British Flyers Repel Two German Air Raids Over London
British fighter planes at high altitude broke up two German air attacks on London on Saturday after 24 hours of continuous operations over the capital. Incendiaries hit warehouses in central London amid daylight raids, with casualties from an east London apartment block. The RAF claimed 133 German planes shot down, while 34 British planes were lost with 15 pilots saved. Night raids continued from southwest and northwest, as sirens warned and anti aircraft batteries fired.
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Lost 2 Year Old Finds Policemen Are His Friends
A frightened two year old, Paul Anthony LeRoux, wandered from home on a Friday afternoon in Cedar Rapids. Patrolmen Simon and Stusak located him at 2130 Mount Vernon Road SE with Suzanne Jenkins. The boy, unable to name his address, slept at the station until his father arrived around 6 35 p.m. to take him home.
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Bulgaria Seen As Member Of Axis Pact
Rome AP reports Italian political circles suggest Bulgaria the friendliest Balkan state to the Soviet Union may join the new axis pact of Germany Italy and Japan.
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Colonel Higley Named Superintendent of West Point
Colonel Harvey D Higley of San Antonio Texas former West Point graduate and long time Army officer has been promoted to brigadier general and named superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point He will assume duties after a short leave Higley born Cedar Rapids July 16 1882 is among pioneer Higleys of the city and has served in multiple commands including Fort Sam Houston Fort Riley Fort Sill and Fort Stotsenburg with a career spanning 1904 to 1938 and instruction at West Point 1911 1915.
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Slot machine seizure yields 1562 dollars from 37 machines
Police seized 37 slot machines from five downtown clubs on Sept. 20. The take totaled 1 562.46 dollars with dimes and nickels the largest items and the Pickwick club the biggest loser at 557.60 dollars. Proceeds go to the county school fund after a report to the county attorney and bids sought for salvage.
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Earl Stanley
Rent Your Vacancy in The Gazette Want Ads
The Gazette Want Ads offer a low cost way to rent vacancies with fast results. An example ad shows a modern 50 room bungalow at 958 Daniels St NE rented for 27.50 after a 50 cent charge and a same day deadline.
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Willkie denounces Roosevelt blank check strategy in tour
Wendell Willkie, eastbound to rally GOP and win over Democrats and independents in 18 western states, accuses Roosevelt of seeking a third term via blank check funding. He addresses at Ampex race track Yonkers before NY GOP convention, then heads west for more speeches and a foreign policy address in Cleveland.
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British Bombers Hit Lorient Invasion Base Fire Rages
London says Britain began a major air assault on Lorient on the French Atlantic coast. Bombers dropped high explosives at a rapid rate and stirred fires that engulfed the harbor, with flames visible from about 70 miles away after a three and a half hour attack moving from the west coast toward munition factories inland.
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First Of Fifty U S Destroyers Arrive At British Ports
The first flotilla of former United States destroyers arrived at a British port on Saturday afternoon, part of the 50 ships traded to Britain for bases. The voyage from a Canadian port covered 2,500 miles with two ships sighted in the Atlantic, both British.
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Senate Ratifies Havana Agreement
Washington AP The senate ratified the Havana agreement in a pact among the United States and 20 American republics to prevent transfer of any territory in the hemisphere from one non American country to another.
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Willkie Speaks to Dubuque Democrats on Town Tour
Wendell L. Willkie, in Dubuque, urged Democratic listeners to consider his policies during a final town tour address. He spoke to about 10,900 people gathered along the railway right-of-way, expressing hope that many in the crowd would join him in “reasoning” on issues. The event wrapped up his Iowa visit before heading toward Illinois and Wisconsin.
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Nile Kinnick Seeks GOP Victory At Polls
Nile Kinnick former Iowa All American halfback urged GOP support at a Towns Young Republican convention in Iowa Falls praising Willkie and democracy. He addressed 10,000 central Iowa farmers at Estes Park and urged Americans to back the Republican ticket this fall.
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Willkie Captivates Iowans Urging Third-Term Gate
Willkie spoke to about 5 000 eager Iowans in Independence urging voters to “give the third term the gate.” He argued that eight years in office does not justify reelection and urged listening to all sides before voting. Mrs. Willkie waved from the platform as a farmer lauded her as a real American woman.
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Toe Fashion Moi? Everyday Thoughts On Odd Habits
A light column notes two exposed big toes peeking from fashionably worn shoes while debating whether men could adopt torn trousers or bare necks as fashion. It mocks current style whims, comparing toe trends to odd headgear and slogan fads, urging simple practicality.
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Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
Daylight saving time ends at 2 am tomorrow in the eastern and central zones, ending the period of daylight saving in Chicago and nearby areas.
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Nazis Warn U S and Russia Against Boosting Britain Aid
Nazis warn neutrals against increasing material aid to Great Britain and China as a new Germany Italy Japan alliance shapes neutrality policy. They deem certain U S aircraft shipments to Britain potentially decisive and within the struggle over Europe and Asia.
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Welles Says No Far East Problem Beyond Negotiation
Cleveland AP report: Undersecretary of state Sumner Welles outlines U S foreign policy aims asserting no Far East issue lacks peaceful settlement if all parties seek an equitable solution He warns of possible contingencies as Japan, Germany and Italy align and pledges material support to Britain and dominions.
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Tops Linn County Tax Payers
Iowa Electric Light and Power will become Linn county’s top taxpayer after state tag commission raised its assessment. Officials estimate next year’s taxes will exceed 200 thousand dollars, about 65 thousand more than 1939. The 1940 Linn county assessment rises from 2.75 million to 4.42 million, with the increase spread across all property.
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Weather Brights For Early Season Grid Games
Mild Saturday forecast around Cedar Rapids with sun and light winds. Temperatures rise from a morning low of 41 to near 74 by afternoon after a Friday high of 71, with readings easing to the mid 40s by midnight.
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Three Accidents Lead to Two Charges May Add Third
Three crashes Saturday afternoon kept traffic officers busy and resulted in two charges with a possible third. Walter Wagner of 927 Third Street SW was held for a chemical test after a crash at F avenue and Fourth street NW involving Theodore Fault of route No. 1. Fault was held for speeding after admitting 30 mph. Wagner underwent a chemical test at the station.
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