In Washington –
Wilson: War production ‘disappointing’
Output of four-motored bombers jumps, but overall September figure shows no gain, WPB says
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In Washington –
Poll: Willkie needs Midwest help; Dewey slumps
MacArthur and Stassen gain with rank-and-file Republicans
By George Gallup, Director, American Institute of Public Opinion
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Army boosts ground forces’ combat power
Infantry divisions streamlined to increase their efficiency
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General public barred –
Cut-rate given Congress for Army-Navy grid game
Concessions granted lawmakers because they’re ‘honorary members’ of Middies’ Athletic Association
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Japanese force driven inland on New Guinea
Attempt to break through to coast fails; foe leaves 510 dead
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Kirkpatrick: Post-war action by U.S. urged by many soldiers
Yanks overseas think primarily about jobs back home, wants laws to insure them
By Helen Kirkpatrick
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160 survivors of Helena saved on Jap-held island
Destroyer-transports take Yanks off Vella Lavella, then in enemy hands, in midnight rendezvous
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Stoneman: Allied action needed to end Nazi murders
Otherwise, enemy will kill thousands of civilians during retreat
By William H. Stoneman
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Fee payments to musicians called vicious
Broadcasters say they’re ‘as unsound as extortion is illegal’
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$60 toolmaker gets $1,000 on side as entertainer
Plane factory mechanic puts one of his dance halls on a 24-hour basis
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Railroad strike threats hurled by brotherhoods
‘Big Five’ unions to take ballot on walkout unless President Roosevelt acts to meet wage raise demands of men
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