Knox Denies Japanese Sinking Claim in Pacific
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox dismissed Tokyo claims of wiping out the U.S. Pacific fleet as "perfectly cockeyed" and false. He noted no surface engagements since November 2 and stated American forces sank three Japanese ships at Bougainville while enduring no American vessel losses to date. He added Japanese air attacks were beaten off with heavy losses and attributed the false claims to a psychological need in Japan.
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Washington
United States
Frank Knox
Enorme
Pacific
Knox
Rabaul
Bougainville
U. S
Japan
Germany
Britain
Macarthur
India
Kenney
Richard K. Sutherland
Aretch
South Pacific
Australia
Solomons
Lona
Philippines
Britain Ready To Take Over In Lebanon
Britain prepared to assume control in Lebanon as Gen. Catroux and the French committee in Algiers outlined plans to extend self rule and then move to Beirut. The French, while acknowledging possible sovereignty for Lebanon, held the mandate and warned against a fait accompli. In Beirut, French tanks at a barricade and street clashes followed the arrest of Lebanese leaders, with two French officers reported killed. Jean Helleu ordered arrests, and elections were urged as Emil Eddeh formed a new government space.
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Rover
No 1
Algiers
Beirut
Cairoux
Lebanon
Cramies de Gaulte
I Catroux
France
Cairo
Iso
Jean Helleu
Emil Eddeh
Police Bullet Ends Boy's Crime Career in Milcabeth
Milcabeth New Jersey November 13 a single bullet fired by a policeman ends the brief criminal career of a local youth. Patrolman Paul Scully had gone to a 32 house to investigate a burglary when a confrontation occurred the youth was shot in the head and later died. The incident closes a short chapter in local crime activity and raises questions about use of force in police work.
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Milcabeth
N. J
Arepoarigh School
al Si
Paul Scully
Olen
MacArthur Leads Rush With 15 Warships In Pacific Raid
An Allied surge of 15 warships aided by planes strikes at Rabaul and Bougainville targets as bombers hit Vunakanau Lakunat and Bakenat. Japanese losses mount while Allied counts cite 500 enemy dead versus under 100 Allied.
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Rabaul
MacArthur
Vunakanau
Smiles
Lakunat
Bakenat
Truk
Bougainville
Solomons
Aroun Piva
Empress Augusta Bay
Mass trial convicts 100 Communists in Transylvania
New York reports 100 Communists were found guilty of subversive activities after a mass trial in Kolozvar Transylvania. Forty three were sent to prison and the rest fined. Berlin radio also says Gen Wilhelm Schepmann visited Salzburg for talks with local officers amid rising Austrian tensions.
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Transylvania
New York
Kolozvar
U. S
Carpatho Ukraine
Tungary
Berlin
Wilhelm Schepmenn
Adolf Hitler
Salzburg
Austria
Two Crocco Brothers Sentenced For Orange Price Violations
In New York, Victor and Charles Crocco of L. Crocco & Sons received 60 days in jail and $10,000 fines each for selling oranges above OPA ceilings. Andrew Crocco got a similar suspended sentence. The trio pleaded guilty to six counts for overcharging the public on more than 30,000 boxes sold between June and September, totaling about $30,000. The case underscored the OPA’s stance on ceiling compliance.
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New York
Murray Fiulbert
OPA
Victor
Charles
Andrew Crocco
L. Crocco & Sons
Mon
Charles Crocco
U. S
Eugene J. Finnegan
British War Writer Praises U S Soldier Toughness
Noel Monks of the Daily Mail lauded American troops on the Italian front, calling them among the toughest and most resourceful fighting units. He noted their cool courage and grim determination as Pearl Harbor’s anniversary nears and said American front line medical units were ahead of the British Army.
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U.S
London
Noel Monks
Day’ Mail
Pearl Harbor
Monks
Guinea
Sicily
Armed Services Free Priorities on Used Laundry Equipment
Forrest Armstrong of the War Production Board said the armed services released priorities on used laundry and dry cleaning gear. He noted WPB issued no further military equipment needs and most equipment had been frozen for 17 months, now available to reopen laundries and cleaning plants nationwide.
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Armed Services
Atlanta
Forrest Armstrong
War Production Board
Armstrong
Automobile Division
WEB
WPB
Uch
Union Heads Draft Status Under Fire
Washington reports a House naval affairs subcommittee hearing on the new draft deferment for Brewster workers and union officials. Representative Maas pressed for a review of De Angelis 2 A status while Ward Johnson and others urged rechecking deferments for Brewster local secretary Paul Krebs and Maritime Union chief Joseph Curran amid labor tensions and questions over essential work.
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Washington
House Naval Affairs Subcommittee
Brewster Acronsut Corporation
Lewis B. Hershey
Xes
Terday
Melvin Maas
X ‘ de Anaeka
Brewsters
United Auto Workers
C.S
de Angelis
Enhanze
Joseph Curran
National Maritime Union
D.C
Lal
Ward Johnson
Calif
Paul J. Krebs
Brewster
Krebs
Grangers Seek New Price Parity Formula
National Grange leaders at the 77th annual convention in Grand Rapids urge a new equitable farm price formula to replace the 1909 24 parity standard. They criticize parity for omitting farm labor costs and basing prices on income, not purchasing power, vowing reform before wartime end.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
National Grange Aid
Farm Organization
Albert S. Goss
Grange
Goss
The War Today Part of Page One Feature
The piece argues that postwar power shifts will cripple Germany and Japan, with the Big Three—America Britain Russia—safeguarding peace. It foresees Germany divided, Japan weakened, and China rebuilding, while Manchuria Korea and Pacific territories face upheaval. The author trusts the triad to unite nations under shared aims.
