Free French and British Enter Damascus in Syria Drive
Allied forces from Britain and Free France entered Damascus after advancing 80 miles from Palestine and Transjordan fronts. They pressed through orchards and fortified positions, stormed pillboxes, and took the ancient city while pursuing a northern push. Indian troops seized Mezze near the capital’s airfield as they moved toward the Damascus Beirut highway.
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London
Syria
Damascus
Baal
Alles
Palestine
Transjordan
Jerusalem
Free French
Kuneitra
Mezze
Damascus-Beirut
Beirut
Rayak
Deaths George W. Rogers 95 in Robins Iowa
George W. Rogers 95 of Robins Iowa died at 1 p m Saturday while funeral services for his son Ellis were held in Woonsocket SD He moved from Bedford county Pennsylvania to Robins in 1864 and wife Jane Watters died in 1929 Surviving children include John W Alburnet Wesley S Caldwell Ida Harry M Watertown SD David E Jesup and Mrs Ed Bachman New York Funeral at Church of the Brethren Robins burial in Dunkard cemetery
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George W. Rogers
Robins
John Leidigh
Marion
Mr. Rogers
Ellis
Woonsocket
S. D
Rogers
Bedford County
Jane Watters
Lehdigh
John W
Alburnett
Wesley S
Caldwell
Ida
Harry M
Watertown
Ss. D
David E
Jesup
Ed Bachman
New York
Church of the Brethren
Dunkard
Mrs Nettie Safely 68 Died After Long Illness in Cedar Rapids
Mrs Nettie Safely a Cedar Rapids resident for over 65 years died at her daughter Mrs G E Osborn’s home 212 Ninth Street NW Marion at 1 a m Saturday after a long illness. Born Dunlap April 4 1873 she was the daughter of Chandler Brink pioneer Linn county. Survived by daughter two sisters brother three grandchildren two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 1:30 p m Monday Beatty chapel Rev F H Ward officiating. Friends may call.
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Nettie Safely
Cedar Rapids
G. E. Osborn
Ninth Street
Dunlap
Chandler Brink
Linn County
Osborn
William Achey
Marion
Cora Buckner
Rockford
Lester Brink
Springville
Ralph Nandell
Jack Condon
Fort Leonard Wood
Peter Condon
U S. Navy
Beatty Chapel
F H Ward
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth J O'Brien
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth J O'Brien of 1707 First Avenue East will be held at 8 am Monday at Immaculate Conception Church. Monsignor J M Molloy will conduct with burial at Calvary Cemetery. The body lay in state at Monahan Funeral Home and friends may call with a rosary at 8 pm Sunday led by Monsignor Molloy.
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Elizabeth J O'Brien
First Avenue E
Immaculate Conception Church
J M Molloy
Calvary Cemetery
Monahan
Monsignor Molloy
British and Nazi Air Fleets in Fierce Channel Battle
Britain’s air force and the Luftwaffe fought a massive 24 hour duel over the English Channel from Saturday into Sunday. About 200 RAF planes engaged along with night raiders, with 30 German planes and Five British aircraft destroyed. New Spitfires and Hurricanes escorted bombers as explosions rocked the coast and inland areas.
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London
Britain
English Channel
Channel
R.A.F
British
Air Ministry
Berlin
England
Kent
Temperature Holds at 90 Despite Thunder Clouds
Summer saw temperatures reach the 90s by 1 45 p m as distant thunder and heavy clouds gathered in the afternoon. Rain did not materialize and by 11 30 p m the temperature had fallen to 76 degrees with a warm, comfortable close.
Reich Declares War On Reds As Turmoil Grows
War rumors erupt across Europe as Germany proclaims war on Russia after a Turkish German pact. U S officials debate aid to Russia while Finland asserts its independence and readiness to fight only for its own interests amid global tension.
