Reds Fight For Plateau In Caucasus
Soviet forces report fierce fighting in the central Caucasus near the Nalchik area as they defend the Nalchik plateau against German attacks. In Stalingrad, Soviet defense repulsed attacks, damaged German armor, and claimed several tanks and units destroyed as the Red Army holds positions amid heavy fighting and counterattacks.
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Moscow
Rens
Red Army
Naletitk
Caucasua
Stalingrad
Glege
Nalchik
Rovles Information Bureau
Rother
Hed Btar
Valga
Stalinsted
Hsnd
Toshand
Red
Gerrans Caucasus
Swedes Aroused By Nazi Letter
A Swedish disclosure of a mysterious letter to German nationals in Sweden reportedly contained instructions for action under unspecified circumstances. The claim raised new tension in relations between Germany and Sweden as a Berlin dispatch cited the alleged letter broadcast by German radio.
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New York
Sweden
Germany
Aweeton
Berlin
Transocean
Withieliatrassa
Tornado Devastates Berryville Killing Dozens and Wrecking Homes
A deadly tornado struck Berryville Arkansas Thursday night, killing at least 29 and injuring many others. More than 1,000 people were left homeless as 190 homes were demolished and 180 damaged. Red Cross and state disaster teams aided survivors as authorities assessed the extensive destruction.
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Berryville
Ark
Lornado
Red Cross
Strle Health Department
Mataamoy
Comalatauer
Pip Kein
Lounell
dignolzAllen
Ben Whitted
Proposed Cabinet Move Abandoned
Senator Downey abandoned hope for action this year on a proposed cabinet to represent President Roosevelt. The plan aimed to ease clashes between Congress and the executive by a redesigned cabinet structure.
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Washington
Get
Downey
a-Caltt
Hope
Roosevelt
Quakes Continue Rocking Azores
Tremors persist across the Azores with new earthquakes triggering panic on Payat and Sao Jorge islands. Residents seek shelter in fields and churches as aftershocks ripple through the archipelago.
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Lishon
Act
Azores
Payat
Sao Jorge Islands
Fee
Weather report for San Antonio and East Texas
San Antonio and vicinity can expect cooler conditions with no important change Saturday night. East Texas along the one hundred ninth meridian continues cool Saturday with slight further cooling. Cooler conditions extend to the lower Rio Grande valley. Weather bureau data on Page 2.
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San Antonio
East
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Weather Bureau
Halloween Pranks Out Says Police Chief Warns
Police chief Aunrey Hopkins warned Saturday that Halloween monkeyshines are out. He urged postponing pranks to prevent property damage and disruption as soldiers’ pillage and the city’s Halloween celebration approach. Special guards will patrol, and warnings were issued to avoid building damage and noise.
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Uhior
Aunrey Hopkins
Hopkins
Vali
San Antonio
Roy Injured Seriously Leaving Party
Six year old Lucian Ricks was struck by a car on Congress Avenue after a Halloween party and rushed to Robert B. Green Hospital. Doctors reported a fractured jaw and possible brain concussion as his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore G. Rinks, waited for updates.
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Lucian Ricks
Moscow
Congress Avenue
Russley
Don Leavy
Tik
Hutt Avenue
Ditver
W. L. Doone
Mostey Street
Robert, B. Green Hospital
Theodore G. Rinks
New Strikes in France Reported Allied Merchant Ships Saved
A collage of wartime items reports new strikes in France while Allied merchant ships were saved. Firemen formed a human chain to the wharf, unloading goods as drums of oil were cast overboard. Dispatches cite rations and labor actions influencing wartime logistics across several regions.
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Melbourne
Austinlart
Loigsharenign
Farmers Repaying Debts More Quickly
Houston Ontario Texas report notes farmers increasing repayments on loans to strengthen financial positions. President T P Prcilip of the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Houston says higher income and investment in war bonds support sound financing fundamentals as debts are cut to safer margins.
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Houston
Ont
AL Albhroush
Texas
T. P. Prcilip
Tterediate Credit Bank of
Horston
Nosafe
Russia Completes North Rail Line Amid War Reports
A UK dispatch notes fighter planes sweeping Shavhys Agency and airbase raids near Annecy and Closes, with bombings in northern Russia. Moscow announced completion of a northern rail line while diplomatic talks between Eleanor Roosevelt and Queen Wilhelmina occurred in London and Moscow.
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Semenege
New Delhi
Ui—R
Seles Telegraph
Shavhys
Sted
Ft Annecy
Laroa
Burman
Schenzier
Wireh-Ay
Blenheim Barabhmaking
An Lers
Seych
Allied air raid and New Guinea ground gains reported
Allied forces hit Japanese ships at Bougainville in a heavy bomber sweep. A second New Guinea advance saw Australians secure Aloln and Kokoda area as fighting continues. Reports note extensive damage to a cruiser or battleship and possible damage to a carrier, with moonlit seas hindering identification.