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France
Mialy
Aerram
Neme
Germany
Reich
Orient
Orn
Manchuria
Nappon
China
Korea
League of Nations
Democratics
Japan
Asia
Nazis Storm Leros Isle Battle Hots Up In Aegean
Allied communique reports heavy German losses as British Italian forces defend Leros amid island by island advances. Docks and beaches see landings at Pasta di Sotto Appetici Della Plama Bay and Sracando while air cover is lacking. A workman later finds his false teeth in a beet refinery flume after a strange oversight.
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Ecom Lage Vie
Leros
BBC
Berlin
Aegean
Italy
Samo
Nicaria
Castetrosse
Pasta di Sotto
Appetici
Della Plama Bay
Sracando
Samos
Cos
Symi
Dodecanese
Montana
White collar workers lost in rising living costs says Marlow and Zielke
The piece argues white collar workers, about 11 million, have seen earnings lag behind factory workers as living costs rise. Bureau figures show pay for clerks and professionals lags behind inflation, with taxes and costs squeezing middle classes. Government wage policy debates and union responses, including Davis, Taylor, and Graham, frame the dispute over labor authority and compensation.
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James Marlow
George Zielke
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Dean Wayne L. Morse
War Labor Board
Ertomaneke Mimdie Ue Jawacon
Davis
Taylor Graham
Labor Disservice
Labor Board
John L. Lewis
United Eotors
Ye American Federation
William Green
A. F. of
Agas
WLE
Willian
Geor
Iaylor
Frank P. G
Lewis
Tve
Jing
Irf
Ee Ang
Hiner
Aputy
Turkey Keeps Neutral Stance as War Winds Shift
Richard Mowrer reports from Ankara that Turkish policy remains neutral amid Cairo talks and Moscow conference signals. While trade with Axis and Allies continues, some Turkish officials and observers weigh whether neutrality still serves Turkey as Allied victory prospects grow and questions about possible war entry surface.
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Richard Mowrer
Copge
Tne
Ankara
Cairo
Turkey
Italy
Europe
Moscow
Numan Menedoglu
Inter
Ferean
Anthony Eden
Turke
British to accept modified Beveridge plan for social security
In Bolton, November 13, Herbert Morrison said Britain will adopt a greatly modified Beveridge plan aimed at social security for all from cradle to grave. He warned full acceptance as proposed is unlikely, but praised Beveridge’s influence and noted a government white paper soon. Morrison stressed postwar needs and that social security should be part of a broader effort toward full employment in a non-totalitarian Britain.
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Britain
London
Herbert S. Morrison
Bolton
Morrison
Beveridge
Winston’ Churchill
Angers
Novac
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Dent
V of Tech
John M. Willig
Ruth
M. P
Brett
OPA Caps Ceiling on All Seed Potatoes
OPA established price ceilings for seed potatoes on October 28, applying to medium potatoes and related supply categories. The action sets maximum allowable prices to control costs for farmers and retailers, with enforcement outlined by the price administration office.
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OPA
Air Force Men Get Pay Even Under Bomb Attacks
Air Force personnel continue to receive pay despite active bombing and combat conditions. The article notes a new banking service and outlines how service members are supported while stationed at the Air Forces Tactical Center.
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Air Force
Grmnoo
Fis
Etteck
Sonink
Sonink Esweeeon
G. W. Benls
Tay
Africa
Urey
Lie Detector Test Passed By Marigny In Slaying Case
De Marigny testified at his trial on Sir Harry Oakes murder days after an intense lie detector display. He and his wife Nancy faced questions about the bedroom screen and a fingerprint on a room screen. The defense claimed the print was faked while the Crown called it crucial evidence. De Marigny described life after arrest and his desire for a yacht sail and fishing trip, saying the trial only kept him out of jail.
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Harry Oakes
Aneone
Keeler
de Marigny
Harry
Nancy
Sir Hocsy
Astis
Sun
Exuma Cays
Public Asked for Waste Paper to Support War Production
Mobilization Director Jar Byrnes said waste paper slows Viona production and urged the public to conserve for shipment of shells. He announced only one ammunition plant would shut down. paper could be diverted to mills, with work limited to one shift as supply of waste paper remains sufficient.
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Washington
Jar Byrnes
Byrnes
New Plan Set Up For Deferment Merchant Seamen
New plan sets up deferment for merchant seamen under a centralized system. The War Shipping Administration says responsibility for deferment moves to Recruiting and Manning within the Washington office and regional port offices. Previously seamen were divided among companies and unions. the change aims to end the confusion from prior divided authorities.
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New York
Union Department
Washington
Mas
Respor
Maritime Union
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DE Gaulle
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French Committee of National Liberation
Nun
Ipuka
Buin
Dutch New Guinea
Mbes
Selaru Island
Jie
Tanimbars
House Group
AAA
Leros Isle
Sauous
Opinio Davis
Taylor
Graham
Green
Ganized Jaco
United Mine Worker
WLB
Willigong
Marigny
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