Yugoslavia Refuses Axis Neutrality Amid War Pressure
European crisis deepens as Belgrade rejects Italian and German demands for benevolent neutrality. Premier Grgisha Cvetković to urge Italy to uphold strict neutrality with arms if needed. Axis access to rail routes via Yugoslavia would threaten regional borders. Separately, Danzig’s fate looms as Nazi leader opposes Poles with potential armed action. Poland readies forces, while Tokyo’s cabinet may fall amid factional strife.
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Albert Foster
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Tokyo
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France
More Than Third Of State WPA Clients To Be Dropped
Oklahoma City August AP More than one third of Oklahoma's 47120 WPA clients will be dismissed under a new law for those on the rolls 18 months or longer Director Ron Stephens said A county by county check shows 16572 will be dismissed and 9831 new relief applicants will receive employment The rest of the dismissals reduce the state's quota to 40720 by September 1 Ten thousand one hundred sixty two new workers will come from a waiting list of about 100000 Dismissed employees have no assurance of reemployment After a 30 day delay they can apply again and join the waiting list Dismissals must be completed by August 31
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WPA
Ron Stephens
Smuggling Charged To French Officials' Smuggling Charged To French Officials
U S Attorney Cahill forwarded a grand jury presentment accusing the French ministry of foreign affairs and associated parties of using diplomatic pouches to smuggle commercial films into the United States. The document names the French tourist bureau consulate in New York the French line and its manager Morin de Linelays and eight others as taking part in evading customs duties. The presentment was filed with Federal Judge Knox.
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United States
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Federal Grand Jury
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Morin de Linelays
John C.knox
Britain Show of Air Sea and Land Might Marred by Losses
London reports a five man bomber missing in the North Sea four fliers dead in a flaming crash and four bailed from a third plane during Britain's large air sea and land exercise begun at dawn with about 1300 war planes in action. A massive blackout planned tonight will cover half of England as 200000 personnel prepare. At Weymouth King George VI boards the royal yacht Victoria and Albert for a review of 133 warships before joining the home fleet for August September drills.
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Former Chief of China Asks Peace
Wang Ching-wei, a disaffected former Chinese premier, broadcast a peace appeal from Japanese-occupied Canton. He claimed Japan would withdraw troops if Chinese leaders accepted their terms and opposed communism, addressing Cantonese officials and asserting Kwantung forces could be returned to Canton.
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Phillips probes Fort Sill deal during guard inspection
Governor Phillips announced a review at Fort Sill of a reported squeeze play to require guardsmen to buy insurance. He cited a former colonel claim of a deal selling $1.50 worth of insurance for the camp period. He pledged no coercion in his administration including Christmas presents and campaign funds.
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Fort Sill
War Resources Board Created To Speed Mobilization
President Roosevelt approves a six member War Resources Board to advise on mobilization of economic resources and assist the munitions board. Members include Edward R. Stettinius Jr, Karl Compton, Walter Gifford, Harold Moulton, John Pratt, and Robert Wood. The board would act as an executive agency in a national emergency, modeling after the WWI board.
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Roosevelt
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War Resources Board
Edward R. Ste‘x,nius Jr
United States
Steal. Corporation
Karl T. Compton
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Walter S. Giffurs
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Harold G
New State Capitol Building Leaks After Monday Rain
Oklahoma City August 9 The new state capitol building leaked after Monday rain. Officials say water seeped through baseboards on the ground floor as WPA help is sought for immediate repairs. Ground regrading and removal of flower bed soil are planned to direct water away from the walls.
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Thomas And Lee Leave Washington for Democratic Convention
Washington Aug 9 Senators Thomas and Lee left for Pittsburg Pa to address the National Convention of Young Democrats while en route to homes in Oklahoma Thomas will speak tomorrow and Lee Friday night. Thomas plans a slow trip home with a week at Hot Springs Ark and Medicine Park Tate while Lee stops to visit his mother in Nashville Tennessee.
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Murder Mystery Hangs On Breakthrough Clue
Detective chief Larry C. Doran says a lucky break is needed to solve the strangling of Wanda Dworecki, the minister's daughter found beaten near Lover's Lane. A man held overnight was released. no leads yet, pastor Walter Dworecki and the church figure are referenced in the inquiry.
