Reich Spurns U S Warning Sayre War Address
Presidential Secretary Stephen Early defended Francis B. Sayre in a Manila radio speech as aligned with Roosevelt policy. Sayre urged aid to Britain short of war, warned of precious things beyond life, and reflected U S policy toward Europe and race-based conflict, drawing Washington denials of advance knowledge.
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Stephen Early
Francis RB. Sayre
Philippines
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United States
Manila
Sayre
Associated Press
United Press
Gazette
Francis B. Sayre
U. S
National Broadcasting Company
Washington
State Department
White House
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Steve Early
the Gazette
Great Britain
Cordell Hull
Sayre Manila Independence talk sparks war intervention debate
The Fourth of July radio address by Philippine Islands Commissioner Francis B. Sayre urged aiding Britain with money and supplies while warning against entering a European war. The Gazette questioned if Sayre favored fighting abroad for freedoms at home, noting his interventionist stance and broader war prep themes.
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Francis B. Sayre
Philippine Islands
Manila
United States
Sayre
Iowa
Europe
Woodrow Wilson
England
Churchill
Chamberlain
New Deal Forecast Hints September 1 as Potential Day
A forecast notes that the New Deal has issued orders and anticipates September 1 as a possible turning day. The message frames the date as a potential milestone amid unfolding policy actions and economic measures.
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New Deal
Willkie and Allies Confront Roosevelt War Alarm
The piece argues Wendell Willkie and his young advisers move quickly against Roosevelt’s perceived policy threats as the November election nears amid war fears. It warns of possible American entanglement through incidents or events in Asia or Mexico and claims the White House claims broad wartime powers.
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Aless
Wendell Willkie
Roosevelt
Asia
Japan
Mexico
Mr. Roosevelt
White House
Willkie
Men More Nervous Than Women Say Reader
A reader claims men are twice as nervous as women, citing higher rates of stammering and nervous breakdowns among men and noting ongoing life pressures. The piece suggests emotional control through religion and references a biblical verse to support inner steadiness.
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United Feature Syndicate. Inc
Motorist Arrested Near Lisbon Faces Drunk Driving Count
L. E. Jones, 65, of Mechanics ville, was booked at the Linn county jail at 2:05 a.m. Friday to face a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. High way Patrolmen Gildroy and Cloud stopped his car near the east limits of Lisbon. Jones waived preliminary hearing and was held to the grand jury after a chemical test. he was released on $500 bond.
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Mechanicsville
Linn County
Gildroy
Cloud
Jones
Lisbon
H. R. Churchill
Jim Smith
Smith
Sheriff's Office
Airport Inn
Hawkeye Downs
Modracek
G. K. Thompson
Robert Benesh
Oil supplies kept from enemy hands in Mosul fields
London sources report action taken three weeks ago to safeguard Mosul oilfields in Iraq to prevent German or Italian control. Authorities confirmed aggressive measures to protect the valuable oil reserves amid wartime tensions.
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London
Mosul
Iraq
Jalopy Derby Driver Killed In Hawkeye Downs Crash
Leslie Rabik 24 of Cedar Rapids died when his 1926 Kissel tore through a fence at Hawkeye Downs during a Jalopy derby. Witness flagman Don Kimball said Rabik appeared blinded by dust, speeding about 50 mph on the final 20th lap before plunging off the embankment. Eddie Anderson 28 of Grinnell was involved in a separate collision damaging the left wheel. Rabik worked as a welder at Universal Crusher in town.
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Second Avenue
Kissel
Hawkeye Downs
American Legion
Rabik
John Blackford
Robins
Universal Crusher Company
Eddie Anderson
Grinnell
Anderson
Don W. Kimball
Kimball
Gillette Delivers Address On Independence And Defense
Senator Guy M. Gillette urged Americans to defend liberty with hemispheric defense and opposed U.S. entry into any war. He warned against indifference and hysteria while declaring the nation must safeguard Allied colonies near the Americas and keep the focus on defense of the United States. He pledged to stay in Washington to avoid war except for national defense.
