Japs Reinforce Guadalcanal With Night Landing
American forces repelled a Japanese night air raid as reinforcements landed on Guadalcanal on October 3 4. Navy reports say a cruiser was damaged by dive bombs and torpedoes while 11 of about 30 Japanese fighters were destroyed. U S planes lost were two, crews saved.
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Washington
Guadalcanal
Solomons
U.S
Tywe U. 8
Navy
Marine Corps
Jans
Southwest Pacific
Rabaul
Billy Muitchells
Central New Guinea
Has Wreck While Two State Police Seek Him
Two state police officers chased Leroy Timpson of Adams town after a motorist warned a reckless driver. He crashed head on on South Market Street near Mt Olivet Boulevard about 1 PM. No injuries reported. both cars damaged. Timpson jailed awaiting a Police Court hearing.
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Leroy Timpson
Adamstown
South Market Street
Mt. Olivet Boulevard
Truman Moon
M. M. Puncke
Urbana
Timpson
Frederick
Mt Olivet
Answers To War Quiz Page Five Recap
The page summarizes wartime quiz items noting Marine Corps insignia changes for a preteen sergeant rank, a war bond purchase figure of 182 persons buying one bond and its cost of 3400 dollars for an aerial camera, and abbreviations PT PC used for patrol torpedo boats and patrol chasers attacking subs. It also states automobile fatalities in the United States occur at thirty per 100000 people.
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Marine Corps
Cach
United States
Allied Land And Air Drive Is Continued
Allied forces push through New Guinea's Owen Stanley range while bombers hit Buin and Buka harbors. MacArthur’s headquarters reports the advance drives toward Buna and reaffirms coordinated land and air offensives as Japanese convoy movements are observed near Buna.
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MacArthur
Australia
New Guinea
Southwest Pacific Command
Kagi
Owen Stanley
Buin Ane Buka
Solomon Islands
Ceram
Celebes
Dutch East Indies
Kkpowh
Army
Vern Haugland
Associated Press
Buna
Owen Stanter
Kokoda
Willkie Presses Global Offensive for Postwar Freedom
Wendell Willkie urged an all-out offensive by the United Nations, more U.S. arms for China and Russia, and iron clad guarantees against Western imperialism in Asia. He called for timetables enabling colonies to form governments of their choosing, warning changes after the war may be too late. He spoke to Chinese listeners via national hookup, proclaiming mankind is marching toward freedom and a postwar world of self-governing nations.
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Wendell Willkie
United Nations
U.S
China
Russia
Asia
Empire of Nations
Willkie
Broadcay
Tidding Crusadis
Route Barede
May Set Up Prison Camp To Aid Farmers
Plan to establish a prison camp in Frederick County to supply labor for late crops is discussed by State Senator John B. Funk after talks with School Superintendent Eugene W. Pruitt. The idea envisions 200 to 300 idle inmates for apple harvest and corn husking with school cooperation for leaves of absence and transport. Farm groups and governors officials weigh practicality and impact on farmers across Frederick, Thurmont, and Linganore districts.
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Frederick County
John B. Funk
Eugene W. Pruitt
Funk
Pruitt
Senator Funk
Huidbel
Coounty
Frederick
Thurmont
Linganore
House of Correction
Herbert R. O'Conor
Gasoline Vapors Shown To Have Anesthetic Effects
Reports indicate gasoline vapors produce anesthesia comparable to alcoholic vapors. Medical observers note similar states of intoxication and dizziness after exposure, with potential risk to workers handling fuels in confined spaces. Further study urged to assess safety and treatment protocols.
Meat quota covers restaurant meals and friends homes
Washington Oct 6 The Office of War Information clarifies the voluntary meat rationing rules. A person’s weekly allowance is two and a half pounds bone in whether from restaurant meals or meals at a friend’s home. Pets do not reduce civilian shares.
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Washington
Office of War Information
OWI
Roosevelt Plans For Another Radio Address
President Roosevelt said he will deliver a short radio address in a week to ten days covering several topics from a list of 40 prepared by Secretary Early. He noted no exact date and indicated a dozen topics may be chosen, with no war progress survey included.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Stephen Early
Treasury
James F
Byrnes Named Economic Stabilization Director
The President discussed Byrnes salary for the new post at 10000 or 12000 dollars. Byrnes previously earned 20000 dollars a year for life as a Supreme Court member, from which he resigned. Roosevelt hoped to fill Byrnes’ court seat soon, but it could take weeks to choose an appointee.
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Byrnes
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Knox Avoids Wreck Aids Victims Of Crash
U S Secretary of the Navy Knox escaped a collision on Avenida Pasteur Rio de Janeiro when his car swerved to avoid two buses in a wreck. Knox ordered the car stopped to aid 11 injured people as the first bus halted for his escort’s sirens and the second bus struck.
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Knox
Rio de Janeiro
U. S
Avenida Pasteur
O Globo
British Mosquito bombers raid Holland and Germany
British Mosquito bombers attacked a factory and a power station near Hengelo in Holland and bombed Western Germany targets in daylight raids. Wing Commander Parry led the Hengelo strike, reporting a great flame and dense smoke. RAF fighters also set an enemy minesweeper on fire off the French coast and forced it aground. Night raid on Essen, primary Krupp works, noted as the 45th since the war began with ten RAF planes lost.
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London
Britain
Hengelo
Holland
Germany
Air Ministry
Essen
D. A. G. Parry
Gestapo
Oslo
Parry
Krupp
Air attacks sighted over Bengal near Jap Burma frontier
Calcutta reports hostile aircraft observed over parts of Bengal Province adjoining Japanese held Burma several times in recent weeks per a Bengal Government communique. The alerts reflect intensified air activity in the region during ongoing wartime operations.
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Bengal
Calcutta
Burma
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