Russia Denies Notice Of Nazis Entry To Romania
Soviet Russia disputed reports of German troop movements into Romania and said the Kremlin was timely informed of the plan. Berlin said Axis friendly powers were notified others would follow. In Bucharest Oct 15 Soviet mobilization on the Romania frontier was estimated at 150 thousand to 150,900 men across 10 to 12 divisions, but not confirmed. Sir Reginald Hoare remained in Romania with a skeleton staff to assist four British men charged with sabotage as most Britons prepared to depart.
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Kremlin
Romania
Rumania
Berlin
Russia
Bucharest
Balkans
Balkan
Reginald Hoare
Balloon torn from moorings in test over Lanton
A huge 35,000 cubic foot captive helium balloon used in an Army test tore from 18 moorings in a high wind near Lanton Okla on October 15 and was blown southeast. Army pilots and Civil Aeronautics Authority warned airmen to watch for the drifting craft as it pulled 700 feet of steel cabling and posed a aviation hazard.
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Lanton
Oklo
Army
Mert
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Mayor’s Message Encourages YMCA Fund Drive in Hagerstown
On the first day of the YMCA fund drive in Hagerstown, Mayor Richard H. Sweeney urges citizens to warmly welcome canvassers and contribute generously. He testifies to YMCA training benefits for youth and supports continued community work.
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Hagerstown
Richard H. Sweeney
Britain Clings to Naval Blockade Against Germany
The piece argues Britain relies on a global naval blockade to cripple Germany and the Axis. It compares Britain to a bulldog gripping its foe, stating the blockade will endure unless the Axis breaks it by force. It notes Balkan and Mediterranean actions may affect supplies but not Britain's core strategy.
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England
Germany
Britain
Ingland
Europe
Messrs. Hiller and
Mussolin
Balkans
Mediterranean
Hitler
No Injuries Reported In Head On Collision
A head on crash yesterday morning involving John H. Foarisch of Baltimore and William R. Malott of Williamsport Indian Springs left no injuries. Deputy B C Bender said Foarisch was west bound and Malott east bound at the time of impact. no charges were immediately preferred.
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John H. Foarisch
Baltimore
William R. Malott
Williamsport
Indian Springs
B. C. Bender
Matott
Oil Wells Wrecked in Ploesti District Fire
Two Romanian oil wells and a unit of a German controlled company were destroyed in the Ploesti district on Monday. Officials attributed the damage to a spark from faulty machinery in the blaze.
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Bucharest
Tyas
Get
A. Shour
Heirs Sought for James Wyte Grave Heir in Omaha Case
Nell Grove of Omaha seeks heirs of the late James Wyte Grave born March 3 163 in Hagerstown. Efforts aim to locate descendants or legal heirs to settle estate matters.
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Mies Nell
Grove
Omaha
Nell
Helva
James Wyte
Hagerstown
Court Grants Suit Review in Bethlehem Shipbuilding Case
The Tuatice Department seeks Supreme Court review of a World War shipbuilding profits dispute with Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp. The case centers on profits claimed as unconscionable and the nation’s defense program. The court also agreed to hear Marl Browder’s passport fraud conviction and a constitutionality challenge to a way-hour law.
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Washington
Tuatice Department
Supreme Court
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation
World War Shipbuilding
Department
Bethlehem
Labor Board
Tower Court
Marl Browder
Justice Department
Theederal District Court
Man Injured in 85 Foot Fall From Tree
George F. Bailey, 26, of North Locust Street, was seriously hurt yesterday when trimming a tree at Patrolman Clark’s residence. He slipped and fell about 85 feet to the pavement, with Washington County Hospital reporting his condition unstable last night. The incident occurred in the 700 block of West Washington Street.
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George F. Bailey
Roosevelt to Broadcast From Washington on Draft News
President Roosevelt will broadcast from Washington at 9:00 am on Wednesday about seven minutes. Stations report the air time is connected with the registration for selective service. The NRC and networks emphasize that networks must carry the full message starting at 9 am that day.
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New York
Oat U-Presiant
Roosevelt
Washington
NRC
Toa
Girl killed near trailer as it climbs mountain in West Virginia
In Charles Town Marylandita Hardy, a girl named Marylita Hardy, Jo. was killed when she apparently attempted to board a trailer truck as it ascended a mountain. State Police said the driver was unaware anyone was trying to board.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Marylita Hardy
oMters
Two fliers killed near Miramar in navy dive bombing crash
Lieut. J N Mayes Jr, 26, and Le t Dillon, 23, aviation machinists mates, died Monday in flaming wreckage of a navy dive bombing plane near an emergency field at Miramar. They were on a routine bombing practice flight. Cause of the crash undetermined.
