Iowa Liquor Stamps Rise Amid Political Debate
The piece notes nearly 2,000 federal liquor stamps in Iowa with Des Moines leading at 220 and warns of growing enforcement gaps as stamps increase. It also covers Sen Gillette’s Hatch Act probe stance, Willkie’s foreign policy critique, Pepper’s axis powers remark, and quips from Robert Quillen on warning signs and public reaction.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Sioux City
Dubuque
Davenport
Bettendorf
Council Bluffs
Clinton
Burlington
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Keokuk
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
NIITH
National House of Representatives
Senate Committee
AAA
Gillette
Senator Gillette
Willkie Warns Three Axis Powers on War Plans
Wendell L. Willkie told a Michigan audience that Germany Italy and Japan view the United States for war. He urged American strength in economy and defense and criticized Roosevelt's foreign policy as weakening national influence. He spoke again tonight in Cleveland over NBC.
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Willkie
Japan
Germany
Italy
United States
Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
Adrian, Mich
Cleveland
Iowa
NBC
Reflections on the French Revolution and the covenant of society
Edmund Burke cited passage on society as a contract linking the living dead and unborn. He argues civilization rests on a primeval covenant between God and man, and between people, with violations leading to lawless chaos. Dist. by United Feature Syndicate, Inc.
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Dmund Burke
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Detroit Tigers Triumph In World Series Opener 7-2
Detroit using strong pitching by Buck Newsom and timely hitting powered past Cincinnati Reds 7 to 2 in the 1940 World Series first game before 31,793 fans. The Tigers exploded for five runs in the second and added two more in the fifth as Bruce Campbell homered and Rudy York tripled.
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Buck Newsom
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Paul Derringer
Redleg
Bruce Campbell
Rudy York
Newsom
Goodman
Ripple
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McCosky
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Derringer
McCormick
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Higgins
M McCormick
York
Greenberg
Campbell
Sullivan
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Wilson
Whitey Moore
Moore
Myers
Ballanfant
Ruipple
Joost
MecCosky
Gehrincer
Greenhere
Camphell
Higeins
Sullivanee
Cincinnath
F. McCormick
Rinnie
Riddle
Bartella McCosky
Rinne
Wilton
Higsings
Pltehter
Nderringer
Kirm
Prite
Ormsby
Rallanfant
Attendaner
Quote on 1929 crash and public belief in ruin
A speaker recalls warnings about the 1929 stock market crash and notes that people refused to believe in their own ruin even as the collapse arrived. The remark emphasizes denial as a factor in the onset of economic catastrophe.
Indians Hope For Better Pitching From Stands In Classic
Column by Arthur Rugs Raer predicts a Tigers Reds World Series clash, noting Cleveland could join if pitching improves from the grandstands. He compares teams, calls the Series a high stakes, unpredictable event, and reflects on past heroes and changing favorites.
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Raer
Tigers
Reds
Cleveland
Indians
No Need For Early Invasion Reported
London dispatch cites Reuters that Berlin tells correspondents there is no longer any need for an early invasion as Italy and Japan bolster the Reich's military and diplomatic position making a rush unnecessary. The ruling halts urgency of an assault on England per official briefing.
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Berlin
England
Reuters
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Japanese Gen Darmes Beat U S Sailor in Shanghai
A Russian woman agent lured an American sailor to the Japanese gen darmes headquarters in Shanghai where he was questioned about US warships and beaten for not replying. The Navy questions the apology published for Lieut J E Cooper and Admiral Hart protests the incident.
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International Settlement
J. E. Cooper
Bank of Communications
Navy
Thomas C. Hart
Far East
Chamberlain to Leave Cabinet in British Government Shakeup
London reports a drastic government shakeup with Neville Chamberlain resigning as lord president while a Conservative leader invites David Lloyd George to join the cabinet. The move signals a major reshuffle in the British government.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
David Lloyd George
BRITISH GIVING NAZIS A TASTE OF BLITZKRIEG
London RAF bombers strike Berlin and 16 other cities in a counter offensive. Fire and debris rise as fires light the Ruhr valleys. Spitfires chase German formations along the Thames and defend London, with nine enemy planes reported down and a missing RAF craft.
