House Debates George and Murray Kilgore Plans for Unemployment Relief
In the House a clash erupts over postwar unemployment compensation with states taking lead and federal aid possible. Supporters of the George plan favor state administration to curb vote buying and keep relief close to taxpayers. Critics push the Murray Kilgore plan for federal handling, while a broader push for states' rights surfaces amid war and political shifts. The piece also notes military updates from northern France praising Patton and Eisenhower, plus local mentions of road funding and a humorous anonymous tomato gift to the columnist.
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House of Representatives
Senate
George
Trong
Congress
Washington
Cedar Rapids
American Armor Near Paris Reaches 39 Miles Out
Allied reports say American armored columns reached within 39 miles of Paris with forces moving toward Tours and Orleans. Von Kluge pulled many tanks from Normandy as Patton’s army pressed from Le Mans toward Argentan closing the Falaise pocket.
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London
Tours
Orleans
Allied
HDQ
A.E.F
Guenther von, Kluge
Normandy
Falaise
High Command
Alencon
Chartres-Dreux
George S. Patton
Third Army
le Mans
Argentan
Dreux
Chartres
von Kluge
Germans in Normandy Breakup into Guerilla Bands
U S Third Army reports the German Seventh Army disintegrating under heavy bombardment in Normandy. Surrounded near Falaise Argentan corridor, 39 000 prisoners 11 000 killed, 20 000 cut off Brest peninsula 5 000 near Angers fighting as bands, resorting to raids and terror.
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Seventh Army
Seine River
Paris
Normandy
Third Army
Falaise
Argentan
France
Brest
Loire
Angers
Germany
Hitler
Missouri
Kansas
Overcast Brings Heat Relief in Cedar Rapids Area
Cedar Rapids and eastern Iowa saw cooler spell with clouds and scattered thundershowers forecast for Wednesday night and Thursday. Rain totals reported include 2.55 inches at Burlington and 1.17 at Decorah, while Cedar Rapids reached 89 degrees before overcast and light showers.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Burlington
Decorah
Charles City
Ottumwa
Waterloo
Davenport
Iowa City
Chambers
Actor Alan Ladd to report for army induction
Hollywood reports that actor Alan Ladd will report for army induction on September 4. No further details were provided about his service or assignments.
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Alan Ladd
Hollywood
Hahn to Head Iowa League
Mayor Frank K. Hahn of Cedar Rapids was to be elevated from vice-president to president of the League of Iowa Municipalities. Mayor Wilson E. Mabrey of Carter Lake was to be named trustee, Frank Pierce of Marshalltown was re elected secretary, with J. F. Walter of McGregor and Max Conrad of Burlington remaining on the board. The installation followed a banquet and an address by Dr. Charles R. Logan of Keokuk, state commander of the American Legion.
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Des Moines
Frank K. Hahn
Cedar Rapids
League of Iowa Municipalities
Wilson E. Mabrey
Carter Lake
Ralph B. Slipp
Waterloo
Frank Pierce
Marshalltown
J. F. Walter
McGregor
Max Conrad
Burlington
Charles R. Logan
Keokuk
The
American Legion
Postwar unemployment plan targets up to $20 weekly
Washington report says War Mobilization Director James F. Burns proposed postwar unemployment standards offering up to 20 dollars weekly for six months. The plan aims to cover workers in both small plants and large industries.
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Washington
James F. Burri
Nazis Stage Big Attacks On Russians
German forces launched a large summer counteroffensive against the Red Army near Warsaw and East Prussia. Mos cow reported heavy fighting as German units tried to stabilize the eastern front while Allied forces engaged in France. Soviet commanders claimed gains northwest of Sandomierz and near Valga, with German losses listed at 22 tanks and 25 armored troop carriers.
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Anne
Valga
Ivan S Konev
Vistula
Sandomierz
Konev
Rasveiniai
Tilsit
Praga
Patch in Command Rome Leads Seventh Army Invasion
Allied force in southern France is the Seventh Army under Maj. Gen. Alexander M. Patch with Sixth Corps leading the assault. The French force is led by Maj. Gen. Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, with Vice Admiral H. K. Hewitt commanding naval operations and Brig. Gen. Gordon P. Saville heading the air unit.
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France
Seventh Army
Alexander M. Patch
Guadalcanal
Sixth Corps
Anzio
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny
H. K. Hewitt
Gordon P. Saville
Truck overturns injuring Cedar Rapids Salvation Army children
A Salvation Army pickup returning 12 Cedar Rapids children from Madrid overturned after a tire blowout near Tama Tuesday night. Three children were hospitalized at St Luke's, two in Toledo Mercy, with injuries including possible internal injuries and a broken arm. others were treated and discharged. Adjutant W E Thompson and Mrs Thompson aided at the scene and at Mercy hospital.
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Cedar Rapids
Madrid
Tama
St. Luke’s
Toledo
Mercy Hospital
Ray Watson
Twenty-second Avenue
Georgia Leonard
Bert F Leonard
I Avenue
Amy Bell
Julia Bell
Fifth Street
Dolly Harnish
William Harnish
Fourth Street
St. Luke’s Hospital
Amy
Georgia
Dolly
Gene Zacek
John Zacek
Twentyseventh Avenue
Elsie Weimann
Wilbur Schappert
Tenth Street
Billy Watson
Gloria Fish
Alice Zacek
Gene
Eunice Reynolds
Frances
Geraldine Leonard
Billy Harmstron
William Harmstron
First Street
Iowa Musical Institute
W. E. Thompson
Salvation Army Office
Thompson
Robots Hit Britain Again After Lull
German robot bombs crashed down on southern England on Wednesday, resuming attacks after a relatively long period of quiet.
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Britain
London
INL
England
Leaflets Drop Over German Forces In Falaise Gap
Allied planes dropped two million safe conduct surrender leaflets over German troops in the Falaise escape gap. Headquarters announced the development Wednesday.
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HDQ
AEF
Falaise
Allies Breach 40 Mile Front In Southern France Invasion
Allied forces drive inland along a 40 mile front from Cannes to Toulon and seize towns after cap Negre and Frejus landings. Parachute troops and French partisans aid, air bombardment and naval gunfire support. Reports say 1 000 parachutists in the air at once and heavy transport by gliders.
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Toulon
Rome
United States
Cap Negre
Frejus
St. Trovez Gulf
Mediterranean Allied Air Force
Italy
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