Roosevelt era policy under fire in naval and aid debates
The official Senate Naval Committee report examines the Greer incident where the destroyer trailed and broadcast the submarine, prompting Roosevelt’s shoot on sight order and pressure to repeal the arms ban. It notes the need for clearer policy and warns against premature war drift as trade talks with Argentina and army leadership shifts unfold.
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Reds Admit Plight Most Serious Yet In Drive on Moscow
German offensives reach toward Vyazma Mozhaisk and Kalinin as Moscow faces its gravest danger. Soviet counterattacks, heavy tank use, and fierce fighting mark a pivotal battle with vast casualties and encirclement risks.
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Navy Reveals Greer Attacked While Searched for Submarine
The navy disclosed that the destroyer Greer was attacked by a submarine off Iceland while the ship hunted a reported submarine. Admiral Stark testified the Greer followed orders to relay submarine positions without firing, then engaged with depth charges as torpedo tracks were sighted.
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Mass
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January 1942 Auto Output Cut Set At Fifty-One Percent
Washington reports Leon Henderson of the OPM ordered a minimum 51 percent reduction in passenger car production in January 1942 from January 1941 levels. The plan lowers big three output by about 55 percent while smaller firms see varied changes due to seasonality and material constraints.
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Leon Henderson
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Mercury Climbs In Morning Haze
Cedar Rapids area forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions with increasing clouds and unsettled wind. Morning low near 43 degrees rose to 67 by midafternoon as humidity stood at 35 percent and winds shifted southwest to west at 20 to 38 mph.
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Knudsen Outlines $56 Billion Arms Drive Through 1943
William Knudsen, director of the Office of Production Management, told a Senate appropriations subcommittee that defense production would require about $56 billion before the end of 1943. Chairman Adams noted expected peaks next year and indicated further funding beyond the current $5.985 billion lend-lease bill, with additional asks likely. Wickard testified Britain needs pork, eggs, dairy, and other foods despite ample wheat and sugar. Adams said the U.S. aims to have Russia pay cash for war supplies while possible.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Civilian Pilot Training Program Model
The Cedar Rapids Gazette feature on the civilian pilot training program is used nationwide as a publicity model by CPTP. Flight Supervisor Herbert Whitney in Cedar Rapids announced Washington headquarters copied the article and distributed it to training centers. Campbell wrote the piece and took three photos. Whitney inspected the local center and conducted secondary flight tests.
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Des Moines
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Argentine Pact Hailed As Defeat Of Axis
Washington hailed the first US Argentina trade pact since 1853 as a major diplomatic win. The treaty, signed in Buenos Aires, avoids senate ratification and aims to boost trade amid wartime disruption, drawing both praise from officials and criticism from some senators over concessions affecting livestock and beef markets.
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Panama Ex- President Arias Exiled to Costa Rica
Ousted Panamanian leader Arnulfo Arias surrendered to police in the Canal Zone and was jailed in Panama City after arriving from Cristobal. A new government said exile in Costa Rica would be allowed, while noting possible charges for leaving the country without permission.
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Panama City
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Cuba
Havana
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Rogelio
de la Guardia
River near-tragedy with comic twist as motor fails classed
In Cedar Rapids a 32 horsepower outboard on a small boat caused a rough takeoff. Britt Davies fell overboard and was rescued after falling into cold river water while Lyle Herman's motor failed to perform as expected. About fifty onlookers witnessed the mishap near the North Western bridge.
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Ninth Street
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Second Street
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CIO Calls Off Strike That Halted Tank Work
The CIO United Automobile Workers ended its Hillsdale Michigan strike delaying transmission work at Spicer Manufacturing in Toledo Ohio. The move follows mediation board requests and a labor department certification after AFL members threatened a general walkout over rehire disputes.
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Hillsdale
Mich
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Spicer
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Michigan
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Hillsdale Steel
Chest Fund Opens Campaign With $18 856 at First Report
The Community Chest campaign's first report meeting at the Chamber of Commerce raised 18 856 toward a goal of 89 847. Mrs Frederick S Glanville led the noon luncheon and urged doubling efforts as the city tackles its key job.
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Frederick S. Glanville
Community Chest
Chamber of Commerce
Sumner Quarton
Mercantile
Herbert Killian
Charles Shackell
Henry E. Haege
R C. Montgomery
Smulekoff Furniture Co Moves to East Side Building
Smulekoff Furniture Co plans a 20 year lease of the former Rosenbaum building at 97 Third Avenue SE and adjoining property to the river. Remodeling will start immediately with a move from the 111 Third Avenue SW location, in the building the firm erected for its own occupancy.
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Third Avenue SW
Andrew H. Woods
Iowa City
Sinclair Realty Company
Smulekoff
Rosenbaum Furniture Company
Third Avenue SE
Third Avenue E
First Street
Arming of American Merchant Ships Clears House Panel
The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved a bill to arm American merchant ships by repealing section six of the Neutrality Act. The measure moves to floor debate with final passage expected late Friday. Secretary Knox said guns could be mounted in months, crews ready, ships not Navy controlled.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
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Knox
Germany
High Seas
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House
Tatsuta Maru Sails for U S with American Born Japanese
The Tatsuta Maru departed Yokohama carrying five Americans and 300 American-born Japanese. About 250 of the latter are expected to land in Honolulu. 667 American-born Japanese originally applied for reservations. two more ships will follow for the United States.
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Domei
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