Fifth Ada Rodeo Promises Record Crowd and Prizes
Ada's fifth annual Firemen's Rodeo opens under floodlights at Fairground Park with more than 30 900 spectators expected over four nights. The parade leads Friday with Governor Leon C Phillips in command and aims for the longest Oklahoma rodeo parade yet. more than 6 000 in cash and merchandise prizes awaits top costumes and performances by top rodeo acts from across the United States.
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Duncan
Binns Credited to Coalgate Not Atoka For Ada Rodeo
A Sunday rodeo tabloid misattributed H D Binns home to Atoka. Binns, Ada Rodeo manager, was raised in Coalgate and earns praise for leadership and fairness. He recently shone at Cheyenne Frontier Days, building Ada’s high standing in rodeo circles.
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Burford Halts Extradition To Louisiana Fight
Dallas man W. Burford indicted in Louisiana hot oil case seeks to block removal. Federal judge grants habeas order delaying transfer to New Orleans. Bond set at 5000. Burford, with former Louisiana Governor Leche and Seymour Weiss, charged with conspiracy to violate the Connally hot oil act.
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Freeman W. Burford
United States
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Richard Leche
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Seymour Weiss
Economy Survey Ordered By FDR Signals Government Savings
President Roosevelt directs heads of government departments to begin a survey to improve administration and economics in operation. He expects substantial savings this year and next, to reflect in appropriations and fiscal year 1941 estimates. Oklahoma also faces a federal suit over school lands in Grand River Dam reservoir, with GRDA land sale agreed at about 45000 for 15 tracts.
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Roosevelt
Harold D. Smith
Oklahoma City
State School Land Commission
Grand ‘River Dam
Oklahoma
Phillins
Land Commission
GRDA
Oil Price Slashed By Twenty Cents In Terse Move
Tulsa August 3 The Sinclair Prairie Oil Marketing company cut 20 cents a barrel from its crude purchase price effective 7 a m tomorrow The move came after Harry F Sinclair said product prices do not reflect raw material costs The firm buys about 100000 barrels daily across Kansas Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Arkansas and Louisiana The announcement surprised oil officials and follows Consol idated Oil Corp first half 1939 results comments warn of worsening industry conditions.
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Sinclair-Prajirie Oil Marketing Company
Harry F. Sinclair
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Oklahoma
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Arkansas
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Sinclair
New York
Consolidated Oil Corporation
British Japanese Talks On Disputes May End Soon
Tokyo dispatch notes resumption of discussions between Britain and Japan over China disputes appears unlikely amid delays. Sir Robert Crainie cites need for British consultations with the United States and France on currency questions as a factor delaying talks. Kato urges progress as Asahi reports military delegates in Tientsin may return to China if no resumption signs within days.
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China
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Satomatsu Kato
Japan
Robert
United States
France
Britain
Sir Robert
London
Tientsin
Kato
Asahi
Seishiro Ttagachi
Woman Swallows Poison Tablets At St Joseph Hotel
Mrs Pauline McCarty was reported resting comfortably in a local hospital Wednesday after police said she swallowed two poison tablets at the St Joseph hotel in the 100 block of South Storkton around 2 PM. Hotel guests reported the incident and police continued to monitor her condition.
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Steamship Pipestone County Fire Reported At Sea
Boston August 9 The coast guard cutter Champlain reported a fire in hold No 4 of the steamship Pipestone County about 770 miles east of Boston. The fire was confined and not serious, with Champlain and Chelan ordered to the vessel side. No passengers aboard were believed to be on board.
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No Coalition Reply Fees to Roosevelt in Leaders' Debate
Washington Aug - AP Congress charged administration neutrality and lending programs with risk to the welfare as President Roosevelt asserted a coalition of Republicans and Democrats blocked bills. Senators Adams Michener and McCarran debated coalition claims while Schwellenbach warned of war profits dangers. Roosevelt said 145 bills still need action and criticized those who blocked neutrality, lending and housing proposals, noting WPA and PWA funds remain to next January.
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