Pen Changes After Joliet Escape Shakeup
Citizego, near Joliet, a state prison began a reform drive as the guard and administration were reorganized after a mass escape effort. Public Safety Director T. P. Sullivan assumed control with governor Kevight Green’s authority to fix faults. Warder Edward M. Stubblefield resigned voluntarily amid ongoing manhunt for Roger Touhy and others still at large.
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Roger Touhy
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Mexican Cadets Train Civilians Amid Cadet Shortages
In Mexico City on October 1, officials announced a program to use Mexican cadets to train civilians due to shortages for border defense. The effort aims to prepare volunteers for military duties as the government expands civilian training at academies. Meanwhile in Abilene, Texas, 62 year old William Hale, a Palojuary resident, died after long illness.
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Enelnes
4000 Moved In Test Evacuation
Camden New Jersey conducted a six hour evacuation drill involving 4000 residents including 4000 men women and children. The simulated attack used planes bombs and sirens as the population was relocated to eight nearby communities by ferry tug coast guard craft buses wagons and trucks. The exercise aimed to recreate conditions of a bombing emergency without real danger.
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Camden
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Evert
1917 Veteran Joins Old Outfit
A 1917 veteran, after serving in World War I with Company Lawrence A. Murphy and the 3th infantry, reenters military service in Huntington, West Virginia. He served overseas in seven major engagements, returned to civilian life as a cabinet maker, and later decided to rejoin the Army to oppose Germany or Japan.
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Lotatiza
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Spr.ding
Lawrence A. Murphy
Ins M
Infertry
Mare
Janott Wets
Huntington
W. Va
Pacific Heroes Decorated for Rescue and Raid Service
GENERAL Michathor s Head Quarters Oct 19 Seven crew members of a B 25 bomber awarded silver stars for a crash landing in New Guinea after a raid on a Jap sealan base in Dehayne Islands. They waited a month for rescue and are named with home towns including Harold V Myall Wilmington Del David M Conley Wichita Kan Alfred A Heymand Youngstown Oh O Gook McRae Ga Frakes Hi Tuyou Bellefontaine Oh Walter A Dolron Baton Rouge La Francis M Fowler Waver min Ni Others listed include John H Lindgren Minneapolis Robert R Noller Hollywood Richard C Baith Philadelphia John Co Minahan Raverhill Mass Wallace Oldford Burlington Mass Glen Watters Shave North Kansas City Mo Mayt Wilmington Del Wiley Wailers Digioweed Calif.
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Seanlane
Alfred A. Heymand
Youngstown
Ohio
O. & Gook
McRae
Frakes Hi
Tuyou
Bellefontaine
Walter A. Dolron
Baton Rouge
Francis M. Fowler
Wavermin
John H. Lindgren
Minneapolis
Robert R. Noller
Hollywood
Calif
Richard C. Baith
Philadelphia
John Co. Minahan
Raverhill
Mass
Wallace
Oldford
Burlington
Glen Watters
Shave
North
Kansas City
Glatt
Mayt
Wilmington
Del
Wiley
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Digioweed
Doctor Hero of Last War Dies in Cameron
Cameron October 19 The funeral service was held today for Dr John L Denson a country physician who joined the military and served in World War I earning the Croix de Guerre and a personal citation from General Pershing He died yesterday bringing to a close a noted life of service to his community and country
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John L. Denson
France
Pershing
Soldier Transfers From Fort Thomas To Camp Barkeley
A 16 year old sailor or soldier, after learning the station of his old regiment the 38th Infantry, requests a transfer. The transfer is granted and he reports to Fort Somalia or Samaieistan, then returns to Company M.
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Fort Thomas
Relief For Your Cough Promises Quick Restful Sleep
Advertised cough medicine Creomulsion claims to tackle bronchial irritation by loosening mucus and easing raw inflamed membranes. It emphasizes no narcotics, a special creosote base, and a money back guarantee if relief is not felt.
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Sears
U S Bombs Hit Two Jap Destroyers Off Kiska
Alaska Command reports Pacific air strike near Kiska resulting in probable destruction of two Japanese destroyers. Five B 26 bombers conducted the Oct. 16 raid, with Captains Roth and Salter leading low altitude attacks despite heavy anti aircraft fire. Reinforcements to Kiska garrison noted, as crews reported ships smoking and men in the water.
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Japan
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Aleutiary
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Fremont
Mich
Jed
Richard Salter
Eavhouse
Texas
Snard
43 Showdown Seen By Nazi Leader Goebbels Speech
Berlin report quotes Propaganda Minister Goebbels in Munich saying the coming year is Germanys last and biggest chance for victory. He claims time favors the axis and asserts that the nation fights for its existence. He notes Germany postpones heavy raids on Britain to target Stalingrad and the Caucasus.
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Germany
BBC
CBS
Britain
Stalingrad
Caucasus
Whole Family In Army Now
The Robert Hall family joins the army with Father Hall 48 and son Jack 13 enlisting after a delay. They departed last night to begin training as army IR corps specialists while Mother Hall remains at home to work in wartime industry.
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Auras
Robert Hall
Father Hall
Fan
Jack
Eniisg
Army Ir Corps
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Wil
Gotham to Observe Meatless Tuesday
New York City to observe the first Meatless Tuesday of the war tomorrow. All restaurants hotels and eating places pledged to cooperate in reducing meat use. Hamburger and hot dog stands received mayoral dispensation to sell their specialties and were urged to promote meat substitutes.
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New York City
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Brazil US Party Arrives for Defense Plant Tour
Members of the Frmnedi unitert States defense commission arrived at Randolph field by army airplane for an inspection tour of defense plants and training activities. Present were General Leltao de CerValho Col. Vas co Alves Secca Lieut Col Sayan Cardozo Lieut Villay de Aquie Maj Gen J Gavesche Ord chairman Lieut Col John D Gillett and Lieut Oren Roop Jr representing Brazil and United States officials. The commission met in Washington in August and has since visited war plants and defense installations in the North and West.
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States Defense Commission
Randolph Field
Leltao de CerValho
Vasco Alves Secca
Sayan Cardozo
Villay de Aquie md
Bray
J. Gavesche Ord
Cal
John D. Gillett
Army
Oren Roop, Jr
Navy
United States
Washington
North
Great Grandfather Praises Home Tonic in Elders Review
A 90 year old man extols a home tonic marketed as FLANAK concentrate and FERNAK, claiming relief from constipation gas dizziness poor digestion and loss of pep. He prescribes three tablets daily, promotes lemon water preparation, and urges readers to obtain FERNAK from drug counters. The testimonial highlights ease of use and claimed health benefits.
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Fernak
Funeral held for Wil Murphy Stewart in Fort Worth
Plural services were held today in Fort Worth for Wil Murphy Stewart BA former business manager of the state department of public welfare and deputy commissioner of the state department of labor who died yesterday He was described as an O Daniels ap pho rizee and ties to English students studying for draft deferment highlight wartime education policy.
Mexico and Russia move toward renewing relations
A congressional push in Mexico to resume diplomatic ties with Russia leads senators to urge President Avila Camacho to propose resumption. The report notes a movement in sites supporting renewal plans and mentions a Light Want Ad service as a side reference.
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Mexico
CATY
Vei
Avila Camacho
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