Axis Bilateral Pact Ties Germany Italy Japan in 10 Year Accord
Germany, Italy and Japan sign a ten year pact to aid each other politically economically and militarily if any is attacked by a power not involved in the European war or the Chinese Japanese conflict. The agreement names the Soviet Union but targets United States hostility with a projected Pacific response.
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Italy
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America
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Ramon Serrano Suner
U S Goes Down the Line to Aid Britain in WWII
Washington ratifies the Havana accord pledging American states to block transfer of hemisphere territory between non American powers. Meanwhile London endures a day long Nazi siege with heavy bombing across London and coastal bombardments along the English Channel as RAF and German guns clash.
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Britain
England
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Senate
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United States
Italy Warns U S To Keep Out War
Rome dispatch reports exultant Fascists declare the German Italian Japanese alliance will defeat the Allies if the United States intervenes in Britain or in Asia and Africa. Virginio Gayda says the pact warns adventurers and pro Roosevelt circles against intervention. Observers foresee Spain joining the Axis and a possible attack on Britain via Suez and Gibraltar.
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Spain
Japs Give Axis Added Power
Washington reports that the German Italian and Japanese alliance forms a formidable force on land sea and air. Semi official figures estimate total Axis manpower near 20 million with air power around 35 000 aircraft and fleets over 2 000 000 tons. Land forces breakouts show Germany 6 000 000 Italy 7 500 000 Japan 6 500 000. Aerial strength lists Germany about 25 000 planes and Japan about 6 000. fleet tonnage includes Germany 400 000 tons Italy 550 000 tons and Japan 1 100 000 tons with 10 12 battleships.
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Japan
Japs Join Firm Of Hitler & Duce
Tokyo declares alignment with Rome Berlin Axis to end disturbances and seek swift peace but vows no European war. Emperor Hirohito and Foreign Minister Matsuoka say Japan will act peacefully, while Suma notes no attack on other nations. Public reaction mixed. press warns of possible clashes with the United States and Britain.
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Yukichiro Suma
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Soviet Union
Axis Pact Prompts US to Maintain England Aid
Washington stated it will continue aiding Great Britain despite the new Nazi Axis alliance. President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull addressed reporters, stressing long-standing US policy and cautioning about possible Japanese actions while keeping economic weapons in reserve. Lord Lothian urged rapid American supplies, while Hull refused to discuss cross examination.
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Exon Hull
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White House
Walter Layton
Council of British Ministray of Supply
Plainview man killed in Floydada street shooting
R C James of Plainview died in Floydada hospital after being shot three times while seated in his car on the square. T E Hough, Floyd County farmer, surrendered at the jail with a 34 caliber pistol, believed used in the shooting. James, about 40, worked as an interviewer for the Texas Reemployment Office. Hough, about 35, has a wife and two children.
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Texas Reemployment
War Today Alliances Shape U S War Aims Says London
In London reports Japan aligns with Germany and Italy to bind U S hands in European and Asian conflicts. Russians in London claim the U S R and Stalin consultation, while Hull notes policy remains unchanged and Japan denies entering the European war.
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Acon
England Braces as Luftwaffe Dives Deep in London Raid
England endures the largest air assault of the war with 130 Nazi attackers reported. British airmen counter with widespread bombing of German industries and invasion ports while 34 RAF craft are downed and casualties mount on both sides.
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London
Weather Amarillo And Vicinity Saturday And Sunday
Fair weekend in Amarillo and vicinity with increasing cloudiness and scattered showers. West Texas reports showers Saturday with cooler air. Sunday becomes mostly cloudy with further showers. New Mexico weather shows lingering showers Saturday then decreasing clouds east portion. Temperature readings include highs around 85, 88 and lows near 50 to 55.
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King of Hoboes Calls Wanderers to Military Service
Philadelphia dispatch reports Jeff Davis, self-styled king of hoboes, mailing and grapevine urging 1,010,000 followers to abandon the road and enlist or join defense industries. He warns it is the nation’s most critical moment and not time to be gazing at scenery.
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Demos and GOP Observe Hatch Act Wear Blank Buttons
Newark dispatch notes Democratic and Republican employees at the federal building wearing blank buttons in place of Roosevelt or Willkie due to Hatch Act restrictions. One worker said they aimed to give both sides a break.
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Gop
Newark
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Willkie
Air Cadets Wing Into Tri State Area News Feature
The Globe News promotes a new Air Cadets program inviting boys and girls in the Texas Panhandle Oklahoma and New Mexico to join. Learn to build and fly model planes members wear wings display squadron leaders and watch aviation movies this spring.
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Oklahoma
New Mexico
Russians Study Pact Carefully
London reports describe the German Italian Japanese alliance as a new phase of intimidation toward the United States and a grave threat to Soviet Russia. Russian observers debate whether Moscow was informed beforehand, suggesting the pact may or may not reflect Soviet consent and noting possible shifts in economic ties with the United States and Britain.
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