Inside Russia new series starts in Enterprise
The Enterprise begins a new feature by Robert Ingersoll from PM profiling the Soviet war effort. He describes Moscow observations before and after Kharkov, notes Russian resilience, railways, and leadership under Stalin. He reports Russia will endure, with soldiers and citizens making sacrifices beyond imagining.
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U- Boats Claim Sinking Of Six British Vessels
Berlin reports U boats sunk six British freighters totaling 27 000 tons a destroyer and two escorts from convoys in recent days a British torpedo boat was heavily damaged by torpedoes long range aircraft reportedly sank a 2000 ton merchant ship northwest of Cadiz with another damaged by bombs survivors reaching Huelva yesterday
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Nazis Gain In Crimea, Stalled Near Moscow
Soviet and German actions near Moscow and in Crimea show heavy fighting with German gains halted by strong Red Army defense. Zhukov forces improve positions on western fronts as guerrilla raids disrupt German lines near Kalinin and in surrounding areas.
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Germans Report Russians in Full Retreat in Crimea
Berlin says Russian forces are retreating in Crimea pursued by German and Romanian troops. Axis forces push back Red Army units in the Donets basin while Leningrad battles continue. Moscow notes are omitted. targets near the Kremlin and Moscow air raids cited.
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New Tax Plan Ready To Use
Washington October 34. High administration officials disclosed a huge new tax program to raise about 6 billion dollars in excess purchasing power through stiffer regular taxes and increased social security taxes. It may be presented to Congress before Christmas to curb inflation and fund expanding defense. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau said higher social security rates would be proposed, with a unified bill expected to dwarf the record 23.5 billion tax law just passed.
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Immediate Vote Sought on Neutrality Act Revision
Senator O Daniel announced an immediate Senate vote on amending the Neutrality Act to allow more American ship movement after the sinking of the destroyer Reuben James off Iceland. He urged a decision as a psychological moment and noted administration plans for a mid next week vote amid varied predictions from colleagues.
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Power Waste Seen By Curb In North Carolina
Utilities Commissioner Stanley Winborne said a five per cent curtailment of industry could force power to be wasted if South shortages persist. He noted officials believe current lines can carry all outbound power plus keep industry running, but any further cut would harm operation. The five per cent reduction was described as mild compared with initial plans.
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Army Gets Pay In Carolinas During Maneuvers
The first surge of a money wave totaling about 36.5 million dollars in bills and silver struck the Carolinas as the First Army paid troops halfway through five months of field exercises. Enlisted men received cash pay from 20 to fifty dollars while officers were paid by check. the article notes a large flow of money orders to families from a post office in the maneuver area.
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Congressmen See Nation Nearing War
Congressional reaction to the sinking of the U S destroyer Reuben James deepens the debate over neutrality. Senators Gillette and Bridges advocate protection and repeal respectively while Gurney, Clapper, and Thomas warn of war and urge congressional control of any move toward action.
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Herring Seeks Union-Membership Ban On Defense Work
Des Moines October 31 Senator Clyde L Herring a Democrat plans to sponsor legislation to bar union membership as a condition of defense job employment. He will introduce the bill upon returning to Washington next week. The measure would prevent employers from requiring joining a labor organization or paying dues to work on defense projects, though he notes existing voluntary agreements in some industries may remain.
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Daniels Ends Service As Ambassador
President Roosevelt accepted the resignation of Josephus Daniels as ambassador to Mexico. He praised Daniels for advancing the good neighbor policy and improving U S Mexican relations since 1933. Daniels cited his wife’s poor health as the reason for stepping down and may return to Mexico City to bid colleagues farewell. Riom war guilt trials set to begin January 13 in unoccupied France after cabinet decision.
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Fire destroys Eagle Store building in Gastonia
A three story downtown structure on Main Street, the Eagle Store building, was gutted by fire causing an estimated ten thousand dollars in losses. Firemen reported an explosion blew out windows before the blaze was noticed, origin not yet determined.
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Loss Of Life Unknown As Reuben James Sinks
The U S destroyer Reuben James was torpedoed west of Iceland and sank in the North Atlantic, with Navy reports noting life boats and life raft provisions for more than the crew of 120. Berlin sources attributed possible convoy participation, while Congress debated wartime policy and neutrality.
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Lindbergh appeals America First rally for integrity
Charles A. Lindbergh urged an America First audience in Washington last night to unite behind a call for a readership of integrity. He warned that the nation’s danger comes from within, not from external threats.
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U S Won't Break With Nazis Says FDR Policy Unchanged
President Roosevelt said he saw no possibility of severing diplomatic relations with Germany and believed American policy had not changed after the torpedoing and sinking of the destroyer Reuben James west of Iceland. He commented on recent attacks as he spoke today.
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London Sees Sinking As Open Warfare On America
In London a British spokesman called the sinking of the US destroyer Reuben James evidence of indiscriminate warfare by Germany against the United States. He suggested the attacker may have misidentified her as a former US ship now with the Royal Navy. The admiralty offered no comment.
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Russia At War From Moscow Front to Smolensk
A wartime correspondent relays observations from near the Moscow front, noting intact Soviet lines, strong civilian resolve, massive mobilization of pilots and new regiments, and continued German pressure. He describes fortified strong points, camouflaged positions, and the Home Guard drills as Moscow braces for a possible siege.
First of a Series By Ralph Ingersoll on Moscow Barrage
First of a series recounting observers experiences of the Moscow air defense. The barrage around the city is described as continuous and intense, with anti aircraft fire lighting up the sky hour after hour. Comparisons are drawn with London Cairo and England observers weigh the Soviet claim the barrage held back bombers against the view that heavy fire would drive Germans to lighter loads.
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