Japan Seeks Pacific Peace Terms in high level talks
President Roosevelt conferred with Japan’s envoy Saburo Kurusu at the White House amid mounting Far East tensions. Kurusu and Ambassador Nomura dodged questions after a lengthy discussion focusing on Pacific issues and Japan’s three-point aims.
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Miner leader’s push tests democracy amid labor clash
James L. Lewis presses miners to back his claim as sole spokesman for 95 percent of workers, while 50,000 miners halt work. The move threatens democratic governance and federal use of authority to compel production as wartime coal supplies dwindle.
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Japanese Premier Tojo Decries Economic Blockade
Tokyo reports Premier Hideki Tojo says the United States and allied powers have launched an economic blockade against Japan that nears armed warfare, signaling heightened tensions as wartime pressures mount.
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Navy hush order bars seamen from reporting U boat sinkings
The Navy ordered Atlantic patrol officers and men not to tell relatives or friends about naval operations or sinkings of Axis ships. Violations face disciplinary action. The move followed a soldier's letter claiming U S vessels sunk one submarine and damaged two others, with no confirmation given to maintain Axis morale.
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Axis Raider Sinks Yugoslav Ship Near Ecuador Coast
Rear Admiral Sadler announced attempts to confirm the sinking of the Yugoslav steamer Olgatopic by an unidentified raider near the Galapagos Islands off Ecuador. A Greek ship reported receiving an SOS from Olgatopic, which left Panama for Peru on November 13. A dragnet is underway for the raider, and the admiral stated the vessel will not operate in these waters any longer.
Four of Family Are Killed in Clutier Train Crash
Four members of the Novak family died when their auto was struck by a Northwestern freight train at the Clutier crossing. Mr and Mrs Joseph W Novak and children Richard 7 and Margaret 5 were victims. Bernard 16 and Donald 13 were at home. The car was eastbound and hit around 3 08 pm as the train headed south. The engineer was Fred Ryan and the conductor Clyde Martin. The bodies were taken to Tama funeral homes. Coroner A J Wentzien said an inquest was unlikely.
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Rosenberg Named Reichs Minister for Occupied Eastern Russia
Berlin reports Alfred Rosenberg, Nazi ideologue, named to run the occupied eastern territories from the Baltic states to Ukraine. The move aims to administer and exploit the region, supplementing the German economy, amid scorched earth resistance and extensive resource plans. Rosenberg, born in Tallinn and longtime Nazi, has been key in political and propaganda roles.
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Pre-Induction Exam Set for Des Moines Draftees
Draftees picked by Linn county boards will travel to Fort Des Moines for most of their pre induction medicals. Local doctors will give only routine checks for disqualifying defects. West Des Moines and Marion boards will send eight and five men respectively on November 28, awaiting results.
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Nazis Capture Kerch and Drive Toward Caucasus
The report states German forces with Romanian allies captured Kerch in eastern Crimea, securing a route toward the oil-rich Caucasus. Soviet counterattacks around Kalinin and Tikhvin halt German advances, while Moscow battles at Tula see heavy fighting and German losses described as significant.
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Marihuana Traffic Probe Leads to Cedar Rapids Arrest
State agents and Cedar Rapids detectives arrested William Lee, 51, after he allegedly acted as a go between in a marijuana buy. Lee received five dollars and delivered marijuana to an operative. his source of supply remains undisclosed. Police say the investigation did not reveal a wide traffic network.
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Americans Seize Nazi Ship Odenwald in South Atlantic
The U S Navy says the disguised Axis merchantman Odenwald, flying colors of the United States, arrived at San Juan Puerto Rico after capture by a U S cruiser. The ship carried over 3000 tons of rubber, tires, peanuts and rice, with 33 crew and 12 officers.
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German spokesman says no basis to comment on Axis ship capture
Berlin reports an authorized German spokesman stated there is no factual basis to comment on the capture of an Axis ship flying the American flag. The remark came as Allied actions shift toward naval enforcement in the Atlantic theater.
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Observer recounts Moscow’s stand during October crisis
Wallace Carroll reports from Manila on Moscow’s crisis in mid October as German forces pressed toward the capital. He notes Soviet defense near Mozhaisk, Molotov’s briefing to diplomats, evacuation plans, and Shcherbakov’s Kremlin broadcast that rallied Muscovites despite disorder and rumors.
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Roosevelt Seeks Six Billion For Army And Navy Expansion
President Roosevelt asked Congress for 6.69 billion dollars more for the U S Army including 388 million to speed defense production and 269 million for the Army of the Philippines. He urged 308.05 million for the Navy with 120 million for merchantship defense installations and funds for housing, construction, and new coastal defenses.
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Key decision before F C in coal strike talks
Washington reports the CIO strike spreading to regular mines in Pennsylvania and West Virginia with sympathy walkouts. President Roosevelt weighs a resumption strategy offering letters to 2,500 nonunion workers and a preferential hiring plan to avert a broader shutdown amid stalled steel company bargaining.
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Summer-like 76 Likely New High For November in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids and vicinity forecasters expect increasing clouds and mild conditions with rain late tonight into Tuesday. A 2:30 p.m. reading reached 76 degrees, possibly the all-time November high. experts note records since 1914. Sunday highs were 58 with a night low near 44.
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Naxera Bakery Robbed of 300 Dollars and Checks
Detectives investigated a bold break in at Naxera's Bakery on First Avenue East in Cedar Rapids. Between 10 45 p.m Saturday and 12 45 a.m Sunday thieves damaged a side door and stole over 300 dollars in cash and checks from three tin boxes in an office desk.
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