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United States
Guy M. Gillette
Europe
Far East
Towa
Americas
Gillette
Washington
Vacationers urged to notify Gazette of summer travels
The Gazette invites readers going away this summer to call 2-1121 or inform their carrier so the paper can follow their vacation.
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France Cuts Off Her Ties With Britain
France severed diplomatic relations with London and announced from Vichy that the Petain government cut ties after Britain seized most of the French fleet. The Oran raid sent battleships and other ships to action, with ships put out of action and several casualties reported as the fleet split between British and still free units.
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Bretagne
Province
Dunkerque
Stasbourg
Robbins Sees British Sea Control Blocking Nazi Invasion
Colonel Charles B Robbins former assistant secretary of war and now commander of the 349th Infantry Reserve Regiment in Cedar Rapids discusses how Britain’s sea power prevents a German invasion of England. He notes Napoleon’s 50 ways to land an army from and to repulse such an effort, praises the French fleet’s capture as aiding Britain, and stresses U S needs for mechanized equipment. Robbins cites the M 1 rifle Garand as a top weapon and recalls Major C S Myers, Cedar Rapids district executive, recently serving at Fort Snelling.
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Coolidge
349Th Infantry
Cedar Rapids
Germany
England
Great Britain
Napoleon
Robbins
American Life Convention
Chicago
Stone City
Britain
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C. S Myers
Cedar Rapids Military District
Fort Snelling
Minn
Roosevelt outlines five freedoms for permanent world peace
President Roosevelt at Hyde Park pressed disarmament as a pillar of lasting peace and listed five freedoms including freedom from fear and from want, freedom of information, religion, and expression. He warned about corporate state efficiency and noted looming defense spending near 10 billion dollars with potential total additions.
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Europe
United States
Roosevelt
Germany Rejects U S Warning On Western Hemisphere
Berlin says no evidence of German desire to interfere in the Americas and questions the Monroe Doctrine interpretation. Secretary Hull notes the note and stresses the Monroe Doctrine as a self defense policy, preventing European territorial ambitions in the hemisphere.
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State Department
Western Hemisphere
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Berlin
Europe
Cordell Hull
Hull
Americas
Mercury Again Up To Summer Levels
Cedar Rapids motorists enjoyed sunny skies as temperatures rose to summer levels. The day began at 57 degrees and warmed to 84 by late afternoon, with a high around 84 during the 3:30 to 4 pm window and a 7 pm reading near 78. The Chambers Inskeep company dial recorded 63 at midnight.
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Cedar Rapids
Chambers Inskeep Company
Not Interested Says Policeman Amid Hawkeye Downs Crash
Traffic patrolman L M Duncan declined to investigate a July 4 crash on J street SW near the airport as bystanders and volunteers struggled to direct traffic. James J Modracek 29 of route 2 showed a 2 1 mg% blood alcohol level after his car struck G H Gould 59 and a telephone pole. Modracek remained jailed while companion Robert Benesh was released pending results.
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Duncan
J Street
Wilson Avenue
Sixth Street
Gazette
Hawkeye Downs
James J. Modracek
G. H. Gould
Ninth Street
Car Slams Rail Signal Post Driver Nabbed for Reckless Drive
Don Hilton 25 of 204 Fourth Avenue SW was arrested at 4 30 am Friday after his car struck and snapped a railroad crossing signal on Third Avenue SW near North Western tracks. He pleaded not guilty in police court claiming he dozed and was en route to report the accident. Police noted the driver staggered and appeared to have had drinks. Trial set for Tuesday.
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North Western
Don Hilton
Fourth Avenue
Hilton
Many Children Await Turn at Camp Good Health
Final physical examinations at Camp Good Health determine which of 73 children may be sent home or require longer stay. The camp, aided by the child specialist, hopes 18 will receive longer care. arrivals and slow gains noted. Camp opening day is June 11 with continued coverage on Page 12.
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Camp Good Health
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