Allied Invasion Thwarts Nazi Plans for Spitsbergen Mines
London reports that a Canadian British and Free Norwegian force successfully invaded Spitsbergen in the Arctic to deny Germany access to its coal. The operation evacuated about 1,000 Norwegians, miners and families, with some mines likely out of operation for the war. Civilians aided soldiers at radio stations and unloading, while Norwegians were glad to depart. Additional parliamentary details promised.
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Spitsbergen
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Norway
British War Office
Abor
War Office
England
Russia
Arthur E. Potts
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Lofoten Islands
Lofoten
Engand
Daily Express
Virginia Tech professor found dead with bullet wound
Dr. Carol Montgomery Newman, 61, head of Virginia Tech languages, was found in his office in Blacksburg with a bullet wound and a pistol nearby. Acting coroner said death was a personal safety related bullet wound. Sheriff Childress aided the investigation. He had served since 1903 and held leadership roles in athletics and church work.
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Blacksburg
Carol Montgomery Newman
Department of Languages
Virginia Tech
R. H. Grubbs
Newman
J. S.childress
Montgomery County
Athletic Council
YMCA
Presbyterian Church
Eviction of Hannover Jews to Cemetery Hall After Mayor Order
German authorities moved Hannover Jews to the mortuary hall of the Jewish cemetery after a 24 hour notice to leave their homes. Dozens of men women and children were housed in the crowded provisional shelter as property was ordered sold with proceeds to be returned later. The eviction cited a book urging German sterilization and use of German soldiers abroad as workers.
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Hanover
Germany
Hannover
Jew Kaufmann
New York
Theodore N. Kaufman
Europe Faces Possible Soviet Dominance If Axis Falls
The war column weighs Russia as a potential European power, noting the Bolshevists’ rise, vast resources, and strong industry. It contrasts Nazi ambitions with Anglo American plans and suggests a postwar balance could lean toward Soviet influence across eastern Europe and beyond.
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Black Sea
Europe
Rhine
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Leningrad
United States
Germany
Balkans
Reds
Stalin
Ford Deluxe Tudor in excellent condition for sale
Ford Deluxe Tudor sedan listed in excellent condition priced at 350 dollars. Contact Stephens in City for details or to arrange a viewing. Phone number not fully shown. Sale note dated September 9 2010.
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J. F. Care Star
Stephens
City
Winchester
Doomed Man Seeks New Trial In Virginia Appeal
Odell Waller a Pittsylvania County sharecropper sentenced to death appealed to the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals in Staunton arguing the grand jury venue and polling taxpayers affected his indictment and trial. The court also heard Joseph R. Mickens seeking relief from an electric chair verdict, contending he should have been tried in juvenile court.
Tiffany Glass at Saint John the Divine Crypt Chancel
Louis C Tiffany contributed notable work to the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City. The Chancel of the Crypt features glass mosaics and semi precious stones, exemplifying his distinctive style.
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Louis C. Tiffany
Saint John the Divine
New York City
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues
A reader friendly crossword with listed across and down clues. Answers span a weighty range of general knowledge from language to geography and science. The puzzle includes theme hints and a final note for Saturday’s answer.
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