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San Tieso
Calif
J. XN. Mayes
Let. Dillon
Miramar
War Worries Threaten World With Crop of Thin Babies
Yellow Springs reports a study by Dr. L. W. Sontag at Samuel Fels Institute noting unborn babies of highly active fetuses, linked to maternal fatigue and deep work, tend to be underweight at birth. The research questions wartime birth weights and possible nutrient stress affecting later development.
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Yellow Springs
L. W. Sontag
Samuel &. Fels Research Institute
Antioch College
Dr. Sontag
London
Ships to bring back refugees sail for Orient
San Francisco reports the Maison Uners Mariposa and Monterey will sail at once to evacuate American nationals from the Orient. William P. Roth, president of the company, said sailing was authorized by the Maritime Commission with State Department backing. The Monterey, rebuilt, departs tomorrow noon for the Orient with extra food and thousands of cats. the Mariposa leaves Sydney Saturday, then Honolulu on October 30, with passenger limits at about 1000 and 410 crew.
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Monterey
Orient
William PP. Roth
Presidert—Ethe Con Many
Maritime Commission
United States
State Department
Sydney
Honolulu
Vessel Leaves For Antarctic Bases
The Bear, a 200 foot barkentine, sailed from Annapolis down Chesapeake Bay on Moon day to evacuate men and supplies from two Antarctic bases established by Rear Admiral Be. Commanded by Lieut. Camidr. By HT. Cruzen, the Bear will reach the Antarctic by January after stopping at Panama, the Galapagos Islands, Samoa, Pago Pago, Sava Islands, and New Zealand to bring back 58 men who have been doing exploration work since last January.
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Chesapeake Bay
Rishard BE
Berd
Out of
Phil
Naval Academy
Camidr
HT. Cruzen
Antarsic
Panama
Galipasos Islinois
Samoa
Paco Pago
Sava
Isl Islands
New Zealand
Evacuation Aid From North Star In West Coast Support
The North Star, a U.S. Antarctic ship, heads to the West Coast to assist evacuation operations as part of the broader response. The move follows ongoing efforts to relocate personnel and secure safety across Antarctic bases.
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North Star
Detective tale ends in odd fortune telling bust
In Blurrart Indiana on October 15 Prof Harry Best alias Clack J Somers advised a client to act on first impressions in business. Thomas J Vanforth quickly showed a policeman badge. Best paid a $4 fine and $20 costs for fortune telling. Danforth awaits a promotion. Easy to find satisfaction in the Classified Adz.
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Blurart
Ind
Harry Best
Thomas J. Vanforth
Best
Clack J. Somers
Danforth
Lindbergh Attacks U.S. Leaders and Calls for Trustworthy Command
Washington dispatch reports Charles A. Lindbergh denouncing national leaders for empty promises and a looming political failure. He warns the future hinges on trustworthy leadership amid debates on rearmament, debt, and economic reform, urging clear aims and peaceful strength over war.
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Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
America
Europe
Lindbergh
Congress
Senate
Committee named to speed up war plane production
Secretary Morgenthau announced a four member committee named by President Roosevelt to speed production of war planes for the United States and Great Britain. The group includes Knox Stimson Knudsen Morgenthau to discuss smoothing production with common plants under Army Navy and British contracts.
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Washington
Moraanthau
Roosevelt
United States
Great Britain
Morgenthau
Knox and
Stimson
William S. Knudsen
Defense Commission
Army
Navy
Foreseen Crisis Met by Unprepared Nation in War Alarm
The passage argues that leaders failed to foresee the war and rearming abroad, resisted warnings, and now claim capability to carry rationing through a crisis. It blames leadership for alienating major powers while the nation remains unready and war opposition remains high.
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Europe
Asia
Film Dance Director Alfonso Hecht Granted Divorce
In Los Angeles on October 15, director Alfonso Hecht was granted a divorce from Roberta M. Hecht. He said his former wife packed belongings one night in 1936, two years after their marriage, and told him she was through, then waited out the separation.
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Los Angeles
Alfonso Hecht
Roberta M. Hecht
Band Leader Jimmy Greer sued for divorce in Los Angeles
Julie Gibson torch singing actress sued band leader Jimmy Greer for divorce on Monday. The couple wed in Tucson Arizona in 1939 and separated last month.
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Los Angeles
Jimmy Greer
Julie Gibson
Tucson
Ariz
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