Willkie Ships Out on World Tour for War Effort
Wendell L. Willkie arrives in Cairo en route to Russia India and China as Republican candidate 1940 undertakes a government service mission at President Roosevelt's request. He carries letters to Premier Stalin and other officials and aims to explain the American war effort and unity. He plans to return by mid October to aid campaign efforts.
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Cairo
Wendell L. Willkie
Russia
India
China
Turkey
Arabia
Palestine
Syria
Iraq
Willkie
Roosevelt
Stalin
Irish Disorders Flare as US Soldiers Seen in Belfast
In Belfast two US soldiers appeared on city streets triggering clashes after the hanging of Thomas J. Williams an 18 year old Irish Republican Army member for killing a policeman. Police baton charges dispersed a crowd of about 300 as demonstrators hurled missiles. Two rioters were arrested and sentenced to three months in prison.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
United States
Thomas J. Williams
Iish Republican Army
Williams
President weighs wage and farm price stabilization plans
Washington sources say President Roosevelt is near a decision to stabilize wages and farm prices with three wage categories under review. Proposals include caping white collar raises with cost of living links, and limiting high earnings while considering payroll caps. Farm price options include subsidies, ceilings at 110 percent parity, or using war powers to set levels without subsidies.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Salakies
Canada
Rommel's Egyptian Drive Seen Tied to Stalingrad Crisis
The War Today argues Rommel’s attack in the Egyptian desert is timed with the Stalingrad crisis as a potential final blow. It portrays Rommel coordinating with Hitler’s plan to overrun Egypt and threaten the Suez Canal, forming the right flank of the Caucasian advance.
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Stalingrad
Egyptian
Egypt
Suez
Hitler
Oveng
Ancasur
Middle East
Russia
Fuehrer
Departing draftee in Great Bend attacks draft board chairman
In Great Bend Kansas a departing draftee struck the draft board chairman with an object through a train window injuring him and himself. He received a six month jail sentence and a deferment in the incident.
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Topeka
Ri Bi
Great Bend
Half Million Yanks Overseas
Assistant Secretary of War John J. McCloy announced a full test of air power to pressure Germany while ground troops remain essential. He noted over half a million American fighting men abroad and reported U S planes have downed 234 Japanese planes since February 1 with 109 lost, plus 218 Japanese craft destroyed by volunteers. Also, 100,000 Londoners greeted US soldiers and marines in their first return march, and American troops arrived in Belgian Congo near Leopoldville to bolster Allied supply routes to Egypt.
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Cincinnati
United States
Germany
John J. McCloy
McCloy
al Uieaters
Belgian Congo
London
Belzian Congo
Leonoldville
Congo
Africa
Spy Convicted in Germany Conspiracy Case
The report notes a conviction involving Herbert KK and K Bihr on conspiracy charges related to spying for Germany. A 30 year option was mentioned as part of the outcome.
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Herbert KK
K Bihr
Crigted
Germany
Aa. A
Fair Opens Monday War Theme Dominates South Dakota State Fair
South Dakota’s fifty eighth annual State Fair begins Monday in Huron for six days with a war focused program. New features include circus acts before the grandstand replacing auto races, Barnes Caruthers vaudeville acts, and a six night revue. Premiums total about 14000 with much paid in war stamps. Jimmie Dosa will wed during a public ceremony Saturday night.
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South Dakota
Huron
Exposition
Barnes-Carruthers
Barnes-Carruthers Enterprises
Jimmie Dosa
Teo
Japs Strike Anew At Port Moresby And Milne Bay
Allied communique reports renewed Japanese attacks toward Port Moresby from Kokoda Milne Bay with heavy Allied air strafing. Fighters claim significant Japanese losses and destruction of the enemy air force in New Guinea while qualifying the threat as not immediately leading to a major push.
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Port Moresby
MacArthur
Australia
Milne Bay
Kokoda
New Guinea
United Nations
R. B. Leonard
Ward
Melbourne Herald
Japs Move Troops Toward Siberia Amid War Council Alarm
Washington reports the Pacific War Council at the White House focused on the risk of Japan attacking Siberia as 100,000 troops move north from China and a large fleet masss forms off north Japan. Tojo confirms no policy change while reshuffles hint at possible aggression toward Vladivostok and the USSR.
