British Air Force and Navy Pound German And Italian War Bases
German warplanes harassed Britain amid heavy London damage from night raids and a daytime bombing. British counter attacks hit Germany and Italy, including a raid on the Reich that Nazi officials warned would trigger retaliation. The British navy bombarded Italian positions near Sollum and Sidi Barrani as Axis forces advanced into Egypt. Prime Minister Churchill plans full discussion of a Britain United States union, though no formal plan existed. A security official said German attacks have destroyed just over two percent of Britain’s total oil resources since the war began.
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Britain
Germany
North Africa
London
British Isles
Mediterranean
Sollum
Sidi Barrani
Egypt
Winston Churchill
United States
House of Commons
Clement Atlee
Churchill
Great Britain
Column Notes From Iowa On Tragic Steel Bridge Accident
Waucoma lineman for Central States Power Co. killed by electricity at a steel bridge 14 miles northwest. Coroner William Larkin Raid reports the incident. Doris Jean Van Gennep, 2, dies from burns after boiling water spilled during laundry. Forty five new citizens inducted with Judge Dewey singing God Bless America at Ottumwa federal ceremony. Carroll Mathers of Nora Springs jailed after alleged DWI crash into a police pole at Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton
Virgil Willis
Waucoma
Central States Power Co
Here
William Larkin
America
Ottumwa
Charles A. Dewey
Mason City
Carroll Mathers
Nora Springs
Boy Loses Vision After Exploding Cartridge
DES MOINES. Robert Pade ett, 12, lost sight in one eye after using a hammer and screwdriver to explode a cartridge wedged in a tree. He also sustained facial wounds and is recovering at home. The incident highlights dangers of live cartridges and careless handling by youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Robert Padeett
Army
Robert
Probe Mystery Theft Of Sewing Machines
Detectives investigate the loss of sewing machines and vacuum cleaners worth $437 reported by Fred Gibb. The theft, tied to Singer Sewing Machine Co. management, occurred before Sept. 1 but was only discovered this week by a company auditor. Merchandise vanished from stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Fred Gibb
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Indicted Bridegroom Threatened Bride with Gun
Fayette county grand jury indicted Sam Sherman 29 of Oelwein on two counts of assault with intent to commit murder. He allegedly threatened his wife of one month and father in law Clarence Struckman with a gun at Oelwein on July 6. Struckman testified he answered a call from his son in law.
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West Union
Sam Sherman
Oelwein
Fayette County
Erand Jury
Clarence Struckman
Oelwe
Strueckman
Sherman
Five Year Sentence for Concealed Weapon
George Young aged 28 from Stratford Texas was sentenced by Judge John T Moffit to five years in the state reformatory at Anamosa for carrying a concealed revolver and threatening a Cedar Rapids store assistant manager during a shoplifting incident.
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Cedar Rapids
George Young
Stratford
Tex
State Reformatory
Anamosa
John T Moffit
Young
Stratford Dayton Lehigh seek 25 million munition plant site
Webster City reports Stratford Dayton and Lehigh businessmen have applied to the U S secretary of war for a 25 million munition plant. The plan would employ about 15 000 people and suggests three sites along the Des Moines river south of Stratford near equidistant from Dayton and Lehigh. A Des Moines river dam is considered.
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Webster City
Stratford
Dayton
Lehigh
United States Secretary of War
Vavor
Ben F. Lundquist
Des Moines
Lehieh
Induction Dates Set for National Guard Units
Senate and house military affairs committees approve home defense unit plans. The War Department tentatively schedules November 18 to 25 for induction of the third and fourth National Guard increments into active service. Roosevelt requests 1.8 billion for defense housing. housing bill moves separately.
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Washington
D.C
Senate
House
War Department
Washington, D. C
Congress
Roosevelt
Violet Flynn Leads Miss Washington Race Amid Prizes Displayed
Violet Flynn again leads the Miss Washington contest with Margaret Schneider in second and Evelyn Miller close behind. A list of prizes for the top contestants is shown in local jewelry and gift stores, including a diamond ring for the winner and various jewelry and cosmetics for the runners up.
