National Guard mobilization bill clear in House action
The House approved the National Guard mobilization bill by 18 342 to 33, clearing the way for an estimated 396,000 men to be called for a year of active service. The plan includes a first contingent of 35,051 Guardsmen to be summoned September 15, with Senate concurrence and Roosevelt signature required to finalize the move. The measure rejects a restriction limiting service to the continental United States and foresees broad deployment.
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Huge Nazi Bomber Armadas Threaten London Again
Berlin reported a second wave of Nazi bombers over London within 24 hours. Estimates indicate 2,500 German warplanes engaged, with explosions observed in Purfleet and Barking as Royal defenses and Allied reports describe a massive aerial battle across southern England.
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Paroled From Hocking County Prisons in Ohio
Two Hocking County men, William Mouser and Alva Douglas Glenn, were paroled by the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission after serving parts of their terms. Eight other inmates were conditionally released, with details of crimes and release status noted. In a separate note, a clash in Mexico State left many dead and dozens wounded when a band of peasants raided the village of Nat Felipe Santiago.
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Farm income strongest in ten years amid war price gains
Market analysis shows US farmers benefiting from higher prices across principal commodities aided by war-related price rises. If European demand restrictions ease and exports revive, farm income may rise further. For Jan–Jun 1940 cash income plus government payments reached 3.824 billion dollars, about 9 percent higher than 1939.
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Coal Minimum Date Changed at Mines
Washington Department of the Interior Coal Division postponed the effective date for minimum prices on bituminous coal and extended the appeal deadline to August 30. The extension affects price findings from 10 cents a ton for low grade Indiana coal dust to 5.25 dollars for Washington lump coal.
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Willkie Receives Noisy Home Town Welcome
Rushville Indiana residents gave Wendell L. Willkie a rousing midnight welcome upon his return home before he formally accepts the Republican presidential nomination. His wife and a large crowd gathered as the candidate prepared to rest ahead of the official nominating events.
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Willkie Campaign Arrives Amid Floods and Death Toll
Floods in Virginia and surrounding states claim at least 35 lives as rivers rise and recede. Willkie and his wife toured Indianapolis in a torchlight style arrival, meeting officials and old friends before delivering a keynote with emphasis on national defense.
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Ironton Boggs Dies After Clash With Officer
Ironton report says Emory Boggs, 35, died today from pistol wounds after exchanging gunfire with officer William Wileman, 40, who tried to arrest him on a traffic charge last night. Boggs reportedly wrestled the officer’s pistol, fired twice, then the officer regained mastery and shot Boggs.
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Boy on Bike Dies After Collision on Highway
Fremont reports a truck strike on U S Highway leaving 16 year old Max Cortland dead. Sheriff Myers notes Cortland was riding a bicycle when hit, scene visit follows. In Chicago wheat prices fell five cents a bushel amid war fears and air battle talk. September futures dropped to 67 1 2 cents as market fears steady.
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Bullet Misses Kills Woman at Buckboard Flat Outing
Horace Allred’s target-shooting event at Buckboard Flat ends abruptly when a stray bullet that missed the target grazes Julia Johnson, 84, the sheriff’s grandmother, as she slept in a car. The incident occurred during the old folks outing, jolting the community of Monticeloy.
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National Guard Life in Wisconsin Battle Drill Echoes Strain
In Wisconsin National Guard training amid large mock battles, strains of duty and discipline press on personnel. The piece notes the broad effort of guardsmen and the impact of demanding exercises on morale and readiness, with wider references to state-wide service levels and associated health and logistical concerns.
Powder Plant Blast Kills Workers at Joplin Site
Five or six men died in an explosion at the At lowser Powder Plant six miles east of Joplin. A 22 year old, Franklin K, is held for arson. Sheriff Clowser notes war orders and insurance motive suspected in the case.
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Maine death haunts a poet's record in Bricker remarks
Gov John Bricker cites the sinking of the battleship Maine at Havana in 1898 while discussing a fiscal note on school funds. The Youngstown Vindicator reports the eighth quarterly distribution and a $3,000,000 debt payment as part of the education funding plan.
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British Fame Torpedoed South of Azores
The 8406-ton British tanker British Fame was torpedoed and sunk Monday about 200 miles south of Sao Miguel Island The Azores. Fifteen survivors reached Villa Franca do Campo yesterday. Three sailors died in the explosion and 35 others in two lifeboats remain missing. The submarine took the captain prisoner.
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Cadiz Man Named To Head Mining Division
Marcus Kerr of Cadiz was named chief for the Division of Mines and Mining by George A Strain director for industrial relations. The position pays 3600 dollars yearly. Kerr succeeds Andrew Ginnan of Jacksonville who had been acting chief for months since E W Smith of Columbus retired due to illness.
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Price of Hogs Soars In Markets of Chicago
Chicago markets report hog prices rising to 7.01 per hundredweight the highest since last October with advanced quotes around 30 cents. The day’s hog values sit 1.90 above the low point and the year’s top was 55 cents higher. Seven Ohio youths were rescued from Lake Erie undertow yesterday by Huron Beach patrol and nearby campers.
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British Airmen Bomb Northern Italy Amid War Tides
British RAF bombers struck northern Italian cities as raid tensions rose across Europe. Rome reported two dead and five wounded from the attacks while Athens noted Greek destroyers damaged by Italian planes. The air war over Britain intensified with massive raids causing casualties and alarm from Scotland to Land’s End, and claims of new defensive “secret weapons” being deployed as Germany and Britain trade blows.
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Jies Warns Of Fifth Column Threat To Nation
In Los Angeles the chairman of the committee on un American activities charged last night that the country faces greater subversive danger than the nations once ruled by Hitler and Stalin. He asserted the nation is near collapse from internal foes.
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Invasion Could Cede To Air Attacks Says Editor
Devon born Associated Press aviation editor argues Germany may abandon a sea invasion of England. Instead Hitler could target British will by intensified air raids on munitions plants and troop hubs, using swift bombers and supporting fighters to overwhelm defenses.
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