24 Sep 1942
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1942
Page
1
Large attendance at St. Mark's Church for the christening of George Smerlis Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Smerlis Sr., of 96 Duane Street, with special Greek Orthodox rites conducted this afternoon.
Norwegian sources said German forces hastened installation of anti aircraft batteries along the Norwegian coast and sowed thousands of mines in a broad anti invasion defense buildup at Narvik and surrounding areas.
Special Correspondent Robert J. Casey explores New Guinea as a land of sorcerers and myths where magic thrives amid population estimates, tribal laws, and a history of colonial claims. The piece notes local intelligence limits, tabus for women, and a vivid belief system surrounding magicians and gods.
Washington notes the Alaska highway will be ready for use about December 1 with two way traffic over long stretches. The road runs from Dawson Creek to Fairbanks linking Canada and U S railways and highways and serves military airfields.
The article notes German Pacific colonies in the Solomons, New Britain, and Kaiser Wilhelm Land came under Australian mandate after World War I. Natives kept pidgin English, worked cane fields and mines with little enthusiasm, and received money spent on calico and tools. It hints at new exploration revealing more about the island and its people.
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