Germans Attack Leningrad Outer Defenses In Bridgehead Drive
German tanks artillery and troops storm Leningrad's outer defense bulwarks as high velocity shells strike the six foot concrete bunkers in a climactic assault. Berlin reports 4,500,000 Russians trapped in the area and claims progress while Soviet forces fight back along a widening front from the Karelian Isthmus to the Baltic.
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Argentina watches Capt. Wiedemann amid Thermann expulsion bid
In Buenos Aires the Dies committee probes Capt. Fritz Wiedemann, ally of Adolf Hitler, as it presses to expel German Ambassador Edmund von Thermann. Wiedemann arrived by plane from Rio de Janeiro and was seen leaving in von Thermann's limousine amid protests over the diplomat's privileges. The committee lacks authority to detain him, but vows constant surveillance during his transit to Chile and Far East assignments.
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Fliers Missing in Action and War Production Cuts
Bulletin reports four American RAF volunteers missing in action including Pilot Officer W W Olson of Concord Nebraska. other hometowns not disclosed. Office of Production Management says December auto output will drop sharply to conserve materials for defense. Pope Pius XII urges Catholics to pray in October for a shorter war. Standvac Manila reports 37 Netherlands sailors rescued after torpedoing. ship whereabouts not disclosed. Five killed in Shreveport area during war maneuvers. Kim brough sued for 500000 by Yankees owner over breach of contract.
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I Osservatore Banano
Labor union leaders in Oslo district arrested
Stockholm Sweden September 13 Advices from German occupied Oslo report that between 250 and 300 labor union leaders in the Oslo district have been arrested amid labor troubles sparked by a mass strike in which 40 000 workers participated Metal workers were said to have started the strike Separately Raleigh September 15 Freshman orientation week began at North Carolina State College Colonel J W Harrelson dean of administration will speak at the opening meeting tonight Registration will be held Wednesday and a varied program is planned by the college YMCA for the rest of the week
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Allied mission in Britain to speed aid to Russia
The U S mission to Moscow arrives in Britain for stop over talks with British and Russian leaders on speeding supplies to the Russian front. Harriman says they aim to reach Moscow soon and meet Lord Beaverbrook before departing.
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Good Prices Seen For Old Belt Weed Markets This Week
Winston Salem reports light weight medium grade tobacco on the floors of the Old Belt. Farmers hold back best grades until after first sales tomorrow. Markets in Mount Airy Madison Stoneville Burlington Mebane Roxboro Reidsville expect prices in line with other belts with high 20s prevailing.
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Reform fears shake Industrialists over Katz appointment
The defense reorganization faces new doubt as Milton J. Katz is named general counsel for priority problems, replacing G. S. Smith. Katz, linked with Henderson and the Antitrust group, is seen as slightly leftist by industrialists who hoped for a conservative package. Critics warn such fears may erode confidence in Washington’s drive for political and economic reform.
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Senate May Probe Clash With U-Boat
A press conference by Speaker Rayburn notes talk of neutrality act revision with President Roosevelt but no conclusions. Roosevelt to send a Thursday message to Congress on a new six billion-dollar lease program. Senate Naval Committee to consider investigating the Greer incident with Secretary Knox and Harold Stark to be questioned.
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Axis armored columns routed by British in Egypt
British mechanized forces supported by the RAF repelled two Axis armored thrusts from Libya that penetrated about 35 miles into Egyptian territory. The Axis siege at Tobruk faced raids by British patrols, with captures and several enemy losses reported as part of ongoing engagements along the Libyan front.
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FDR Urges Legion Unity for Defense at Milwaukee Convention
President Roosevelt, via Navy Secretary Knox, tells the American Legion at Milwaukee that unity is essential to defense. He notes the Legion’s cooperation in advancing the national defense program and sends greetings to Legionnaires and the auxiliary. He warns of a serious, evolving global situation affecting the nation’s future.
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Defying Order, Anthracite Producers Raise Mine Prices
Scranton, Pa. Sep 15. Pennsylvania anthracite producers boosted mine prices by 15 cents per ton despite Leon Henderson price freez ing order. Major producers argued wage advances require higher prices under the current union management contract. Henderson rejected the increase citing lack of requested information.
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Leon Henderson
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Henderson
RAF Turns Tables On Nazis In Air Battles
London reports that in the latest air war update Britain claims German crossings over the coast were minimal and damages slight while the RAF asserts control of the skies since the September 15 1940 clash. New American Lockheed Lightnings arriving in England promise stronger daylight raids on Germany. British offensives continue along the French coast and battleships at Brest remain targets.
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Air Ministry
Finland Near End Of War With Soviet Union
Helsinki reports in September 1941 that a Finnish government spokesman says there are good hopes of peace soon while ruling out a separate peace with Moscow. Minister Vaino Tanner emphasizes Finland’s defensive war aims and continued fight only as long as needed, noting Russia’s proximity and the need to secure borders and safe distance.
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Yestrday
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Tanner
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Kremlin
Navy to protect sea lanes between America and Iceland
Secretary Knox told the American Legion that starting tomorrow the U S Navy will protect cargo ships traversing the sea between the American continent and waters near Iceland. He said the Atlantic fleet’s orders are to capture or destroy any Axis raider encountered, signaling a hard line in U S policy against Axis shipping.
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Supplies Sent To Axis Foes Under Lend Lease Surged
President Roosevelt told Congress actual exports of American war materiel under lend lease to nations fighting the axis reached 190.45 million by August 31. Including defense articles, services, and uncompleted items, total aid approached 487 million dollars, with the flow expected to accelerate.
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