Laval Faces Crisis in Labor Draft Policy Threat
Laval governing in Vichy confronts German demand to mobilize 133000 skilled French workers if voluntary emigration fails. Decree by Sauckel threatens cross zone conscription, jeopardizing unity, morale, and French supply. Observers doubt voluntary recruitment can meet targets as Berlin pressure hardens.
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Paul Guali
Chicago Daily News, Inc
Bern
Reich
Pierre Laval
Vichy
French Council of Ministers
Laval
Paris
Fritz Sauckel
Brussels
Sauckel
Belgium
New Order
Germany
France
America
Schleir
Frank Knox
South America
Dakar
United States
Jap Zero Plane To Undergo Tests In Washington
Captured Japanese Zero, repaired at San Diego, will be flown to Washington for performance tests. Navy preliminary West Coast tests showed speed near 300 mph, with light controls at low speed and stiffness at higher rates. Navy noted possible inherent weakness or undetected damage causing nutter and vibration at 350 mph but praised stability and design.
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Washington
Aleutians
Naval Air Station
San Diego
West
Navy
United States
Federal Buildings Set 68 Degree Winter Heat Policy
Washington reports Federal Works Administrator Philip B. Fleming ordered a basic 68 degree winter temperature for federal buildings, with humidity targets around 40 percent. The standard may rise to 70 with 80 percent humidity and fall to 65 if humidity is high, while fuel oil rationing for 30 states uses 65 during the day. The action also caps prices on grates and ashpit doors as homeowners consider coal conversions and ceilings installation costs.
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Washington
Federal Works
Philip B. Fleming
Fleming
OPA
U S Bombers Strike Nazi Targets In Bold daylight Raid
United States bombers led by four engine Fortresses and Liberators joined by fighters from RAF and Allied airmen on a large daytime strike into occupied France. The operation, largest of the war in that theater, saw 46 German planes downed and four Allied bombers lost, with five records set and zero fighter losses.
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Royal Air Force
Armylmanned Consolidateds
Germany
Lille
France
United States Army
Britain
England
Roosevelt to Touch Home and Foreign Topics on Radio
President Roosevelt will deliver a half hour radio speech Monday at 10 P.M. Eastern War Time focusing on both domestic and foreign subjects. Presidential Secretary Stephen Early described it as a "homey talk" and noted the Chief Executive told callers of the plan.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Stephen Early
Labor Unity View of AFL Due Monday
Toronto October 10 The American Federation of Labor recessed for the weekend as committees study resolutions legislation and the executive council report preparing to report early next week. Matthew Woll said a partial report would be issued Monday covering labor unity international relations racial equality and Indian independence. Joseph A Padway criticized Thurman Arnold's suit against the American Federation of Musicians calling it destructive to organized labor and warned of consequences if Arnold prevails. Padway noted only 35 percent of musicians are employed nationwide and 500000 coin operated jukeboxes earn 150 million dollars yearly while seven minutes of each day is devoted to live music on radio.
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Toronto
American Federation of Labor Convention
Executive Council
Matthew Woll
A. F
Joseph A. Padway
Federation
American Federation of Musicians
Thurman Arnold
U. S
Padway
Arnold
Haugland Flown From Port Moresby to Australia
Associated Press war correspondent Vern Haugland returned to Australia today after wandering for seven weeks through the New Guinea jungle. He parachuted from a gas-starved Army bomber, reached a coastal post, and was flown by B-25 to an American hospital. Medical staff said he showed marked improvement and should recover with rest and care.
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Haugland
Australia
Port Moresby
Austria
Vern Haugland
Associated Press
New Guinea
Medical Corps
Hugh McHugh
New Rochelle
Fred P. Dollenberg
Philadelphia
Pay Envelope Thefts Laid to Timekeeper
Fort Erle Ontario report says Robert Meldrum 44 chief timekeeper at Fleet Aircraft Corporation plant was remanded to Welland Jail in lieu of 2000 bail to await arraignment on charges of thefts from employees pay envelopes. He was arrested by plant security police and did not enter a plea at a hearing before Police Justice John B Hopkins.
