Roosevelt Seeks Major Defense Aid From Congress
The piece notes President Roosevelt will request Congress this week for another five to six billion dollars for defense and lend-lease. It discusses inflation fears from large spending, rising commodity prices, and uncertain price controls, urging budget tightening without panic. It also covers political boundaries on hemispheric policy and local driver license renewals in Linn County.
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Russians claim German offensive smashed on two fronts
The red army reported that German advances toward Moscow and the Ukraine were halted with heavy losses. Moscow front troops drove German forces west on the Lepel sector while Prut river crossings were repulsed in southern Ukraine.
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Red Army
Germany
Moscow
Ukraine
Hitler
Soviet Union
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Prut
Rumania
Bessarabia
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Novograd-Volynsk
Leningrad
Arctic
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Romania
Willkie Backs U S Bases in Ireland Scotland
Wendell L. Willkie, after a White House conf, said there is no use in lip service to Britain and favored American bases in Northern Ireland and Scotland. He stated his views separately from President Roosevelt and called Iceland occupation a possible first step.
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Britain
Wendell L. Willkie
White House
Northern
Ireland
Scotland
Roosevelt
Iceland
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Bulletin
Secretary of Navy
Frank Knox
Navy
All-Iowa Fair Premiums Set New High At Hawkeye Downs
Premiums totaling $12 000 have been set aside for prize winning cattle and junior livestock at the All Iowa fair August 10 15 at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids announced manager Charles D Moore from an office lined ceiling high with material advertising the sixth annual show. About $1200 more is available for 4 H girls and Farm Bureau women exhibits. The fair expects its largest crowd since its 1935 inception with a week of events including auto races thrill day children Czech Cedar Rapids day Farm Bureau day and nightly musical extravaganza Under the Stars Harness races run Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Dee Lang s Shows and Rides will be on the grounds all week.
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Hawkeye Downs
Farm Bureau
Moore
Cedar Rapids
Dee Lang
William Kinderknecht
Ray Anderson
Rex Conn
Sutherland C. Dows
Henry Haegg
A. L. Killian
Clare Marshall
Arthur Barlow
Margaret Stewart
H. T. Hall
Des Moines
F. C. Barney
Fairfield
William J. Campbell
Jesup
Ray
British Supplies On Way To Russia
British war supplies are already en route to Russia according to authoritative quarters. The dispatch confirms continued aid despite wartime strain and political caution in London.
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Russia
London
Churchill Comments on Iceland Move in War Time
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons that British and United States navies may cooperate in dangerous waters around Iceland. He said American forces arriving there reduce danger, and joint action would deter Hitler, with Britain retaining 80 000 troops to cooperate with U S forces in Iceland.
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Iceland
United States
Hermann Jonasson
Washington
London
Churchill
House of Commons
Hitler
Britain
Germany
Western Hemisphere
Great Britain
Roosevelt backs retention of draftees beyond year
President Roosevelt endorsed the army’s plan to allow national guardsmen and selectees to remain on active duty longer than the current one-year limit. He did not commit on lifting the ban on deployment outside the western hemisphere and noted the integrated mix of regulars, guardsmen, and selectees at key bases. He defers to General George C. Marshall.
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Washington
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Army
Congress
Western Hemisphere
George C. Marshall
Army Chief of Staff
Rayburn Opposes Longer Draft Service
Speaker Rayburn rejects proposals to extend drafted men's military service. The report notes the opposition voiced on Wednesday as the draft policy debate continued.
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Washington
Rayburn
Wheeler Challenges Roosevelt To Seek Declaration Of War
Montana Democrat Wheeler urged President Roosevelt to seek a congressional declaration of war and pledged full support if Congress approves. He criticized Roosevelt for avoiding a formal declaration and called for unity through a constitutional approach to war.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Len Burton K. Wheeler
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Congress
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Stalin
Churchill alerts Roosevelt over troop move disclosure
Prime Minister Churchill officially advised President Roosevelt that information on troop movements risks British lives. The White House described the dispatch as a deep concern, not a protest, and said it was released to the press before any congressional brief.
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Winston Churchill
Great Britain
United States
Burton K Wheeler
Mont
White House
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Iceland
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Churchill
Stephen T. Early
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Capitol Hill
State Department
Roosevelt to seek up to 6 billion for lends lease arm programs
President Roosevelt plans to ask Congress this week for supplemental funds for the army navy and maritime commissions and for extending the lend lease program. Stephen T Early said two requests will be submitted likely totaling about 5 to 6 billion dollars as part of unprecedented wartime appropriations. Budget Director Harold Smith reviewed near final figures before the proposals.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Navy and Maritime Commission
Stephen T. Early
Army
Early
Harold Smith
Ten People Want to Buy My Used Ford V-8
W H Lynch of 828 Third Ave SW reports success after placing a Want Ad in The Gazette. The ad promotes a Ford V-8 coach 85 h.p. in perfect condition and invites readers to Dial 2-1121 to place want ads to buy or sell items.
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Germany Calls Roosevelt Iceland Move a Backstab
Berlin denounces the U S occupation of Iceland as aggression risking escalation in the European theater. Nazi radio brands Roosevelts action as a breach of law and a stab at Europe, vowing potential countermeasures and intensified naval patrols in the war zone.
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United States
Iceland
Roosevelt
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Roosevelt Says Hemisphere Line Won't Bound U.S. Defense
President Roosevelt stated the eastern western hemisphere boundary is not a fixed defense line and future moves may target threats beyond it. He indicated Iceland occupation reflects a flexible strategy to beat adversaries to the punch, with army detachments likely joining navy forces there.
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Congress
Western Hemisphere
Armistice Talks Staged Between Vichy Forces and Allies in Syria
A ceasefire talks were arranged via the U S Consul General in Beirut. Gen Henri Dentz authorized to seek immediate silencing of arms to end a grueling battle in Syria and Lebanon as British and Free French advance. Over 2 500 British casualties reported amid clash over Suez Canal security.
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Beirut
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Lebanon
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Linn County Draft Boards Number Serial Cards For Registrants
Officials of three Linn county draft boards worked on serial numbering the cards for men registered July 1 under the selective service act. Total eligible in Linn county is 452, 26 fewer than initially listed due to nonresidents. Each board has sent its last inductee number to state headquarters, which will set insertion points after the national lottery. East side has mailed 2,900 questionnaires, west side 3,300, Marion 1,700.
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East Side
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West Side
Hotter Weather Brings Steady Mercury Rise Across Region
Forecast for Cedar Rapids area calls for occasional scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and Thursday. Temperatures climb from 69 at 7 am to 90 by mid afternoon, with 95 to 96 expected tomorrow afternoon after a spell of cooler days and a hotter Wednesday.
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Australian troops overrun Vichy positions near Damour
Australian forces advancing toward Beirut have overrun main Vichy positions and are operating north of Damour nine miles south of Beirut, according to the Middle East command.
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President's Wife and Mother Escape Car Crash in Boston
Eleanor Roosevelt and Sara Delano Roosevelt narrowly escaped injury when a motorist ran a red light near the Boston Revere line. The First Lady, en route to Beverly to see Franklin D Jr, braked hard and halted the car as another vehicle sped by.
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President Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Sara Delano Roosevelt
Beverly
Franklin D., Jr
Boston-Revere
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