Duce's Troops Joining Nazis Along Coast
News reports say Italian forces are moving toward the 800 mile German held coastline to join Nazi blitzkrieg in an anticipated assault. Fascist editor Gayda cautions Britain to expect attrition and air attacks rather than immediate invasion.
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Seoastline
Virginio Gayda
Il Giornale D'Italia
Mussolini
British Isles
Germany
Poland
Norway
Belgium
Holland
Luxembourg
France
Britain
Gayda
Robert P. Patterson
New
England
Yorks
Mediterranean
Plattsburg
Vichy
N. Y
Spain
Arriba
Madrid
United States
Willkie Seeks Active Backing From Al Smith
The Republican nominee Willkie gained potential support from Al Smith and other prominent Democrats in New York City as he courted cross party backing. The report notes Smith’s influence and mentions reactions from party figures and the administration’s recent commentary shaping the political scene.
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Uas
Wendellie Willkie
Fol Smith
Happy Warrior
Samuel Seabury
New York City
Wilke
Smith
New York
Franklin Rook
Chel
Herbert Lek
Paty
Eishy
War News Roundup From Europe Aims at England
Fragmented dispatches report German plans and Allied responses as Britain braces for intensified pressure. Mentions include Italy and Spain fronts, possible troop movements, and strategic aims through rail and sea routes. A Columbus byline notes industrial leaders testifying in a four day hearing on unoccupied France and labor wages.
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Hitler
Musso
Ethiopia
Spain
Italy
Brenner
Engin
Nna
England
Columbus
George A
Ger. Strain
France
Switzerland
Thomas
Donel
la Linea
Gibrals
Ohio State
Sardinia
Toko
Foreign Office
Yakichiro Sima
Apan
London
British Merchant Ship Battles Nazi Raider
In the South Atlantic the armed merchant cruiser Alcantara fought a German raider but failed to prevent its escape. The raider mounted four guns per broadside and used a smoke screen after being hit, according to the Admiralty. Also, farmer Tilghman Kinney, 59, collapsed and died from heat in McConnellville yesterday.
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London
We — Ineasrousn
Alcantara
South Atlantic
Admiralty
Mona
McConnellville Tilghman Kinney
U S Plans Production of Synthetic Rubber
The Wall Street Journal reports the U S government plans large scale synthetic rubber production as part of defense measures. Officials discuss plant construction, probable requirements, and promotion of private enterprise with chemical petroleum and rubber industry leaders.
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New York
The
Wall Eet Journal
U. S
Chemical Etroleum
Rubber
Federal court orders Maddag to pay taxes and penalties
A federal court orders A Maddag to pay one million dollars in income taxes and penalties linked to alleged bootlegging era profiteering. The case cites bank and brewery owner roles and connects to bootlegging schemes from Prohibition.
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A. Maddag
Jeanette
Five Billion Added Navy Fund Urged
The House Appropriations Committee urged nearly five billion more dollars to start a two ocean navy and equip an army potentially up to two million in combat status. The plan would lift total defense spending to about 10.8 billion with 2.34 million in direct appropriations and 2.72 billion in contract authorizations. The panel said faster funding would enable production planning, though much equipment could not be available for months.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Roosevelt
Government reports show high military and crop program costs
The testimony by General Marshall reveals that mobilization of the national guard and crop control subsidies totalled 19.4 billion dollars for the year ending June 30, with administrative expenses of about 918 million. The Ohio National Guard alone is cited for a significant share, and the overall bills reach major figures across military and agricultural aid programs.
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George C. Marshall
Army Washington
National Guard
Ohio National
Havana conference seals Pan-American unity act
The 21 American republics signed the Havana Act and supplementary agreements forming a three point plan to resist European influence, boost Inter American cooperation, and address economic problems amid last minute reservations by Argentina Uruguay and Venezuela. Secretary Hull praised the solidarity and readiness for joint action against non American encroachment.
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Havana
Hull
Argentina
Uruguay
Venezuela
Mexico
Bolivia
Peru
Amercan
United States
Attack on U.S. Marines Sparks Racial Propaganda Claim
A Taiiku Shimbun article recounts posters urging Shanghai residents to read and rise against U S Marines. It notes an incident with Nipponese detectives and headlines accusing Americans of animalistic hypocrisy while portraying Japanese as humane.
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Shanghai
Taiiku Shimbun
U.S
Fear Draft Proposal Lacks White House Backing
Washington reports conscription advocates fear a Burke-Wadsworth draft plan may fail without Roosevelt support. Senate committee trimmed the bill to register only men aged 21 to 31 and postponed final action amid opposition and White House reluctance.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Military Committee
Burke-Wadsworth
Roosevelt
Utive
National Guard
Barkley
Senate
White House
Budget Bureau
Woman Found Dead in Bed at Home
POMEROY Ohio area reports the death of Mrs. Greathouse 48 found dead in her bed at about 8 15 this morning Coroner GH Ewing attended and gave the verdict of death She is survived by son James a sister Mrs Hines and two brothers Max Meinhart and Phil Meinhart Funeral plans not yet set Mrs Greathouse was a member of the D A and the Federated Church
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Pomeros
Starx
Feinwart
Greathouse
Lenore
Ewing
James
Hines
Pomeroy
Max’ Meinhart
Phil Meinhart
Middleport
D. of A
Federated Church
Relief Rush in Turkey Quake Zone Faces Heavy Loss
Ankara reports government agencies speed relief to central Anatolia quake areas where about 300 people killed and hundreds injured as tremors destroy many structures. In Ohio two youths from the Joys Industrial School Lancaster, Joe Miller aged 18 and Samuel Tarn aged 22, are held on burglary and auto theft charges.