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Fort Erle
Ont
Robert Meldrum
Fleet Aircraft Corporation
Welland Jalil
Leul
Meldrum
John B. Hopkins
Two Girls in Slacks Nabbed After Staten Island Burglary
Staten Island police hunt for two blond glamor girls in slacks linked to a daytime burglary at contractor Louisa Marraccino’s Arrochar home. They entered by smashing back door, opened a hidden tin box, taking $333 and jewelry worth $700 before fleeing toward a bus station. Police note rising female participation as men go to war.
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New York
Staten Island
Louisa Marraccino
Arrochar
Sunnyside
Bread and Milk Rationing Begins in Switzerland
Switzerland announces bread will be rationed from Oct 16 and milk from Nov 1 as a precaution amid rising consumption. Normal bread for adults set at 225 grams daily with higher allowances for youths and heavy workers. milk rations vary by age, reflecting reduced production since the war’s start.
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Chicago Daily News, Inc
Bern
Switzerland
Portugal
Europe
Agu Statiaus
American Airmen Repeat Daylight Desert Raids
Cairo Oct 10 UP American air units with Allied forces joined a daylight assault on Axis desert airfields. More than 20 Axis planes were shot down or blasted on the ground. U S fighters flew over 20 sorties escorting bombers and engaging in ground strafing. One Messerschmitt 109 was shot down with two probable. another damaged. American pilots claimed several ground targets destroyed including trucks gun positions and enemy aircraft on the ground. Second Lieut William J Mount of Osawatomie Kansas became the first American in a U S unit to shoot down a German plane in the desert. Heavy bombers hit ships and airfields between Alamein and Libya. trains were attacked and damaged near Bengasi.
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Cairo
U. S
Fihters
William J. Mount
Osawatomie
Kan
Alamein Ine
Libya
Bengasi
54 Allied Warplanes Downed by Italian Claims
Italy reports in North Africa that 54 Allied planes were shot down by German and Italian fighters and anti aircraft fire in bitter air combats. The British list 12 Allied planes missing in Egypt and Libya. The Axis says Italian and German pilots claimed 45 kills and nine more by flak, with large bomber formations intercepted.
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Rome
North
Africa
Egypt
Libya
Housekeeper Left 175000 Deserves a Medal
Wildwood New Jersey October 10 Mrs Emma Pfisterer a 68 year old former housekeeper was left 175000 by her one time employer Edward N Howard real estate operator Today she said I should have gotten a medal too He was a hard man to get along with I told him what to say in his business letters
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Wildwood
N. J
Emma Pfisterer
Edward N. Howard
Navy reports Aleutians resistance weakening
Washington Oct 10 UP An analysis of Navy com parities shows Japanese resistance on Kiska Island in the Aleutians growing feeble after an Oct 6 Army bomber raid dropping 15 tons of bombs. Attu Aggatu appear abandoned, light anti air opposition, six seaplane fighters downed, and Liberator bombers plus P 38s hitting Kiska area. Despite fading defense the enemy may dig in for heavy attacks, with Kiska vital for reconnaissance and submarine support. Since the raids 39 warships and auxiliaries sunk or damaged, 41 planes destroyed and many troops killed.
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Washington, D. C
Kiska
Aleutians
Navy
Attu
Aggatu
Bell Airacobra
Four Children Die In Baltimore Fire On Lombard Street
A Baltimore blaze killed four Brent children aged 8 to 14 and critically injured 20 month old Gary. Norma Brent, 16, saved the baby by dropping him to a passerby from a second story window before flames trapped the family. The fire began around 4 30 AM, spreading through two buildings. Mrs Brent was away briefly for milk. The origin remained undetermined as firefighters restrained her at the scene.
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Baltimore
West Lombard Street
Norma Brent
Paul Brent
Lorraine
Shirley
Norma
Gary
Mrs. Brent
Brent
Sunpapers
Norwegian Merchant Ship Sunk. 36 Crew Escapes
The Navy reports a Norwegian merchant ship was torpedoed and sunk in the mid Atlantic in August. Two torpedoes hit the vessel before the crew abandoned ship. 36 crewmen were rescued and landed in the United States. The attack involved combined torpedo and shell fire by an enemy submarine.
