Japanese blockade blocks Canton river and concessions
Hongkong July 25 AP Japanese navy announced a two week river closure at Canton beginning midnight tomorrow to hinder shipping to the British crown colony. Simultaneously a plan to blockade the Sha meen Island concessions was stated. U S authorities were notified but confirmation on the blockade was not received. A U S ship on duty reported a Hai ship mine coast risk near Hongkong. Chiang Kai-shek rejected a Munich style settlement at a Komm intang assembly.
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Chiang Kai-Shek
Kommintang
China
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New Cumberland A Century-Old Town Sets Centennial Celebration
New Cumberland West Virginia prepares for its hundredth birthday with plans for a centennial celebration. Local officials announce Governor Holt will participate in the event marking the town’s 100th year as a key community near the northern panhandle.
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West Virginia Panhandle
Holt
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Soviet Submarine Down with 34 Aboard Report
Report of a Soviet submarine sinking with 34 men aboard circulated amid Senate debate on a $2.49 billion lending bill. The article notes political maneuvering to attach wage rider provisions and Roosevelt saying bonds could be linked to state zones. Congress faces extended session unless the measure is acted upon.
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Senate
Delente
Congress
Ponte
Probe widens in Louisiana over WPA and taxes
Washington reports that O John Rogge head of the criminal division will rush investigators to Louisiana to pursue leads on possible violations connected to WPA mail fraud and income taxes. He said scores of leads have been received and that the attorney general would be pressed to act with no favoritism as the probe continues.
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O. John Rogge
Criminal Division
Justice Department
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Mystery Grows on FoR s Plan
Washington reports tension around 1940 presidential planning as President Roosevelt and Postmaster Farley maintain status quo. Farley leaves for six weeks in Europe and returns around a key period likely to influence policy. The question of public opinion and party positions remains unsettled ahead of September.
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Submarine Disaster Report From Voelkischer Beobachter
Berlin July 25 Soviet ship sank off Murmansk in Arctic waters with 34 aboard according to Voelkischer Beobachter. Diver reportedly contacted those inside though other sources did not corroborate. Soviet naval boast of strength cited by Admiral Kumpetzoff amid world power comparisons.
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Voelkischer Beobachter
Murmansk
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Nikolai Kumpetzoff
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Japan
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CIO Leader Lewis Forms New Construction Union
CIO chief John L. Lewis launches a drive to organize 3,000,000 construction workers through the United Construction Workers Organizing Committee. The effort targets the long dominated AFL building trades and may trigger a major new labor front. His organizing team is led by his brother A D Lewis with CIO official Philip Murray and steel workers leader James B.
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J P Williams Jr Heads Koppers Firm
J P Williams Jr will remain in his post at Koppers Coal Company since 1931 and will also serve as vice president of Koppers United Company. The senior executive will take on an additional board role at Koppers United, with a planned transition to the chair by the fall.
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Out-State Farmers Exempt From New Fees, James Says
West Virginia tax Commissioner Ernest K. James ruled non resident farmers who sell produce at state markets are exempt from the new hawkers and peddlers license fees. He noted that any stall renters must obtain a store license. The issue touched on the 14th amendment and the rights of out of state producers.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Ernest K. James
James
Ohio
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Aeys General
Mpted West
Kidnapped Pastor Returns Safe After Desert Ordeal
Rev. Gerould Goldner, 29, Ohio minister, was found near Jerusalem after a week with Bedouin captors. He described singing, learning Arabic, and a farewell feast before release for ransom negotiations worth $2,500. Father Dr. Jacob Goldner met him as he rode a donkey toward Bethlehem.
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Gerould Goldner
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Keith Roach
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Hebron
Goldner
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Coal hearing postponed request denied by Interior official
The coal division of the Interior Department refused a request from West Virginia producers for a 30 day delay of the hearing on coordinated minimum prices. R D Campbell of Hun. W. Va. claimed delays were due to crews being unable to work. The case had been promoted in June but the postponement was rejected.
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Interior Department
West Virginia
R. D. Campbell
Hun
W. Va
Campbell
Germany and Russia Relaunch Trade Talks Amid Cold War Tensions
Berlin reports indicate Nazi Germany and Communist Russia resume trade talks as both sides seek to boost commerce. Observers note underlying political maneuvering aimed at influencing British and French offers for a mutual aid pact, with German officials hinting at broader Russian cooperation but stopping short of a full alliance.
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Nazi Germany
Russia
Idea
Joseph Stalin
Moscow
Bluefield Park Levy Defeated Two to One at Polls
Bluefield voters rejected a park and recreation levy by more than a two to one margin. Unofficial totals show 2 323 against and 1 098 for the measure with about 30 percent turnout. Mayor William C. Snyder stated that the plan reflected public wishes and will guide future park and recreational development within financial limits.
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Missing Youth Reaches Camp Sherman
Donn Fendler, 12, staggered from the northern Maine wilderness nearing Camp Sherman after eight days lost near Mount Katahdin. He said he survived by eating berries and drinking stagnant water, reached safety exhausted and nearly naked.
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Donn Fendler
Mount Katahdin
Rye
Penobscot River
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