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Ankara
Turkey
Anatolian Plateas
Ohio
Oklahoma
Ohio Joys Industrial School
Lancaster
Joe Miller
Samuel Tarn
War Today: Britain’s Blockade Strategy and Axis Threat
The article discusses Britain’s blockade plan to starve the continent into submission and deter a German Italian assault. It weighs on morale, civilian suffering, and the likely scale of a future battle as readers fear a new phase of the war.
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Dewitt MacmeNain
Portugal
Britain
Eet
Eng
Camden Plant Blaze Kills At Least Two As Fire Rages
A massive explosion at the RM Hollingshead Company plant in Camden triggers a public emergency. Two dead, many missing, and around 200 injured as flames devastate a four block area and force sheltering of hundreds in naval militia dormitories.
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Camden
Camen
Naval Milita Armory
RM. Hollingshead Int Company
Western Coal Prices Fixed by Government Action
The Coal Division begins announcing minimum prices for soft coal to stabilize the industry. Early figures cover Rocky Mountain and Pacific Coast states with broader territory plans to follow. The move targets major producers in West Virginia Kentucky Ohio and Pennsylvania as plans extend into the week. Two unidentified planes reportedly bombed Gibraltar triggering heavy anti aircraft fire.
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Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
West
Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Minois
Pennsylvania
Heat wave mortality and record highs across Ohio cities
Relief arrived as temperatures fell but the heat claimed 105 lives with 17 prostrations yesterday and two today. Ohio cities posted mid day readings from 71 to 82 while Columbus hit 87 unofficially and 108 as a record. Weather officials forecast cooler conditions with isolated showers and Lake Erie breezes expected to ease heat across the region.
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Ohio
Cleverland
Toledo
Columbus
Cincinnati
Washington
Cleveland
Ralph C. Mize
Thunder Lakes
Andy
Hamilton County
WE. Weaver
Ashtabula
Sinnali
Lunken
Dayton
Youngstown
Lake Erie
Ivan Nicholas Drummy
Canton
Tom
Sally Zein Plinton
Jack Smith
Tippecano
Miami River
Ohio River
Ironton
Showers Bring Relief From Heat in Many Parts of U S
Scattered showers provided temporary relief from high heat across the nation with readings in the nineties and some 100s in Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and the Plains. Severe thunderstorms hit the New England coast knocking down trees and causing fires while a Goodyear blimp was destroyed in Massachusetts.
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U.S
Associated Press
Plains States
Great Lakes Region
Mississippi Valley
Rockies
Waynoka
Oklo
Indianapolis
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Topeka
Kans
New England
Boston
Goodyear
Quincy
Mase
Hellum
Uniontown
New York City
South
Nebraska
Lake Shore
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indiana
Juvenile Jail Break At Hamilton County Court House
Cincinnati police search for juveniles after several escaped from the Hamilton County Court House jail. James Williams, jail superintendent, said 24 others refused to leave their cells while nine who escaped were among the group. one returned a few hours later.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton County Court House
James Williams
Fifth Corps Enlistment Brings Notable Praise
Columbus reports Fifth Corps Area enlistment of 3 958 soldiers through July. The adjutant general commends the highly productive recruiting efforts in the corps area spanning Ohio Kentucky Indiana and West Virginia. Brig. Gen. C B Hodges receives telegram praising the inspiring recruiting push.
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Columbus
Fifth Corps
Nationa Adjutant General
C B. Hodges
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
West Virginia
Seven Young People Die in Crossing Collision Near Augusta
At a railroad crossing near Augusta Georgia seven youths en route to a swim were killed when a train struck their car. There were no survivors. Local authorities blamed the crash on unsafe crossing conditions and urged improvements.
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Augusta
Sugar Prices Fall as Savannah Refining Sets New Low
New York reports Sugar refiners react to Savannah Sugar Refining Co announcing a lower price basis for refined sugar. A prominent broker warns of overcapacity and overpricing. the market expects inventories to rise but a further drop is possible. Savannah posts 95427 cents per pound for its southern territory.
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New York
America
Savannah Sugar Refining Co
Savannah
Communications Centers Are Guarded
New York based American Telephone and Telegraph Company and its subsidiaries have placed the nation’s telephone network on virtual war-time footing in the past six weeks. Acting on defense officials’ suggestions, precautions protect vital centers and new facilities are planned to meet growing preparedness demands.
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New York
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
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Gibaltar
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