Final House test as neutrality revision nears approval
Washington reports leadership pressing prompt passage to arm American merchant ships and sail to any world port. After 11 days of debate the Senate voted 50 to 37 to lift prohibitions and move toward sending the measure to President Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
United States
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Elmer Thomas
Okla
Bennett C. Clark
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Millard E. Tydings
New Peace Offense By Hitler Seen
Informed quarters say Hitler may launch a new peace offensive to split Britain and Russia through a Vienna conference of Nazi satellites. The plan aims to gain a respite for the German army and subdue conquered states while blaming Britain and Russia for continuing the war. Observers note the move could come regardless of Moscow's fate and might cloak winter withdrawals as good faith.
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Britain and USSR linked in war aims amid massive German armament
Lord Beaverbrook warned in Manchester that Germany has 100000 guns aimed at Britain. He cited Stalin calling Churchill an old warhorse. Churchill in Sheffield urged unity of Britain, Russia, and the United States to end the war and rid seas of pirates.
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Sheffield
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United States
Two Accidents Mar White Friday In Cedar Rapids
Two White Friday crashes marred Linn county and Cedar Rapids safety week. In Cedar Rapids David Rapoport 14 drove his father's car from a curb colliding with Mrs. Robert Goodman 58. he faced license and signaling charges and juvenile court was ordered. Officials praised the week while urging ongoing vigilance.
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David Rapoport
Harry D. Rapoport
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Robert Goodman
D Avenue NE
Marion
Scotty McLeod
Gordon Hughes
Nazis Sentence 8 More Czechs To Die
A German court martial sentenced eight Czechoslovakians to death for sabotage. The decision came Saturday as the case proceeded in Brunn.
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Berlin
INS
Catholic Provost Praying for Jews Arrested by Nazis
Berlin AP latest reports say Rev. Bernhard Lichtenberg provost of St. Hedwig’s Cathedral has been arrested by Nazi authorities accused of praying for Jews. He had been summoned previously to secret police HQ and supported clergy critics of the regime in sermons.
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Bernhard Lichtenberg
St. Hedwig’s
Clemens August von Galen
Muenster
Gestapo
Wallace to Attend Havana Ceremonies
The Cuban health ministry announced Vice-president Henry Wallace will visit Havana in early December to attend ceremonies honoring Dr. Carlos Finlay, the physician who proposed that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes.
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Navy Launches World's Biggest Patrol Bomber in Baltimore
The 67-ton patrol bomber, the largest built, was launched at Glenn L. Martin in Baltimore before officials. The craft rolled into Middle River as Mrs Artemus L. Gates smashed champagne on its bow. The plane will undergo water tests and then flight tests by Ken Ebel, Martin pilot and engineering VP.
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Powdery Snow Falls With Cold Tightening Tonight
Cedar Rapids area forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and continued cold tonight with a low near 25. A powdery snow event drifted into the city Saturday as temps fell to 27 at 3:30 a.m. and rose to 28 by 2 p.m. The day saw a dip from a Friday high of 36 to 32 for a time and settling near the freezing mark.
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Chambers
Death toll rises in Reuben James torpedo sinking
Washington AP reports the death toll from the torpedo sinking of the destroyer Reuben James is 100. Naval clerks rechecking lists added Edward Peter Saltis, boatswain mate first class, Staunton Illinois, to the roster.
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Edward Peter Saltis
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Marines Readied for Possible Shanghai Withdrawal
The Asahi says the United States is preparing for the worst outcome of the Washington Tokyo talks and orders have been issued to Far East commanders to evacuate marines from Peiping Tientsin and Shanghai. President Roosevelt noted the withdrawal is under consideration but gave no timetable. If talks fail, the isolated units could face rapid annihilation in Japanese controlled areas.
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Marines' Removal From China Signals Action Looms
Rev. D Kirkland West, missionary in China, says U S marines may be withdrawn from Peiping Tientsin and Shanghai signaling decisive Far East action under Roosevelt. He warns a small force could be doomed amid Japanese forces and notes potential Chinese resistance and strategic blockades shaping the war.
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Train strike date set for December fifth
The first of the major railroad unions plans a strike on December 5 unless President Roosevelt acts. About 1.25 million workers, led by A. F. Whitney of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, demand higher pay after the labor board's wage recommendations fell short.
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Nazis Claim Gain in Drive To Caucasus Front
Berlin reports a six mile penetration of Russian defenses on the road to Kerch and renewed heavy fighting near Sebastopol as German forces press toward the Caucasus. Moscow cites Soviet counterattacks west of the capital and ongoing street fighting in Kalinin.
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Roosevelt urges Detroit strikers to return to work
President Roosevelt again asked AFL teamsters to resume work at the Railway Express agency in Detroit by Sunday while a presidential board mediates the dispute. Daniel Tobin, head of the union, accepted mediation but did not immediately call a return to work.
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Fact Finding Board
Roosevelt
Washington
AFL Teamsters Union
Railway Express Agency
Detroit
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AFL Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Tobin
White House
Soviet Reception Ties Up Traffic
Washington observers report that up to 3200 well wishers crowded the U S S R embassy streets for the twenty fourth anniversary of the Soviet Socialist revolution. Police struggled to manage the jam as officials and dignitaries moved through the three floor palace. Madame Constantine Oumansky said she wished the farewell US entertainment to be big. A staff of 60 served the.food and drink and the guest list was impressive.
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Australian Forces Hinted at Caucasus Engagement
Major General Albert Cecil Few trell, commander of the First division, said Australian imperial troops soon might be fighting in the Caucasus. The Friday night statement signals possible deployment by the Commonwealth military.
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Australia
Albert Cecil Fewtrell
Commonwealth
Caucasus
Greatest air attack of war against Nazis
Britain launched the heaviest night bombing of the war on Berlin and other German targets, losing 35 RAF bombers as weather turned severe. Berlin, the Ruhr, Cologne and Mannheim were hit while Stirlings Hampdens Halifaxes and Wellingtons faced storms and fuel shortages.
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