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The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1942-02-03
Ferry Pilot Reveals Skill i'm
Flying Bomber to Britain
BY TALBOT LAKE

MEN wanted planes barase defended
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The Nome nugget., 1942-11-20
Three Toughest Armies Assembled By United Nations, Contact Axis,
 Converge Bizerte, Tripoli, Bengasi

LONDON Nov. 19 A9 = T he three toughest armies assembled by the United Nations since the start of the war converged Bzerte, Tripoi and Bengasi in triangle of fighting In contact With AXIS forces while Allied planes and parachute trops built up air power in preparation for final assault to wipe out the Germans and Italians in North Africa.
 As Americans and British squeezed the last Axis fooho.d from the east and west, motorized column of Fighting French reported driving up from their Lake Chad base 1900 miles to the south, to put the Lorraine Cross of the Fighting French into the battle along with the Tricolor of French North Africa garr sons who joined with the Allies in sweeping back out lying Axis patrols.
 Lieut.. Gen Andersons first army of veterans of Flanders dreve on Tunisia from Algeria at several pc nss tn sweep intended to trap and crush the Ger man and Iaan air-borne army reported digging in at Tunis and Bizere against pro-Allied French resist ancc. Le2ping ahead of Anderson's ground forces, British and American parachutists seizng vital air fields for by folloW-up units, and U. S. Army Air Forces and the RAF are already gunning their way through the Axis aerial screen.
The Nome nugget., 1942-11-20
In Opening Battle for Strategic Tunis, German BIitz Receives
 Drubbing From Allied Troops

UNDATED, Nov. 20 (Ao) - Allied headquarters announced that American and British troops, locked in the first heavy fighting in Tunsa have driven back every German attempt to thrust out from their newly formed lines around Tunis and Bizelte, while pro Allied French soldiers captured small Naz force in eastern Tunsia. At the time Htlers command acknowledged that fleeing Axis columns in Lbya aban doned Bengasi last escape port in North Africa east of TripoH.
 United Nations headquarters said Allied troops ir cluding American mobile artillery drubbed the Axis in three sharp clashes yesterday destroying about third of German arrnored column and driving two others in retreat.
 Even as Marshal Petain appealed to Frenchnen in North Africa to resist Anglo,saxon aggression, : French colonial troops are officially reported to have bagged group of Nazis attempting to push south along the Gulf of GabeS in eastern Tunisia.
 Dispatches said the opening battle for control of the strategic North African buffer state developed be- tween 30 and 40 miles from Bizerte, the Germans us- ing their best medium tanks and dive bombers. Allied losses were described minor
 American and British mechanical troops have driven 50 miles eastward from the Algerian front fer and reported moving in cmactc assaults or Bizerte and Tuns
The Nome nugget., 1942-11-20
40 Die Poisoning, Oregon Asylum
'Alcan' Military Highway Formally Opened Today
Forty Inmates Oregon State Hospital Dead, Stricken by Unidentified Poison

SALEM Oregon, Nov 19 A9 - Forty insane in- mates of the Oregon State Hospital dead stricken by unidentified poison, the corps of physicians struggled to save the lives of more than 400 other and women The poison possibly contained in frozen eggs and struck swiftly within 15 minutes after dinner last night when the eggs were served.
 The victims began complaining of violent cramps within hour and the poison caused the first death by 10 pm. five hours after the meal served. Ten died by midnight and 32 by am.
 Forty eggs had been obtained from the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation.
 Dr. J. z. Evans hospital superintendent said tie victims suffered nausea and vomiting and ther blood showed evidence Of acute toxic poisoning He said condition 0f respiratory paralysis and violent cramps in the legs preceded death.
The Nome nugget., 1942-11-20
Alcan Highway Is Formally Opened Today

WHiTEH0RSE, Y. T. Tt took six men to clip the red, white and blue ribbon at the Alaska Yukon Territory boundary today at the ceremony officially open ing the new military highway beween Dawson Creek, E. C., and Fairbanks, Alaska.
 "A specially engraved pair of shears was used by Charles Cam sell, Northwest Territories Con- missioner representing Canada; and E. l.. "Rob" Bartlett, acting Governor of Alaska, represent ing the United States.
 The other four were enlisted men holding the ribbon and were selected or meritOrious work during the highway con- structiOn. Brig. Gen. James OConnor, head of the American Army's Northwest Service con- mand, spoke at the dedication.
The Nome nugget., 1942-11-20
Women War Work CTS In Contest
By CARLTON FITCuETT

