10 Oct 1940
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1940
Page
1
In Wakefield Massachusetts October, the wedding of Yessel and partner faces rocky prospects amid political talk. The bridegroom Fred Py seeks Democratic nomination with 44 votes, just above the 40 required, signaling a tough, contested race.
Arrival of de Gaulle’s Free French expedition in Douala or neighboring Cameroons marks support for continued fight against Germany. Gov Le Clerc and local chiefs greet the force as Cameroons vow sacrifice and readiness, with de Gaulle urging determination and unity.
The French report three West African ports Dakar Libreville and Port Gentil remain Blockaded by British forces. General Weygand arrives in French West Africa to organize resistance to Free France colonial rule while rivals gain footholds across large territories in Africa. The French submarine Ajax has been sunk with all hands saved at Free Town Sierra Leone.
Cheyenne Wyoming October 10 CAP Mrs Matilda Fornberg 85 year old pioneer who helped fight Indians in 1877 says women strangers should get acquainted with modern firearms immediately She still competes at rifle ranges and turkey shoots and is regarded as one of Wyoming's best women marksmen She adds that in these war times it would be wise for all women to become crack shots.
Oshawa Ontario workers in the General Motors body plant returned to work after walking out Monday over alleged defective parts slowing production and causing pay losses. The United Automobile Workers of America met last night with no strike vote and a Friday meeting with management is planned to settle grievances.
The report details six additional deaths from wounds from the four day June offensive on the French front. It lists 13 missing and 889 wounded in North Africa, plus 77 missing and 61 wounded in the air forces for the month. Native casualties in North Africa amount to 209 killed and 207 wounded.
Informed German circles reject British press claims that Col. Gen. Wilhelm Keitel replaced Marshal Rodolfo Graziani as Italy's Egypt campaign chief. The reports are described as complete nonsense and absolute absurdity.
Cairo dispatch says RAAF communique details air raids across Libya and Eritrea including Barida Sollum Assab and Bugora. Bombed ground installations hit barracks workshops and airfields with hits on harbor jetties and an enemy bomber shot down.
Dr Willis H Cartier of Carrier Corp told the American Gas Association in Atlantic City the air conditioning market grew from 12 million to 20 million dollars between 1933 and 1939 and could double by 1943 He said 10 percent of domestic refrigerators use gas flame for ice making and gas consumption rose by about fifteen million therms annually based on 1939 data, highlighting gas industry expansion potential.
Romanian police confiscate a large cache of jewels plus over $10,000 in Romanian lei and 375 bottles of champagne from the gardens of Madame Lupescu’s brothers in Bucharest. The brothers were arrested as King Carol II and the abdicated monarch live in exile.
Alexander Kirk American Charge dAffaires in Berlin recalled to Washington for consultation. State Department says he may take Charge dAffaires post in Rome as Ambassador William Phillips returns. Edward L Reed also ordered back to Washington. Kirk leaves embassy temporarily under Leland Morris.
Fire Prevention Week opens with a setback as Otis Jackson assistant fire chief experiences a blaze at his home. Park Superintendent Oscar Thenberry denounces theft of park nuts. squirrels rely on nuts for winter food. Suburban residents threaten court action to bar horses from an oiled road used by a saddle club.
Falls City operators said they would not acidize the Fickhoff well near Falls City until after they attend the Nebraska Indiana football game in Lincoln Saturday. The decision places the oil operation on hold to avoid conflict with the event.
A hospital doctor prescribed three drams of whisky daily as an appetite stimulant. A new nurse misread the instruction and gave three ounces, about half a tumbler, before realizing the error.
At Pineview Georgia on October 10 Mrs Lucinda Warren aged 82 picked 52 pounds of cotton to celebrate. She then washed the dishes cleaned the house and spent the afternoon piecing quilts. She still reads without glasses.
Senator Holt charges Governor Lehman and his family with earning massive profits via Lehman Corporation holdings in Bethlehem Steel Republic Steel United States Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube. He claims links to Lehman Brothers and calls Lehman a paytriot scheming against taxpayers. Lehman declines immediate reply.
Mrs Isabella Greenway King longtime Democratic Congresswoman from Arizona 1933 37 and former DNC member was appointed associated director of the National Committee of Democrats for Willkie. She also becomes state advisory chairman for Arizona.
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