Soviet Planes Decimating Nazi Forces In Major Offensive
Soviet high command reports heavy Soviet air and ground actions decimating German armored and infantry units around Kiev and Smolensk. Twelve field guns, sixteen mortars, nine anti-tank weapons and many machine guns captured as German offensives in the Korosten and Byelaya-Tserkov regions faltered. Berlin meanwhile announced German gains near Kholm and Byelaya-Tserkov as the war moves toward encirclement of Kiev and disruption of Moscow Kiev rail links.
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Moscow
INS
Russia
Red Army
Len- Smolensk
Korosten
Mershweat
Kiev
Rossian Srenique - Cwumier
Eden
Jeommander
Bye‘kov
Gerama
Pmutory
Eatonian
Leninae
Kholm
Byelaya-Tserkov
Ukraine
Berlin
Germany
Smolensk
Leningrad
Nouth
Lavat
DNB
Movorzhev
Byelnya-Tserkov
Dnieper
Black Sea
Odessa
Moscow- Kiev
Air Force
Luftwaffe
Public urged to push for step by step protection of U S
Alexandria Bay N Y Aug 3 An appeal by 15 prominent figures led by former President Herbert Hoover and Alfred M Landon urges Congress to declare war only with both houses consent The statement criticizes the Lend Lease bill for expanding belligerent actions including naval moves and military bases abroad and unauthorized aid to Russia, demanding restraint and constitutional process.
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Alexandria Bay
N.Y
INS
Congress
U. S
Herbert Hoover
Alfred.m. Landon
Frank O. Landen
Russia
Price Control Urgent To Thwart Inflation Henderson Declares
Washington August 5 price control chief Leon Henderson warned Congress the nation faces tremendous living cost rises and stands on the brink of inflation. He urged quick passage of the administration price-fixing bill, saying even immediate enactment would not prevent inflation and postwar collapse risks. He cited sharp food price increases since July 15 and noted mortgages will persist even as prices change. Voluntary controls have mainly held, but more is needed, he said, and urged submitting the bill to Congress for speedy action.
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House Banking Committee
Leon Henderson
Office of Price Administration
Washington
INS
Congress
Henderson
House Banking and Currency
Department of Lawer
Plane Engine Bottleneck Smashed by July Output
New York reports United Aircraft Corp says July engine production beyond plan. Pratt and Whitney produced about 1,600 engines totaling 1,500,000 horsepower, with Wright Aeronautical near parity and Allison nearing 500 per month. Subsidiaries such as Standard Propeller and Vought Sikorsky exceeded July schedules, propeller output around 2,600, signaling rapid production gains since May.
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New York
United Aircraft Corporation
United
Pratt and Whitney
Wright Aeronautical
Allison
General Ma Jtors
Office of Production Management
Standard
Vought Sikorsky
U. S
Pro
Unions to Vote on Strike Across Rail Labor Groups
Chicago August 5. Seventy union leaders from 19 railroad organizations vote immediate strike ballots for about 1.2 million members after carriers rejected wage demands. Leaders said ballots go out at once with results in a week. mediation board could join if requested.
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Chicago
National Railway Mediation Board
Seven Die On Arizona Devil's Highway Desert Trek
In Yuma Arizona August 5 seven members of a Brawley California family party died along a desert shortcut known as El Buming Del Diablo after thirst and 100 degree heat. Two survivors Francisco Arvallo and others found near Santa Ana were hospitalized. One man slit his throat after writing a note of identification as the car's water supply vanished.
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Yuma
Ariz
Francisco Arvallo
Sondra
T. H. Newman Sald
Brawley
Calif
Santa Ana
Sonora
German Cornejo
Elias Cornejo
Rafael Cornejo
Elisa Francisco
Domingos Rocha
Callf
Thomas Ponce
Yocupicio
Francisca Flores
Socorro Cornejo
Cornejo
Elias Gernejo
House Approves Property Seizure Bill 241 to 136
The House passed wartime property seizure legislation 241 to 136 to empower the president to seize assets for national defense. Amendments limit seizures, require fair market value, assure firearm ownership, and preserve essential machinery, sending the measure back to the Senate for final action.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Rep. Taber
N.Y
D.ky
House Affairs Committee
Government awards mount as defense drive expands
Washington reports more than 50 million dollars in war department contracts as production managers outline long range plans to curb iron and scrap shortages. The Office of Production Management calls for expanded scrap collection and increased capacity for Bessemer ingots, with a nationwide auto scrap drive and possible furnace expansions.