SEATTLE, Nov. IS - Girls and women who work in cover ails and sIacks 10 keep ships in the air fer Pan-Aneriean Air way yesterday presented four of their number as candidates in The Post-Inte'Iigeneer's MISS VICTORY contest.
 They are Mrs. Hazel Hamilton 258 [. 42nd St., stock room em- pIoye; Miss Betty Van West, 1925 Harvard Ave, a painter; Mrs. Edith Johnson, 2921 E. Madison St, a shipping clerk, and Mrs. Alice McNail, 9O2 2lth Ave-, S., a painter.
 Employees Of the big air trans poriation system i,efc elected them with elaborate ceremonies and lot of good -natured fun mixed with the serious purpose.
 More than 200 men and wO- men employe of the shop gather ed around a specially decorated rostrum for the proceedings.
 With four to be elected, seven nominees were placed on the el- ectjon ballot.
 E. DeHaan. shop superintend- ent. conducted candidates, one at time, 10 the rOstrum, and N. iLihailoff, maintenance person rel director, made speech out lining merits of each aspirant.
 After the seven paraded in the manner of style show, voting began with Leroy Raine guard ing the polls. Men as well as women voted and the four win ners were presented on the ros- trum to receive applause.
 Alaska Evacuee
 Mrs. McNail, evacuated from Alaska, is caring for three small children and has a brother in the army. This is her first job.
 Mrs. Hamilton, working on the night shift at the service window, is custodian of parts and working tools. One brother is in the army and one in the coast guard.
 Miss Van West quit her work as a commercial artist to paint insignia on Pan American plan es. She is a blood donor and be- fore going on the night shift at Pan American shops she was a junior hostess for the United Service Organization.
 Mrs. Johnson holds a respon- sible position as shipping clerk. Her husband and two sons are in the navy and serving over
The Nome nugget., 1942-11-20
2 Young Soldiers Be First to Drive Over Highway

.-WHITEHORSE, Y. T., Nov. IS P) = Two young soldiers in a small, dusry army truck, batter ed from use, will take their places in northland history on Friday.
 The truck, a sort of Cinderel- las coach, will be the first land vehicle ever driven between the interior of NOrh America and the Territory of Alaska.
 The soldiers are Corporal Otto GrOnke of Chicago, and Private
The Nome nugget., 1942-11-20

seas. Shc has three daughters and four grandchildren.
 All have oAssanding work re- cords and are popular because of their enthusiasm and cheerful neSS.
 All are hoiding responsibl positions filled in peace time by men, who are eiher in the armed forces CT otlier essential war services.
 Their election brings to 36, the number of candidates seeking the ti.ie of MEs5 VICTORY OF PUGET SOUND.
 War industries of the Puget are9 have legs than week re- maining in which to name en- trants in this fascinating contest.
 Names of all contestants must be in the hands of MISS VIC TORY editor of The Post -Intelli. gencer not later than midnight friday.
 Though leading var industries of ige Puget Sound area are par tjeipatins in the contest, there is room for more. Ttere is still time for any war plant employ ing 9 or more women war work CTS to join and choose candidat- es before the deadline.
 This is not a beauty or popu- larity contest. Miss Victory of Pu get Sound, the regional winner, will be chosen on her merits as a skilled and conscientious worker and because of her patriotic out side activities. The sacrifices she may have made of her normal life to accept war job also will count in her favor.
 Trip To Chicago
 And she will be richly reward ed for her victory. On being pro claimed the winner, she will re ceive a $500 War Bond, the gift of The Post -lntelligencer.
 As long as she lives, Noyem- Der 30 and December will be unforgettable days on her cal. en6ar.
 The first will be the day on which she was announced the winner of the title of MISS VICTORY OF PUGET SOUND.
 December !, a date no Ameri- can will ever forget, will find her in Chicago competing in the national contest.
 It may be the day she is ch0s- en MISS yICTORF, THE TYPI- CAL AMERICAN WAR WORK FIR.
 Her expenses to and from Chic ago will be paid. If she wins the national title she goes, also with out expense, to Washington, D. C., honored by high government officials.
The Nome nugget., 1942-11-20
Flames Spreod Quickly

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 ',;iI asraes spread 90 qniekly [ of it was impossible to save stocks 0f the business esahlish- n'ant D. personal and household s1focts in the apartments above.
 It vas over three hours after the fire was first discovered be- fore the "ail out and safe" sig r.'i was given.
 The loss of the Wortman Drug Store leaves Sitka without ail establishment of like kind. Be- sides the complete drug line han dled by the store. large stock of Chrietmas supplies, curios, etc, was destroyed.
 The Arcade Cafe was one of t,;a well established eating plac e. of Sitlla.
 Well Stocked Store
 The Canty Store building had recently been entirely remodel cd and large warehouse extend ed. Mr. 0anty is now with the naval forces and is a lieutenant stationed at ketchikan. Mrs. Caniy ard J. P. Brightman have been managing the establish ment. The stock in the store and warehouse was large one, in- clEtling groceries, meats, general merchandise, sporting goods, hunting supplies and clothing.
 The only casualty suffered dur ing the fire was Fireman Tom McNulty, who was treated for suffocation from the smoke.
 Several thousand dollars was recent spent by Mills on new piling for his building and to raise it to the new grade of Lin coin Street, which is now being paved.
 Lincoln Street on which the de str0yed buildings were located is the principal thoroughfare of Sitka and follows the waterfront from the NOrthland Transporta- tion Company to Totem Pole Park. On it are located most of the important business houses of the city.
The Nome nugget., 1942-11-20
S250,ll09 Fire Hits Sitka
 November 6

