Senator Russell criticizes US civilian agencies abroad
Washington Oct 28 Senator Russell of Georgia one of five visiting world fronts said US relief and rehabilitation abroad is insufficient and agencies work at cross purposes. He praised British efficiency but urged coordination of civilian agencies under strong American leadership to protect postwar interests.
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Hitler revolt against civilization described by U S general
Maj. Gen. John C. Lee told U S British and Canadian forces in a three day international affairs course that the current war is Hitler s revolt against civilization not just a territorial struggle. He urged study of German mentality and warned of years of postwar duty after victory.
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FBI Questions Five Japanese Women in Nazi Captives Photo
The FBI questioned five Japanese women after a newspaper published pictures showing Japanese women embracing German POWs. Six German escapees from a nearby internment camp were recaptured in northern New Mexico, with police recovering three intimate photographs.
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Harp Lecture Recital by Melville Clark at Educators’ Conference
Melville Clark will perform a harp lecture recital before an educators' conference on Saturday. Sponsored by the New York State School Music Association, his talk titled Where the Harp Belongs in Music Education will cover harp history and its role in band orchestra and school programs. Clark represents the Clark Music Company's educational department as president.
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Father Draft Proposals Up To Conferees
Washington press wires report postwar policy debate delaying final Congress action on the father draft issue. House chair May says conferees from both chambers postponed to next week to mesh House and Senate bills on calling non-fathers and tightening occupational deferments. Wheeler presses rapid action, citing many fathers drafted each week and risk to homes.
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Fight to Vindicate Boston Jewish Boys
The Jewish central advisory committee said it would take the case to the U S Supreme Court if needed to defend two Jewish youths Jacob Hodas 18 Dorchester and Harvey Blaustein 17 Roxbury convicted of taking part in an affray. A $10 fine against each was upheld in Dorchester district court while a counter charge against Police Sgt Bernard W Fay was denied. The move follows reports of anti Semitic demonstrations in the city.
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Millionaire Newsboy Grein Leaves 30 000 In Chicago Will
Joe Grein the former Chicago city sealer dubbed the millionaire news boy left 30 000 in his will filed yesterday in probate court His will discloses 40 000 to churches and charities 67 500 to relatives and friends and 95 000 in trust He died October 8 at age 71 in Chicago.
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Marshall report on US Army growth published in Britain
The U S Army growth report covering July 1941 to June 1943 was issued in a 40 cent pamphlet now on sale in London. The Times called official publication in Britain unusual but likely to be approved. The document, prepared for Secretary Stimson, outlines a swift shift from unpreparedness to major military strength.
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Stimson Reports Substantial Allied War Progress
In a press conference summary the war picture shows American air losses under five percent. Russians push to within striking distance of the Crimea and the Dnieper line, likely forcing German retreat and possible abandonment of the Dnieper region. Stimson credits Red Army leadership and Allied air and Italian campaign effects for recent gains. MacArthur’s air forces strike Japan and Australian units repel a counterattack in Finschhafen New Guinea with heavy enemy losses.
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Truman Tackles Hoarding of Manpower in Senate Hearing
Washington, Oct. 28 Senator Truman labeled the War Manpower Commission head McNutt’s actions as part of a broader waste and hoarding of manpower. The Senate investigation focused on North American Aviation in Dallas with broader calls to streamline officer pools and improve utilization in war industries. Buffalo, Oct. 28 a crash near Checktowaga killed 16 year old Raymond Kranz and injured five youths after a tire blowout while returning from Curtiss Wright plants.
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Bomb raids kill or displace millions in Europe
Zurich reports 1,200,086 civilians killed or missing from Allied air raids on Germany up to Oct 1. Germany faced mass displacement with about 6,953,000 bombed out or evacuated. Reactions describe morale collapse and widespread despondency. Prime extracts note Berlin shambles after raids.
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