occupied France, with reports from Annecy and surrounding regions including Mornaz Scienzier and the watchmaking area around Cluses and Bonneville. Workers in many sectors reportedly refused to report for duty in Germany amid growing labor unrest.
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BERNE
France
Hant— Savole
amentr
Germany
Annecy
tsted
Mornaz
Scienzier
Anne- ADremace
BECKLE
Hawe Sarore
Lethbridge Tops Loan Drive as Campaign Reaches Target
Thuri Vetory Loan campaign chairman J G Baarn announced that over 206000 had been raised, entitling Lethbridge to a second pennant as the total near 443000 and 125 percent of original goal. Reports from Saskatoon note Ester in Britain for debt matters and other wartime items.
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LETHBRIDGE
J. G. Baaum
Thuri
tal
Lethhodse
Lethbridge ta
abyt
ESTEY
BRITAIN
SASKATOON
W. Ester
BAT
JAP VETACK
HUPEH
APIA
peimt
Yaostse
geri
Sasi
Hupen
LONDON
Woraw
genotramene
ARSENAL
CRISTAE
C.P
Arsenaly
Crystal Palace
Chelsea
Tottenham
Blackpool
Rechdale
Lovells Athletic
Swansea
Berek-Sur-Mer
France
U.S. air headquarters
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U.S.S
Wasp
America
south Pacific
New Vulcan School
Bowen
ROSS MUNRO
Reds
Queen Mary
Berlin
Axis
ALVIN J. STEINROPF
Associated Press Staff
high command
North Atlantic
Cneims
srempiins
reaser
Rome
azar
Brian
Brimain
Cemnan
El Alamein
Alamein
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