Weather Roundup Brisk Day Follows Tuesday Rain
Cedar Rapids enjoyed bright cool weather after Tuesday rains totaling .55 inch. The thermometer rose from a early low around 53 to 77 by mid afternoon. Tuesday’s high reached 64 with a 56 reading at midnight as reports from cities including Tampa New Orleans Chicago and Des Moines cross the region.
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Tlesdas
Cedar Rapids
Tampa
Town Falls
New Orleans
Galveston
Stour City
Los Angeles
Omaha
San Francisco
Charles City
Seattle
Des Moines
Havre
LaCrosse
Chambers
Local Obituaries and Incident Report Summary
Names listed include James B Verba Evelyn Harran Joseph Nemec Lettie Sherlock Will Flosd Mary Geater Donald Young Janette Miller. A soap fire occurred at 523 am Wednesday at Paris Beauty Parlor 223 Third Street SE with no damage. Items note births and deaths including infant of Leo T Zbanek and Bertha Baker death at 512 A Avenue NE.
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James B Verba
Marengo
Evelyn M . Harran
Dysart
Joseph B
Nemec
Lettie Sherlock
Cedar Rapids
Will Flosd
Walker
Mary Geater
Winton
Donald A. Young
Shellsburg
Janette E. Miller
Paris
Third Street
Bertha Baker
A Avenue NE
Leo T Zbanek
Eighth Avenue SE
Ribbentrop Convenes With Molotov On Pact Details
Premier Von Ribbentrop conferred with Vyacheslav Molotov for three hours at Moscow on the Russo German non aggression pact. They resumed talks after a brief recess, with no public disclosure of progress or content. Ribbentrop arrived amid a high security escort and diplomatic air field ceremony as streets were closed for his arrival.
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Missar Vyacheslav M Molotov
Moscow
Ribbentrop
Koenigsberg
East Prussia
Europe
Kremlin
Diplomats weigh effects of Russo German pact on Europe
In Moscow Britain and France keep their missions. observers list seven potential outcomes from the Nazi Soviet agreement. They foresee preserved US distance, weakened fascist links, and possible shift of Spain and growing democratic sympathy as the crisis redefines alliances.
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Paris
INS
Great Britain
France
Moscow
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Europe
United States
Britain
Russia
Germany
Japan
Far East
Spain
Francisco Franco
America
British demolish link to Hong Kong bridges
British troops blasted the bridges linking Hong Kong to China amid growing border tension from Japanese activity. Authorities urged registration of women and children who may be evacuated if the situation worsens.
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Hong Kong
INL
Divorce Granted by Default to Mrs Ellen Taylor
Mrs Ellen Taylor was granted a divorce by default from Charles Bud Taylor cafe operator and former bantamweight boxing champion known as the Terre Haute Terror. She described him as quarrelsome jealous and nagging.
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Los Angeles
Ellen Taylor
Charles
Bud” Taylor
Terre Haute
Taylor
Britisher Opposed to Chamberlain Warns War Not Inevitable
Kenneth Brooks of Doncaster England told the Cedar Rapids Kiwanis club that while war is not certain, discussing next steps amid current conditions is essential. He criticized Chamberlain, favored coalition talks, praised WPA, and urged Britain to build a strong navy with US support to defend democracy in the east.
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Chamberlain
Kenneth Brooks
Doncaster
England
Kiwanis Club
University of Durham
Brooks
Cedar Rapids
Russia
Munich
Germany
Dole
United States
CCC
WPA
Amer
Ican
Britain
North Sea
Taly
Mediterranean
Japan
East
Cobb Sets World Speed Mark At Bonneville Flats
John R Cobb, English driver, and designer Reid Railton achieved a new land speed record at Bonneville Flats Utah. Outbound speeds reached 36775 mph and 37159 mph with mile times of 971 and 981 seconds. The car demonstrated reliable tires and strong performance amid a $50,000 funded effort by English and American sponsors.
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Cobb
Bobh Cobb
Reid Railton
Bonneville Flats
Utah
John R Cobb
Pillsbury
Los Angeles
Henry Ford
Cobb drives racer to new records on measured mile
Cobb completed a dramatic record attempt by driving his racer from the course end to the timing tower after propelling over a 10-mile and a 5-mile straightaway in a measured mile test. The finale secured an official time marking a record performance.
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Cobb
Britain Prepares Blackouts as Hitler Threatens Poland
The regime warns Poland and Britain readies for possible move toward carving up Poland. London orders nationwide blackouts and King George plans Privy Council meeting while officials monitor German claims. Travel and shipping fears rise as consulates handle inquiries and Lloyds doubles war risk rates.
Secret Bomb Proof Subterranean Office In London
A hidden air defense nerve center in London housed eight men and eighteen female telephone operators on an eight hour shift to flash orders to defense units if German bombers crossed the coast. Three French destroyers near the Clyde were ordered southward by the French admiralty. Armed reservists across the country stood at duty stations in response to night calls as government experts drafted an emergency defense bill for swift enactment and embargoes on key export materials were prepared.
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London
Clyde
Army
Navy
Chamberlain
Houses of Lords and Commons
Board of Trade
Berlin readiness signals imminent war start
Berlin reports show lights burning in Bendler street as troops and equipment occupy roads and rails overnight. Nazi quarters foresee action within five days, predicting Poland will be liquidated while Germans remain calm yet anxious. French colony residents told to leave Germany. British embassy silent. US embassy non-committal amid under-cover mobilization of reserves.
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Berlin
INS
Reich
Bendler
Poland
Germany
United States
State Department warns Americans against European travel
Acting Secretary Sumner Welles said at a press conference that Americans should not leave the United States for Europe unless they have urgent reasons. The warning came in response to questions about safety and potential travel advisories amid ongoing military developments at Poland's frontiers.
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Washington
INS
State Department
United States
Europe
Sumner Welles
Welles
Neutral stance urged as Germany Poland tension to ease
Senators George and Thomas of the senate foreign relations committee urged strict U.S. neutrality in the German Poland crisis while predicting a peaceful settlement aided by a non aggression treaty with Russia. They warned against U.S. direct involvement but said Washington could help prevent a general war if ties hold.
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Washington
INS
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Germany
Poland
Reich
Russia
George
Thomas
Utah
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Europe
England
France
Polish and Nazis in Frontier Clash
Warsaw AP reports a brief frontier clash between Polish forces and German Nazis in the frontier area. Details are sparse as reports filter in from the disputed border zone with tensions flaring near the line and no immediate indication of casualties or scale.
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Warsaw
Border clash near Kluczno over German soldiers pursuit
Polish troops reported three German soldiers crossed the frontier near Kluczno north of Silesia in pursuit of German dead. The men entered a windmill 150 yards from the border, were seen by Polish sentries who ordered a halt. Shooting followed as the Germans fled. one appeared wounded.
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Kluczno
Silesia
Dies Prober Denies Ties Then Admits Weekly Pay Suspicion
The witness repeatedly denied knowing Pelley or any Pelle y organization links while under sharp committee questioning. He finally acknowledged receiving about 50 dollars weekly since March, with the panel accusing him of concealing facts to gain undercover access for an opposing group. The committee urged referral to authorities and warned of similar action for future witnesses.
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Pelley
WDP
Gardner
Dies
Brechin bakers sell Scotch shortbread as Christmas mementoes
Brechin bakers decorate Scotch shortbread with city photographs as festive keepsakes for friends abroad, sold as Christmas mementoes.
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Brechin
Scotland
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Hitler
Henderson
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Privy Council
U. S
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Fourth Avenue
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