Small Jap Units Land At West Tip
American airmen sweep the northern Pacific Aleutians to locate and defeat small Japanese invasion groups reported at Attu and the Kiska harbor. Weather hampered early search but navy says forces have driven invaders from populated areas as fighting continues.
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How U S Army Men Torpedoed 2 Jap Carriers
Three Army Air Forces flyers Capt James F Collins Lieut Thomas Weems and Lieut James B Muir carried the first army torpedoes into combat at Midway sinking two Japanese carriers. From Midway they fought through intense anti aircraft fire, downed Zero fighters and released torpedoes amidships, aiding a decisive U S victory in the Battle of Midway.
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New American Forces Arrive in Northern Ireland War Zone
Thousands more United States soldiers arrive in Northern Ireland including tank destroyer and armored units. They cross the Irish Sea without losses or enemy fire, under constant air alert, as US warships escort the transports. A small detachment of Negro soldiers is included, marking Europe’s first since World War I, amid a boisterous but ceremony free welcome at port.
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Britain hails arrival of powerful A.E.F. contingent in Northern Ireland
New York dispatch reports the arrival of a strong American Expeditionary Force contingent in Northern Ireland. The BBC described the convoy as the greatest American crossing of the Atlantic and used the Western Front dateline in its remarks.
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Scribe Aboard Lexington Describes Coral Seafight
Stanley Johnston reports from the carrier Lexington amid the Coral Sea battle, describing five days of air carrier warfare that may have shifted naval power in World War II. He notes American carrier victory, strategic implications for Australia, and the broader actions around New Guinea, with focus on air power and ship-to-ship distance.
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Linn Rubber Drive Delayed Until Setup Is Ready
Linn county residents were advised to hold scrap rubber for now until a responsible organization is formed and details announced. Oil stations will not handle the rubber Monday when the nationwide drive opens, and plans are being finalized with dealers meeting to prepare. Householders may pile rubber and await the go signal to prevent gasoline rationing in the middle west.
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Hear British Troops Land At Murmansk
A Helsinki dispatch in Allehanda said British forces had landed at Murmansk to open a new fighting front. Murmansk serves as a key supply port for Allied war goods, and the move could aim to defend the port or strike toward Petsamo in Finland.
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Soviet Fight Aftermath Fronts Near Kharkov and Sevastopol
AP dispatches report Soviet counterattacks slowed von Bock around Kharkov in Ukraine and siege actions at Sevastopol. Nazi claims of captured dugouts contrast with Soviet briefings of heavy German losses, including 50 tanks destroyed, 12 damaged, and several units wiped out. About 200 Romanians died in four futile assaults against Sevastopol defenses.
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Duke of Windsor Returns to the United States
The Duke of Windsor returned to Miami Friday night en route to Washington to resume conferences with federal officials. He had rushed back to the Bahamas ten days ago due to an outbreak of native riots.
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49th State Elects Fontana Governor in Close Boys State Race
Special to The Gazette Grinnell Robert S Fontana son of Mr and Mrs C L Fontana Cedar Rapids today is governor of Hawk eye Boys State Running on the Nationalist ticket he nosed out Robert E Williams Federalist of Dayton in the closest election in five year history of Boys State Nationalists captured 13 of 16 offices but Federlists won majorities in both houses of the legislature Other eastern Towns boys won offices Daniel F Sullivan Donald P Hays Thaddeus A Herrington joined by others sworn in by Iowa Attorney General John Rankin
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Thaddeus A. Herrington
Maquoketa
Iowa
John Rankin
Ensign Sinks Jap Cruiser in Navy Heroics
Pearl Harbor reports say a bashful ensign, on his first mission with Commander Murr FE Arnold's carrier group, diverted from a failed bombing run to drop a bomb near a Japanese cruiser. His shot detonation blew the cruiser’s stern, sending it to the depths as sheltering crew marveled at the unnamed sailor's silent victory.
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Sinking of Lexington to avert greater loss of life
In San Diego AP reports the U S Navy sank the carrier Lexington after fires and internal explosions from a Japanese attack had raged seven and a half hours. Lieut Comdr Weldon Hamilton, head of the Lexington dive bomber squadron, said he believed the ship would still be afloat if not for the decision to scuttle.
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James O Henry Named President of County Officers
James O Henry of Carson was elevated from Vice-president to president of the Iowa County Officers association at the final convention session in Des Moines. Retiring president George Callentus Grane de was named Vice-president, Arthur Harrie of Mason City was reelected secretary treasurer, and Des Moines was chosen as the 1943 convention city. The association voted to push for a law providing four-year terms for state and county officers.
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Japs Striking Power Cut in Battles Across Pacific
Washington reports Midway and Coral Sea battles crippled Japan’s carrier fleet. naval sources estimate at least six fleet carriers lost or out of action, cutting Japan’s air strike capacity. U S losses include Lexington and damage to another carrier, reducing large American carriers by about a third.
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Urges Return of Excessive Profits from War Contracts
Washington AP report notes Donald M Nelson, War Production Board chairman, appealing Friday night for businesses to return to government voluntary limits and excess profits earned on war contracts. He urged a fair share of wartime gains to aid national effort and support price controls.
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Argentina US trade treaty pact ratified by senate
The Argentine senate on Friday approved the reciprocal trade treaty with the United States signed October 14, granting concessions on 127 U.S. products in exchange for U.S. concessions on Argentine goods. The agreement formalizes a reciprocal tariff arrangement aimed at boosting bilateral commerce.
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Credit Novice Pilot with Saving American Carrier
Milton Tootle of St Joseph Missouri, a 22 year old pilot praised as the carrier's youngest and most inexperienced, shot down a Japanese torpedo plane during the Battle of Midway. After his plane caught fire he bailed out and was rescued by a destroyer, dedicating his first plane to his bride Martha Hartwig.
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Ensign Milton Tootle Broadcast Delights Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Harvey McClary of 2154 Blake boulevard SE shares pride as Ensign Milton Tootle spoke from Hawaii on CBS Friday night. The Midway hero, aided by a commanding officer, joked about tailing a Japanese torpedo plane into anti aircraft fire. He carried a pocket souvenir, the ripcord he pulled to bail out. Tootle II had visited the Edward Sheehy home a year ago.
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First Blows in Red War Theater Report
In Ankara three giant United States Consolidated bombers forced landed at the civil airport after an apparent attack on Black Sea ports in Romania and on Russia held Odessa and Nikolaev. German fighters pursued them until Turkish waters were reached and a Turkish patrol boat opened fire. Twenty one crew members were housed on the outskirts of Ankara and interned with other interned Germans, Italians and French. Spectators gathered as the planes, the largest ever seen in the area, drew crowds to the airfield.
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Fire Sweeps EyG Products Company in Dubuque
A major blaze destroyed the Iowa EyG Products Company building in Dubuque early today. Fire Chief William Ryan put the loss at around 900000 with 500000 of that uninsured, and said about 425000 was covered by insurance. Explosions were reported as the fire began, and authorities including the FBI, War Department, and state fire marshal were notified.
Temperature Dives To Wet 50 Degrees
Cedar Rapids area forecast calls for scattered light showers and cooler conditions this afternoon with lingering coolness tonight and Sunday morning. Overnight the temperature dipped to 52 degrees by 6 am and fell to 50 degrees by 1 pm before rising back to 52 by 2 pm as skies brightened. Humidity around 65 percent and rainfall totaled 0.07 inches, 0.02 of which fell overnight. The day opened with a high near 74 and cooled to 60 by midnight.
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