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Reich
Germany
Russia
Ment
Hjalmar Procope
United States
Finland
Yugoslavia
Motorist Faces Charge After Hit and Run Crash
Herman Burns 21 of 413 Avenue NW admitted at police HQ he drove the car that damaged a parked vehicle at 1037 Center Point road NE about 2 am Friday. Irving Birnbaum reported the hit and run. Burns said he was blinded by oncoming lights and only regained his faculties near the city limits before reporting to the station Saturday. Captain Gordon Hughes ordered his booking.
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Herman Burns
H Avenue NW
Center Point Road
Irving Birnbaum
Burns
Gordon Hughes
Local U S O Campaign Tops 3404 In First Week
The drive raises 3404 in seven days with many firms and organizations contributing. Participating workers from First Trust and Savings Bank Household Finance Cedar Rapids firms and unions joined the 100 percent roll in support of the U V S O campaign including J C Penney Armstrong Clothing and others.
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U.S.O
Navy strike action aims to restart Bethlehem shipyard
Reliable reports from San Francisco say the Navy possibly with the Army will move Monday to bring Bethlehem shipyard back to full production. Machinists have been on strike at the yard since May 10.
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San Francisco
Navy
Army
Bethlehem
Secret Turkish Pact Could Drag Turkey Into War
London AP report says a secret clause in the German Turkish friendship treaty binds Turkey to a neutrality favorable to Germany, potentially blocking the Dardanelles to Russian ships. The clause, imposed under German pressure, signals big moves in eastern Europe as troops move along the Russian frontier and Axis powers mobilize, with Rumanians and Hungarians near war footing.
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Russia
London
Turkey
Dardanelles
Mediterranean
Black Sea
Germany
Soviet
Foreign Office
Ankara
Europe
Reich
Engand
Molotoff
Berlin
Roosevelt cites need for broad powers to seize property
President Roosevelt argues for broad government authority to draft property and seize assets essential to national defense. He cites an American owner of a Lockheed Lodestar who refused to surrender his plane, prompting calls for rapid, comprehensive wartime legislation to avoid delays and allow timely procurement.
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Reynolds
Commerce
Jesse Jones
A. D. Whiteside
Commercial Aircraft Priority Committee
OPM
England
America
Jones
Roosevelt
Robert Patterson
Maritime Commission
Emory S. Land
House
Soviet Aides Led Sabotage Claims Against Germany
The document details alleged Soviet sabotage, propaganda, and incitement across Europe including Romania, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, and the Baltic states. It asserts Moscow sought to weaken Germany, expand influence, and arrange bases while denying interference, framing a coming German defense for Europe’s civilization against bolshevism.
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Europe
Russia
Moscow
Baltic States
Finland
Kuusinen
Germany
Lithuania
Estonia
Balkans
Bacovia
Soviet Union
Fuehrer
O-9 Submarine Dive Disaster Delays Deep Test Find
The O-9 submarine failed during a deep test dive near Hawaii with hull crush likely from water pressure. It took over 14 hours to locate, as oil bubbles cork debris and deck planking surfaced. Marine officials vow no halt to older undersea craft in defense plans.
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Hawaii
Crocker
Navy
Knox
Boys, 12 And 15, Nabbed For Breakin At Wilder Grain Co
Police arrested two boys aged 12 and 15 for breaking and entering Wilder Grain Company last weekend. They allegedly confessed to the crime and to stealing items from Vivian Goodsell’s parked car at Sinclair Park. Items taken include a fountain pen, magnifying glass, stapling machines, a clock, stamp pads, a dating stamp, a .23 camera, and a flashlight. They will appear in juvenile court.
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Fred Carstens
Bill Kudina
Wilder Grain Company
Vivian Goodsell
Sinclair Park
Wilder Company
Prisoners But Bonds Washington Defense Investment
Ray L. Hutt, superintendent of Washington penal institutions, reported that more than 1,600 privonees have invested in defense bonds.
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Washington (Ins
Ray L. Hutt
Washington
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