primaries; McWilliams defeated by Walker; says he will run independently; Walker's por; K F Simpson on McWilliams defeat; Marcantonio wins Repub and Amer Labor nominations; O'Connor loses to Fay and W T Pheiffer; other results

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1940Frankie Avalon, American singer and actor^[†]

Francis Thomas Avallone , better known as Frankie Avalon, is an American singer, actor and former teen idol. He had 31 charting U.S. Billboard singles from 1958 to late 1962, including number one hits, "Venus" in 1959 and "Why" in 1960.

Headlines from September 18, 1940

LOCAL GUARD UNITS SPEED RECRUITING; Officers Here and in Jersey Well Satisfied With Growth of Their Regiments

AIR BATTLE WAGED IN TEETH OF STORM; 12 Nazis Shot Down in Day's Combats--Alarm in London Is Longest of the War

BLOW TO INVASION; Barges and Supply Ships Already Pounded by R.A.F. Dispersed SCOUTS HUNT NEW BASES British Make Daylight Raids on German-Occupied Ports Before Storm Rises

WILLKIE ASKS VOTE OF SOUTH ON ISSUE OF THE THIRD TERM; In Texas Speech He Stresses Putting National Tradition Above Loyalty to Party POINTS TO SAM HOUSTON Renewed Attack on 'Bosses' Brings Boos at Amarillo-- Speaking Voice Improves

Leibowitz Wins in Primary Race; Both Labor Wings Claim Victory; McWilliams Swamped by Walker in Congress Contest in Yorkville--Fish Wins Up-State --O'Connor Fails in Comeback

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