Soviet Counter Attacks Halt Nazi Drive Toward Moscow
Russians report fierce counter attacks led by tank units stopping the German advance on Moscow. Tass says new assaults near Kalinin and Mozhaisk, with air force strikes on Maloyaroslavets. Weather, floods, and snow hinder operations as winter grips the front. Russians claim Germans on the defensive in many sectors.
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Kerch
Crimea
Theritish
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Kalinin Front
Kalinin Strelt
Defense strike vote plan backed by Bridges in Senate
Washington reports that defense officials tacitly support a bill by Senator Bridges to bar strikes in defense plants unless approved by a majority in a secret ballot. The measure would require unions to register with the NLRB, disclose officers and finances, and suspend bargaining rights until a majority votes to strike.
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Bridges
New Hampshire
Senate
National Labor Relations Board
United States urged to declare war to deter Axis advance
Washington faces pressure from London Moscow and Chungking for a formal declaration of war against Germany and its allies. Russia and China reportedly demand action now to prevent peace with Axis powers during winter. Advices suggest F D R may seek a declaration once public sentiment supports it, as British officials also press Washington for wartime unity.
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Chungking
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China
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U. S
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Turkey
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Education Week Message From FDR On Democracy And Resolve
President Roosevelt, on the eve of American Education Week, called for resolve and faith in democracy. He urged teachers and students to build strong, informed citizens who defend freedom, oppose ignorance, and pursue the good life while recognizing the moral order underpinning truth and justice.
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Washington
Roosevelt
America
Post Office Robbery at Pisgah Forest
The Pisgah Forest post office two miles from Brevard was pried open with steel bars last night and about $100 in cash taken from the safe. Local authorities investigate the burglary and seek witnesses and leads.
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Brevard
Pisgah Forest
Kurusu in Manila Seeks U S Japan Settlement
Japan's special envoy Saburo Kurusu flew toward Washington amid slim hopes for a breakthrough on the U S Japan impasse. American observers say Tokyo won't concede significantly as U S Marines consider withdrawal from China. Asahi notes Washington may be preparing for the worst.
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United States
Japan
Saburo Kurusu
Roosevelt
U. S
China
Kurusu
Washington
Tokyo
Asia
Asahi
Shanghai
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Fish Hailed Before Jury in Subversive Inquiry
Representative Hamilton Fish of New York was subpoenaed by a federal grand jury in Washington to appear at 10 30 a m next Wednesday. His secretary George Hill faced perjury charges over testimony about mail bags alleged to contain franked envelopes and speeches of anti administration lawmakers. Hill was also accused of denying knowledge of George Sylvester Viereck, a German agent, now indicted for withholding information in State Department registration. The grand jury foreman issued the subpoena after Fish did not respond to an invitation to testify.
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Hamilton Fish
RNY
United States
Federal Grand Jury
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Fish
George Hill
Congress
George Sylvester Viereck
State Department
Washington Post
Grand Jury
John S. Gorrell
Germany May Call Meeting for Continental Conference
Unoccupied France reports that German and Italian sources may issue a call for a general European conference to organize continental collaboration. Vichy says nothing precise is known, but trends suggest such a conference could be announced soon, while Berlin denied London reports of a Vienna gathering.
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Italy
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London
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Galeazzo Ciano
Crimea Army Smashes Through Kerch Narrow Front
Berlin reports the Caucasus-bound army of Adolf Hitler has breached six miles of fortified Kerch defenses on the Crimea peninsular narrows. German gains prior to Moscow are described as considerable with heavy Russian losses. a Russian cavalry division is declared destroyed south of the Yaila Mountains.
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Adolf Hitler
Kerch
Crimea
Moscow
Yaila
Crimean Peninsula
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Yalta
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Black Sea
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United States
FDR Again Presses AFL Leader Over Strike
President Roosevelt repeats demand for 60 AFL Teamsters truck drivers on strike in Detroit to return to work within 48 hours while appointing a three man emergency board to help settle the dispute. AFL chief Daniel J. Tobin says he will submit the request to the union executive board by telegraphic poll Monday.
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White House
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AFL
Detroit
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Indianapolis
Orient Move Is Expected
Washington reports strong evidence that Britain and the United States plan an early concerted action to strengthen their position in the Orient. The move coincides with the arrival of Saburo Kurusu, the Japanese emissary bearing proposals with ultimatum traits. The cabinet discussed the plan extensively, but details were not disclosed.
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Richard L. Turner
Washington
Great Britain
United States
Orient
Saburo Kurusuy
Tokyo
Kurusu
Cortina Orders Cuban Surrender of Cuban Falange Leader
Havana authorities announced that Spain would hand over Francisco Garcia Alvarez, head of the Cuban Falange, to Cuban authorities. Alvarez had taken shelter in the Spanish embassy on October 9 after police seized 300 photographs from a Spanish ship bound for Spain, as part of the case.
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Havana
Cuba
Jose Manuel Cortina
Spain
Francisco Garcia Alvarez
Falanco
Hitler declares Navy to fire only after attack in reply to Roosevelt
BERLIN Nov. 8 Adolf Hitler announced in Munich that Germany would fire on American ships only after being attacked, while any officer who failed to act would face court martial. He insisted the war would end with German victory and outlined aims against Russia and Britain, stressing destruction of enemy power and seizure of bases for armament and supply. He claimed success in Balkans and projected future advances, pegged to German plans and conditions.
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Heer
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Britain
Europe
America
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Balkan
Crete
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Eny
Leningrad
Administration Leaders Press Quick Vote on Neutrality Bill
Washington leaders moved to secure a direct final House vote on the Senate amended neutrality bill by next Thursday. Speaker Rayburn and Majority Leader McCormack said accepting the Senate version would reach President Roosevelt faster than joint committee compromise. They projected sufficient votes but some Republicans warned the outcome could be tight.
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Daniel A. Young
Washington
UPI
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Senate
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McCormack
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Tober
United States
Jenkman
Meh
Mundt
RAF Planes Cracking Germany With New Offense Over Europe
London reports a massive RAF offensive continued from Friday into Saturday with 660 to 800 planes against Berlin and occupied Europe. Air losses were heavy, with 37 bombers and 200 airmen reported lost, while German claims spoke of 60 British planes shot down. The strike extended from Oslo to Brindisi, with factory targets hit in France and air raids on Italy and Germany. Lord Beaverbrook urged vengeance as Europe endured sustained bomber operations and night attacks, signaling a long campaign into winter.
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