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Pacific War Council
White House
Japan
Siberia
Russia
Vladivostok
Sea of Japan
Tokyo
Tojo
Tokyo War Cabinet
Comein
Hidetji Tojo Ag
Shigenori Togo
Tone
Chungking
China
Ta Kung Pea
Togo
1. SSR
China War Theater
RAF Bombs Saarbruecken Coal and Iron Center
London reports an RAF attack on Saarbruecken in clear weather with a large bomber force. The target center for coal and iron suffered heavy destruction with three bombers missing, described as an outstanding success. Canadian fliers call it as destructive as larger raids. German night activity over England was limited with minor damage from a few bombs.
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London
Air Ministry
Saarbruecken
France
Luxembourg
Germany
RAF
England
Streicher Reported Nabbed By Gestapo
A Daily Express dispatch from Stockholm says Julius Streicher former Franconia governor and Nazi anti Semite has been arrested by the Gestapo on Hitler orders. The arrest occurred weeks ago after Hitler ordered a personal inquiry into embezzlement of party funds and unsavory affairs.
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London
Daily Express
Stockholm
Julius Streicher
Franconia
Gestapo
Hitler
Streicher
Stores Open Half Day on Labor Day in Huron
Huron stores will open until noon on Labor Day to serve South Dakota State Fair patrons and exhibitors. CT Krumm, secretary of the Huron Chamber of Commerce, said the morning hours are a courtesy as employees prepare for the start of the week and the fair.
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Huron
CT. Krumm
Huron Chamber, of Commerce
South Dakota
Krumm
Approve Tank Car Quota For Dakotas
Chicago reports that more than 2,000 tank car loads of automotive gasoline were authorized for exceptional shipment in the Midwest after the Petroleum Coordinator banned regular tank car shipments. Walter Du Mont, OPC District 2 transportation director, said the 2,000 loads covered Aug 24 to Aug 28 and many cars did multiple trips.
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Chicago
Midwest
Petroleum Coordinator
Walter du Mont
OPC
District 2
du Mont
Boe Tank Cah
Rubber Committee To Report Monday
The President's special rubber committee, after four weeks of investigation, will submit findings and recommendations to Roosevelt by Labor Day. Decisions on gasoline stationing and securing rubber supplies depend on the committee's study, headed by Bernard M. Baruch.western and midwestern senators backing synthetic rubber bills watch the report.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Bernard M.baruch
Midwest
America
Special Rubber Committee
U S Planes Hit Supply Depots In Egypt Battle
American planes and British forces clash with Rommel’s columns in western Egypt amid dust storms and heavy fighting. U S tanks support Gen Sir Harold Alexander’s army as Axis forces push toward El Alamein. Allied bombers strike supply lines. Prisoners taken reported by British HQ. no Allied pilots lost.
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Rodger D. Greene
Associated Press
Erwin Rommel
Egypt
Fiers
U.S
Edward Kennedy
Harold Alexander
Garabat
Sidi Barrani
Rommel
el Alamein
Mediterranean
Qattara
Alexander
Nile
98Th
57Th
Nazi Stulkas
Capisin Hopkins
Palestine
Tex
U.S. Army Air Corps
Alexandria
Car Stolen From In Front Of Toy's Cafe
Harry Derscheid reported to police last night that his V B Ford sedan was stolen from in front of Toy's Cafe. The black sedan has four white side-wall tires a radio a spotlight and two left fenders jammed in. License number 3 5914. Police are investigating and have not located the vehicle.
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Harry Derscheid
Russians Halt Push Near Stalingrad Front Line Struggl
Soviet and German reports describe heavy fighting along the Volga region with German advances threatened near Stalingrad. Moscow says Soviet forces countered and held positions while Nazi units pressed along a main highway toward the city amid fierce tank battles southwest of Stalingrad.
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Associated Press
Volga
Stalingrad
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