Congress Grants Presidential Authority for Seizure of Essential Materials
The House and Senate edge toward final passage of a bill giving the President power to seize materials deemed essential to national defense, despite warnings it could be misused. Vice President Wallace speculates on Nazi regime collapse, but the writer cautions such expectations are risky and uncertain.
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Strike Ballot Among Rail Employes
Chicago report on a 19 union coalition planning a strike ballot for 1,150,000 railroad workers after wage talks collapsed. Big Five brotherhoods call for a 30 percent raise. non operating unions seek 70 cents hourly minimum and 34 percent higher pay brackets. Ballots may be mailed within weeks with options including rejection or ratification of union demands.
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No Smoking Bulletin Warns Munitions Workers of Health Risks
A large munitions plant issues a nine point No Smoking bulletin detailing health harms from smoking from skin texture changes to reduced oxygen in the blood. The note implies workers should quit to keep serving in defense needs, highlighting skepticism about domestic fear.
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Edith Roosevelt observes eightieth birthday in Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay, N Y Edith Kermit Roosevelt widow of Theodore Roosevelt marked her eightieth birthday on Wednesday in a family observance continuing the Roosevelt lineage without public fanfare.
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Drafted Men to Serve Five or Ten Years, Pepper Says
Washington senator Pepper urges extending military service for selectees guards and enlisted men to five or ten years or longer with possible one year limit for all. He warns war may last five to ten years or a generation and predicts heavy costs while urging dramatic production cuts to speed arms output.
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Headlights Test Shows 45 Percent Pass Rate for 800 Cars
About 800 autos went through a free headlight test on the B avenue bridge sponsored by the highway patrol and traffic department. In three hours Tuesday 45 percent passed. usually about 80 percent fail. The test, free to drivers, awards a Headlights OK sticker and a corrective card for faulty lights. The lane will reopen Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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British Chiefs Warn Japs Against Thai Move
London reports Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden in the House of Commons says any action threatening Thailand’s integrity would concern Britain. Eden warns Japan’s intervention in Thailand could trigger a serious crisis with Britain, notes China friendship and U S aid shaping policy.
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Gedar River Bridge at Rochester damaged by flames
Rochester fire crews battled a major blaze that left about a third of the Gedar River Bridge on the east end severely damaged. The steel superstructure twisted from heat with four high trusses burned in part. Detours were set for Highway 6 as repairs were planned. Tipton and Cedar Rapids authorities coordinated response.
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U S Bomber Forced Down No One Hurt
Salt Lake City report from Rock Springs Wyoming says a missing army bomber landed safely northeast of Rock Springs on a flight across southwestern Wyoming. All four crew members uninjured ground parties searched but could not locate the aircraft immediately.
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More Than 100 To Join Good Will Tour Thursday
Cedar Rapids merchants and professionals plan a 250 mile goodwill caravan visiting 16 towns starting Thursday at 8 30 a m from the First avenue bridge. Stops include Center Point Vinton Dysart Belle Plaine Marengo West Branch Tipton and Marion with a noon chicken dinner at Marengo.
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Gazzy the bear cub ends second siege at Gazzy Park
Gazzy a seven month old three legged bear at Bever Park zoo spent Wednesday perched high in a tree during a second daylong standoff. An attendant retrieved him with a club and took him to the monkeys’ cage for shelter until repairs to his old enclosure are finished. Firefighters had to intervene previously to end Gazzy’s first escape after he broke his collarbone.
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Leaps 90 Feet To River With Son and Survives
James M. Hamm and his 4 year old son leaped from a municipal bridge into the Ohio River at New Albany Indiana. Both survived the 90 foot plunge after a taxi ride to the bridge. Coast guards rescued Hamm unconscious but alive and the boy cried from the water.
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Oil output falls in week to August 2
The American Petroleum Institute reported that U S crude oil production for the week ended August 2 averaged 3,695,250 barrels per day, down from the prior week. The figure reflects a weekly decline amid mixed domestic demand and supply activity.
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Hull Says Japan Threat to Thailand Alarms U S Policy
Secretary of State Hull stated Japan's moves toward Thailand and the southwest Pacific raise grave concerns for U S security. He warned a Thai occupation would threaten American territory and defense needs, including rubber and tin imports valued near ten million dollars yearly.
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Senate Overrules Roosevelt Veto On 320 Million Program
Washington AP reports the Senate on a Wednesday vote overrode President Roosevelt's veto of a 320 million program. Senator Gillette of Iowa joined to sustain the veto while Senator Herring of Iowa was not listed as voting due to travel in the south.
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Lindbergh Plans NBC Radio Address Saturday
New York Charles A Lindbergh will deliver a radio address over NBCs Red Network on Saturday as announced this week by the National Broadcasting Company.
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Roosevelt Churchill Meeting Rumors Persist at Sea
Rumors spread in London and Washington that Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt may have met or planned to meet in the northwest Atlantic. Officials offered no confirmation, noting secrecy and unavailability to verify the reports.
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Cedar Rapids Girl Among Eight Hurt in Ankeny Crash
Eight people were injured Wednesday in a head on collision four miles from Ankeny. Des Moines residents Joe Negrett Frank Negrett Mary Negrett and Ralph Rodrigues were in the other car. Miss Ingham accompanied the Vetters and was en route to Des Moines.
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Navy enlistment extension bill passes House
The House approved a bill giving the secretary of the Navy authority to extend all future enlistments as needed in the public interest. The measure, returning to the Senate with amendments, does not affect current personnel and offers a $400 reenlistment bonus for those who reenlist within 24 hours of discharge, double the prior amount.
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Mutzie the ten dollar dog stalls defense work in St Louis
In St Louis a ten dollar Boston bull terrier named Mutzie delays a ten million dollar defense project. Her owner Mrs. Mark J Boundy and the watchman husband say the dog will stay with Mutzie in the home until she has her puppies, blocking government razing and construction plans near the plant site. Army officials warn they may take the house if Mutzie does not deliver by week’s end.
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Germans claim Smolensk victory in eastern front push
Berlin says Nazi forces sealed control of Smolensk on the central front near Moscow and advanced toward Kiev and Leningrad amid claims of a decisive battle. Soviet reports insist Smolensk remains in Russian hands as German and Moscow accounts clash over casualties and gains.
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Mercury Spurts To 88 After Cool Night
Weather report for Cedar Rapids and vicinity notes a cool night followed by sunny, warm progression with a 2:30 p.m. high of 88 and a 64 degree low at 6 a.m. The day trends toward near 95 in the afternoon with hazy sun and calm conditions.
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