Defense headaches hit Charlestown and small towns with defense boom
The piece profiles Charlestown Indiana and Starke Florida as examples of how defense plant construction and military camps strain water and sewer systems, housing, and public services. It notes 36 states forming defense councils to coordinate local responses under the national defense program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charlestown
Ind
Jeffersonville
Louisville
WPA
FHA
Starke
Fla
Florida
Georgia
Jacksonville
Gainesville
Green Cove Springs
Blanding
Chamber of Commerce
Lake Kingsley
National Defense Advisory Commission
Daniel W. Hoan
Paul V. McNutt
Commission
Bane
Council of State Governments
Council
State Government
Governors’ Conference
Hoan
Milwaukee
McNutt
Indiana
National Defense
Hampton Roads
San Diego
Councils of Defense
Wheeler Says U S Lacked Preparedness At War Start
Senator Len Burton Wheeler charges the United States was not as ready as England or France when the war began. He criticizes the Roosevelt administration for thinning national defenses to aid foreign governments. He notes the U S army had no fully equipped modern combat planes on January 1 and the army air corps had 639 planes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Len Burton K. Wheeler
Mont
United States
England
France
Roosevelt Administration
Henry L. Stimson
Wheeler
U S. Army
Army Air Corps
Willis warns lease lend bill would make Roosevelt dictator
Len Raymond E Willis told Indiana Republican editors at their annual convention that the lease lent policy would empower President Roosevelt to remove the heart of our liberty. He spoke to the Republican Editor’s Association at Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Len Raymond E. Willis
Indiana
Congress
Roosevelt
Willis
Republican Editorial Association
Marcantonia Attacks Aid to Britain Bill at Youth Rally
Rep. Vito Marcantonia of New York told an American Youth Congress mass meeting that the aid-to-Britain bill would catapult the American people into a war between two gangs of imperialistic bandits.
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Washington
Vito Marcantonia
A-L
American Youth Congress
Methodist Youth Bodies Oppose British Aid Bill
The National Council of Methodist Youth executive committee denounced the British aid bill on Saturday and urged repeal of the selective service act. They asked Congress to defend the American people against a deliberate effort to plunge the country bodily into the war in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Youth Opposition
Chicago
National Council of Methodist Youth Executive Committee
Congress
Europe
Confesses De Tristan Extortion Attempt
Raymond Parker, 52, alias Frank Clark and Joe Richardson, a former bank robber three months out of prison, reportedly confessed to extorting $10,000 from the family of kidnapped Marc de Tristan Jr. Parker was arrested after a taxi driver reported kidnaping at gunpoint in Oakland. He was arraigned on the kidnapping charge and held on $20,000 bond.
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Stockton
Calif
FBI
Marc de Tristan, Jr
Raymond Parker
Frank Clark
Joe Richardson
Oakland
Parker
Subdued Capitol Passage Follows Six Day Lease Lead Fight
The House passed the lease lead bill with little fanfare as members filed out quietly after a six day debate. Rep. Jeannette Rankin and Hatton Sumners spoke passionately about unity and danger, while veterans like Rep. Dwight War era voices drew cautious applause. Rankin urged keeping American troops from abroad, a pivotal moment in a tense session.
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Henry C. Dworshak
Idaho
Edith Nourse Rogers
War Congress
Jeannette Rankin
Mont
Hatton W Sumners
Texas
Congress
Miss Rankin
Sumners
Shim
House
While Counting The Spoons They Might Check On Fleet Too
Column by Arthur Bugs Baer discusses Congress limiting the President and the balance between party papers. He cites Mrs. Roosevelt Mount Holyoke speech about Franklin sending the navy to Europe, joking about spoons and battleships. The piece playfully contrasts democracy and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleet
Fence-Sitting No More Catholic Educator Joins Navy Chaplaincy
Rev Dr Maurice S Sheehy head of religious education at Catholic University said he would join the U S armed forces as a navy chaplain. He cited Dante and isolationists and declared support for national defense and England's cause as aligned with freedom and Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Lucifer
Dante
England
United States of America
Grief Stricken Dog Seeks Reunion With Master
In Kansas City a 10 year old Airedale named Laddie boarded a plane bound for California to reunite with Everett Scott who left him in Chanute when he enlisted four months ago. The dog nearly starved but veterinary care revived him enough to travel.
