Roosevelt signs neutrality act of 1939 ending arms embargo
President Roosevelt signed the neutrality act of 1939 ending the arms embargo on France Britain and Germany. The ceremony in the White House plus proclamations activated the act and signaled up to 1 billion dollars in war orders for Allied nations within weeks.
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Union of South Africa
India
Atlantic
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Insecurity as the greatest human need says reader
A reader argues that insecurity drives growth and progress, warning that total security would halt effort. The writer cites Newton and muses on the value of challenge, noting society has lately overindulged in safety and emotional calm, implying a healthier balance is needed.
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Newton
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
U S Steel Board Drops Backgammon In Quiet Shift
A columnist uses metaphors to describe U S Steel and U S policy. The note suggests neutrality shifts and optimism amid Wall Street activity with claims of strategic boardroom moves.
They Can't Blame It On The Brand Coffee Prank Reported
Oklahoma City AP story notes Mr and Mrs Earl Gideon found a tube of shaving cream glasses a bobby pin and a piece of glass in a new brand of coffee that tasted odd Bobby Gideon age 2 refused to answer questions.
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Earl W Gideon
Grace Foeckle Escapes Reformatory Then Returns
Mrs Grace Foeckle 38 escaped the state women's reformatory on Sept 13 hitchhiked to Wyoming and wandered through several Illinois communities. She surrendered Friday at the reformatory telling Superintendent Joseph Ragen that life outside is tough.
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State Women's Reformatory
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Finland Solid in Face of Moscow Demands Amid War Climate
Helsinki negotiations with Soviet leaders yielded no clear results as Finland maintains firm stance against ceding more territory. Helsingin Sonamat warns of costly defense needs and ongoing budget strains despite overall sound finances.
Auto Knocked Into Ditch While Flagging Train
Frank E. Whitney of 3317 Avenue NW watched his auto skid into a ditch when a Milwaukee freight train struck it at 4 am on Thirty-second Street NE. He could not move the car after it stalled on the tracks and the crash left the vehicle damaged.
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France Sees 500000 Allied Troops Free After Embargo Repeal
Paris reports that the US arms embargo repeal will release about 500000 additional French and British soldiers for the war effort. US planes already in France prove their worth. analysts note American aircraft maneuverability and air combat success despite German speed. Allies expect purchases of war materials, steel, and up to 25000 aircraft motors from the United States.
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Boy Mired in Arizona Wilds Sparks 800-Strong Search
In Winslow Arizona investigators and Indian trackers led an 800-person hunt through Mogollon Rim forests and canyons after Bruce Crozier seven disappeared last Sunday. Six shoe prints with a star heel were found in Big Chevelon canyon fueling hopes he remains alive despite freezing nights and rugged terrain. Bruce’s parents reside in Winslow and the effort drew in CCC youths forest rangers and volunteers.
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Drahos Sons Postpone Father Search Until Spring
Drahos brothers Aldrich and Leopold, Loras College freshmen in Dubuque, will delay searching the Canadian woods for their missing father until spring. They cite winter conditions and a difficult northwoods route after consulting hunting party member John Balcar. The boys remain with their mother and expect to return to Loras Monday.
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Sleeper at Wheel Hits Two Parked Cars in Marion
James Fry aged 19 of Marion was fined 25 for reckless driving after dozing at the wheel at 12:20 a.m. and crashing into two parked cars on First Avenue East. He said he and Mary Engledow 19 of 116 Fourteenth Street NE were returning from the Industrial League ball. Engledow suffered bruised knees. both hit vehicles belonged to J. H. Ferguson and John Engle, who live at 1607 First Avenue East.
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Chronology of Flint Saga Timeline From Athenia Rescue to Murmansk
Chronology lists key events in the Flint saga: Sept 4 rescue of 223 Athenia survivors west of Scotland, Sept 13 Halifax arrival, Oct 3 New York cargo voyage to England, Oct 9 capture by Deutschland, Oct 21 Tromsoe with prize crew for water, Oct 23 Murmansk, Oct 27 escape toward German port, Nov 4 Norwegian seizure and return to American crew.
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Guttenberg Teacher Killed In Crash Near Millville
Miss Gywenneth Brown 34 of Colesburg died when her car collided with a truck on the Guttenberg Millville road. Driver Earl Moser of Osterdock had minor injuries. Two Guttenberg students and two Colesburg teachers survived. Brown’s funeral set for 2 p.m. Monday at the family home.
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Iowa State Teachers College
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Cleu Lee
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Monticello man fined after early crash and truck fire
Cr. L Griffith, 34, of Monticello, is fined on two charges after his stock truck sideswiped a car driven by Mrs. P Thompson near Central City. He fled the scene, was chased by John Stodola, and later arrested for speeding. The truck then caught fire in front of Cedar Rapids police station as Captain Jesse Clift questioned him.
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Temperature Drops To 17 as Record Low Cools Weekend
A new season low of 17 degrees was recorded from 6 to 8 a.m. Saturday before temperatures recovered to 43 by 1:30 p.m. The prior day saw a high of 40 from 2 to 3 p.m. with 28 at 7 p.m. and 21 at midnight, according to the Chambers Inskeep company recorder.
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City of Flint Freed By Norway After German Prize Crew
American freighter City of Flint arrives at Bergen with German prize crew interned after Norway decided to return the ship to its American crew. The ship had sailed from Haugesund and avoided British blockade, with a Norwegian warship escort and a warning shot fired when it ignored signals.
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City of Flint considered bound for Great Britain by captain
United States Lines told Capt Joseph A. Gainard on Saturday that his freighter City of Flint would likely enter Great Britain. The ship had reached Bergen Norway and the line advised the captain to use judgment amid possible German interception. Officials awaited clarity on legality and cargo status under revised neutrality rules as London papers speculated on Glasgow or England ports.
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U S Awaits Report of Flint s Captain
Washington officials awaited the full report by Capt Joseph A. Gainard of the freighter City of Flint after Friday night events. Authorities declined comment but privately praised the outcome of freeing the ship from a German prize crew. Norway’s actions were noted as neutral and in line with international law.
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Flint's Crew Fear Their Adventures Not Yet Over
American crew members aboard the freighter City of Flint in the Bergen roadstead say they fear further trouble. Captain Gainard reports cargo intact and all crew in good health. a sailor named Sellers remains well after illness. Journalists were briefly allowed aboard before authorities ordered them ashore and silence on the matter was enforced.
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German protest over Flint internment and prize crew release
Berlin protested to Oslo over the internment of the City of Flint prize crew after its entry at Haugesund. Germany demanded release of 18 crewmen and possible damages, citing humanitarian grounds and fears contraband would fall into German hands. officials predicted further bargaining with Norway.
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Germans drop City of Flint to ease problem in Norway
London sources report American shipping quarters say the German move to take the City of Flint into Haugesund, Norway, shows they wanted to quit the troublesome issue. A spokesman said the Germans found the City of Flint too hot a potato and decided to drop it for good.
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Accused In Death Of Boy He Once Saved
Dr Jerome Kaiser of Charleston Illinois faces manslaughter charges for the August 22 Chicago car crash that killed Arden Leavitt six. Kaiser had previously saved the boy's life with surgery, and a coroner's jury exonerated him before an indictment followed.
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