United States Navy Occupies Iceland as Atlantic Patrol Extends
The Roosevelt administration lands forces in Iceland and orders the Atlantic fleet to secure the sea routes from Iceland to the United States and to key South American bases. The move follows British holdings and aims to keep the North Atlantic free of hostile activity amid German threats.
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Battles escalate as it is claimed both sides suffer heavy losses
The report asserts Russian and German forces exchange massive casualties with claims of daily Russian losses near 60,000 Germans, totaling over 1 billion in 16 days. It notes 300,000 German-claimed Russian prisoners and asserts Russians have suffered greater casualties while Western front Russian forces are thought to be under 3 pen 008 soldiers.
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Lightning triggers deadly cinema fire in Guadalajara
In Guadalajara on July 6 a lightning strike hit the Montes cinema causing a short circuit and fire. About 85 people died and many were injured as 2,500 spectators panicked and flooded stairwells and exits. Victims include 37 women 16 children and 32 men with many suffocated.
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Governors End Four Day Conference With Warnings
The 33rd conference of state governors adopted unanimous resolutions praising President Roosevelt for warning of danger and urged faster defense preparations. They called for intensified effort to save the world from military dictatorship and reaffirmed cooperation with the president to preserve freedom and institutions. The resolutions were approved at Boston and the conference closed with a formal state dinner.
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Farm Defense Boards Created Across States
Secretary Wickard announced the creation of farm defense boards in each state and every agricultural county to administer programs adjusting crop supply for the national emergency. Notable chairmen named include Colorado George E. Brown Fort Collins Montana Robert J. McKenna Bozeman Wyoming Adrian Co Shoemaker Laramie.
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Williams Delivers Ninth-Inning All Star Triumph for AL
Ted Williams hit a towering three-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the American League to a 7 to 5 victory over the National League at Briggs Stadium Detroit. Arky Vaughan had two homers for the NL, but Williams sealed the win after Joe DiMaggio forced a run with a single and Williams swung on a pitched ball near the roof-top press box. The crowd of 56,674 marked the third largest all-star attendance in nine years and the AL improved to 6-3 in the series while remaining undefeated at home.
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Holiday Death Toll Soars Across States On Long Weekend
An Associated Press tally shows at least 524 people died in the three day Independence Day holiday with automobiles causing the majority of fatalities. Traffic deaths reached 317 while other violent deaths totaled 207. California led with 52 deaths and 37 traffic fatalities, followed by Illinois 39 and New York 37. several states reported no fatalities.
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Willkie urges immediate American naval intervention
New York July 3 Wendell L Willkie said the great force of the American navy will soon be used to ensure supplies reach Great Britain He warned that without rapid action England cannot survive and called Americans to choose freedom over slavery citing 1776 1863 and 1917 heritage and urging action.
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Defense Costs and Uncle Sam Deficit Hit Record Levels
Washington reports a deficit of 5.17 billion dollars for the year ended June 30 as defense spending climbs to a peace time peak of 6.05 billion. Reported outlays total 12.77 billion with 7.61 billion in revenue, debt at 48.96 billion. Next year defense costs expected around 15.5 billion with monthly totals near 1 billion by fall and a peak above 1.5 billion late next spring.
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Daily ships carry munitions to Egypt
Washington reports lend lease munitions to Egypt have risen to about a ship per day. Some 20 to 25 vessels monthly are sent via Atlantic or Pacific routes to the Red Sea. Early arrivals include 13 ton army tanks as Britain replaces losses in Greece and North Africa.
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Russian Tanks Strewn Across Southern Poland Front
Reporter on a German tour describes thousands of Russian tanks destroyed in southern Poland and western Ukraine. He cites vast prisoner camps with tens of thousands of captured soldiers being marched or put to work, detailing large-scale front devastation and German logistics.
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Wilhelm's Grandson Eyes Russia as Heir to Throne
A London diplomatic report says Adolf Hitler plans to crush Stalin and install Prince Louis Ferdinand, 34, grandson of the late Kaiser, as ruler of Russia. The six foot tall prince once worked for Ford in the United States and is married to Grand Duchess Chan, daughter of Grand Duke Cyril. his brother-in-law Grand Duke Vladimir is the current Romanov claimant.
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United States Warns Japan Over Pacific Peace
Sumner Welles warned Tokyo that any action risked pacific stability as the Russo German war reshapes East Asia. He said the US hopes Japan pursues peaceful policies and would monitor developments closely amid little official information on Japan's secret plan.
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Roosevelt Leads National Radio Independence Day Observance
President Roosevelt spoke to Americans on July Fourth urging pledge of life and liberty to defend democracy. He warned freedom abroad must be matched by resolve at home and reiterated unity and toil against tyranny, with Chief Justice Stone and the marine band participating.
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Lads of 21 Registered with Local Draft Board
List of men who reached age 21 since last October and registered for selective service on July 1. Entries by town include names such as Elmer C. Skaar land Joseph Peter Rahif James Dale Gottlob Elias Helen Jr Burton A. Robinson, Ronald Schulz, and John Veasey Osburn among others.
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Drowned visitor at Huntley reels in fishing tragedy
John McClure Armstrong 80 of Normal Illinois drowned Friday afternoon while fishing in an irrigation ditch half a mile southwest of Huntley. He was with two grandsons and believed to have waded too far while reeling in a fish. Authorities searched late Friday night for his body. no cause given.
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Three Thousand New Draftees in Montana
Helena July 4 State selective service headquarters said Friday more than 3 321 Montana youths who became 21 after Oct 16 1940 registered July 1 for selective service in the United States army. Officials noted the figure was preliminary with small adjustments possible and Roosevelt county not yet reported while the northeastern county was expected to register 35 men.
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Butte Party Killed in Auto Crash En Route to Livingston
A coroner's jury heard 12 witnesses on the Logan crash that killed Mrs Rosamond Skoog and her son Bernard while en route to Livingston for the All Montana Day parade. Husband Carl B Skoog 46 was critically injured. three others in the car were injured. Hershal McInnes 29 of Kalispell drove the truck involved. Montana traffic toll rises to 75 for the year.
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Stone Sworn Twelfth Chief Justice in Rocky Mountain Cabin
Harlan Fiske Stone took the oath as the 12th chief justice of the United States in a Wind River cabin near Estes Park Colorado. Wayne Hackett administered the oaths as President Roosevelt’s commission was signed, with about 25 uniformed rangers and friends present. Stone plans to lead the nation in the pledge on a nationwide radio program tomorrow afternoon.
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