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October 31, 1941

THE RHINELANDER DAILY NEWS, Wisconsin, October 31, 1941 

* USS Reuben James sunk (Early 1st report) 
* 1st American warship casualty in WWII
 

The front page has a nice banner headline: "U. S. Destroyer Sunk by Torpedo" First report coverage on the sinking of the USS Reuben James, the 1st U.S. warship casualty of World War II.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, light toning, generally nice.

Category: World War II