Icelandic Scene Under U S Navy Watch In Reykjavik
AP writer Tom Horgan reports from Reykjavik on U S naval patrols and new defense bases, noting restricted liquor sales and limited beer, plus a wary social scene. The piece describes Hotel Borg licensing, quiet nightlife, and a cautious civilian mood in Iceland during August.
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Tom Horgan
Associated Press
United States Neutrality Patrol
Iceland
U. S. Navy
Reykjavik
Land of
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues
Crossword puzzle with across and down clues listing many entries such as Reason Harbors Sea eagles Musical drama Insects Whirl Sign of zodiac Epoch A US river Calendar book Large worm Wet earth Bitter vetch Trips Plants Part of a Greek temple Satellite of Uranus Reserved Look East by south Abbr Italian river Re Watch Groom of India A smear Copper and zinc alloy Made of oak Siberian gulf Build Small hollows Born Guidos highest note Saturday s Answer Railroad abbr Type measure
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India
Siberian Gulf
Guido
Morale Chief Osborn Elevated to Brigadier General
Frederick H. Osborn a 52 year old 6 foot 8 inch New York banker is shown in Washington as he begins directing the Army morale branch. Appointed by President Roosevelt he had previously chaired a War Department committee on Army recreation and welfare problems.
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Frederick H. Osborn
New York
Washington
Army
Roosevelt
War Department
Boston Leader Max Singer Aimed for VFW Commander Role
Veteran of Foreign Wars expects Max Singer of Boston to be elected commander in chief at the national convention in Philadelphia. The selection highlights leadership within the veteran organization as it gathers in Philadelphia for the event.
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Iceland
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Max Singer
Boston
Philadelphia
Distant Dances and Rules Amid Wartime Hospitality
A war era scene describes female hostel behavior near officers with limited table seating and restricted conversations. Icelandic maids avoid mixing with soldiers. locals vary in cordiality between rural and urban areas, while officers face hotel bans and strict drink limits.
Deaf and Blind Brooklyn Man Becomes Ham Radio Operator
Leon Sadowsky a 21 year old resident of Brooklyn New York is licensed as an amateur radio operator despite being deaf dumb and blind The FCC calls him the first deaf dumb and blind licensed amateur He passed a written exam and demonstrated Morse code copying using a Braille typewriter and a vibration device to hear signals at his home station.
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New York
Leon Sadowsky
Brooklyn
N. Y
Federal Communications Commission
Lee
Concert Sunday at Luray Singing Tower
A concert is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. EST in the Belle Brown Northcott Memorial tower at Luray. Carillonneur Charles T. Chapman will perform a program including America I Love To Tell The Story A Mighty Fortress Is Our God O Thou Sublime Sweet Evening Star Londonderry Air Because Old Dog Tray Stephen Foster In The Garden Carry Me Back to Old Virginia and a request number.
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Luray
Charles T. Chapman
America
William G. Fischer
Martin Luther
Richard Wagner
Londonderry
Guy d’Hardelot
Stephen Foster
Austin Miles
Old Virginia
Thailand Stands Ready Against Any Invader
In Bangkok on August 22 Luang Vichitar Vadakarn, minister of State, declared Thailand will resist any attack with determined neutrality. He stressed Thailand would rather die as free men than live as slaves in a nationwide broadcast on The Security of Thailand.
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Bangkok
Thailand
Luang Vichitar Vadakarn
Deputies Cry Over Heat After Safe Breach
In St Joseph Missouri on August 22 deputies of Buchanan county sheriff’s office opened a safe and tear gas shells stored there last spring burst from the heat. The deputies sat down and cried in reaction to the scorchingly hot weather and the incident.
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ST. Joseph
Buchanan County Sheriff's Office
Mrs. Vanderbilt To Give No Names
Manuela Hudson Vanderbilt wife of Turfman Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt has reconsidered and agreed to an amicable separation after filing for divorce on August 7 and initially naming two co respondents. Vanderbilt aged 28 heir to 20 million dollars married Miss Hudson June 8 1938 at Sands Point New York they separated in 1940 and lawyer Sol A Rosenblatt said she regretted making the charges.
