Rumors of British resignation and German propaganda denial
A long column discusses supposed British government resignation and an armistice claim amid German accusations of planted reports. It argues about Nazis blaming London, Stalin’s role in Europe, and the need for citizens to be vigilant while a local accident inquiry unfolds and officials urge proof of innocence for a fatal school-age pedestrian death.
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London
Hitler
Goering
Slimsler
Adolf
Senate blocks separation of neutrality bill provisions
Washington, 65 26 vote rejects Tobey motion to separate shipping provisions from arms embargo repeal. Iowa Senators Gillette and Herring opposed the measure as debate opens on neutrality act with possible amendments to allow limited shipping to Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.
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Tobey
Washington
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Towa
Guy M. Gillette
Clyde L. Herring
Charles W. Tobey
N. H. Tobey
Barkley
Kentucky
Borah
Idaho
Johnson
Greatest Need of Humanity Divides Between Spirit and Property
A reader asks what humanity’s greatest need is and the author compares spiritual understanding with social and economic reforms. The piece argues that Jesus points to the straight and narrow path and the kingdom of God as core needs, while cautioning against abolishing property rights. It concludes that true need may be spiritual awareness demonstrated by Jesus.
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Jesus
God
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Bishop Berkeley
District
United Feature Syndicate Inc
790 Year Long Latvian Residence Ends for Repatriated Folk
Landowning families with Latvian roots for seven centuries arrived in Riga to begin repatriation to Germany. German agents prepared a swift exodus with ten ships in port to evacuate the first emigrants. The process favored those with German citizenship and households with multiple children or elderly dependents.
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Latvia
Riga
Germany
Knickerbocker Describes British Air Strike Readiness in France
Knickerbocker reports from a secret French air field with the Royal Air Force describing the advanced air striking force in France. He notes Britain’s preparations to retaliate against Germany and asserts mutual destruction awaits both sides if Hitler attacks Britain. The piece highlights extensive reconnaissance of the Siegfried line and close up mapping.
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France
INS
British Bomber Command
England
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Brit
Ain
Hitler
Britain
Siegfried Line
Apology Letter Reflects on Silence and Irritability
The speaker confesses a period of emotional strain from pressure and writes an apology for not being more considerate. They acknowledge public judgment from those who think they know them and express regret for the unidentified mother mentioned in the reflection.
Rumors of Armistice Sweep Berlin Amid Hysterical Rush
Berlin buzzed Tuesday with reports of a British government resignation and a possible armistice. The German wireless charged British secret service with spreading the rumors as crowds gathered in shops and streets, seeking confirmation before radio denials.
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Berlin
Hitler vows Germany will fight on in war effort
Berlin report says Adolf Hitler on Tuesday declared Germany determined to fight the war. The AP dispatch notes continuation on Page 2 Col 5.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Germany
AFL Convention Rejects Blanket New Deal Endorsement
The 59th annual AFL convention in Cincinnati refused a blanket endorsement of the New Deal by voice vote about 70 percent. The resolutions report urged non concurrence with a Connecticut federation call for support of the New Deal noting labor friendly acts while praising social security but opposing the first reorganizing bill and seeking amendments to the Wagner Act.
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American Federation of Labor
Resolutions Committee
Connecticut
AFL
Gallogly Surrenders After Georgia Prison Escape
Richard Gallogly who fled Georgia prison guards with his bride last Friday surrendered to Dallas police on Tuesday.
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Dallas
Tex
Richard Gallogly
Georgia
U S corn estimate rises slightly from last month
The Agriculture Department's October crop report puts this year’s corn at 2 532 417 000 bushels and wheat at 739 445 000. Corn yield per acre is 27 9 bushels on 90 734 000 harvested acres. wheat totals exceed last year but stay near ten year averages. Durum and spring wheat forecasts rise modestly. oats and potatoes show declines. Ample grain supplies expected for domestic use and export next year.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
The
Department
False alarm over F D R mediation trial balloon
Washington reeled Tuesday from a reported trial balloon on mediation of the European war. An executive official suggested such a notion might be pitched to reporters, but there was no official move or change in Roosevelt’s stance. The episode sparked a two and a half hour media furor before being clarified.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congressional
Wall Street
Executive Branch
United States
Germany
High Shrubbery Blamed For Auto And Truck Crash
Carroll Johnson and Byron J. Crocker reported an accident caused by high shrubbery. Crocker backed from 350 Woodland drive SE and Johnson, traveling west on Woodland, hit the rear of the truck. No injuries reported.
