Stimson Addresses Soldiers on Urgent Need for Defense
Secretary of War Stimson told soldiers the army is being trained to defend the United States from any attack, with Latin America as the current danger zone. He warned of air strikes and fifth column threats, linked to German moves toward Dakar and Africa, and stressed defensive preparation rather than expeditionary action.
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Drastic Gas Rationing Set for 17 States
Washington AP reports a sweeping gasoline rationing system for the east effective immediately. The plan cuts about 20 percent of fuel for non essential autos and trims service station supplies by 10 percent, while fire, ambulance, and essential services face no reductions. States affected include Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia West Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia DC and part of Florida. Leon Henderson announced the measure at Secretary Ickes request to align gasoline use with reduced transport capacity from shifted shipping.
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Eighties Return as Cedar Rapids Sees Warm Saturday
Cedar Rapids weather note: after a cool night, temperatures rose to 82 at 1 45 pm Saturday, the third 80s day this week. Humidity held at 38 percent in the morning, then fell to 20 percent by 1 45 pm. Friday reached 87 in the afternoon, then cooled to 70 by midnight. Low Saturday was 62 at Chambers Inskeep from 5 30 to 6 30 am.
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Pheasants as Carriers in Nebraska Encephalitis Case
Nebraska's pheasants may spread encephalitis after at least five deaths in the state. State veterinarian Dr. J. R. Snyder said Saturday that pheasants could be carriers and warrant monitoring and further study.
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Industrial and business tempo rises in Cedar Rapids
A Chamber of Commerce survey of 20 key firms shows July employment at 6,790, highest since the 1929 boom. Freight arrivals reach 3,803 cars, shipments total 3,123 cars. Home building permits issued total 306 for 391,858 dollars. Power output 22,825,870 kilowatt hours. gas sales 29,553,200 cubic feet. Vehicle sales include 305 cars and 59 new trucks. Post office receipts 54,017.34. bank clearings up to 6, SaRee ES. Telephone connections 20,374, up from 19,422.
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Night of Horror Reported as Germans Press Red Army
German forces claim a night of horror for retreating Russians in Ukraine. Luftwaffe bombing disrupted rail lines and bridges while attacks on roads and ports left many Russian casualties and equipment destroyed. Moscow acknowledged fierce battles across the front, with heavy fighting in Ukraine and failed Moscow raids.
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Greatest All Iowa Fair Ends With 109 037 Attendance
The greatest All Iowa fair in seven years closed Friday night after drawing 109037 paid admissions, well above 1940 totals. Fair manager C D Moore released final day figures of 14804 as day-by-day tallies. Hawkeye Downs emptied as tents and scenery were removed and the carnival moved to Minnesota.
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Tripartite Moscow Conference Aims Threefold Purpose
Washington dispatch reports Roosevelt and Churchill propose a Moscow tripartite conference with Stalin. The aims are to bring Russia into the allied world peace plan, assess Red Army strength on the western front, and secure continued Soviet resistance against Japan by preserving the Far Eastern army.
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Disabled Vets Elect Melton President At Convention
Lawrence Melton of Dallas Texas was chosen on the first ballot to lead the Disabled American Veterans at the national convention in Louisville Kentucky. The election marked a decisive start to the group's new term as officers were installed and plans discussed for veteran benefits and outreach.
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Rugg Textbooks Banned by Mt Vernon School Board
MOUNT VERNON The Rugg social science texts used in the local high school for ten years were banned by action this week by the school board. One reason cited was their prior removal from the Cedar Rapids school system.
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Two Picked Up By Highway Patrol On Drunk Driving Counts
Two men were arrested during the night by the highway patrol for drunken driving and jailed awaiting arraignment. Oscar Melcher, 43, Mount Vernon, faces a second offense with a $1,500 bond after a prior January conviction and a pending plea under Judge G. K. Thompson. Fred Lane Jr., 37, Ackley, was arrested near Marion by Patrolman James Clapp after a quick police alert.
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Nazi Planes Driven Off In Moscow Raid
German planes tried a night raid on Moscow but an official report said the small force was dispersed and prevented from reaching the city. The raid occurred Saturday with no details of casualties or damage.
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Jaws Will Not Clear U S Ship Seeking To Remove 100 Yanks
The Japanese government refused clearance papers to the American steamship President Coolidge for removing more than 100 private American citizens in Japan. About 20 American officials were among those seeking to depart. The State Department said evacuation talks with Japan continue and remains focused on transport for Americans wishing to return to the United States.
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Russia to join stop Japan movement and Moscow talks
London reports authoritative word that the United States and Britain secured a Russian promise of active participation in a stop Japan initiative in exchange for stepped up war aid to Moscow. A Moscow conference involving Stalin, Roosevelt, and Churchill is proposed to plan long term anti Germany strategy with coordination on production, shipping, and military policy. The signals point to intensified Allied cooperation and potential shifts in Far East actions and Atlantic shipping decisions.
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US observer tells of seaplane shadowing Bismarck pursuit
Washington AP Navy secretary Frank Knox releases the first American witness account of a U S naval observer aboard an American built PBY patrolling the Atlantic. The report covers sighting on May 26 to 27 near Brest as the Bismarck returned from sinking the Hood. The anti aircraft barrage forced evasive action and a close near miss shakes the aircraft.
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President Roosevelt Back From High Seas Talks With Churchill
Roosevelt said he and Churchill are in complete agreement on war aims yet not closer to entering the war after their high seas conference aboard the Potomac. He indicated no immediate action to implement their eight point declaration and noted extensive exchange of views on the Nazi regime’s spread as Russia’s aid was discussed with cashless lend lease not planned.
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