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Washington
Mid- Atlantic
How Proposed Victory Tax Would Affect Wage Earner
Washington October 10 The victory tax would reduce wages for most earners starting Jan 1 if Congress approves a 5 percent levy on gross income over 624 yearly. The tax is withheld by employers with thresholds at 12 weekly 24 biweekly 26 semi monthly 52 monthly and 624 annually plus 5 percent of excess over set amounts. Wage bonds would simplify deductions though final year end adjustments remain.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Priority Rules For Long Distance Calls In War Effort
Washington Oct 10 The Board of War Communications sets three priority levels for long distance calls starting Nov 1 with No 1 given to armed forces moves urgent orders enemy presence and disaster related calls No 2 covers immediate national defense and security aims and No 3 applies to essential government functions war industries and public safety Civilian calls remain unclassified and prime users include military embassies Red Cross and essential services
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Washington
Board of War Communications
Red Cross
Education Flaws Bared by Draft Says Buffalo Bishop
In Buffalo, Most Rev John A Duffy bishop of Buffalo cited draft studies showing deficiencies in American education. He told parochial school teachers that inductees lack accuracy and basic skills such as adding columns of figures. He blamed neglect of reverence in homes and religion for broader social weakness.
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Duffy
Buffalo
John A. Duffy
Institute of Parochial
Improved Civil Protection Methods Urged By Officials
Civilian protection methods must be continually improved to minimize damage from new enemy weapons. Dr Albert H Hall state war training director addressed the First Rec ipional Institute of air raid warden Instructors in Schenectady. The institute begins a statewide series to train hundreds of thousands of wardens, with endorsements from Arthur G Bouton American Legion commander and Deputy Police Commissioner Josh Morris.
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Schenectady
Albert H. Hall
Arthur G. Bouton
State
American Legion
Josh Morris
New Yark City
Draft 18 19 year olds urged for Roosevelt
Washington reports War Department sent a letter to President Roosevelt urging legislation to draft 18 and 19 year olds. Taft introduced a Senate bill to draft 19 year olds and assign manpower to industry and agriculture, with a plan to transfer the Selective Service system to a new Office of Manpower Director.
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Washington
INS
War Department
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
Taft
Ohio
War Power Commission
Selective Service
German Claims Sinking Of 12 Allied Ships Off Capetown
Berlin reports 12 Allied merchant ships sunk directly before Capetown, with 10 more in the North and South Atlantic and in the St. Lawrence River. The Andalucia Star, a 15,000 ton refrigerator ship, allegedly bound for England with foodstuffs, is named. No independent confirmation is provided. The total reported sunk equals 22 vessels totaling 141,000 tons. Further specifics on timing are not given.
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W. Africa
Berlin
High Command
Capetown
South Africa
North
South Atlantic
St. Lawrence ‘River
North Atlantic
Andalucia
Freetown
West Africa
South American
St. Lawrence River
Myrtle Army Mule Dies After 29 Years of Service
Myrtle the Army mule, honored by Gen. John J. Pershing for nearly a quarter century of service, died at age 35 in Fort Huachuca Arizona. Cremated with military honors. In 1917 she accompanied General Pershing into Northern Mexico as part of a pack train during the Pancho Villa pursuit.
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Myrtle
Fort Huachuca
Ariz
Sam
John J. Pershing
Lee Davis
Latin Lands Protest Axis Aid Charge
Argentina and Chile protested Sumner Welles claims that Axis agents use their territory as bases. Both nations rejected the assertion and criticized the speech as crude, warning of cooled ties with the United States. Argentina announced tighter control of radio and telegraph communications to protect regional security. Chile expelled Germans and dissolved the German cultural circle as part of crackdown. The incident clouded expected ties ahead of President Juan Antonio Rios's U.S. visit.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Chile
Sumner Welles
Welles
Boston
Rilo de Janeiro
Ernsto Barros Jarpa
Juan Antonio Rios
United States
Washington
Britain Charges Nazis Violate Geneva Pact In Dieppe Case
London reports Britain officially accused Germany of violating the Geneva convention by reprisal manacling prisoners from Dieppe and Sark. Britain said no order tied German captives, though an unauthorized directive to bind hands briefly existed before being countermanded. Canadian authorities then ordered German manacles as retaliation.
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Germany
Dieppe
Britain
Channel
Af Sark
Sark
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