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New York
Manuela Hudson Vanderbilt
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Miss Hudson
Sands Point
Sol. A. Rosenblatt
Roosevelt Defends War Production Records Against Byrd
President says Byrd overstated or understated various weapon and aircraft production figures. He argues current output for anti-aircraft guns mortars and planes generally tracks or exceeds estimates, noting discrepancies in Byrd’s totals and pressing for confirmation from OMP chief Knudsen.
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Roosevelt
War Department
Byrd
Office of Production Management
William S. Knudsen
OMP
Ty Wantineon
Siew Byrd R
Vandenberg Proposes 5 Percent Manufacturers Tax
Sen Arthur H Vandenberg Michigan Republican urges a five percent manufacturers tax claiming it would raise 1.25 billion dollars. He says substantial Senate Finance Committee support exists. Exemptions would cover food clothing and medicine.
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Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Senate Finance Committee
Roosevelt Defends Senate Speech On War Aid And Preparedness
President defends accuracy of his Senate remarks on fighting plane production and US aid to Britain. He rebukes a "wise crack" about figures and clarifies fish's remarks cited by critics, asserting preparedness remains urgent amid global war.
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Fish
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Capitol Hill
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Philadelphia
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United States
Iceland Occupation Question Tied to U S Troops
In Copenhagen on August 22 Prime Minister Stauning told the Danish lower house that Iceland cannot choose its occupation status by United States troops yet he expressed faith the Americans will withdraw after the war He noted Iceland and German occupied Denmark share the crown and hinted Iceland could face direct involvement in the conflict if needed.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Thovald Stauning
Iceland
Stauning
Russia reports high Red army losses yet says German troops still strong
The Soviet high command released figures aiming to show five million Russian casualties in dead wounded and captured but indicated German and allied forces remained deep in Russia with unbroken strength. It cited progress on multiple fronts including Dnieper battles near southern Ukraine and advances toward Leningrad and Estonia while attacks near Lake Ladoga improve daily.
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Roosevelt Reflects on Borah Comment and Defense Output
The speaker notes a Borah 1939 remark to Hull about superior information and no war, while acknowledging defense production was not entirely satisfactory. He stresses the quote was a return to earlier view, not a new statement, and stops short of endorsing print as necessary.
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Borah
Idaho
Hull
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
The Purchase in Kentucky Defined
The Purchase is the region of Kentucky between the Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers. It now includes McCracken Marshall Hickman Ballard Fulton Carlisle Graves and Calloway counties.
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Tennessee
Mississippi Rivers
McCracken, Marshall, Hickman
Ballard, Fulton, Carlisle, Graves
Calloway
Gas Shortages Tighten Pinch on East Coast Motorists
Washington reports fuel limits as filling stations restrict purchases to three to five gallons amid curfews and possible nationwide Sunday closures. Acting Petroleum Coordinator Davies denounces “phony” shortages while oil company executives say stocks seem ample for defense needs. Some drivers circumvent limits by buying small amounts to top off their tanks.
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Washington
Ralph K. Davies
Washi
Philadelphia
Atlantic Seaboard
Nathan Gelfer
New York City
Davies
Wise Era Republican Meeting Hints At Resignation Plans
Major Wise expected to resign as Victorian party leader with R Ahalt Roanoke attorney and Rylard Craft noted as potential successors. State GOP officials prepare for a 300 member convention to name a national committeeman and consider a new district based executive committee plan. W C Deming Front Royal to be temporary chairman with Lester Parsons Norfolk leading resolutions.
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Major Wise
R. Ahalt
Clarerndon
T. &. Parsons
Roanoke
Rylard Craft
Gate City
United States
New York
W. C. Deming
Front Royal
Lester S. Parsons
Norfolk
Land of lanerty scenes drawn from seventy pictures
The motion picture Land of lanerty uses scenes taken from seventy different films.
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Land of Lanerty
Musk Scent Strongest Yet Among Known Substances
A historic note claims musk scent outstrips all other known substances in penetration and power. The text compares musk ceen to rival odors, highlighting its potent aroma as unrivaled.
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