Luck Won’t Stop Him as He Survived Three Near‑Torpedoes
Phillip McBride of Chicago survived three separate torpedo events aboard U S ships in rapid succession. He narrowly escaped when the Greer, then the Kearny, and later the Salinas faced attacks, each time transferring to a different vessel just before disaster. He credited luck for keeping him alive as his ships dodged torpedoes and found port under their own power.
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Phillip McBride
Chicago
SSS Greet
Kearny
Greer
Salinas
Aftermath of Fier note sparks Arrests in Helsinki
Report recalls a broadcast of a note from the United States noting 21 Finns were arrested in Helsinki after an anti German demonstration in Chicago. The piece also cites shifts in national defense and a surge in demand for mechanical literature and technical books.
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London General Wavell eyed for Caucasus defense force
In wartime notes, London General Wavell sent from North Africa to India may lead a joint Anglo Soviet force to defend the Caucasus oil fields. In Dublin Life reports Riley Layman’s life shift as he becomes a father of twins and starts a new job at a factory on his birthday.
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Russia
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Navy Battles U Boats and Gramicidin News Amid War Turmoil
Reports detail German U boat activity near Iceland sinking the Reuben James with heavy casualties and a torpedoing of the Salinas. Meanwhile a drug based on gramicidin, tested by Boston researchers, is hailed as a medical breakthrough. Food rationing rumors are denied by Donald Nelson as shortages loom.
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Hitler
Navy Department
Reuben James
Navy
Salinas
United States
Donald Nelson
England
Rene DuBose
Boston University
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