Timing of Nazi Soviet clash shocks wartime press
The piece notes the Hitler Stalin confrontation as the era’s biggest World War II story, emphasizing the timing over the clash itself. It observes surprise that Hitler may strike against Stalin while Britain remains at war, suggesting his success lies in deviating from expectations.
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Germany
Soviet
Russia
France
Hitler
Stalin
Great Britain
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Adolf Hitler
Soviet Russia
Berlin
Ribbentrop
Otto Dietrich
Ted Schmid
World War II concept debate and political shifts
The column argues a mutual war between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union could benefit the British and allied democracies if they act to wear down Germany in the east while delivering blows in the west. It discusses the term second world war, Americans' nonparticipation, and the global scope of the conflict. It also notes political dynamics in Washington including Senator Herring and the impact of Senator Harrison's death on tax legislation.
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Russia
Hitler
Fuehrer
North Atlantic
Germany
United States
Earth
National Capital
Iowa
Herring
Washington
Congress
Pat Harrison
Harrison
Two Boys Drown in Cedar Lake in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids crews recovered the bodies of Jimmy Campbell seven and Charles Hammond ten after swift water swept them from a small bridge near Cedar Lake and the slough. John Campbell ten was rescued by his grandfather and a bystander. a third boy was saved. The deaths, ruled accidental, bring Cedar Rapids drownings in 1941 to seven, occurring soon after Ellis Park swimming pool dedication.
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Cedar Rapids
Jimmy Campbell
John T. Campbell
Fifteenth Street
Charlies Hammond
Mr. Slough
John Campbell
Jimmy
Joe Urban
George H. Jackson
Center Point Road
Campbell
Cedar Lake
Hammond
Charles
Mr. Urban
Titingis Central
John
Jackson
Sceke
Gordon Hughes
Munden
Barta
Ellis Park
Lilly named Blahnik's successor in city building office
City council announced James H. Lilly as temporary building inspector after Robert L. Blahnik resigned to active army service. Blahnik had served two years under Otis Leefers and Major Howard O. Graham. Lilly, Cedar Rapids native since 1925, is a 35 year engineer and World War I veteran now with soil conservation at Bancroft Sn. The appointment may become permanent if Graham does not return.
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Robert L. Blahnik
James H. Lilly
Spain Eyes Army Move Against Soviet Russia
AP dispatches from Madrid Helsinki and Berlin report statesmen discussing a potential Spanish army action against Soviet Russia while Finland vows neutrality as Germany and Russia wage war. Kaunas forms an insurgent Lithuanian government. Latvia fights with Germany. Ankara proclaims Turkish neutrality amid the Russo German conflict. Hungary suspends military steps as air defense drills proceed. Bulgarian cabinet weighs response to Germany first war declaration. Reuters notes Helsinki air raid warnings with no bombs.
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Madrid
Spain
Russia
Foreign Office
Helsinki
Finland
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Latvia
Soviet Union
Koenigsberg
Ankara
INS
Turkey
Ismet Inonu
Istanbul
Sofia
Wong Bigg
Bulgaria
Welles Leaves Door Open on It. 3
Acting Secretary Sumner Welles spoke for President Roosevelt saying dictatorship is inimical to the American way, with Russia's attack prompting focus on stopping Hitlerism. He cautioned on lend lease while signaling sympathetic treatment for the Soviet Union and condemned Nazi and Soviet regimes as hostile to basic rights.
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Welles
RED Amd
Washington
Sumner Welles
Roosevelt
United States
Soviet
Russia
Churchill vows aid to Soviet in anti Nazi struggle
Prime Minister Winston Churchill pledged British aid to the Soviet Union in its fight against Germany and urged the United States to follow. He declared Russia's danger is Britain's and America's danger, offering any technical and economic assistance within Britain's power and urging united action against Hitler.
