Neutrality Act Changes Given House Okay By 212-194 Vote
German and Russian forces clash around Kerch gateway to the Caucasus oil fields as fighting rages on the Moscow front. Soviet reports claim Red Army troops repulse German attempts near Kalinin and Tula while battles intensify along a 200 mile defense arc. London reports indicate heavy Nazi casualties and large troop losses as the drive on Moscow continues.
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Kerch
Associated Press
Moscow
Adolf Hitler
Caucasus
Russia
Kalinin Secior
Volga
Kalinin
Reuters
Rome Radio
Crimea
Pravda
Amatt Ang
Sevastopol
Black Sea
High Command
Mostow
Tula
Fedor von Bock
Fitler
Volokolamsk
London
U S and Britain Seek Path to End Finnish Soviet War
Washington reports indicate the United States and Great Britain may renew efforts to end the hostilities between Finland and the Soviet Union. Officials scrutinize Finland's demand for guaranteed security against future attacks. The Helsinki note rejects Russia's peace overtures, while Hull hints Finland may not be irrevocably allied with Nazi Germany.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Wpinland
Helsinki
State Department
Russia
Hull
Finland
Nazi Germany
Grebing Takes Command of Battery at Fort Ord
Pierre officer Lieutenant E V Grebing has assumed command of Battery C of the 147th Field Artillery at Fort Ord California, relieving Captain Paul S Dowell of Pierre who is discharged under age and grade rules. The unit prepares to depart November 16 for San Francisco port of embarkation under a dispatch from Capital Journal.
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Grebing
Pierre
E. V. Grebing
147Th Field Artillery
Fort Ord
Calif
Paul S. Dowell
San Frahelsco
Renew Demand For Second Front In War Debate
London reports show Labour member Emanuel Shinwell urging Britain to open a second Front to aid Russia. He pressed why Libyan offensives have been delayed and warned that action next week or month might be less effective, arguing a Libya assault could distract Nazis.
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London
Britain
Russia
Libya
Emanuel Shinwell
Shinwell
Demonstration Debate Scheduled Over KSOO
A demonstration debate on the high school topic Resolved that all men should receive military training before draft age will air on radio KSOQ Sioux Falls Friday November 21 at 1 pm. Huron High School debate coach D C Reutter announced the event.
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South Dakota
United States
KSOQ
Sioux Falls
D. C. Reutter
Huron
Papers Found Near Huntziger Plane Crash in France
In unoccupied France near Levigan a briefcase of papers from General Charles Huntziger, minister of war, survived the crash that killed him and seven others. Youth observers recalled the aircraft entering a snowstorm and exploding on the mountainside as rescuers recovered burned bodies amid fog and ravines.
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Levigan
France
Charles Huntziger
North Africa
Huntziger
Vichy
Et Rey Hs Wiede
Marshal Petain
Balestatt
Ane
War Today There Are Cold Circumstances In Finnish Situation
Dewitt Mackenzie discusses the broader wartime context and prompts reflection on how isolated Finnish events fit into the global conflict. The piece notes shifting political pressures, public appeals, and the need to assess actions within the larger war effort. The article emphasizes restraint and cautious analysis of unfolding events.
Japan prepares for hostile situation as talks with U S fail
In the Far East crisis the Japanese government readies for a hostile situation if negotiations with the United States collapse. Senator Murray warns of a possible war, Kurusu calls for keeping peace, and Tokyo moves to equip a special session with emergency legislation, tax measures, and policy speeches from Tojo and Kaya.
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Associated Press
Far East
United States
Washington
Murray
Montana Democrat
Foreign Relations Committee
Japan
Saburo Kurusu
Pacific
Kurusu
Orient
East Asia
China
Winston Churchill
Great Britain
United Statespan
Tokyo
Eideki Tojo
Shigenori
Okinobu Kaya
Hirohito
Langer Finishes Testimony in North Dakota Seat Battle
Washington November 13. Counsel for North Dakota petitioners pressed cross examination to show Langer refused to influence officials and argued personal real estate and securities sales related to his governorship actions in 1937 and 1938. Langer completed three days of Senate elections committee testimony replying to 21 charges in a fitness challenge. Former Senator Edward Burke said petitioners deem four or five charges especially serious and would pursue them further on Page Twelve.
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Washington
North Dakota
Langer
Langer Lata
Senate Elections Committee
Edward Burke
Nebraska
Russian Officials Overdoine On Plane Flight To Iran
London reports rising anxiety over a plane carrying U S ambassador Laurence Steinhandt and Soviet envoy Maxim Litvinoff after it left Kuibyshev for Teheran two days earlier. Informed sources said no flight plan was known and only news was the plane overdue. Weather or forced landing were possible along the route over the Caspian Sea.
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Iran
London
Lavag
Laurence A. Steinhandt
U. S
Moscow
Maxim Litvinoff
Washington
Kuibyoe
Russia
Teheran
Kuibyshev
Kuibyshew
Cuapian Sea
House Edges Toward Neutrality Act Revision Victory
President Roosevelt intervened to push the House toward approving revisions to the Neutrality Act allowing arming merchant ships and sailing combat zones. The 212 to 194 vote followed dramatic appeals by Speaker Rayburn and a bid for bipartisan support as leaders warned of broader strategic risks if the changes failed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Rayburn
Bolater
Germany
Britain
Russia
China
Rep
Wadsworth
Republican
New York
White House
Tenner
Senate
Rep. McCormack
Massachusetts
Texas
Representative Woodrum
Virginia
Falas
Pernels
Woodrum
Virginian
Congress
Associated Press
T War ‘Aircraft Company
Daia
Fact Find Board
John RR. Steelman
U. S
Oregon
New Hampshire
Vermont
Nevada
Montana
California
San Francisco
CIO
United Mine Workers
UMW
John L. Lewis
Philip Murray
UHM
Thomas Kennedy
Murray
Kennedy
Defense Mediation Board
So Dar
Sigw
Poge
S. D. Officers Are Given Promotions
Sioux Falls dispatch reports officers from South Dakota promoted in the Engineers Reserves. Bsington SD moved from second to first lieutenant. Thomas Norby of Brookings promoted from lieutenant. Baddeley of Watertown Taute and James Lee of Brookings granted temporary promotions. All now on active duty.
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Sioux Falls
Organized Reserves
Bsington SD
Engineers
Thomas Norby
Brookings
Eer ’ Baddeley
Watertown
Taute
James Lee
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KSOO
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Dewitt MacKenzie
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