Willkie Address Weighs as Nation Faces Crisis
The editorial weighs Willkie's 1940 style stance against Roosevelt era failures. It argues the nation must resist New Deal coercion, warns of a drift toward dictatorship via selective service, and urges a pure American foreign policy while scrutinizing Willkie's advisers. The piece stresses solidarity without coercion and cautions about political power brokers unseen in Washington.
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Roosevelt renews pledge to defend Canada in hemispheric crisis
In Ogdensburg New York President Roosevelt meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King reaffirmed the United States will defend Canada against overseas aggression. The historic pledge, first given at Kingston two years prior, underpins talks on enhanced Canada United States defense collaboration and possible British bases in the hemisphere as war games unfold with First Army figures near 100000 troops. The leaders discussed Monroe Doctrine style cooperation across the Americas and held a private dinner before continuing the talks at Heaverton.
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Henry L. Stimson
Herbert H. Lehman
New York
Hugh A Drum
Americas
Heaverton
Willkie Accepts GOP Nomination In Warm Elwood Rally
In Elwood Indiana Wendell Willkie accepts the Republican nomination before 150000 sweltering Midlanders, pledging selective service, aid to Britain, and a critique of Roosevelt's foreign policy. He urges joint debates, cites Churchill, vows candor, and predicts a tougher economy while praising Roosevelt’s rivals’ motives.
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Maximilian and the Monroe Doctrine meaning explained
In a concise and sharp historical note, B. Arthur "Bugs" Baer compares the Monroe Doctrine to a strong defense. He recalls the 1866 attempt by Maximilian to rule Mexico and its swift collapse, illustrating the doctrine’s effectiveness when backed by power and resolve.
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Willkie Endorsement Seen Securing Draft Approval
Washington reports indicate Senate passage of Roosevelt’s conscription plan is viewed as assured after Wendell Willkie, the Republican nominee, endorsed some form of draft at Elwood Indiana. The move shifts leverage to supporters, while Maloney amendment remains a pivotal decider, with votes likely tight this week.
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Nazi Bombers Come To Life After Lull Again Raid Britain
London reports show German war planes resumed attacks on southwest England and the Midlands after a Saturday lull. The Royal Air Force responded with night raids on the French coast while British ships and planes struck at axis targets in Africa and Europe. Eleven Italian aircraft were shot down during a Libyan coast bombardment, and air ministry communiqués listed damage to Augsburg, Bernberg, Ruhr rail lines, Jena, and a Norwegian ship in Stavanger fjord.
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Tin king Patino seeks U.S. tin supply solution
Simon T Patino known as the Bolivian tin king returned from France to confer with the national defense advisory commission on securing an adequate U S tin supply. He also explored building a 2 million dollar tin smelter in the United States.
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Weekly Forecast for Chicago Region Aug 17 21
AP reports an extended forecast for Aug 17 to 21 across the Upper Mississippi valley. Expect partly cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms mainly in the southern and northern portions Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures to run above normal.
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Washington Holds Germany To Prior Word Of Immunity
The United States, citing prior assurances from belligerents, states that the army transport American Legion will sail with immunity from attack on its route from Petsamo to New York. The ship carries 897 passengers, including many who were stranded in the Baltic and Scandinavian regions.
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Des Moines Man Arrested After DWI Incident in Cedar Rapids
Charles T. Clark, 30, of Des Moines, was held on a DWI charge after his condition worsened at the police station following a traffic stop near Highways 30 and 148. His companion William Doherty, 37, of 953 Twenty-eighth Street SE, was arrested for intoxication. Both admitted drinking as they started a spree after bringing Clark’s family from Des Moines.
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Sunday index section one overview
A fragmented description outlines the Sunday index with references to late news items, Walter Winchell column, Washington news page six, Beid's editorials, and multiple sections across sports, want ads, finances, and various state, farm, marlon, builders, business review pages.
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German warn ship American Legion sails into mine blockade risk
Berlin says it washed its hands of responsibility for the American Legion with 897 aboard from Petsamo. The U S ship follows a prearranged course between Rona and Cape Wrath, despite German warnings and without escort, as exchanges with Washington continue.
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Cloudy Skies Bring More Rain to Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids weather forecasters warned of continued rain as cloudy skies and muggy humidity persisted. The day opened near 80 degrees, fell to 79 by 6 PM, then to 72 by late evening, with a trace rain reported early and a 72 degree low overnight, per Chambers Iask readings.
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