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London
Winston Churchill
Russia
Germany
United States
Hitler
Soviet Union
Britain
Churchill
Soviet Russia
Camp Good Health Staff Faces 24 Hour Duty Amid 74 Children
The Camp Good Health staff works around the clock with one after noon break, caring for 74 ill children. They describe the heavy responsibility and enjoyment in helping the youngsters despite fatigue and demanding hours. Churchill linked Allied resolve to counter Nazi aggression, warning of Hitler's aims and praising Russia, Britain, and U.S. unity. The piece notes ongoing wartime reporting and continues on Page 2.
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Camp Good Health
Churchill
Adolf Hitler
Russia
Asia
Britain
Western Hemisphere
Great Battle Looms as Nazi Forces Break Russian Defenses
Germany claimed blitz armies cracked Soviet lines and advanced toward main Russian troop concentrations. A major air strike targeted a Black Sea submarine base likely Sebastopol, with reports of a breach at Brest-Litovsk.
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Germany
Black Sea
Sebastopol
Brest-Litovsk
Frontline Movements Drive East as War Expands
German and Romanian forces push toward the former Russo Romanian frontier and Chisinau while Baltic Germans evacuees may assist a revolt. In Spain Franco eyes joining the war as RAF conducts high tempo attacks on the French coast. Moscow reports vary with Soviet gains and amplified German claims of major push. Lithuania declares independence as the war broadens from the Arctic north to central Europe.
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Baltic States
Spain
Francisco Franco
Madrid
Hitler
Russia
Royal Air Force
Moscow Radio
Red Army
Lithuania
Memorial rites for lost crew of submarine O-9
Funeral rites on the waters honored 33 sailors of the U S submarine O 9 who perished Friday. The piece argues for better military equipment to ensure future servicemen are not forced to risk lives on substandard gear. Secretary Knox is cited.
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U. S
Knox Stride
Temperatures Rise as Summer Continues in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids area grills under a hot sun with temps rising from a 68 degree low at 5:30 am to 85 by 2:30 pm on Monday. Forecast calls for fair, warmer afternoons with cooler nights and no rain threats noted despite scattered regional showers.
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Cedar Rapids
Mercury
Nazis Sink 6 British Ships in North Atlantic
The high command announced on Monday that German submarines sunk six British merchant ships totaling 26,500 tons in the North Atlantic.
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INS
North Atlantic
British Bombs Rain on Reich
British bombers and fighters swept over Nazi dominated Europe in daytime raids marking intensified air offensives from the west. Since January 10 there have been 55 daylight sweeps over the area with few losses, as Luftwaffe strength is believed thinning and likely to face continuous conflict unless Germany shifts air forces again.
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London
Great Britain
Europe
Germany
Gerhad
Royal Air Force
English Channel
France
Reich
Jimmy Roosevelt To Report On War Trip
Captain James Roosevelt of the Marine Corps will report on his war trip noting he expected to share information soon. He stated the aim was to inform with urgency and accuracy.
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Jimmy Roosevelt
New York
James Roosevelt
Marine
Dorothy Tow Crowned Miss Cedar Rapids at Park Pool Dedication
Dorothy Tow was crowned Miss Cedar Rapids as the city dedicated a new Ellis Park swimming pool for public recreation and education. About 3 506 spectators watched aquatic events and a playful coronation with King Neptune, while Tow earned a one week Great Lakes cruise for her victory.
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Cedar Rapids
Dorothy Tow
Ellis Park
Miss Tow
Great Lakes
Tow
America
Chamber of Commerce
Neptune
Reuben Os
Davy Jones
George Smith
Seven Seas
Miss Cedar
Police Nip Career Of Illinois Youth As Automobile Thief
William Hilliard a 17 year old from Decatur Illinois spent two years in St Charles reformatory on a car theft charge. Detectives John Hanna and Connellilli referred to Peoria police. Hilliard had stolen a car there last Thursday. Illinois police took him into custody Monday.
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William Hilliard
Decatur
Ill
St. Charles Reformatory
Illinois
John Hanna
Connellilli
Peoria
Hilliard
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Hungary
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Gestapo
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Mr. Came
German Reich
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Camp Good Health Fund
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Women's Forum of
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