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England
Germany
Air Ministry
Berlin
le Havre
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RAF
Ruhr
Ministry
R.A.F
U S Calling Up Physicians To Aid In Draft Program
The article notes that over 5 000 physicians will be mobilized for the draft plan with 500 already called to active duty readiness and 200 reserve flight surgeons summoned. It explains the medical association's data system to quickly locate specialists and the aim to reduce rejections, while keeping civilian health served and training continued for student physicians.
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Washington
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National Guard
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American Medical Association
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Marine Corps
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Navy Medical Corps
Burglars Steal Tools From Searles Dairy Garage
Cedar Rapids police investigated a burglary at the Searles dairy garage rear of 122512 Third Avenue SE. More than $100 worth of tools including taps tinsnips wrenches and a new drill set were taken while a padlock on an interior toolroom was tried. Dairy manager DC Eves discovered the break in about 6 am after neighbor notices and two padlocks showed tampering at the scene.
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Searles
Third Avenue SE
Eves
Harold Prasil
Frank Bukacek
William Quinhby
Arthur Sprostan
Searles Dairy
Roosevelt condemns missile throwing in Willkie campaign
President Roosevelt denounces missile hurling during Wendell Willkie campaign events in Michigan. He cites a Detroit incident where a wastebasket injured a bystander and a Pontiac episode where an egg hit Willkie’s car. He urged legal action, noting a Reconstruction Finance Corporation employee may be involved and should lose her job if confirmed.
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Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
Michigan
Willkie
Detroit
Pontiac
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Weatherman Maintains Cheerful Outlook in Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids weather report describes a sunny day with a low of 42 at 6:30 a.m. and a high of 76 at 2:30 p.m. The article notes Tuesday's max of 73 at 3 p.m. followed by 57 at 7 p.m. and 48 at midnight on the Chambers Inskeep company dial.
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Cedar
Blind social worker in Omaha makes calls despite blindness
Margaret Hale a 25 year old new social worker with the Family Welfare Association in Omaha continued her outreach on Wednesday despite being blind.
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Omaha
INS
Margaret Hale
Family Welfare Association
Nazis Assume Reins on Front in North Africa
By United Press London reports say Germany has de facto control of Italian operations in North Africa and moved troops into the region as a possible new axis offensive emerges near Egypt. Axis aims center on Suez with attacks on French Syria. British raids target Italian bases in Africa including Bugbug and Tobruk.
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Great Britain
Mediterranean
London
Italan
North Africa
North African Front
Egypt
Suez Canal
French
Syria
Suez
Vichy
Africa
Bugbug
Libyan
Tobruk
Gherilli
Djibouti
Addis Ababa
Aden
Invasion of Britain Likely Fails as Africa Battle Looms
Neutral observers say the invasion hour has passed and the focus shifts to Africa. German high command may direct Italian operations in North Africa and reinforce Italy in Africa. German forces likely concentrate in French and Low Countries ports for winter. Egypt is seen as the next major battlefield with a spring Axis campaign target.
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Britain
Africa
North
Germany
Italy
English Channel
France
Low Countries
Mediterranean
Egypt
North Africa
Bedouin Exodus Amid Egyptian Front as War Looms
AP correspondent ArENWA and Kennedy report on a 100 mile British front in Egypt where Bedouin tribes flee with flocks and families. The British claim readiness to halt any Italian push, while Italians hold a wedge 60 miles long and 25 miles wide.
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Kennedy
Egypt
Belgium
France
Adolf Hitler
Gandhi Masses Mark Indian Leader's 72nd Birthday
Mass meetings and public prayers were held across India on Wednesday to honor Mohandas K. Gandhi, the Indian nationalist leader, as he marked his seventy second birthday. The events reflected widespread public homage to the famed pacifist and his nonviolent resistance movement.
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India
Mohandas K. Gandhi
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