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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1941
Page
9
Japanese dispatches say four of seven Chinese armies were smashed in the Changsha drive in Hunan province and 100,000 Chinese troops were encircled northeast of the city. Two Chinese armies remained to defend Changsha as Japanese forces neared within 18 miles of the capital. Around 300,000 Chinese soldiers were retreating along a 180 mile front.
Knights of Pythias districts from seven counties including Scott, Louisa, Muscatine, Johnson, Clinton, Cedar and Jones will convene in West Liberty on October 14 with 700 delegates. Des Moines official Ray O. Garber is expected to attend. Floyd DeForest chairs the order.
United Press reports from the front describe the Red Army retreat toward Shreveport Louisiana under constant Blue pressure. Reds destroy bridges and plant mines while the Blues claim several miles gained as both sides disagree on the drive’s extent.
Washington AP The economic defense board led by Vice President Wallace centralizes control of economic warfare by taking over all export license issuance in US foreign trade valued at four billion dollars annually. The move absorbs the state department controls division and integrates its functions into the board.
John D Rockefeler Jr says too many boys go to college arguing the trend benefits some but wastes resources on many. He advocates selective schooling and practical training for the rest.
In Britain the board of trade unveiled government controlled underwear aiming for simplicity and affordability. Garments will have minimal features and bear a CC-41 stamp indicating controlled commodity status, with a plain monogram rather than ornate initials.
Canberra announced by John Leckie minister of aircraft production that Australia will export 30 million dollars worth of locally manufactured aircraft next year. The shipments will include heavy bombers and advanced trainers.
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