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Violet Flynn
Washington
Lemmon's
Waterman
Westphal's
Rothschild's
Scott
Dorothy Perkins
McDaniel's Drug Store
Wrisley Hot Nail
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Data Nome Compact
Pioneer Drug Store
Nicola & Harmon's
Miss Flynn
Violet Flynon
Margaret Schneider
Evelyn Miller
Deesa Mier
Bee Madalyn Peters
Julia Harvey
Arlene Churchill
Dame Beaty Cnun
Utilities Tax Is Increased in Iowa Assessments
The Iowa state tax commission raised the assessed value of 108 utility concerns to $110,049,914, up from $83,095,779. The increase, covering electricity gas water and transmission lines plus two street railways and three inter urban lines, will boost next year’s property taxes by about $800,000. Fred Nelson chairs the tax commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
State Tax Commission
Fred Nelson
Tax Commission
Willkie Visit Electrifies Iowa GOP in Des Moines
Republican leaders say Wendell Willkie’s Iowa swing sparked strong worker enthusiasm and local district meetings show rising support. Chairman Harry B. Swan credits Willkie’s personal appeal and crusade against the New Deal to energize volunteers across the state.
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Des Moines
Harry B. Swan
Wendell Willkie
Iowa
Swan
Willkie
Kie
Will
Court Allows Bequest to Washington Home in Ruling
The Washington Home for aged women was granted its first money bequest from Mrs. Etta Hood Black of Washington. Judge P J Siegers ruled the incorporated home is legally entitled to gifts and the bequest is valid and not lapsed, totaling likely over $800. The board, formed in 1925, hopes more funds come in and emphasizes the bequest does not make the home charitable. Officers named: President H M Eicher, Vice President Anderson, Secretary Alice Rowne, Treasurer Mary Hunter-Smith.
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Washington
Etta Hood Black
P. J. Siegers
Board of Trustees
H. M. Eicher
Anderson
Alice Rowne
Mary Hunter-Smith
W. A. Cook
Festicorn Frolics to Feature Uncle Elmer and Ray
The Festicorn Frolics show on October 3 will headline Uncle Elmer's Daffy Doodlers with a WHO radio clown orchestra, a world champion horseshoe pitcher, and a tumbling quartet from State University. Robert Ray of Cedar Rapids will MC and mimic celebs from Greta Garbo to Roosevelt. Local talent and secret surprises join boxing, horse act, bands, and comedy sketches on the outdoor stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Elmer
Orcelestra
The
State University
Bob Kay
Robert Ray
Cedar Rapids
Greta Garbo
Roosevelt
Ray
Coppock
Kalona
Pageant tickets go on sale for America on Parade
Advance sale of tickets starts under Theodore B Brown as ticket chairman with Miss Washington contestants handling sales. Three for a dollar before September 28, 50 tickets per $1 value 60 cents each after. Each ticket includes a 2000 vote ballot for a Miss Washington contestant. Productions run September 30 preview with Governor Wilson, October 1 2 Festicorn first days, and October 3 final Festicorn night at Chautauqua Park.
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Misa Washington
Washington
America
George A. Wilson
Theodore B. Brown
Brown
Wilson
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Italy
Reich
Children's Hospital
Newton
Doris Jean
D. A. van Gennep
Kiduff
Rumpus
Boston
Henry Parkman, Jr
Sena
Tor
David I. Walsh
Camp Edwards
Parkman
Falmouth
Portland
Naragansett Bay
Walsh Construction Company
Davenport
Massachusetts
Johnson
Chicago
Hugh S. Johnson
New Dealer
National Recovery
National Association of Motor Bus Operators
Bonnie West
Alberta Godfrey
Barbara Musil Ix
Mildred Meyer
Betty Burt
Betty Leeto
Louise Moothart
Margaret Hennon
Betty McKay
June Goodwin
Mary Westphal
Mary Donaldson
Lucille Finke
Mary Peck
Shirley Peterson
Caryle Shaw
Roberta Laers
Ase
Betty Redlinger
Uge
Virginia Holden
Dixie Simons
Towa
Radio Orchestra
Chautauqua Park
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