Police Official assassinated in Vichy France turmoil
Chief of the Vichy police for Toulouse and the southwest, Barthelet, was killed by an unknown gunman on October 23, as 200 suspected terrorists were reportedly rounded up. Dispatches say 857 people have been arrested in the crackdown amid Laval urging more German arms and claims of widespread disobedience.
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Esid
Laval
Parla Radio
Marvel Dent
L'Querre
Petain
Flier Denies He Murdered Wife in N Y
Wayne Lonergan, a tall athletic looking Royal Canadian Air Force cadet, is named a likely suspect in the killing of his heiress wife Patricia aged 22 in New York. He maintains his innocence after a three hour Toronto questioning session. Assistant District Attorney Lochr flew in to question him.
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New York
Wayne Lonergan
Patricia
Toronto
Royal Canadian Air Force
Lochr
Lonergan Murder Case Involving Missing Uniform
Mrs Lonergan heiress to a brewery fortune was found dead in her apartment from bat tering and strangulation. Wayne Lonergan is named a likely suspect after uniforms and blood stains tied to the case emerged. A detective noted scratches on Lonergan and a missing Royal blue uniform linked to Toronto police inquiries.
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Kenny
New York
Wayne Lonergan
Dean Murphy Jablirg
Jan
Sailor Charged in Shooting of Girl
DANSMOUTH Mass Oct. 26 GP District Attorney William Crossley announced four charges of homicide filed against Albert Lessa 10 year old merchant marine member in the shotgun death of his sister in law Shirley May Wilcox 14 on Saturday The shotgun was discharged accidentally while he and the girl were handling it Lessa was sentenced to three months in the house of correction The French Committee of tie on an old auto charge He Lessa was quoted by the in national Liberation at Algiers hes dl married Shirley May's sister last January Marie Bergeret formerly Vichy air minister on charges of treason and collaboration Bergeret who formerly commanded all French air forces under General Giraud co president of the committee was relieved of his duties last summer and was elected to West Africa when an accord was reached between Giraud and General De Gaulle Near ly 6000 patriots were arrested in France last month by German occupation forces Radio Algiers reported today ce.
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William ©. Crossley
Albert Lessa
Merchant Marine
Asister
Shirley May Wilcox
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Xreason
House of Correction
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National Liberation
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Stirley May
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Marie Bergeret
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West Africa
Giraud
General de Gaulle
Italy War Captives Feared in Germany
London report quotes Sir James Grigg as saying he is much afraid the bulk of British prisoners of war once in Italy are now in Germany. The war secretary gave the reply in a Commons question, signaling concern over their fate and whereabouts amid ongoing hostilities.
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Italy
Germany
London
James Grigg
Charges delayed on young slayer in Pueblo case
In Pueblo Colorado on October 26 district attorney Charles Keen debated charges for 16 year old David Smith the slayer of a 10 year old rancher’s son and the serious injury to Mrs Hutchinson Keen said Smith confessed to killing the Hutchins to obtain an old age pension and buy a used car Keen noted he cannot seek the death penalty for a juvenile under the statute
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Pueblo
Colo
Charles Keen
David Smith
Pueblo County
Keen
Young Smith
Tom Hutchinson
Dying Woman Dumped from Car Near Capitol Street
An attractive red haired woman, shot six times, was dumped from a car on a Washington street near the capitol. Police hunted the man who left her there as crowds searched for clues, but only meager information remained to identify the assailant.
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Washington
Roinanepl
Capitol
Ayo
Crime convictions in U S 1942 police charges total
A historical report notes that Wie police filed charges against numerous individuals in 1942, detailing the number of persons formally charged and the broader scope of legal actions taken during that year.
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Wie
U. S
Ambulance Plane Named for Nightingale Planned by Navy
A new navy ambulance plane, born from actor Wallace Beery’s bed need, will be christened tomorrow. The high wing monoplane features a folding bed, large door, twin wire stretchers, nurse’s station, and capable landings from small clearings or beaches. The first in the series is named Howard Nightingale, with Sister Elizabeth Kenny christening on Navy Day.
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Chicago
Wallace Beery
Howare Aircraft Corporation
Navy
Iime
Howard Nightingale
Elizabeth Kenny
Nazis Admit Downing Plane Causes Swedish Outcry
A German air attache in Stockholm admitted a Nazi plane shot down a Swedish air transport last Friday killing 43 people including an American. The German official expressed deep regret calling it a mistake, while Swedish papers called for re-examination of the agreement allowing German courier planes over Sweden.
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Ue. Eo
Stockholm
OWI
Germany
Dagens Nyheler
Army Thanksgiving Menu Ready
Washington reports the Army’s Thanksgiving menu ready for delivery. The meal includes fricassee, roast turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, buttered peas, corn, vegetarian options, lettuce salad, celery, pickles, pumpkin pie, apples, grapes, candy, nuts, and coffee. Efforts will be made to provide these courses even in combat zones to influence neutrals’ behavior.
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Washington
Underwear Shortages Spark Navy Salvage Efforts
New York reports the Navy will take over the US & 8 Underwear Institute to salvage and remodel a 83,000 ton troop ship that capsized February 9, 1942. The project began in March 1942 with costs of 4.5 million dollars and projected total cost reaching 20 million dollars after nine more months.
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New York
Roy A. Cheney
Navy
Lafayette
Leveuse
EB. L. Cochrane
Taiean of
Using the Second Wind to Secure Victory in War Bonds
A wartime call to stay the course and finish strong. The message urges every person to use their "second wind" to buy bonds and support production, promising victory if all persist on the job until the war is won.
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