Repeal Drive on Neutrality Act Sparks Senate Debate
Senator McKellar proposes a resolution to repeal the Neutrality Act, arguing it conflicts with freedom of the seas policy. President Roosevelt and Senate leaders weigh potential changes as Taft and others warn of a possible declaration of war and fierce opposition.
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McKellar
Tennessee
Senate
Roosevelt
McKellard
Taft
Rep
Wadsworth
New York
House
Seven Seas
Wil
Schwartz
Wyoming
Congress
State Department
Hull
Senator Connally
Texas
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Ducks Flow as South Dakota Upland Leases Rise
South Dakota hunters glimpse good to excellent duck prospects this fall as wardens report a notable rise in local hatch rates and widespread leasing of prime grounds. Directors say northeastern lakes see higher rates, while some grounds remain accessible and others tighten due to securing rights.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Game Department
J. W. Cluett
Northeastern Lakes
Hamlin
Brookings
Moody County
Roberts County
McPherson
Edmunds
Brown County
Marshall
Carson
Ziebach
Dewey
Armstrong
Minnehaha
Lincoln
Roberts
Grant
Clark
Codington
Aurora
Davison
Hanson
Black Hills
Midwest Feels Tailend Of Storm
Chicago reports the tail end of a hurricane affecting the Midwest with winds over 59 mph. Weather forecaster I. Ewarr warns the storm will move toward Lake Huron and into Canada, likely not dissipating until Greenland-Iceland waters, as rains lash Illinois Kentucky Indiana and Ohio. Dayton records 43 mph winds.
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Chicago
Texas
Great Lakes
I. Ewarr
Canada
Lake Huron
Greenland-Iceland
Tiinois
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Dayton
Jurors Dismissed After Not Guilty Verdict in Huron Court
In Huron Municipal Court jurors were dismissed after a not guilty verdict for L. W. Trow on driving while intoxicated. Earlier Lucille Estes was found guilty of assault and battery. Aug. 23 arrest cited. Other cases were settled out of court.
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Huron Municipal Court
L. W. Trow
Lucille Estes
Britain and Allies Meet to Ease Pressure in Ukraine
London reports a wartime gathering of Britain and ten allies pledging united action under the Roosevelt Churchill Atlantic charter. The meeting aims to form a large cooperative pool for rehabilitation and support amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Britain
Ukraine
London
Draft To Curb Corporate Profits At Six Percent
Secretary Morgenthau announced Treasury experts are drafting a bill to limit corporate profits to six percent. He said the plan could be presented as a tax measure before the House Ways and Means Committee rather than tied to price control legislation. The aim is to craft a fair proposal balancing various business firms while surrounding the 6 percent limit with related provisions.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Treasury
Congressional
Congress
House
Ways , and Means
House Banking Committee
Seamen's Strike Ends After Mediation Talks
The seamen strike over a $60 monthly war bonus is ended as parties agree to negotiate before the National Defense Mediation Board. A Monday Washington conference aims to resolve the dispute affecting 25 ships. The mediation board also handles the threat of a walkout by 22,000 AEL mechanics at Consolidated Aircraft in San Diego over bomber orders. In Pennsylvania coal regions about 1,400 of 20,000 CIO United Mine Workers returned to work after protests over dues increases.
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Associated Press
National Defense Mediation Board
Washington
West Indian
Mediation Board
National Defense Efort
AEL
Consolidated Aircraft Company
San Diego
Calif
Pennsylvania
CIO United Mine Workers
Property Seizure Bill Approved by Senate
The Senate approved a property seizure bill by voice vote allowing the President to take over certain property for national defense. Final passage by the House is required before Roosevelt signs. The measure excludes personal sporting firearms and machinery used by firms. compensation must be fair. The power expires June 30, 1843 or when the emergency ends.
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Senate
House
Roosevelt
Ayman Appointed Pierre in South Dakota District
Ayman was appointed to a district post in South Dakota reportedly by Judge Ayman. Details are scarce in the fragmented OCR text, with references to Sept and Gale fan and Dendy aucee. The readable items indicate a judicial appointment within the state's district system.
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Ayman
Pierre
Gale Fan
Dendy
Aucee
Dot Sesignel
Cayman
Aymen
South Dakota Districk
Germans Battle in Leningrad Suburbs Amid Siege
German troops were reported fighting in the streets of Leningrad's suburbs as the siege intensified. Soviet authorities claimed the defense was gaining ground while Moscow radio noted limited German advances but said they were repelled with heavy losses. The Red Star reported fierce counterattacks as Red Army fighters and Leningrad residents pressed the defense.
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Leningrad
Red Army i
Kiemen 4i Voroshilov
Red Army
Wari
Levingrad
Moscow Radio
Peterhaf
Finland
Nye Reverses Stance On Nazi Spy Film Endorsement
Senator Nye of North Dakota once criticized war propaganda in cinema but an executive from Warner Bros. testified before a Senate subcommittee that Nye endorsed the 1939 film Confessions of a Nazi Spy. A telegram quoted Nye expressing hope for more films addressing foreign propaganda, tied to a private May 11 1939 screening.
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Washington
Harry M. Warner
Warner Brothrs
Senate
Suo Committee
North Dakota
Warner
I Hess
Senate Inters Commerce
Ed Harrison
Warner Advertising
Nore
Japanese Press New Offensive Near Changsha
Japanese forces push a major offensive toward Changsha the capital of Hunan province as 300000 Chinese troops retreat from a 180 mile front. Changsha is reported within 46 miles as British naval adviser Layton says US warships would receive rapid facilities at Singapore if requested.
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Associated Press
Far East
China
Japan
Changsha
Hunan
Geoffrey Layton
United States
Singapore
Troubled Zone In Croatia Reoccupied By Italian Army
AUMIS reports the Italian army completed reoccupation of a demilitarized zone in Croatia along the Adriatic between the Dalmatian coast and the Dinara Mountains with Croat government consent. The move aims to end disturbances and restore normal life while guaranteeing Italian security in the region against enemies and agents.
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Croatia
Yugoslavia
Hex
Adriatic
Dalmatian
Dinara Mountains
Communist Group Reported Crushed Near Belgrade
German and Serbian forces reportedly crushed a Communist gang in the Obrenowatz district near Bjeljina after a several hour fight and forest search. Fourteen band members including the leader were killed. ten more arrested. BBC report cited dive bombers attacking 12,000 rebels.
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Kerlin
DNB
Obrenowatz
Bjeljina
Belgrade
BBC
Eleven Merchantmen Sunk in South Atlantic Claim
Berlin announced that U boats off West Africa destroyed 11 merchant ships of a 12 ship convoy bound for England. One small steamer escaped. Total tonnage 78,000. No exact attack location given beyond off Africa and the South Atlantic.
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Germany
West Africa
England
Africa
South Atlantic
Dakar
French West Africa
Pesternphcat
Sont Stere
C: Verde Islands
Robin Moor
Cape Verde Islands
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