Nazis Claim Red Armies Trapped Near Moscow
German armies drive toward Moscow with rapid gains in Vyazma and Rostov sectors. Berlin dispatches say six or seven Soviet divisions encircled near Rostov with a 450 mile advance from the Prut border. Red Star notes large Soviet counterblows and recapture near Leningrad as the central front bears heavy losses.
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Moscow
Adolf Hitler
Vyazma
Ossipenko
Mariupol
Sea of Azov
Don
Rostov
Caucasian
Prut
Rumania
Russia
Berlin
Semyon Timoshenko
London
Bryansk
Red Air
Red Star
Leningrad
Policy Debates on Neutrality Act Progress and Labor Split
A series of White House discussions with congressional leaders signals the gradual dismantling of the neutrality act starting with removing the ban on arming merchant ships. The pace depends on resistance, with critics calling for straightforward repeal to align with the administration’s short of war policy. AFL leaders praise Roosevelt’s address but fear labor rifts overshadow unity. Rail wage talks show net income needs for railroads to attract investors, while government policy's interference darkens investment prospects. Lord Haw Haw broadcasts feature German propaganda mockery of American radio access, highlighting public skepticism.
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White House
Invade Britain Urged by Bolshevik Soviet Magazine
The Soviet Bolshevik magazine urged Britain to invade Europe from the rear, stating Germany had only 25 to 30 guarded divisions left in France. It claimed the Red Fleet believed 375,000 to 450,000 German troops faced the front with limited artillery and airpower.
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Russia
Britain
Germany
France
Bolshevik
Nab CIO Official On legal Entry Count
New York detectives arrested John Santo a founder of the CIO Transport Workers Union on charges that he entered the United States illegally. Bold action followed dawn raids by the criminal alien squad.
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Nab Cio
New York
INS
John Santo
CIO
Transport Workers’ Union
Criminal Alien Squad
United States
Help Wanted Ad in The Gazette Draws Applicants Fast
Cafe owners can secure waitresses cooks and other workers by running a Help Ad in The Gazette. Hundreds of experienced job seekers read each edition and applicants can be found by calling 2-1121 before noon. The ad reaches the right people who might not know about openings otherwise.
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The
Gazette
the Gazette
Grand Mound Man New Head Of East Iowa Veterinarians
Dr. Jerry Wolfe of Grand Mound was elected president of the Eastern Iowa Veterinary association at its 28th annual convention in Cedar Rapids. Officers include Dr. H E Tyner as former president, Dr. G C Moses as vice president, Dr. R E Elson as secretary, and Dr. A R Menary as treasurer. New board member Dr L Proctor joins existing trustees Dr N N Voetberg and Dr S G Paul. A keynote by T Henry Foster urged veterinarians to boost farm animal production for defense, citing Secretary Wickard’s push for greater output.
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Jerry Wolfe
Grand Mound
Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association
H. E. Tyner
New London
G. C. Moses
Dike
R. E. Elson
Vinton
A. R. Menary
Cedar Rapids
L. Proctor
Hazleton
Foster
Claude Wickard
Towa
May Put Ceiling On Prices Of Wood Pulp
Washington reports Price Administrator Leon Henderson said price advances of 4 to 11.50 dollars a ton in wood pulp contracts for Q4 may force ceilings at or below Q3 levels. He indicated actions could set ceiling prices to restrain further increases.
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Washington
Leon Henderson
U S Indicts Nazi Propagandist For Withholding Data
George Sylvester Viereck a 56 year old journalist was indicted on withholding information when he registered as an agent of a foreign power He faced $20 000 bail and possible trial in Washington The German born naturalized American had long been a propagandist for Germany and allegedly received up to $40 000 in a year for his work
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Red Army
Leningrad
Moscow
High Command
Timoshenko
New York
George Sylvester Viereck
State Department
United States
Isaac Pratt
Viereck
Washington
William Power Maloney
Maloney
Germany
Who's Who
Munich
Chicago
Dollar Day Buying In Cedar Rapids Boosts Holiday Shopping
Bright autumn sunshine drew crowds to Cedar Rapids stores for Dollar Day. Shoppers, both men and women, browsed through all departments, with shoes, hosiery, dress boxes, yard goods, bedding, children’s outerwear, gloves, and novelty jewelry among the strong sellers as Christmas gift items appeared.
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Cedar Rapids
Mother of Mayors Dies in Cabot Arkansas
Mrs. M. J. Bailey, 78, mother of three Arkansas mayors, died Tuesday in Cabot.
