Roosevelt Bares Russian Aid Scope as Lend-Lease Hearings Start
Senator Norris warns a German victory over the Soviet Union could trigger a swift Pacific war with Japan. He says Navy officials believe Japan could be sunk in two weeks and that bomber strikes could burn Japanese cities in one night. President Roosevelt says large volumes already head to Russia and more tanks planes and trucks will follow this month as hearings begin on extra lend-lease funds.
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Seven Philippine Regiments to Join U S Forces
Pi Seven additional Philippine Army Infantry regiments will be mustered under Lieut Gen Douglas MacArthurs Far Eastern command on November 2. The first regiment of Philippine Constabulary comprising 1 200 officers and enlisted men will be mustered in as infantry tomorrow. Part of the Philippine Coast Artillery will be called in October.
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Bank officer's death ruled death by own action
Albany inquest returns a verdict of death by own action in the case of Malcolm Davis an assistant trust officer with the State Bank of Albany. He was found dead from a gunshot near Saratoga Springs last Wednesday.
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Reich Dissolves Sokol Czech Sports Group
Berlin reports the Reichs Protector for Bohemia Moravia General Reinhard Heydrich ordered the dissolution of Sokol the Czech national sport organization with branches worldwide. Dienst aus Deutschland said the group opposed Germany and the Czech Union Party removed about 1200 members for political reasons under President Emil Hacha.
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Sokol
Bohemia-Moravia
Reinhard Heydrich
Dienst Aus Deutschland
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Germany
Czech Union Party
Protectorate
Emil Hacha
Deadlock in Spicer strike and allied labor unrest
A high stake inter union clash stalls Spicer Manufacturing in Toledo and Hillsdale prompting fear of production losses for Army tanks. Meanwhile Cleveland and two Gulf coast shipyards face renewed labor tensions risking 100000 idle workers by midweek. Negotiations with mediator J J Spillane failed after 15 hours with no fresh prospects.
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Toledo
Hillsdale
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Polish Army Ready in Russia to Strike Nazis
Washington reports Polish Ambassador Jan Ciechanowski says two divisions are fully organized in Russia and ready to fight. Each division has about 15,000 to 16,000 men, with Secretary Hull informed of the plan.
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Russia
Hull
Jan Ciechanowski
Ship Arming Debate Sparks War Concerns
New York attorney John E. Finerty testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, opposing arming merchant ships as a step toward war. He argued sunk vessels carried contraband and warned armed ships would endanger sailors. Calls for further testimony and protests against the measure followed after an executive session.
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New York
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Eamon de Valera
Eire
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Representative Mundt
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John Cudahy
Belgium
Bloom
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John T. Flynn
Mundt
Flynn
Felix Morley
Haverford College
Vorys
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Morley
Erie Freight Train Wreck Blocks Main Line Near Jamestown
Wrecking crews worked to clear 500 feet of damaged double track after 19 of 80 cars derailed near Jamestown collapsing two switches. The Meadville to Buffalo freight carried fish oil and building materials. No injuries were reported and traffic was rerouted until repairs permit.
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Our Readers Viewpoints and Classifieds Scatter
A fragmented newspaper page shows sections such as Amusements Classifieds Bridge Crossword and Daily Short Stories. It lists editors and readers with names like David Paul Mallon Hugh Johnson and Raymond Clapper and hints at horoscopes and editor’s notes.
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Tees Zevee
German Artillery Breaches Moscow Outer Defenses Report
Nazi High Command says Moscow area units are encircled with heavy artillery reaching the outer defense belt. German operations in the Bryansk region claim continued annihilation of trapped Red Army forces amid difficult terrain. Russian prisoner total surpasses 3,000,000.
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Dienst Aus Deutschland
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Fuehrer
Argentina U S Trade Agreement Confirmed by Hull
Secretary Hull announced at a press briefing that the United States has concluded a trade agreement with Argentina and that the Buenos Aires report is confirmed. He added no details beyond stressing the importance of maintaining Western Hemisphere trade as much as possible amid wartime conditions.
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Hull
United States
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RAF Bombs Duesseldorf Cologne and Ships in Western Germany
London reports a revitalized RAF air raid on Duesseldorf Cologne and other Western German targets last night. A small force also hit Boulogne docks and shipping off French and Dutch coasts. Five British aircraft are missing. The attack marks the fourth consecutive night of operations against Germany amid around the clock raids.
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Netherlands
British Pledges Quick Resumption of War Prisoner Exchange
British authorities said no communications with Germany have occurred since the collapse of a wounded prisoner exchange plan. London affirmed eagerness to proceed under the Geneva convention and resume talks with Germany at any time.
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Germany
German Push Near Moscow and Prisoner Tally Boost Nazi Claims
Berlin says artillery moved toward Moscow and Kaluga was encircled while Mozhaysk fell to counterattacks. Berlin claims 3,000,000 Russian prisoners and 6,000,000 men put out of action across 16 weeks as Soviet reports report German advances and heavy losses. Britain conducts fourth nightly raid on Reich objectives with limited bombings.
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Kaluga
Moscow
Hess Keeps Detention Rations in British Guard
In London on October 14, War Secretary Capt. H D R Margesson told the Commons Rudolf Hess is under guard by British noncommissioned officers and other ranks and receives the same rations as the guards. He said Hess is not paid while in detention and declined to disclose his living arrangements or exact whereabouts after his May 10 Messerschmitt bailout in Scotland.
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Adolf Hitler
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Scotland
Germany
Churchill Bars Debate on Russia Aid in House of Commons
London Oct 14 Prime Minister Churchill refused to allow a Commons debate on aid to Russia and the Moscow battle. Labour's Shinwell pressed for discussion while Bevan attacked Lord Halifax’s statements in the United States. Churchill insisted the Russian high command handle any disclosures and rejected any secret session debate.
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Shinwell
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Lord Halifax
Washington
United States
Danish Steamer Bonita Sinks After Collision Off Sweden
The 3 198 ton Danish steamer Bonita sank in a minute after colliding with Swedish steamer Bojan near the southern tip of Sweden. Twenty one crew members were lost and only four were rescued.
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Bojan
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Portuguese Vessel Sunk By U Boat Off Lisbon Coast
The 2014 ton Portuguese steamer Corte Real was torpedoed by a German submarine after a plane scare. Six crew and 36 passengers, including two women with children, were landed at Lisbon after the U boat towed lifeboats toward the coast and returned the women and children. An American physician and a Frenchman were among the survivors. The sinking occurred about 24 hours after departure from Oporto with tungsten ore, cork, canned fish, and Swiss watches for the United States.
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New York Harbor
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United States
Portugal
Charles Cant Buttinger
Jean de ‘Ie Gillardie Renee
Oporto
Narciso Marques
September raids kill 217 Britons in UK wide tally
The Ministry of Home Security released figures showing 217 Britons died and 269 were hospitalized after all raids on the United Kingdom in September.
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Tols London
United Kingdom
Ministry of Home Security
Germans Stalled Near Moscow In Major Western Drive
Red Star reports heavy German assaults with fresh tanks and aircraft aimed at encircling Moscow. Soviets counter with night tank attacks and growing reserves. Ten thousand German losses are claimed in several actions as the front lines struggle near Vyazma and beyond.
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