Willkie Arrives in Free China After 4000-Mile Flight
Wendell Willkie stepped off a U S army transport in Chunghsing welcomed by about 1000 Chinese groups after a 4000 mile journey from Russia via Bulbyshey. His stop followed visits to Koensu and Szechwan capitals. Acknowledging the danger of combat, he quipped about dangers from kindness and said he would stay in China about two weeks to learn about its war effort and visit key sites under protection of a motorcycle escort.
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Vounamin
Werdell Willkie
Russia
Chunghxing
Wendell Willkie
United States Army
Asia
China
Tienan
Heavenly Mountain
Moon FL Chin
Baltimore
Ace Flier
China National Aviation Corporation
Willkle
Joseph W. Sitwell
Allied Forces
U. S
Clarence EB. Gangs
Winkle
H. Kung
Plane crash in Puerto Rico leaves 22 dead
United States air transport plane crashed on Puerto Rico's mountainous backbone northwest of the island. All 22 aboard were killed including several officers. Searchers towed the wreckage after hours in rough terrain as authorities withheld confirmation of the victims.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
UPI
Pf Conmo
Anc
Fone
Suthorilies
Weather Summary for Adtonia and Vicinity
Forecast notes call for light showers with no significant temperature change. Odd phrasing hints at a Texas last one hundredth meridiany line and slightly warmer readings in the extreme northern portions. Weather data appears on Page aj.
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Adtonia
Baal
Texas
Tve
War At A Glance Brief Summary
War updates report U S submarines sinking ships in the Western Pacific with several ships damaged or sunk and enemy fighters shot down. Allied air attacks target Japanese shipping at various yards while Soviet forces push in Stalingrad and a Japanese threat near Port Moresby is halted.
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Washington
U. S
Western Pacific
Alewilan Islands
London
ISAF
Fiensburg
Moscow
Stalingrad
Tgee
Berlin
Orlovoi
Suburn
MacArthur
Port Moresby
Mountainr
U S Seizes All Liquor Output in Wartime Shift
The wartime board ordered all distillery output diverted to Industrial alcohol after October 8. Beverages supplying high wines for conversion to 180 proof industrial alcohol used in explosives and synthetic rubber, with about half the industry already converted this year.
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Wenonanur Pon, Dei, E—Romancial Production Board
Satmmerclal
WPS
Afficinix
Berlin Piqued By FDR Trip Secrecy
New YorkOct 2 The Roosevelt defense plant tour remained secret from the nation yet known to many. Axis broadcasts from Berlin reported Churchill's movements more than Roosevelt’s trip. Officials noted censors and coverups surrounding the mission as it unfolded.
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Berlin
New York
Roosevelt
Churchill
Moscow
WPB Rail Removal Plans Under Fire
Washington races over WPB rail removal amid war plant needs and rail line upgrades. Senator Reed criticizes secrecy and delays while House and press critics raise concerns about impact on communities and Allies. Berlin reacts to the blackout and publicity limits surrounding Roosevelt’s movements.
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Washington
Senate
WPB
Sinator
Reed
R.“Kan
Senglor Wheeler
D.mort.j
Stockhomn
Chaliien
Dnlevsiate
Shaultan-Iierce Committee
Eos
Keatings
Roosevelt
Berlin
FDR Eyes Fresh National Tour After War Plant Tour
President Roosevelt, impressed by wartime inspections across 24 states, plans further visits to central and southeastern areas next spring. He reviewed factories producing tanks, bombers, ships, and ammo, noting output at about 94 to 96 percent of targets and pledging to seek higher production in coming months.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Army
Witch
América
Wntll Rooeevelk
Quttutti
Uing
Coffee Scarce In Ohio Causes City Run On Breakfast Beverage
Columbus residents queued outside downtown stores as coffee supplies dwindled across Ohio amid a statewide run. Chains rationed sales, Toledo merchants limited to small allotments, and shortages persisted due to hoarding and reduced roaster output.
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Columbus
Ola
Ohio
Cleveland
Toledo
Offee
Government Will Grade Stamp Meat Pact by Packers
Chicago October 2. An nationwide agreement was reached in which the three major meat packers Armour Swift and Cudahy will grade and stamp all beef and veal distributed by them. The pacto was signed by Federal Judges Campbell and Hojly and the Packers. The pact aimed to prevent upgrading prices or selling Tower grades for higher grades in violation of price ceilings.
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Chicago
seRior
Ayitt, Armour and Cudehy
Packers
Office of Price Administration
Wiliam J. Campbell
Willian H. Hojly
New British Plane Called Best Yet
London dispatch reports Britain’s Typhoon, a single engine fighter with 2400 horsepower Sabre, capable of climbing rapidly and armed with machine guns. Designed by Sydney Camm, the Typhoon is touted as a potential rival to Germany’s Focke Wulf 190, with production details and full use by the RAF still largely undisclosed.
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London
Britain
Germany
Axia
Sydney Camm
Deir
Rd. Mitchell
Ceaptuire
Brownsville Mayor Bonds On Seven Indictments
Brownsville mayor Robert Runyon and three city employees posted 1000 bonds each on seven indictments alleging conspiracy to file false affidavits for absentee voting in Cameron County Democratic primary. Also charged were Dr B J Cole health officer Mrs Sara Hayreetty muse and Miss Consuelo Bolado water department employee.
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Browneville
Robert Runyon
Sia
Hever
Cameron County
B. J. Cole
Sara Hayre
Etty Muse
Conesuela Bolado
Ght
Water Department
Two Escaped French Ships Intercepted Near Madagascar
British and South African warships and aircraft intercepted two vessels that fled Madagascar during the invasion. The Marechal Gal Hong was escorted to a Booth Airlorky, and the A Wirral Pierre was scuttled.