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Cabot, Ark
M. J. Bailey
Arkansas
Armed Robbery Drives Cedar Rapids Motorist Out Of Town
Three gunmen robbed elevator engineer Fred E. Butterfield of 38 dollars early Wednesday in Cedar Rapids. Butterfield was ordered to drive west toward the city limits after a crosswise car blocked his path. The trio searched him, took the cash, and fled in a second car toward highways 149 and 30.
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Fred E. Butterfield
Favenue
Quaker Oats
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Butterfield
Tenth Street
First Avenue
Butterfield
Highway No
Finois l
Sunshine Is Ideal For Dollar Day In Cedar Rapids
Weather updates Cedar Rapids and vicinity show increasing clouds and warmer conditions with rain expected Thursday. Dollar day shoppers enjoyed clear skies and a 72 degree high at 2:30 p.m after a morning low of 42. Cedar River level rose about 16 inches from the day before but remains near seasonal norms per rivermen.
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Cedar Rapids
Dollar Day
Mercury
Chambers
Cedar River
Iowa Windmill and Pump Company
Allied Aid Bill Moves Through House Committee in War Push
The House Appropriations Committee approved a 5.985 billion lend-lease bill and sent it to the full House by a 26 to 5 vote. The measure earmarks 5.985 billion for lend-lease with 174 million for naval ordnance and coast guard needs, aiming rapid obligation by March 1 and delivery by June 30, 1943.
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House
Pace
Axis
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Naval Ordnance
Coast Guard
Roosevelt
Russia
United States
OPM
Wil
Defense to Cut Whisky Output
Washington reports whisky production to be curtailed for national defense. Distillers may divert facilities to high proof grain alcohol for gunpowder needs. Officials assure steady supply for consumers, citing large current stocks enough to last about five years. End of August whisky stocks were about 501.6 million gallons.
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Washington
National Defense
Office of Production Management
Turkey Offers Chrome Deal With Germany Delays 1943 Start
Ankara proposes to deliver chrome to Germany beginning in 1943 in exchange for arms, while Britain Russia and others monitor the negotiations. Turkey confirms a counter proposal after German threats to halt talks on a 300000 ton chrome pledge for 1943 and 1944.
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Ankara
Turkey
Germany
United States
Great Britain
United States War Industries
Karl Clodius
Amity Declaration Denies German Troop Moves
Berlin reports say Germany and Turkey issued a joint declaration denying foreign reports of German troop concentrations on the Turkish Bulgarian frontier and of demands to march through Turkey. They asserted no disruption to German Turkish relations. The American and British ambassadors conveyed their governments views to Foreign Minister Sukru Saracoglu.
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Berlin
Turkey
Germany
John van A. MacMurray
Hughe Montgomery Knatchbull- Hugessen
Sukru Saracoglu
Roosevelt letter to Stalin pledges aid against Hitler
President Roosevelt sent a letter to Premier Stalin promising material and supplies to fight Hitler on all fronts. Averell Harriman delivered the note and expressed strong confidence that Soviet forces would prevail. The White House will compare the letter to a Berlin copy to expose Nazi propaganda aims.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Stalin
Russia
Hitler
Averell Harriman
Moscow
White House
Berlin
Traffic Laws Force Man to Swap to Horse and Buggy
Bill Benjamin, 54, a junk hauler, faces multiple traffic court actions over parking on private property and fake license plates. He is fined seven dollars and costs, then, in defiance, takes to the streets in a horse and buggy claiming traffic laws are to blame.
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Kankakee
Bill Benjamin
Benjamin
Vito San Giovanni
Bourbonnais
WPA Raise To Be Announced Soon
WPA Administrator Howard Hunter said a small wage increase for about 1.03 million WPA workers would be announced by Thursday or Friday after a White House meeting with President Roosevelt. The raise, due to higher living costs, would likely take effect around November 1 and no extra congressional funds are expected at this time.
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Stimson
George C Marshall
Army
Washington
INS
WPA
Howard Hunter
Roosevelt
Hunter
Congress
U S Hopes Bill Allows Arming Merchant Ships
Washington reports say leadership agreed neutrality legislation to permit arming American merchant ships and possibly allow travel to belligerent ports. President Roosevelt and Hull press for swift House action, with chances of broader repeal of travel restrictions debated by Senate leaders.
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Washington
House
Roosevelt
White House
State Hull
Harry L. Hopkins
Congress
Hopkins
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Wallace
Hull
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Ukraine
Semyon Budyonny
Harry Boyd
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John W. Barriger
RFC
Western Association of Railway Executives
Barriger
Mexico
Lord Haw Haw
Haw Haw
Associated Press
East Iowa
Newa
U. S
George S. Viereck
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