Fire starting shortly before midnight November 9th in Sitka destroyed the ". P. Mills Buila- ing, cp~taining stores with apart mente heve, ard also Prosper S. Ganty' reH store building and warei.Q1.e cp Lincoln Street be- fore # was brought under con trol after c hard fight of three hours " the oombined City, Army aud Navy fire depart meris.
 The loss is estimated at S250,- OGG, partially covered by insur- ance.
 tn the w. P. Mills Building, a frame v5o-stelv structure, con- structed years and years ago, were the Arcade Cafe, Sam Pap pas, proprietor and c. E. Wort mans drug store.
 Apartments above were occu- pied by Lydia Tilson, Jack Cough, JChnDy Homethko and MT. and Mrs. Charles F. Wort man.
 Grease Fire
 The blaze started from a grease fire in the Arcade Cafe and the flames spread rapidly. The fire alarm was immediately sounded and members of the Sit ka Fire Department were quick ly at the scene.
 The flames ate their way thru the tinder-like frame w. P. Mills Building with a roar and soon at tackled the Ganty Building.
 As the fire ragged, Army and Navy fire deparment hurried to the scene and bent every effort at controlling the flames and pre- venting them from spreading to tine Sitka Hotel on one side, sep araed from the burning structur- es by narrow space and the building on the other side as well, also the frame structure on the opposite side of the street.
The Nome nugget., 1942-11-20
Lend-Lease Sup plies to Egypt Big

WASHINGTON, Nov. - T c President reported that the total of lend-lease shipments for the Egyptian fighting zone has reach ed S636, 100000.
 The bulk of shipments has been in the last nine months, during which this country ship ped to Egypt more than a thou sand planes and many hun dreds of tanks, of which more than 800 were of medium type, 20,G00 trucks and hundred pieces of artillery"
The Nome nugget., 1942-11-20
First Class Robert Bowe, NIipnaano,iS

First Class Robert Bowe, of Minneapolis.
 Several months ago, the two drove tine truck on the first through trip to WhitehOrse from Dawson Creek.
 Today they were chosen by Col. K. E. Bush, chief of staff, of the Army Engineers, to proceed with the truck northward to Fair banks after the Alaskan High ways formal dedication.
 Grinning widely when told they had been chosen, both az reed they would be ready to throw the truck into gear and start for Fairbanks, Alaska, when the dedication formalities are completed.
The Nome nugget., 1942-11-20
Ex-Conlmandant Marine Corps Dies

BALTIMORE, Nov. 20 (P) - It. Gen. John LeJuene, former cOnmandant of the II s. Marine Corps, died here, at the age of T5.
The Nome nugget., 1942-11-20

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The Nome nugget., 1942-11-20

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The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-07-13

Assistant cook. Also male and
female help for general hospital
work. st. Joseph Hospital.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-07-13

Wanted - Houseman for pri-
vate club. White. Call manager.
Niagara 2050.
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Two girls for curb service
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Help Wonted-Generol B-3

Collector for regular monthly
accounts. Mt. Clemens District.
Apply 1903 Industrial Bank
Bldg, Detroit. or Mrs. Don
Chapman, 90 PARK avenue, Mt.
Clemens.
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Red Raspberries and currants.
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Rooms, without Boord d.
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district. Weekly rates single per-
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Gratfot or 40 South Walnut.
Phone Mt. Clemens 2284-W.
Lovely double room. All con-
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H-ie Electrical Appliance
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H-22 Garden Supplies
Has Wearing Apparel
H-2< Wanted 70 Buy
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LIVESTOCK
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Instruction
Correspondence Courses

"Uncle Sam" wants many
Asst. Statistical Clerks. War
Service positions. $500 first
year. Men-Women ID up. No
experience necessary. M u n t
c e m ems examinations close
Aug. 4. Full particulars - list
many other government jobs
FREE. Write today. Franklin
Institute, Dept. l54 S, Roches-
ter, n. Y.
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Rooms, for Housekeeping DID,

Housekeeping rooms. Bed
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after 8 p. m.
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WANTED - Couple to take
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-08-12
Greatest Enemy Canadian
Airmen Fighting Is Boredom
Most OF R.C.A.F. Members Crave
Action Instead of Routine Life

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ties, etc. 5 to 10 p. m. 1nforma-
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writing materials, voice recordings.
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Assistance to strangers in the
community. Information on over
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