WFA Warns Of Turkey Shortage
War Food Administration head James Marlow reports limited Thanksgiving turkey supply despite record production. Military demand absorbs most birds, leaving fewer turkeys for civilians. Regions with strong output include Arkansas, California, Minnesota, and Texas, whilecranberries and onions face tightness.
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James Marlow
Washington
War Food Administration
Turkey
Arkansas
Arizona
Calfornia
Colorado
Delaware
Idaho
Dinois
Towa
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Montesa
Nebraska
Neva@s
New Mexico
North Dakota
Glarghoma
Oregon
Wisconsin
Wyoming
German Army Casualties Report Reaches 6,974,000
Telegraphic dispatch from Zurich cites a Berlin source stating German army casualties total 6,974,000. The figure accompanies notes on ongoing military demands and losses, with no clear end in sight as the war continues.
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London
Zurich
Berlin
Young Idea Pvt Hewitt Wounded in France October 1
Pvt Earle W Hewitt son of Mr and Mrs Walter C Hewitt Petersburg was wounded in action in France on October 1. A Petersburg Baptist Church member and Star Lodge F and A M, he studied at Hoosick Falls High School and the New York State College for Teachers Albany. He served since January and went overseas in July after teaching mathematics and science at Berlin Central School.
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Earle W. Hewitt
France
Walter C. Hewitt
Petersburg
Hewitt
Hoosick Falls High School
New York State College
Albany
Paroled Inmates Prove Steady in Wartime Service
New Jersey parolees, about 2268 in the armed forces, show strong service records. 1765 in the Army and 255 in the Navy. Some inmates rise to ranks such as lieutenants and sergeants, with several killed or missing in action.
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Germany
Jersey
Forecasts Vote Of Fifty Million In The Nation
The article cites estimates predicting about fifty million eligible voters will cast ballots in the upcoming national election. It notes a higher turnout than 1940 and cites Michelet's extensive voting trends study. It warns a large service vote and significant mobilization efforts.
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Ington
INS
Michelet
Footevelt
Wendell L Willkie
Adienelet
Crnusads
Tlius
Twins Mueling IX Enlisted in Army and Went Overseas
The War Department reports two one year old twins named Edwtn Pica and Heister, enlisted in the Army and went overseas in Italy. They are listed as missing in action in Italy.
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Mueling IX
Action
Philadelphia
Pica
Edwtn
Oxeph Heister
War Department
Italy
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