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Kansas City
Laddie
Airedale
California
Everett Scott
Tladdie
Chanute
Kan
Fort Ord
Calif
Willkie Con fers With Officials At San Juan
Wendell L. Willkie arrived in San Juan on Saturday night en route to Washington where he is to testify before the senate foreign affairs committee Tuesday. He was greeted by Governor Swope and naval officers overseeing the new naval base and spent three hours in talks with Puerto Rican officials before departing for New York at 7 p.m.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
INS
Wendell L. Willkie
Washington
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee
Swope
Navy
Naval Base
Willkie
New York
New Garbo Revisits Old Film and Teases Fans
Greta Garbo attended a revival of Streets of Sorrow in New York with Benjamin Hauser. She wore a mink coat and brown felt hat, slipped out before the final scene, and greeted fans with laughter while staying at a Park Avenue hotel under the name Clara Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greta Garbo
Garbo
Hauser
Park Avenue
Clara Brown
Vigilance Against Industry Sabotage Outlined
Attorney General Jackson reported in New York that over 1200 defense plants have a sabotage detection system. The surveys were conducted by the FBI in recent months and will be extended to cover the full U S arms program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Army
Navy
Robert H. Jackson
Jackson
National Democratic Club
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington
Matthew F McGuire
Justice aims to prevent sabotage in critical times
The department of justice shifts focus from catching saboteurs to preventing sabotage before damage occurs, emphasizing proactive protection in future crises. The approach highlights safeguarding infrastructure and readiness for more dangerous periods ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Amery Warns Next Big Move by Hitler Imminent
London AP report quotes L S Amery secretary of state for India saying the next big move by Adolf Hitler is imminent and that Germany’s only chance for a decisive result lies in conquering England.
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London
L. S. Amery
India
Adolf Hitler
England
Quasqueton Holds Pre Nuptial Shower for Dorothy Hand
A prenup shower honoring Miss Dorothy Hand took place at Union church Tuesday evening with about thirty members of the Young People's society in attendance.
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Dorothy Hand
Union Church
Young People’s Society
The
Dramatic Society
Martha Felter
Amelia Kriz
Tabita Circle
Viasta Kubik
Marie Smith
Young People's Society
Church group activities fill week with meetings and socials
St Patrick's parish units sponsor a hard times dance at the school auditorium Wednesday. Many church circles plan meetings, picnics, luncheons, box socials, and a Father and Son banquet across multiple congregations including Wesleyan, Calvary Baptist, Oliver and First Presbyterian, with hostesses and addresses listed.
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St Patrick's Parish
C. C
Ada Baldwin
F Avenue NW
Susannah Wesley
Charles Earhart
A Avenue NW
John Wesley
Donald Rogers
Sixth Street
Norris Hunt
Twentieth Street
Wesleyan Guild
Third Avenue
the Light Company
Numerous Cedar Rapids clubs meet this week across halls
A dense list of club notices shows Cedar Auxiliary and Praha Rebekah sessions at various locations including Sokol hall Maine hall and K P hall. Meetings cover D of H Loyal orders Ladies of the Grand Army and Royal Neighbors with card parties picnics and luncheons noted along with specific addresses and times.