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New Gabler
Aloln
Gaphela
Kokoda
Lne
Yank to Print British Edition for November 4
U S saving officials announced that the newspaper Yank will begin printing a British edition November 4. Photogravure positives for a 24 page publication will be sent to Britain by plane.
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Yank
London
U. S. Aving
Allies Hold Gains in Egypt Desert
Allied forces in the Egyptian desert report continued gains and repelled Axis counterattacks. British airmen bombarded airfields and fortified sites while destroying enemy aircraft. Rommel’s troops advanced slowly as the Eighth Army pushes toward major tank units, with reports of infrequent desert skirmishes and prisoner takes.
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Egypt
Prone
OC Bae Ae
Eighth Army
Ula
Reuters
Cairo
Oct
Joscaso
Tosany
Imeanwile
Crete
Egyptian Froyt
Enid
Fou
EL Adem
Malta
Mediterranean
United States Flettera
U, 4
All America
Rommel
Ringe of
Axia Ovine
Paulx
Unita
Lindy Placed In 3-B Amid Draft Classification
ENGLEWOOD N J Oct 31 Lindbergh Tormey Colonek error shows Chores A Lindbergh 40 is employed as a can puncher at a bomber plant. The aviator gave up his commission April 26 1941 citing remarks by President Roosevelt. Lindberghs listed address Day bil North Lydecker Street. Estate of Mrs Elizabeth Morrow widow of a US senator mentioned.
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Englewood
N. J
A. Lindbergh
Tormey Colonek
Lnebergh
Toosevelt
Lindbergs
Bil
North Lydecker Street
Taglewood
Elizabeth Morrow
United States
Fanbassadorn
Mexico
British Plane Work Praised By U S Experts
A two week survey of Bellasy air production in Britain praised the workers, especially women and part time staff, for their morale and flexibility. U S War Production Board director T P Wright lauded the excellent control of materials and rapid introduction of improvements despite bombing. The observers noted the system's efficiency may complicate enemy bombing efforts.
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London
Gel
Pba
United States Aeronautical
Bellasy
Sintoin
Bo J
Wdycraft
United States
Iniasion
T. P. Wright
U.S. War Production Board
Me Reaiers
Airelif
Morate
Ennis
Wright Ala
Wenitte
Vonshing
Mother of 2 Killed In Wars Succumbs in Browning
Mrs. Susi Myers a Gold Star mother in two wars died Wednesday in Browning Ma She had two sons killed in action Granade died in France on June 9 1918 and Myers was killed on the first day of the current war The notice lists her as mother of two killed in wars with service in prior conflicts and recent losses.
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Browning
Susi Myers
Ying Jomed Hou
Gente 1
Myers
Granade
France
Slayer of Deputy Sheriff Receives Life Sentence
Edinburg dispatch reports Powerd Kim, charged with murder in the Henry of Zaragoza Flores death, a deputy sheriff. Kim, 32, was sentenced to life imprisonment after trial in the regional court.
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Edinburg
Powud Kim
Henry of
Zaragoza Flores
Sherif
Los Kaknos
Dil Metidioln
U S Troops Hold Ground On Island
The Associated Press reports Secretary Knox said the Jap fleet has relived and American forces hold ground on Guadalcanal as Allied counter-offensive preparations begin. He noted the first phase of the battle is over and that forces await the second round. Knox praised U S troops for their defense and described the navy as offering strong resistance amid reports of heavy combat near the Solomons.
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Atle
Reuters
Stonmiel
Amy
Anis Desert
Edward Backus
Vere On
Pexas
Cemarder
Gave Utrit
U. S
United States
Gantinuen
Associated Press
Knox
Savery
Grndycana Island
Newhope
South Seay
Amerkini
Sen
Hinox
U.S
Fleet Wise
Fa J
Dnp
Solomons
Solontons
MacArthur
Buln Harbor
Guadnesnal
French Warned to Send Nazis Quota
Industrial Minister Bichelonnié warned French workers in the unoccupied zone that no prisoners would be sent to regions failing to meet manpower quotas. He threatened increased drafts from the occupied zones if labor needs were not met and urged enlistment for labor in Germany.
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Vichy
Industral
Bichelonnié
Germany
Lone Nazi Raider Strikes English Village
A German daylight raider attacked an East Anglian village, fatally injuring a woman and wounding several others. The aircraft machine gunned the district near a coastal village, dropping hazardous devices with no clear indication of RAF involvement in the area.
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London
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