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Washington
National Defense
War Department
Office of Production Management
OPM
Industy
Bessemer
Ohio
Belvoir Opm
William S. Knudsen
Schmeling Promoted and Received Iron Cross in Crete
Berlin Aug. 5. Max Schmeling former world heavyweight champion and German parachutist has been promoted. He was made corporal and awarded the iron cross first and second class for his Crete campaign service.
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Berlin
Max Schimneling
Crete
Mystery Flight Rumor Ties Churchill To Roosevelt Meeting
London rumors swirl over a possible secret North Atlantic voyage by Prime Minister Churchill and Hopkins to meet President Roosevelt. Churchill’s absence from Commons fuels speculation while Hopkins is described as incommunicado, with reports of other high British figures heading to meet Roosevelt.
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London
Winston Churchill
Harry L. Hopkins
Roosevelt
North Atlantic
Ducks Commons
Mott
House of Commons
Churchill
Clement BR
Attlee
Commons
Mr. Roosevelt
Potomac
American ships visit danger spot in show of force
Two American heavy cruisers slipped into Australian waters on a training cruise seen as a display against Japan's southward drive. In Washington, President Roosevelt met with Admiral King aboard the Potomac, while a distant cutter towed a damaged British merchant ship toward safety.
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Richard
Turner Washington
Japan
Atlantic
Roosevelt
Ernest J. King
Navy Department
Potomac
Coast Guard
Carrabassett
Daylight Saving Urged to Save Power in Defense
Washington August 5 Land Olds of the federal power commission said legislation to authorize Roosevelt to set daylight saving time aims to conserve power and ready the nation for broad curtailments. He testified that ongoing shortages could require a one third reduction by industry and sharp cuts in air conditioning street and sign lighting. Daylight saving time could save 2 to 3 percent of peak load with the president guided by the power commission in timing.
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Washington
Leland Olds
Federal Power Commission
Roosevelt
Olds
House Interstate Commerce Committee
The
Power Commission
Plan to Limit Draft Service Beaten Down
Senate debate centers on extending draft service for all men in uniform. Major leaders Barkley and Thomas say passage is expected for 18 months of service beyond the initial year. Taft and Burton defend shorter limits, vote 50 to 27, with page 7 continued details.
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War Department
Washington
Aus
Senate
Barkley
Thomas
Utah
Taft
R.ghio
National Guard
Sen
Burton
Ohio
UAW Stirred By Red Purge At International Meet
At the UAW CIO convention in Buffalo delegates face a purge of alleged Communists Nazis and fascists with a key vote possible tomorrow A challenge over Allis Chalmers Milwaukee delegates appears settled with a 1700 to 1200 unofficial tally Walter Reuther and Richard Frankensteen lead the anti Communist faction A second proposed resolution censures troop use against strikes linked to North American Aviation California as President Roosevelt faced criticism by CIO leaders Philip Murray and George Addes.
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Buffalo
INS
United Automobile Workers of America
CIO
Allis- Chalmers
Milwaukee
Walter P. Reuther
Richard F. Frankensteeen
International Executive Board
Frankenstten
Allis-Caalmerg
Frankens
Cudahy Doubts Nazi Aims Beyond Europe and Africa
Former U S ambassador John D Cudahy rejected claims Germany seeks influence in the western hemisphere based on his interview with Adolf Hitler. He said Nazi ambitions extend only to their defined hemisphere of Europe and Africa, dismissing broader designs.
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Los Angeles
INS
U. S
John D. Cudahy
Germany
Western Hemisphere
Adolf Hitler
Europe
Africa
Crisis as Japs cross Mekong and Thai base fears rise
Manila dispatch reports British reinforcements to Singapore and a possible plan to seize Bangkok and Kra Isthmus to halt Japanese expansion. Thai officials acknowledge Japan pressuring Thailand while Battambang hosts a new tank headquarters and increased police and civil leanings amid growing regional crisis.
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Manila
Philippine Islands
Singapore
Far East
Britain
Thailand
Indo-China
Japan
Hongkong
The
U. Es
Cambodia
Bangkok
Battambeng
Hodig
Siemreap
Battambang
Poland
Syria
Sia
United Kingdom
Bombay
U.S
Kra Isthmus
Singaore
Maseed
Burma
Malaya
Orient
China
Dairen
Manchukuo
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