The Pittsburgh Press (October 1, 1942)
ROOSEVELT ENDS SECRET TOUR
War plants, troops bases are visited
President travels 8,754 miles during his two-week trip
By Merriman Smith, United Press staff writer
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ROOSEVELT ENDS SECRET TOUR
Labor’s war record scored; lack of discipline blamed
Admiral often fears he must negotiate second time merely because ‘the boys won’t go along’
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Enemy broadcast –
Over million tons sunk in September, Nazis say
Berlin, Germany (UP) – (German broadcast recorded in New York)
An official statement said today that German submarines and airplanes had sunk 1,011,700 tons of Allied shipping in September.
Drive started for scrapping idle machines
Plants asked to check on equipment unused for three months
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Labor hoarding scandal nears on West Coast
Plants hang onto men in readiness to expand production
By Arthur Caylor, Scripps-Howard staff writer
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ODT plans new exemptions in curb on speed
Turnpike will be excepted temporarily from 35-mile rule
By Fred W. Perkins, Press Washington correspondent
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1-A in hubby’s heart
Wife who permits 3-A husband to volunteer for Army if he wishes has right idea
By Ruth Millett
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Chungking all dressed up for welcome to Willkie
Chinese common people excited and believe visit will have major bearing on the war
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