Bridges Attacks Ickes as Nazi Like New Deal Policy
Sen Styles Bridges denounces Ickes and the New Deal as Nazism in a reply designated by Wendell Willkie. He accuses Roosevelt of secrecy over German rearmament and of delaying armament. calls Ickes a Hitler in short pants and attacks media freedom.
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U.P
Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Harold L. Ickes
Ickes
Wendell L. Willkie
Bridges
Willkie
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Republican Party
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Hitler
Britain
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White House
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Wendell Willkie
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New Deal
Adolf Hitler
Congress
Blum
Baldwin
Chamberlain
Germany
Democratic National Committee
Churchill Claims Plane Production Passes Germany
British war leaders told Parliament that agreement in principle was reached with the United States on leasing air navy bases from Newfoundland to the Caribbean. Churchill announced Britain's new airplane production now surpasses Germany as RAF bombers struck Kiel and other targets, while Hoover’s blockade aid was rejected.
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United States
Newfoundland
Caribbean
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House of Lords
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House of Commons
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France
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Holland
Europe
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Italy
England
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Hitler
Southend
Eastchurch
London
David Lloyd George
Berlin
Princess Margaret Rose to Have Plain Cake for Tenth Birthday
London report notes Princess Margaret Rose will celebrate her tenth birthday with a plain sponge cake due to sugar rationing from the war, icing not provided.
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London
Margaret Rose
Adams Claims Army Navy Exceeding Bill Scope
Senator Alva B. Adams, chairing the appropriations subcommittee, attacks the 5.008 billion total defense bill as overreaching. He declines to guide the measure on the Senate floor, noting opposition to conscripting private industry and arguing against a 2,000,000 man army while approving essential tanks munitions and naval expansion. He cites secret hearings showing surplus aircraft and destroyer needs, with manufacturers resisting federal profit limits.
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Washington
Alva B. Adams
Senate
Army
Navy
House
America
Adams
U S Ship Mexico incident clears up after detention near Acapulco
Mexican officials say the United States freighter Herman Frasch was in Mexican waters when halted by coast guard off Acapulco while pursuing Gen. Juan Andreu Almazan. The ship was detained about an hour and later released. U S officials offer no confirmation of a destroyer order.
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Mexico City
United States
Herman Frasch
Acapuleco
Mexican Coast Guard
Juan Andreu Almazan
Naval District
San Diego
Calif
U. S
Stack
Acapulco
Washington
Union Sulphur Company
Mackay Radio
San Francisco
Almazan
Panama
Panama Puerto Rico Defenses Inadequate
Rep J Parnell Thomas of New Jersey charges in a letter to Secretary Stimson that Panama and Puerto Rico defenses are totally inadequate and that virtually nothing has been done to improve them in the last three years. Build Now John Maynard Lumber Co.
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Washington
Tip on Feature Story Wins Five Dollar First Prize
Gerald Gray of 610 East Second Avenue won five dollars for a news tip about a baby boy who got locked in a store and staged a one man display window performance. Marlin Ray Collins earned three dollars for tipping a boy who swallowed a homemade tin whistle. Third prize of two dollars went to Mrs. J T Mellinger for reporting a swarm of flying ants infesting her house. Other participants listed include Edith Rutherford Bob Brown Mrs E H Willis and many more residents and local businesses.
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Gerald Gray
East Second Avenue
Gray
Marlin Ray Collins
Lincoln Street
J. T. Mellinger
Cheyenne Terrace
News- Globe
Edith Rutherford
North West
Second Avenue
Bob Brown
Jackson Street
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Reds and Blues Clash Again in Louisiana Mock War
In Camp Beauregard Louisiana the second war between Reds and Blues ends with 2,000 officers in a meeting to review results. About 70,000 National Guard and regular army troops trained in 21 days of simulated warfare while observers note the need for six months of drill for many guardsmen. General Embrick calls the peacetime milestone when all four forces are in the field.
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Hitler
Low Countries
Belgium
France
Stanley D. Embrick
Third Army
Alexandria
New York
Washington
Wisconsin
Henry B. Curtis
Washington Artillery
36Th Division
Texas Guard
Curtis
Fire Helps Chief Keep Appointment
Payallup news tells how Fire Chief Chester Bakefield arrived at a 2 30 dentist appointment after a small blaze near Dr M R Thomas office was extinguished. He checked his watch and joked about arriving on time.
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Payallup
Wash
Chester Bakefield
M. R. Thomas
Weather Summary for Amarillo and Surrounding Regions
Partly cloudy tonight with scattered showers expected Wednesday afternoon. West Texas reports scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms to the north and southwest portions with increasing cloudiness elsewhere tonight and Wednesday. New Mexico sees partly cloudy conditions with scattered thunderstorms near the Continental Divide and central mountain ranges. Temperatures unchanged with highs around 80 and a low near 62. noon reading 78.
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Amarillo
West Texas
100Th Meridian
New Mexico
Continental Divide
Central Mountain Ranges
Defense pact with Canada alarms Japanese press
Japanese papers warn the U S Canada defense accord could disrupt the Pacific. Hochi predicts it may lead to similar US ties with Australia and alarms Tokyo about peace in the region. In Washington officials push for immediate joint air bases in Canada and a 25 million dollar west coast highway to Alaska.
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United States
Canada
Domei
Hochi
Australia
Japan
Pacific
Washington
United States- Canadian Defense Board
Alaska
Italian forces eye Red Sea gateway after Somaliland victory
Rome reports Berbera fell to Italian troops and Mussolini sent congratulations to Hitler. British retreating forces left part of the city burning as Italians claimed victory at Berbera and Hargeisa, with raids on Neghelli Ogadiscio Bardia Genale and Derna Libya. A submarine mine near the Dodecanese was said to be sunk by a unknown nation.
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Aden
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Fuehrer
Hitler
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Dodecanese Islands
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Gallabat
Sudan
Neghelli
Ogadiscio
Bardia
Genale
Derna
Libya
Showers Return as Warm Trend Continues, City Weather Forecast
Mr. Collman forecasts a warm spell with showers returning tomorrow after a partly cloudy night. Yesterday's high reached 80, with a forecast near 85 today. Last night’s low was 62 as a southeast breeze of 15 mph persists. Pampa reported .02 inch rain and seeks more.
British Regrets over Swiss Territory Violations
The British government expressed its deepest regrets to the Swiss minister in London for air force bombers violating Swiss territory en route to Germany and Italy. Announcement from Bern dated August 20 noted the incident and apology.
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British Express
Bern
Switzerland
London
Germany
Italy
U.S. Ship Still In The Danger Zone
Washington anxiously awaited word on the Army Transport American Legion with 897 war refugees aboard as officials warned the ship could face grave danger for up to 12 hours. Belligerents were notified the United States expected no interference as Congress pressed ahead on a bill to let mercy ships rescue 50 000 to 200 000 refugee children from Great Britain.
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Pennsylvania
House
Anthony J. Dimond
Congress
Roosevelt
Joint Board
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Washington
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Canada
Dominion
Melvin J. Maas
Minnesosta
Naval Affairs Committee
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American Legion
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Europe
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Great Britain
Poll Shows Trend Favor Selling Destroyers to England
Princeton report notes more than 60 percent of voters favor selling 50 American destroyers to Britain. Pershing proposed the sale two weeks earlier, with Institute surveys across states showing broad approval and small levels of undecided voters. Support stems from England fighting their battle. opposition cites national needs or risk of war. The survey spans the nation with consistent cross questionnaires.
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Great Britain
John J. Pershing
Pershing
American Institute of Public Opinion
United States
England
Institute
Hitler
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