New York Attorney Warns Armed Ships War Stance
New York attorney John Finerty testified to the House Foreign Affairs Committee that arming merchant ships risks dragging the United States into war. He argued sunk ships cited as contraband were not warned, urging lawmakers to avoid policies that could provoke Germany. Other witnesses and officials offered skeptical replies as the hearing proceeded.
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Rest for the old British carrier Furious in U S port
Captain Arthur George Talbot praises the Furious as a grand old lady of the fleet after bringing her into Philadelphia for a face lift and rest. The 24,000 ton carrier has sailed nearly 20,000 miles since 1939 with 33 aircraft, surviving WWI and wartime service. The British corvette Polyanus arrived at Charleston for repairs or other assigned duties.
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Churchill Rejects House Debate on Russian Aid
Prime Minister Churchill blocks a House of Commons debate on aid to Russia and refuses to discuss the Moscow battle. Laborite Shinwell and Aneurin Bevan press for action while Churchill argues secrecy and notes only the Russian high command can release strategic details.
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German Radio Ship In Boston
The 60 ton Nazi controlled vessel Busko seized off Greenland and crew of about 20 arrived in Boston aboard the naval ship Bear. After docking in the harbor the Bear headed to a berth while authorities arranged immigrant processing under standard procedures for foreign nationals brought to American soil.
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Louis, ring champion, declared fit for army service
Chicago officials report heavyweight champion Louis is in good health after examination at Provident Hospital. Induction date will depend on his position on the draft list and the number of men ahead of him.
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All-Out Urges Nelson to Go All-Out in War Effort
Donald M. Nelson, head of the Supply Priorities and Allocations Board, urged New York executives to “shoot the works” against Hitler. He warned of shortages for two years, but urged doubling efforts to mobilize materials, manpower, and machinery and to avoid idle production while beating the enemy.
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Supply Priorities and Allocations Board
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Lease-Lend secrets reshape U S aid to Britain
Capitol Hill leaks reveal American commitments to Britain tied to Icelandic bases and Singapore fortifications. The new aid measure includes 310 million for Iceland bases and 550 million for Singapore defenses, plus funds for escort boats. Naval officers warn construction will slow a two ocean Navy, while Army and Navy chiefs urge not to delay U S defense buildup. The debate shifts to the Senate after House coverage.
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Rome Says Two Allied Warships Hit By Italian Planes
Italian high command reports in the Eastern Mediterranean that a British battleship and a 10,000 ton cruiser were torpedoed by Italian air crews. One cruiser listed heavily while the raiding aircraft all returned to base, with one plane badly damaged but crew unhurt. British and German fliers claimed several air victories over the region, while Tobruk and Derma operations were also noted.
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Tank Dispute Enters Deadlock Across Two States
A union dispute halts tank production as UAW CIO workers at Spicer Toledo refuse parts from UAW AFL Hillsdale Michigan. A Hillsdale 15 hour mediation failed to yield agreement. Federal Mediator J J Spillane returned to Washington to report to the U S Conciliation Service. The stalemate coincides with a Cleveland strike risk and Gulf Coast shipyard slowdowns.
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Battle intensifies on east front near Moscow drives back Germans
Soviet Red Star reports great mechanized battles west of Moscow with fresh German tanks and mortars. Germans forced from Vyazma but regain ground. Russians claim growing resistance and increasing counterattacks. Massive civilian fortifications. mass Soviet troops vow to defend Moscow. Ten thousand Germans killed in six days. a Soviet tank unit allegedly destroys 96 tanks. German air raids continue to disrupt transport.
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Arias Arrives in Panama Rebuffs Resignation Demand
Former Panamanian president Arnulfo Arias landed in Panama from Cuba aboard the Cefalu with plans to return home after a bloodless coup ousted his regime. He stayed in his cabin and rejected a formal resignation request brought by Galileo Solis.
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Nazis Forces Now Within 60 Miles Of Soviet Capital
London dispatch reports German advance forces racing past Borodino toward Mozhaisk, only 60 miles west of Moscow. Heavy fighting continues as Germans push along Napoleon’s 1812 road, with Vyazma, Smolensk and Minsk behind them.
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Czech Sports Body Ousted
Berlin reports dissolution of Sokol the Czech national sport organization by the Reich protector for Bohemia Moravia Gen Heinrich Heydrich. Dienst Aus Deutschland says the move targets a group deemed more opposed to Germany than to training members and notes the Czech union party cleaned 1,200 members from its roster.
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Judge Grady orders grand jury to seek mob leaders justice
In Roxboro North Carolina Judge Henry A Grady urged the Person County grand jury to prosecute those who attempted to lynch a black man in August. He blasted Governor Broughton and said white men write the laws while defending fairness, as the jury began its confidential probe. The same panel had indicted Cy Winstead for rape, with trial set for January.
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Nazi advance over Russian dead tightens Moscow defense
Berlin reports German forces push to the outer defense belt of Moscow as 3,000,000 Russians are claimed liquidated or captured. Vyazma and Bryansk battlefields are said to be liquidated with 500,000 prisoners taken. The German high command asserts Moscow resistance mirrors Paris on the eve of fall.
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Senator Norris Sees War With Japan as Possible
Senator Norris indicated a Pacific conflict could develop quickly and that war with Japan might not be bad for the United States. He cited Navy readiness to sink Japan’s fleet in two weeks and warned Japan could threaten US shipping after a German victory over Russia.
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