Navy Active to the South Stir Channel of Caribbean Moves
Washington reports secret U S naval movements in the eastern Caribbean as warships and planes gather near French territories and French Guiana. Neutrality patrols operate from Key West while air reinforcements reach San Juan. Officials weigh possible bases, German axis links, or guard against raids amid Vichy relations.
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Key West
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Juan
Atlantic
Martinique
Guadaloupe
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Germany
Italy
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South America
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Colombia
Scadia
Letter exchanges spark voting ad debate in Funkstown
In Funkstown Maryland a reader letter questions physician ad campaigns urging voting against a president for free medical care. A local doctor replies detailing a fall and ankle fracture case, clarifying care received, lack of charges, and disputing misattributions in editor letters.
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Notable Hagerstown Dinner To Feature Rodney Crowther
Wagerstown Chamber of Commerce reports the 21st annual Chamber dinner at the Alexander Hotel on November 12 with Rodney Crowther, Baltimore Evening Sun financial editor and former Washington county native, as sole speaker. Crowther’s long career spans law, finance writing, and national lecturing, highlighting his ties to the area.
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Wagerstown
Lettersburg
Hevan
Washington County
Court House
Magerstown
Crowther
Washington College
Chestertown
France
Germany
University of Maryland, Law School
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Asheville
N. C
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Baltt
Nieblem
Damaercick
Hagerstown
Wash
Big Bon
Promsea
Chamber of Commerce
George G. Grrick
Chainmaur
Fickel Committee
Crow Uier
Berlin Plates Hit by Surprise RAF Raid
Berlin endured two of the war’s heaviest aerial attacks by the RAF overnight. A reprise raid followed British bombing of Amsterdam, striking cafes and streets and forcing residents into shelter. A communique reported at least 26 killed and injured as defense fans roared.
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London
Berlin
RAF
Air Ministry
Raj
Amsterdam
Gas Bombs Used To Dispel Homecomers In Wisconsin Demonstration
At the University of Wisconsin a bontecoming demonstration drew about 8,000 people onto State street and Capitol Square. Police used tear gas after ordering crowds to disperse, with more than 30 persons taken into custody and later released. Gas bombs and shells were fired as officers moved to break up the protest, street traffic halted and cars damaged.
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Madison, Wik
University of Wisconsin
State Street
Capito Square
Trafic
H. J. Morris
Record Open Book on Cordell Hall
A historical excerpt discusses preparedness and national security, highlighting President Roosevelt's stance on avoiding war and building weapons and organizations to deter and repel potential assaults. The text argues for experience over change and praises Roosevelt's peace efforts as forming a credible asset to the nation.
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Tanger
Roosevelt
Unjust Reward in PANA Fire Rescues Guest
A man named Louis Durdy saved a sleeping guest from a malicious hotel mistress during a blaze in Pana Wyoming on November 2. Firemen threw burning bedding from a window, damaging Owedy’s car severely as it landed atop the vehicle. The incident drew attention amid reports of fear and unusual market tensions in nearby areas.
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Louis Durdy Diaghad
Fred
Owedy
Tribute to White House chauffeur dies at 65
President Roosevelt pays tribute to Francis Robinson known as Robbie in the White House service. Robinson, 65, who drove for four presidents, died in Washington yesterday. He served as superintendent of the White House garage since Roosevelt took office.
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New York
Roosevelt
Francis Robinson
Drive & Cay
White House
Robinson
Washington
Robbie
Hoover
Cockidee
Harding
Wilson
Taft
Bomb Strikes Crowded Bus in Night Air Raid
Air Ministry reports seven raiders shot down by noon and five more by anti aircraft guns overnight. A German bomber crash near Glaisdale leaves four crew dead, while another plane hits an apartment house near Hornchurch killing a family. Nazi ships and airmen engage a British convoy as coast watchers witness cross channel bombardment and new anti aircraft gun rumors spread.
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Air Ministry
Not Hight
Glaisdale
Hornchurch
English Channel
Waek
Knights of Pythias to hold district conferences
Delegates from Knights of Pythias counties Garrett Allegany Washington and Frederick gather in KOP hall for the first district conference. Grand Chancellor George W Skinner of Vinlon Bridge outlines an educational program for schools of instruction discussed at the state convention.
German raids diminish on European battlefronts
Axis aerial and coastal bombardments persist as British convoy clashes occur with limited success. In Greece, Fas cist forces push toward Joannina and Pindo while Greek casualties from Italian raids total 390. Greek bayonet assaults widen a frontier wedge into Albania near Koritza as Italian advances are contested along the border.
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London
Joannina
Janina
Kalamas
Pindo
Koritza
Frontier Supply Route Under Siege By Fascist Advance
One of the few improved supply routes to the frontier was used as the path for Fascist legions pushing eastward toward the north Aegean port of Salanika, signaling a strategic flank in their drive.
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Aegean
Salanika
City to quadruple can collections in Slagerstown
The Mayor and Council announced a new four times monthly collection schedule effective immediately. November routes include Wednesday November 6 northeast, Thursday 7 northwest, Wednesday 12 southeast, and Thursday 14 southwest sections. Collections start at 6 AM.
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Slagerstown
East Washington Street
North Potomac Street
Potomaco Avenue
West Washington Street
North Potomac
Potomac Avenue
East Washington
South Potomac
West Washington
Women constitute about cogent share of railway staff
A brief statistic notes that women make up about a quarter of railway employees, highlighting gender distribution in the workforce. The report emphasizes the proportion across various railway departments and hints at evolving roles for women in the rail system.
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