American Navy Uses Convoys to Shield Atlantic Freight
The U S Navy confirmed convoys are protecting British base-load cargoes as Axis threats rise. Secretary Knox said the Atlantic fleet will safeguard 2 000 miles of north Atlantic defences and hinted at further actions if raiders are found near the Galapagos. Roosevelt warned Germany to stay away from defensive waters. Page Two Washington.
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Erich Raeder
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Raeder
Big Increase in Income Taxes Under Roosevelt Plan
Washington reports tax changes under a revenue measure awaiting Roosevelt's signature. Tables show single filers, married with dependents, and two dependents facing higher net income taxes. figures indicate substantial increases across income levels.
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Roosevelt
North Dakotan elected commander of American Legion
Lynn U. Stambaugh of Fargo North Dakota was elected commander of the American Legion at Milwaukee ending the conclave. He won with strong state department votes as Roane Waring withdrew. Fields and Scheiberling backed by their states failed to overturn the lead. The convention urged troop pay increases and repeal of neutrality laws and favored use of American troops to keep war away from shores. Esther M. of Scituate Mass was elected national president of the American Legion Auxiliary.
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South Dakota Production Goals Set by Agriculture Dept
The agriculture department released tentative 1930s era production goals for South Dakota on Wednesday. The figures cover milk eggs hogs beef lamb oats wheat grain sorghums barley and farm gardens with both expected and target outputs.
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Washington
Agriculture Department For
First Payments Under New South Dakota Sales Tax
Pierre September 18 The first payments under the new two per cent South Dakota sales tax are arriving at the division of taxation. Early reports indicate totals will fall less than one third from the former rate. The old three per cent rate ended July 1 and July–August figures under the new rate are due this week.
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Roosevelt asks Congress for additional five point nine eight billion lend lease funds
President Roosevelt urged Congress to approve about 5.995 billion to raise total lend lease aid to 12.985 billion. The plan lists 1.875 billion for commodities 1.19 billion for ordnance 685 million for planes and engines with safeguards against funding groups that seek to overthrow the U.S. government.
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Yarongski
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United States
The War Today Convoys Save Cargoes From Ocean Bottom
Secretary Knox announces American warships will convoy merchant ships to protect cargoes. The plan follows Roosevelt’s order to strengthen shipping in defensive centers and urges use of convoys to reduce sinking. The article cites heavy Nazi submarine losses and compares Allied capacity.
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Food Stock Piles To Feed Post War Europe
Chicago reports Secretary Wickard outlining next year’s quotas to build food stockpiles for Europe after the war. The plan aims to push farm production 15 percent above six year average and mobilize Midwest resources for meat milk vegetables and dairy output under new defense boards and local committees.
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Mis-Handled Torpedo Blamed for Swedish Destroyer Losses
In Stockholm reports suggest a torpedo mis-handling caused explosions that sunk three modern destroyers. Official details remain unavailable as civilians discuss boiler failures aboard the ships, with the death toll tentatively low due to sailors on leave.
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Germans Reported Cut Crimea Peninsula Blocking Rail Link
German forces claim major gains around Leningrad and eastern Ukraine with progress on the Dnieper, heavy shelling of Kronstadt, and a drive toward Crimea. Soviet reports say Bryansk front defeats Germans, losses in armor and personnel, plus Stalin orders universal military training for men 16 to 50.
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Stewart Appointed Emergency Coordinator for Mining
Governor Bushfield named State Mine Inspector H. H. Stewart emergency coordinator for South Dakota mining industries at the request of Don M. Nelson. The appointment follows a request from a national repair parts group for mine machinery parts.
Ickes Says Gasoline Rations To Continue
Interior Secretary Ickes stated that gasoline rationing and the filling station curfew would persist in the east. He rejected calls to lift restrictions, saying removing them now would be stupid despite a Senate committee finding no oil shortage.
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