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Cedar Rapids
Carroll Johnson
Third Avenue SE
Byron J. Crocker
Kenmore Street
Crocker
Woodland Drive
Johnson
Woodland
Motorists Must Stop For School Bus In City
City council passed an ordinance requiring all motorists to stop completely when a school bus loads or unloads within city limits. After stopping, drivers may proceed at up to 10 mph with due caution for children. Violations carry a $100 fine or 30 days in jail.
Temperature Rises After Sky Clears Over Cedar Rapids
Strong winds cleared dull clouds from Cedar Rapids as autumn scenes persisted. The temperature dipped from 59 at midnight to 46 by 10 am Tuesday then rose to 56 by 2:30 pm. Monday reached a high of 75 at 3 pm then fell to 69 by 7 pm on the Chambers Inskeep thermometer.
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Cedar Rapids
Mercury
Chambers
Finland Urges Civilians to Leave Helsinki and Viipuri
In a Tuesday broadcast Interior Minister Urho Kekkonen called on civilians who can to evacuate Helsinki and Viipuri and their surroundings as a precaution. A decree will be issued Wednesday but departures are voluntary. government will provide free rail transport and other aid for those unable to pay.
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Finland
Viipuri
Urho Kekkonen
Baltic neutrals watch Soviet Finland shows amid NATO fears
Europe’s northern states from Finland to Norway gather in Helsinki to discuss preserving Baltic and North Sea trade as Moscow seeks dominance. Sweden mobilizes troops and accelerates air raid shelter construction while Paasikivi heads to Moscow for talks with the Kremlin on political exchange.
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Finland
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Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Helsinki
Finn Air Defense
Juho Kusti Paasikivi
Moscow
Kremlin
Thorough probe planned in boy's Belle Plaine death
Linn County Attorney King Thompson and Sheriff Jim Smith announce a thorough investigation into the 7 year old Roger Harold Comley death after he was struck by T B Kelsey's car near Belle Plaine. Kelsey initially cited sun blindness but investigators will re interview witnesses and consider manslaughter or reckless driving charges.
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Chilren
Cedar Rapids
Linn
King Thompson
Jim Smith
Roger Harold Comley
T. B. Kelsey
Belle Plaine
Edgewood School No. 1
Kelsey
L. Knight
Comley
Smith
Thompson
Knight
Cornley
Court House
Grand
Dollar Day draws thrifty shoppers in Cedar Rapids
Wednesday marks a annual Dollar Day sale attracting many shoppers from miles around. The event highlights lower retail prices due to favorable market conditions with discounts on shoes, woolens, and men’s suits across local stores.
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Cedar Rapids
Nazis Claim West Front Gains Amid France Resistance
Berlin says reich forces advanced on the western front while Paris reports German reconnaissance flights blocked by weather. French dispatches say troops repelled German assaults south of Saarbrucken and artillery duels raged along a 90 mile front from Luxembourg to Lauterbourg.
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INS
Saarbruecken
Luxembourg
Lauterbourg
Saar
Western Front Advance Mentioned in War Communique
An official war communique notes only a slight advance on the western front aimed at influencing speeches by Edouard Daladier and Neville Chamberlain. It adds the eastern advance toward the Russo German border is progressing with a slight gain.
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Edouard Daladier
Neville Chamberlain
Daladier Brands Hitler Peace Offer A Delusion
Premier Edouard Daladier in a radio address in Paris accuses Adolf Hitler of breaking promises and says France will not lay down arms until real peace is guaranteed. He cites German conquests of Austria Czechoslovakia and Poland and warns against demobilization now or in six months. France and Britain stand united against Nazi pressure as British actions and future war aims are discussed.
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Edouard Daladier
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
France
Great Britain
Daladier
Geremany
Europe
Germany
Austria
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Britain
Neville Chamberlain
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When Europe Talks Peace It Is A Long Way Off Says Baer
Article quotes ARTHUR Bugs Baer arguing peace in Europe is distant. He suggests the U S should avoid entangling in others affairs and criticizes the Versailles treaty as a flawed agreement.
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Arthur
Bugs” Baer
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