Russians hold Smolensk front as German drive shifts
Stockholm dispatch reports Russian forces stubbornly defending Smolensk while Germans press in the Ukraine to show momentum. Berlin claims big captures near Kiev and Kholm, but Moscow says fighting continues with heavy losses on both sides. Soviet communiques praise steady defense and mobilization of reserves amid a wider war effort across Estonia and Lake Ladoga fronts.
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Blenheims Hit Ships Off Dutch Coast In Morning Raid
Enemy convoys were attacked near the Dutch coast with a direct hit claimed on a 2000 ton vessel. Blenheims later bombed patrol ships off the German coast and attacked airfields near Cherbourg. Allied fighters conducted patrols over the Channel and northern France, with several grounded planes hit. One RAF fighter was reported missing, and merchantmen in the Middle East were attacked, with two ships believed hit.
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Berlin Told Facts About Russian War
Berlin reports facts about the Russian war, noting RAF activity on Saturday. The item reflects wartime dispatches and emphasizes British air force involvement and upcoming developments.
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Vichy Pressure on Weygand Deepens Africa Policy Rift
In a Paris issued decree Marshal Petain directs Admiral Darlan to issue orders to General Weygand guiding policy in Africa amid a split with Germany. Vichy signals stand against full collaboration while cabinet tensions flare over possible German victory. Sabotage reports and French efforts to resist fuel shipments to Germany accompany the tension. Hull seeks assurances from Vichy rejecting Axia military concessions in Africa.
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Inflation Dangers In America Testimony On Price Control
Testifying before the House Banking Committee the Price Administrator Mr Henderson said wage and employment gains raised purchasing power to a record high while prices rise and inflation looms. Even if the Price Control Bill passes the government faces heavy tasks stabilizing prices and economy. The price structure nears 1920s peaks, with inflation likely absent artificial limits. défi
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Britain Warns Japan Over Possible Thai Intervention
In the House of Commons Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden said Britain's ambassador to Tokyo had told Japanese officials that a party in Japan was trying to manufacture a case for intervention in Thailand. Such a move would seriously affect Anglo Japanese relations.
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Review of Air Activities in Abyssinia
London reports detail Empire and Allied air force operations in Abyssinia, with Free French joining South African Rhodesian and RAF units. Allied strength ranged 140 to 180 aircraft, enemy at most 220. By July 17, about 306 enemy planes were destroyed at a cost of 144 to Allies, as Allied bombers raided 120 targets in 650+ attacks aided by camouflage efforts and aerial deception.
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Britain ready to cope with invasion statement in Commons
In a Commons address Mr Attlee asserts Britain's ground defences are stronger and air defences greater than before and that Britain will destroy any invader by sea or air. He notes Germany fights on two fronts and warns nothing must be left to chance.
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Allied Nationals for British Army
The Lord Privy Seal told the House of Commons that measures may be presented after the recess to extend military conscription to Allied nationals in Britain. The discussion referenced wartime operations and Allied considerations amid ongoing campaigns in the Red Sea and Abyssinia, with emphasis on enemy concentrations and fleet actions.
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Romba Drops in Northeast Scotland Town Prompt No Casualties
A report states that a device or object named Romba was dropped on a northeast Scottish town early today. No casualties were reported, and no further details were provided about the incident or potential motives.
Thailand MechaniSed Units in Cambodia Near Japanese Forces
London has no confirmation of a Saigon report stating no large Chinese detachment has arrived on the Burmese frontier ready to cross and aid the British in blocking Japan from severing the Burma Road.
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Burma
Thailand Recognises Manchukuo in Diplomatic Move
Bangkok reports Thailand granted diplomatic recognition of Manchukuo effective August 1, with Tokyo pressuring toward policy shifts. A telegram from Prime Minister Phibun Songkram to Manchukuo’s premier confirmed the decision. Britain and the United States weigh responses as Japan seeks economic backing and a widening breach with Thailand’s official stance.
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Thailand
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Japan demands apology from Ecuador over anti Japanese acts
The Domei agency reported Japan demanded apologies and guarantees from Ecuador for alleged anti Japanese acts including false claims Japanese troops fought Peru and oppression of Japanese nationals in Ecuador. Also cited attacks on Japanese property and detention of Japanese ships.
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American Aid for Russia via Pacific Route
United States reportedly dispatched the first war supply shipment to Russia via the Pacific Ocean amid Japanese threats. The cargo included air and heavy machinery as authorities insisted on continuing aid despite tensions.
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