Naval intervention likely in speech to come
The piece argues the President will likely announce U S naval aid to Britain aided by Stimson's plea for active participation. It warns convoy alone won t suffice and notes air power and possible foreign bases may be needed while challenging candor in the administration s foreign policy. It also mentions Molotov s demotion and local Bever park concerns.
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Milwaukee police compile tenant list in church worker murder
Milwaukee investigators Wednesday assembled a list of Miss Carrie N Seymer's tenants as they probe the murder of the 55 year old church worker found choked with gloves.
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Carrie N Seymer
U S Nazs 160 German Sailors Detained in New Policy
The Justice Department imposes strict limits on alien seamen with shore leave tied to vessel stay in port. About 160 German sailors from Standard Oil tankers are detained in camps in Montana North Dakota and New Mexico while awaiting deportation and tighter controls.
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Germans Open Border Between French Areas
Germany and France will open the interzone border immediately to allow passage of foodstuffs coal iron and other merchandise. The move follows talks in Paris with Vice Premier Admiral Darlan and covers movement for gravely ill or dying persons and for stocks and bonds. A second accord reduces the daily indemnity France pays to support the German army from 400 million to 300 million francs.
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France
Paris
Jean Francois Darlan
British press informs of WWII pilot F J Keast father of triplets
The British United Press asked the United Press to query Berlin if a German POW could be informed that Squadron Leader F J Keast had become the father of triplets two boys and a girl.
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F. J. Keast
Stimson calls for U.S. Navy action in Battle of the Atlantic
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson urged immediate U S Navy backing of the British fleet to secure Britain's lifeline from America and deter Nazi forces. He warned that current efforts are insufficient and that delaying action could render the U S Navy secondary in the global fight. The speech, broadcast nationwide, framed U S security as dependent on Britain's victory and highlighted munition aid already provided.
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London Star
Flash Shower At Noon Brings Moisture To Cedar Rapids
A brief midday shower around 12:30 pm in Cedar Rapids delivered light rain with some hail and a trace to two hundredths of an inch. Temperatures rose to 70 before the shower, then dropped sharply. by 2:30 pm the thermometer stood at 64 as cooler air settled in.
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U S A Announces Large Lard and Pork Purchase
The agricultural department announced on Wednesday the purchase of 24 625 055 pounds of lard and 41 379 796 pounds of pork products for British aid and domestic relief programs.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
British Nazi Air Battles Rage In Channel District
British and German air forces traded heavy daylight and night raids across western Europe and the channel district. The British air ministry reported 19 German planes shot down in 24 hours with seven RAF fighters lost, while Germany claimed six Spitfires down. Allied raids hit Hamburg docks Le Havre and other targets as Glasgow Liverpool and Belfast areas endured fresh bombing waves with damage and casualties.
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Stimson Talks Hint at Near Decisive Hour in War
Rome warns that any US vessel in axis blockade will be sunk. London papers say Stimson’s call for direct naval action signals the decisive hour for US entry into World War II with Roosevelt’s war likely imminent.
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Stimson Urges Direct Naval Aid to Britain
Washington officials and lawmakers reacted Tuesday and Wednesday to Secretary of War Henry Stimson's call for direct naval aid to Great Britain. Non interventionists charged it as a step toward war, while administration backers offered cautious private approval amid broader debate over aid to democracies and President Roosevelt's policy. Senator Claude Pepper's remarks the day before signaled a push for more decisive leadership against Germany.
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35 More Local Men Leave For Army
Thirty five Cedar Rapids men departed for Fort Des Moines at 6 a.m. Wednesday to begin a year of military service. Twenty came from the east side board and fifteen from the west side board. The west side call was adjusted from fourteen with one replacement last week. Names were announced as each man was called by the draft boards.
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YMCA Campaign Surpasses Halfway Mark With 34715
Cedar Rapids YMCA all-out drive to raise 60000 for building debt and improvements reports 34715 by noon. Arthur Poe says 24600 from directors trustees and staff. Howard Cherry notes 9400 in cash and pledges for executive committee. Lee Winterberg division leads with 245 and Robert Staples’ team tops at 83. A further luncheon is planned Friday noon.
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Willkie Nye Radio Addresses Set for Tonight
Wendell Willkie will speak at a Madison Square Garden freedom rally broadcast by CBS at 8 15 p m Iowa time. Senator Gerald Nye will follow on MBS with a reply under the theme No Convoys No War, sponsored by the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies. The America First committee announced Nye's subject.
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America First Committee
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House Approves F. R. Power To Use Axis Ships In Defense
The U S House passed a bill by 266 to 120 to allow President Roosevelt to requisition idle foreign merchant ships in U S ports for national defense. The measure covers 83 ships including 26 Italian and 2 German vessels and expires June 30 1942 unless wartime ends sooner.
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F. R. Power
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Roosevelt
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F R Clamps Licensing On Goods In Transit
Washington reports President Roosevelt issued an executive order extending export licensing controls to all foods moving in transit through the United States or for reshipment to U S ports. The move aims to regulate in transit shipments and may affect Panama Canal routes for war supply movements.
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Engineer Mark Wilmarth Dies at 87 in Massachusetts
Northampton ap reports Mark Wilmarth a 87 year old retired civil engineer who oversaw construction for the U S government printing office and the war college in Washington died Tuesday in Northampton Massachusetts.
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U. S. Government Printing Office
War College
Washington
Churchill Wins Commons Confidence Vote In War Effort
London reports the Commons overwhelming supported Prime Minister Churchill by 447 to 3 after a two day debate. Lloyd George criticized wartime disclosures while Churchill urged more U S aid and warned against exaggerating what will be delivered.
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F D R Recovering From Upset Stomach
President Roosevelt is recovering from an upset stomach and sleeping comfortably late Wednesday. White House physician Rear Admiral Ross T. McIntire said there would be not a full recovery that day but that he expected much improvement in the president's condition.
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