MacArthur Denies Kye on White House
General MacArthur denies political ambitions and plans retirement after the campaign. Sydney reports Prime Minister Curtin praises MacArthur’s leadership while noting US talk of a 1944 presidential bid. MacArthur reiterates dedication to victory and the war effort.
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Pacific
Wilson to Run U S and Australian Plane Output
The War Production Board will assume near total control of aircraft production with Charles E Wilson as chief. He will direct engines spares and materials to meet the military targets for 1943 and beyond. WPB officials say relations with the armed services remain cooperative while Wilson gains unchallenged authority.
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Washington
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General Electric Comany
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Ferdinand Eberstadt
Eberstadt
Donald M. Nelson
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Board of Elections Sets Uniform Canvass For Ballots
A joint statement explains that Instructions to the Board of Elections will unify the canvass of two ballots and avoid confusion and possible litigation, ensuring uniform handling for both ballots.
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Board of Elections
Two Miles of Queens Trolley Tracks Requisitioned
The War Production Board seized two miles of idle trolley tracks on 26 Queens streets adding 2 700 tons to the scrap pile. Borough President James A Burke signed requisition papers and said he was gratified to accept the action.
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U.S
New York
Rune
War Production Board
WPB
James A. Burke
Australia rallies to full war effort in allied unity
In a broad statement the speaker praised Australia's drive and unity in wartime, saying no nation makes a greater effort. He stressed that resources are limited but utilized fully and that Australians across classes and parties back his military command. He credited strong Anglo American cooperation and friendship.
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Australia
Detroit Bus Train Crash Prompts Official Inquiry
Detroit prosecutors summoned Detroit Street Railway and Grand Trunk Railroad officials to determine responsibility for a bus and passenger train collision that killed 16 and injured 27. Driver William F. Clos, 25, suspended after claims he failed to see the train. crossing had flashing lights but no gate.
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William E. Dowling
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State's War Ballots Get First Count
Albany Oct 29 local boards of elections were told to count State war ballots mailed by armed forces and reject Federal war ballots if both are received. State war ballots supersede Federal ones for state county and local offices, with guidance on transmission and canvassing before and after the November 3 election.
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Boards of Elections
Secretary of State
Attorney General
State War Ballot Commission
Board of Elections
Boards of Inspectors
Admiral Leigh Noyes Declared Safe by Navy
The Navy Department announced that Rear Admiral Leigh Noyes, aboard the carrier Wasp when it was torpedoed and sunk on September 15, is safe. Officials refused further comment beyond confirming he was aboard the ship at the time and had not been lost.
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Washington
INS
Navy Department
Wasp
Will War Marriages Work and Other Digest Selections
A digest of 40 condensed articles from leading magazines and current books in the November issue. Includes experts on marriage timing during war, Alexander Woollcott's portrait of Irving Berlin, and practical Thanksgiving ideas.
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