Atlantic Charter recall amid European moves and US policy
In remarks about Europe’s recent maneuvers the President says no formal Atlantic Charter exists though the signed memos reflect its guiding principles. He notes the United Nations Declaration and urges public clarity on Greece, Poland, and state department fog, including Finland’s $235,000 war debt installment.
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Six State Dept Men Confirmed in Roosevelt Drive
The Senate approved six State Department appointees after Roosevelt's intervention. Grew was confirmed under secretary 66 to 7, with others like Rockefeller, Clayton, Dunn, and Holmes approved by large margins, while MacLeish faced a partisan 43 to 25 vote. Some senators protested the department's cultural and propaganda roles.
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America
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Panama
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American Republic Affairs
Norman Armour
Spain
Leo Pasvolsky
Yanks Take Ormoc Lane Stronghold
Allied forces drove toward Valencia northwest of Leyte as the 77th division captured the Ormoc corridor stronghold airdrome and closed on the Japanese 35th army. Mindoro air battles claimed 13 Japanese planes with one U.S. loss.
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Palompon
Postal Officials Probe Theft of Package in Cedar Rapids
Postal authorities planned a Monday investigation into thefts at 616 Fourth Avenue SE. A parcel containing a woman's dress addressed to Mrs. C. S. Timms was found in a public library restroom and letters to Mrs. Richard Ilten were located at the Higley building. Tenants were questioned with no clues revealed.
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Atlantic Charter clarification by President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt said the Atlantic Charter was not a formal signed document but a series of memoranda and understood in substance. He affirmed adherence to its principles and declined to re state policy despite press questions about a proposed conference and Greek crisis remarks.
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Smokers' Tragedy Sparks Fire After Train Wreck
In Goldcreek Montana a carload of cigarettes burned after a train wreck, wiping out 168 204 000 smokes enough to span from New York to Los Angeles and back.
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Mustachio Andall Returns in Fryrear Prank
A comic scene unfolds as J. Fryrear and a navy clothed disguise with a handlebars moustache cause desk dives and laughter. Bystanders lift the brush to reveal Johnny Fryrear amid bedlam in town.
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Johnny Fryrear
Roosevelt eyes zigzag path edging left of center
Washington AP report notes President Roosevelt plans to continue edging to the left in policy after past performances. The piece questions how far he will swing and recalls his administration's liberal moves and controversial court plan and congressional purge efforts.
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Churchill Reaffirms Unity Amid Allied Strife Over Greece
In the House of Commons Churchill said the big three are broadly united on general aims but not on every detail. He stressed Britain, the United States, and Russia are cooperating on the war, with quarterly foreign secretary meetings welcomed, and noted Greece remains a point of contention requiring allied consultation.
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Greece
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Russia
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Eden
Poland
Retake at Focal Point Fails to Stabilize Front in Heavy Battles
U S forces recaptured Monschau in Germany and halted the German counteroffensive after penetrating Belgium up to 20 miles. The front remained unstable with heavy fighting around Stavelot St Vith and Malmedy as American counterattacks pressed a widening breach.
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Aachen
Luxembourg
German Counteroffensive Near Liege Threatens Allied Front
Allied reports trace German spearheads veering toward the Ardennes gap as they close on Liege within 22 miles, with overrun sectors and isolated groups still fighting. Paris and Luxembourg sources note heavy air losses for the Allies as German armor drives push through Echternach toward Luxembourg and St. Vith.
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Cold Wave To Drop Iowa Temperatures Tonight
Des Moines reports a cold wave with highs near zero in the eastern half of Iowa. Cedar Rapids foresees snow flurries and much colder conditions tonight, with temperatures from zero to five above Thursday morning and strong winds. Mild readings persisted in Cedar Rapids Wednesday at 30 degrees earlier. Sioux City reached 34 on Tuesday while Spencer logged 15 degrees Wednesday.
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