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Cedar Rapids
D. of H
Sokol Hall
Petain Receives Shoes Under French Ration Rules
In Vichy, Premier Henri Philippe Petain and Mme Petain obtained two rationed shoes tickets from the town hall on Saturday, allowing each to buy a pair of shoes amid France’s wartime restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
France
Ins
Henri Philippe Petain
Mme. Petain
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Hedy Lamarr
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Hamilton Fish
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J. A. McGuire
Westminster
WL. Phipps
Woodland Drive
F. C. Chapman
Blake Boulevard
L. D. Hurd
Fifth Avenue SE
Hugh Hillerege
Fourteenth Street
Hus
Calvary Baptist
Sarah Fuller
Charlie Ward
Charles Heiden
Third Street
Anna Narber
Harold Adams
L Street
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H. H. Doolittle
B Avenue NE
Mary Steele Society
Irma Steele
D Avenue NE
Saron Lutheran
H. Fjellman
Alma Hendrickson
First Christian
Frances L. White
Marion H. Williams
Second Avenue SE
Women’s Forum
Inez Blow
Fourth Avenue SE
J. Vondracek
Maplewood Drive
Mound Farm
St. John's Episcopal
Lenora Chapman
Norman Thompson
St. John's Guild
Church Hall
Kenwood Presbyterian
the Missionary Society
Thomas G. Armstrong
Thirty-fifth Street
St. Paul's
Methodist
Business and Professional Women’s Service Guild
Protheon
Sam Christiansen
Bever Avenue SE
Kensington
Howard Chase
Longwood Drive
Philathea
First Evangelical
Ladies Association
Louise Smith
First Avenue W
First Presbyterian
Alice King
Caroline Soutter
First Avenue E
Grace Episcopal
R. H Bollinger
Sinclair
Industrial Society
S W. Griswold
First Avenue
Red Cross
St. James
W S
C. S
M. T. Daywitt
Ellis Boulevard
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Aid
Immaculate Conception
E. J. Neenan
James Spencer
St. Elizabeth's Circle
Killian’s
St. Margaret's Circle
Walter DeSilva
H. J. Krapf
Robert Lutzerman
St. Mary. Agnes Circle
Dan Condon
J. A. Garmon
Cedar
Cedar Auxiliary No
Esther Snouffer
Praha Rebekah
Praha Rebekah Iodge No. 5
Maine
Maine Lodge No
I.o.of
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V. F. W. Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Columbia Division
Oes
L. A
R. C
Maine Lodge Hall
Fidelity Booster Club
Agnes Safely
Twenty-fourth Street Drive
Bess Randa
Parlor City
Parlor City Camp
R. N A
K. P. Hall
Gas Company
Cedar Rebekah
Cedar Rebekah Lodge
K. P Hall
General Dodge Circle
Grenville Dodge
Grand Army of the Republic
Jin
Lincoln
Knights of Pythias
Queen of the West
Queen of the West Lodge
Ladies Society of B of L. F. and
Grace McCurdy Club
Betty Elliott
Elizabeth Liston
Royal Neighbors of America
Second Street
Linden
Modern
Woodmen of America
Odd Fellows Hall
Cedar Rapids Lodge No. 4
Coin Club
Montrose Hotel
R. I. Woman's Club
Rock Island Woman's Club No. 1
Police Auxiliary
Carrie Morcombe
F. P
Carrie Morscombe Lodge No. 2
Grace Wiles
Bever Avenue
Foresters of America
I. O. O. F. Hall
Star of Maine
Rebekah
Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge
Mercy Division Party
Tirzah Society
Mary Quick
Shaver Road
R.N. A
the Gas Company
Melody Camp
Melody
Moose Hall
B. A
R. E
Benefit Association of Railway Employes
Boat Club Auxiliary
Cedar Rapids Boat Club Auxiliary
Pythian Sisters of
Winter Temple
Light Company
Effie Parsons
Silver Cross Circle of the King's Daughters
R W Livingston
V. E. Porter
Montrose
Klinger
Manufacturers Wall Paper & Paint CO
Dial
2Nd Ave SE
Dempsey
Vogue
Oscar Workman
Second Avenue
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