Japanese Protest Over Spy Arrests Grows Across Empire
London reports Ambassador Mamoru Shigemitsu drafting a third protest as nine Japanese nationals are detained across Rangoon Singapore and London with four deportations amid Tokyo’s claim of a widespread espionage drive. British authorities link arrests to retaliatory actions while noting prior detentions.
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Stace Set For Mock War At Camp Beauregard
Stace is set for mock warfare as 70 000 troops in field await supplies while 50 000 National Guardsmen 20 000 regulars and 1 000 reserve officers camp at Beauregard Shelby and other posts. Headquarters under Lieut Gen Embick directs maneuvers across eastern and western sectors with lines of units from multiple states.
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Armed Chinese Nabbed After Threat Near Radio Station
Shanghai August 5 Armed Chinese arrested opposite a radio station from which American commentator D A Alcott broadcasts He had warned the American consulate general of a three day deadline to quit the air Police said the man waited in a parked car and refused to explain his presence or motive This comes as six Americans face expulsion from the international settlement under Nanking rule.
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Alcott
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Short presidential campaign takes shape in 11 weeks
Washington reports a rapid 11 week race as Democrats and Republicans organize for a brief campaign. Hatch Act disputes flare as Fletcher argues donors may split gifts to state committees while the justice department warns against such interpretations. Willkie plans about 2.5 million in spending and waits for Aug 17 acceptance address. Roosevelt to stay near Washington with defense and foreign issue focus.
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France approves war-repair loan for Paris
The French government authorized a state loan of 600 million francs to Paris to repair war damage and restart commerce and industry. The approval was announced at Vichy on August 5.
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Nazi Seamen Cost Argentina Heavy Internment Burden
Argentine interned Graf Spee crewmen face high costs under neutrality law with 500,000 pesos paid in salaries while Germany has offered no reimbursement. Escapes and cross-border movements raise security worries as about half the crew work for German firms in Argentina, yet their whereabouts must be tracked.
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10'ers Back FDR Slap John Lewis
The United Automobile Workers endorsed a third term for President Roosevelt at its convention, pledging unswerving support for the New Deal. Opponents say the resolution also serves as a jab at CIO leader John L. Lewis who opposes a third term.
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Panhandle Jaycees Meet Here Tonight
More than 100 Jaycees from the Panhandle will attend a banquet dance and district session tonight at 8 at the Herring Hotel in Amarillo. The event honors Binford Arney of Amarillo the state president and principal speaker. A M Mintox of Borger the state vice president will preside with Jaycees from Lubbock Borger Panhandle Pampa and Brownfield attending.
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Budget May Reach 20 Billion For Defense and Other Outlays
Washington budget chief estimates total Congress spending could exceed 20.6 billion with pending appropriations and contract authorizations. Current figures show 13.824 billion appropriated and 1.060 billion in contracts, plus 2.237 billion and 2.733 billion in defense bill estimates and requests. Defense projects dominate totals, with Army and Navy accounts totaling over 6.7 billion in appropriations and 3.4 billion in contracts, as tax revenues rise despite a large anticipated deficit.
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City Library Not Open Yet in Amarillo
Amarillo has a city library now housed in the east wing of Municipal Auditorium but it is not open. Books lie on the floor as workmen lay shelves. The relocation remodeling likely delays opening for a week or more. City took over library operations Aug 1 under a county agreement.
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U S Coast Ship Estelle Freed by Japanese Authorities
The small American coastal vessel Estelle, owned by Shanghai silk dealer Robert Lang, was released after five days of detention when it sought shelter from a typhoon in a prohibited zone. The report notes the ship’s ownership and the terms of release.
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Singleton To Discuss City Budget Tonight
Byron Singleton will discuss the proposed city budget at a Potter County Taxpayers Association meeting in the Amarillo Hotel at 8 o clock this evening. All county taxpayers are invited to attend.
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Potter County Taxpayers Association
Amarillo
Nightly Recreation Sessions Open Tonight in Amarillo
Amarillo Recreation Project begins nightly sessions at Horace Mann and high school armory gymnasiums from 6:30 to 9 each evening. All boys basketball games move to night. project runs through the month with crafts class exhibitions in State Theater show windows for children not in organized games.
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Farley Announces U.S. Mail Profit for Year Ends June 30
Postmaster General James A. Farley said the United States mails posted a profit of 8 million dollars in the fiscal year ending June 30, with postal receipts reaching a peak of 776 million. It marks the sixth surplus in his seven years as postmaster general, noting that 1935 losses followed the adoption of the 40 hour work week which added 30 million to costs.
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United States
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Britain and Polish exile government sign wartime agreement
Britain and the Polish government in exile signed a wartime agreement today at 10 Downing Street reaffirming their determination to fight to the finish against Germany. The Heinkel He 115 bomber is described with a four man crew, two machine guns, and internal light bomb racks.
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