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Gapetown
Union
Attica
Madagascar
Marechal Gal- Hong
Fo A Booth Airlorky
Pierre
Gunner 44 Loses 21 Pounds to Qualify At Base
Harlingen dispatch reports PyL. Laps ley R. Caldwell of Lake Wales Florida at age 41 qualifies as a bomber gunnery student after dieting 17 days and shedding 21 pounds from 90 to 69. The Harlingen Army gunnery school orders him to qualify amid strict standards. Revival note: Rev William H Joyner leads Calvary Replia church revival Friday night on Why I Am Not an Infidel topic.
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Harlingen
Lapsley R. Caldwell
Lake Wales
Fla
Ade
Alo Wan
Caldwell
William H. Joyner
Calvery
Nazi Losses 79 Percent On Volga Battlefield
Mossov dispatches quote Reuters reporting German losses on the Stalingrad front rising to 75 percent of their effectives. Moscow broadcasts say fresh counterattacks loom inside and outside Stalingrad as German power drives stall in the city’s northwestern suburbs. Red Army claims of enemy infliction, territorial gains near the city, and heavy fighting across the Moscow, Leningrad, and Novorossiysk fronts accompany reports of Soviet counterpunches and casualties on both sides.
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Hun Don
Reuters
Stalingrad
Moscow
Prad
Red Guard
Mosdok
Leningrad
Novoroasisk
Novorossisk
Izvestin
Red Army
Red Navy
Metallie Sea
Nazis Seize 1000 Kids as Hostages Reported
London dispatch says German authorities have seized about 1000 Dutch children as hostages amid sabotage waves in the country. The children were reported to be taken from Jewish families.
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London
Dally
Express
Stockholm
Valley Fruit Meets Size Requirements
Harlingen October 2 A study by a Texas federal shipping point inspection service shows 94 percent of Valley grapefruit and 66 percent of Valley oranges meet all standard size requirements, according to Bart T. Longino supervisor.
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Harlingen
Texan
Federal Shipping Paint Inspection Service
Bart T. Longino
S. A. Man Rises Fast in Pacific
Harry M. Haggs of San Antonio rises from master sergeant to appointed chief logistics officer for all Allied transports in the Southwest Pacific. Six weeks earlier he was field promoted. his rapid ascent follows his technical skill and engineering knowledge.
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Australia
Oce
Harry M. Haggs
San Antone
Soulinwest Pacific
Lyealy All Forces
Wesel Pacific Command
Nia
Moj
Rush Linsealh
Air Forces
Services Ciel
RAF Raids U-Boat Base At Flensburg Raid
London reports RAF attack on Flensburg and Mensburg targets in Germany. Steel evidence claims downed raiders and intensified U-boat base damage after a week of poor weather. September raids included attacks off the Dutch coast and Dig reports of submarine facility hits.
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Flensburg
Wieh Command
Fran
Saulet
London
Rbat TF
Germany
Lnst
Mensburg
Fletisburgy
Hitler
R. A. PL
Asis
Holland
Ten Killed as Swiss Trains Collide in Head-On Crash
Ten people died and ten were seriously injured in a head-on train collision between a passenger train and a freight train near Bleid, Switzer land. Swiss radio reported the tragic accident in a London dispatch dated October 2.
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London
Switserland
Weaid Today
Seguin Air Hero Mueller to Visit San Antonio
Four time decorated WWII ace and Seguin native will visit San Antonio aboard a Southern Pacific train stopover at 3 40 pm for a public reception at Seguin High School athletic field. Col James Hrady of Randolph Field will attend to honor Mueller and fellow air fighters.
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Sa Avlonians
Ani Maéline
Steuin
Aee
Tustough
Willl
Southern Pacific
Mueller
Sepuin Hixty
James Hraly
Randolph Field
Brady Jeweler's Funeral Held
Brady, Oct 1. Pat Malone 7. West Texas jeweler and Brady civic leader dies at Medical and Surgery hospital Tuesday. Funeral held at family home. Survived by widow and sons Navman of Lignti and Mast. Aviation cadet at Ellington, Meld, Houston.
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Brady
Pat Malone
West Texas
Medical and Surgiony Hospital
Malone
Brady School Board
Brady Chamber of Commerce
Navman
Lignti
Mast
Ellinaton Meld
Houston
Submarines and planes tally in Pacific war toll
American warplanes and submarines reportedly sank or damaged 12 enemy ships on the Aleutians and in the western Pacific. Navy communiques credit Liberator bombers, transport and submarine actions near Kiska Attu and surrounding areas with losses of one plane and several ships likely sunk or damaged. The Far East record notes multiple vessels sunk or damaged in eastern waters, with period likely spanning two weeks.
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Susimes Ines
Aleutian Islands
Far Pacific
Japan
Usvy
U.S
Mrmy
Aleutians
Navy
Lie Llows
U. S
Western Pacific
Howe Waters
Americas
United States
Navy Department
North Pacific
Kiska
Attu Girey
Sil Énd
Abe
Solomons
South Pacific
FDR Schedules War Conferences
President Roussvelt schedules day full with military and naval advisers and cabinet meetings. He holds a noon talk with Army Chief of Staff Gen. George C. Marshad, then a 1 half hour meeting with Admiral Ernest J. King and Secretary Jennet Yorrestal. Cabinet luncheon conference follows in mid afternoon.
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Washington
Roussvelt
Wastlington
George C. Marshad
Army
Ernest J. King
The
Feats
Jennet $F Yorrestal
Setaimn
Wea
Ing
Wer
Atu
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