David Melvin English, better known by the stage name Melvin Franklin or his nickname "Blue", was an American bass singer. Franklin was best known for his role as a founding member of Motown singing group The Temptations from 1960 to 1995.

Headlines from October 12, 1942

JUNK DEALERS FACE LOSS OF LICENSES FOR SCRAP BID LAG; Mayor Implies Reluctance to Buy City's Victory Heaps Is a Violation of Permits NEW SALES PLAN OFFERED Veteran Navy Expert Puts a Valuation of $120 a Ton on Metal if It Is Sorted Out LICENSING THREAT MADE TO JUNK MEN

4 CORVETTES FIGHT U-BOAT WOLF PACK; Norwegians, Led by a British Destroyer, Badly Damage Four Enemy Craft 4 CORVETTES FIGHT U-BOAT WOLF PACK

MANPOWER ISSUES RISE IN CONGRESS; JOB HEARINGS DUE; President's Radio Talk Tonight May Deal With Problem as the Next Vital War Step NEW YORK INQUIRY AT HAND La Guardia Will Testify Before Senators Tomorrow -- Poll Tax Fight Up in House MANPOWER ISSUES LOOM IN CONGRESS

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REGISTRATION DROP EVOKES NO GLOOM; Leader of Each of 3 Parties Contends 2,135,710 Total in City Favors His Ticket REGISTRATION DROP CAUSES NO GLOOM

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