Britain raids German coast as Willkie nomination sparks tensions
British shock troops supported by the fleet and RAF stormed German positions along the coast landing units and gathering usable intelligence. Officials say the action signals a new phase of aggressive coastal activity with potential follow-up raids and possible targets such as submarine bases in occupied Belgium.
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Willie Willis Reflects on Teacher Transfers and Marriages
Willie Willis voices grievance that a good longin teacher is replaced when she marries, leaving them with a harder to manage successor. He complains about repeat cycles affecting teaching staff and school conditions.
German Press Forecasts Thousandfold Counter Blows Against Britain
Berlin reports a predicted massive retaliation by Germany against Britain as DNB cites new strikes and air raids. Hitler tours Paris tomb of Napoleon and Eiffel Tower as armistice provisions frame a new war phase. Central England targets cited as evidence of reachable industrial centers.
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French Units Refuse to Surrender in Morocco Harbor
Reports from Gibraltar say French warships and aircraft in Casa Blanca harbor in French Morocc o have refused to surrender to German or Italian forces under Marshal Petain's armistice. Commanders pledged to Gen. Nogues they will continue to fight Britain and ignore orders from Bordeaux.
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British Tense In Far East
British forces in Hongkong report heightened alarms as bridges on the Shumchun river are destroyed and women are urged to prepare as part of wartime defense. An army official mentions a women’s auxiliary transport unit amid tightened controls around French Indochina.
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Shumchun River
Composite Delegate's Independent Spirit in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia dispatch describes the average delegate as independent and optimistic, preferring preparedness without aggression and realization without timidity. He is portrayed as unconstrained, well married, and free to roam, unlike past delegates treated as livestock to be managed.
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Tahiti
Bugs Baer Weighs Heavy Thoughts Amid Busy Hay Bale
The note describes Bugs Baer counting a bale of hay each 24 hours while deep in thought. It hints at civilization undergoing a terrific Massaging and nearby trouble, then directs readers to Page 3 Cel 5 for more.
Third Warship Is Sent by U S T S Americas
The United States Navy announced the dispatch of a third cruiser, the Phoenix, a 10,000 ton ship now in the South Pacific, en route to Valparaiso Chile on a friendly visit. Officials gave no fleet movement details and stressed no news on Tokyo reports.
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Louis Compton
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Nazis Seek Massive Barter Deals in Argentina
Buenos Aires reports Nazi agents are attempting enormous barter deals in Argentina and nearby nations to strengthen Germany by cutting regional ties to the United States. They reportedly seek millions of pesos in Argentine food and raw materials paid for with German electrification projects and hydro plants, with shipping spice considered for transfer to Germany.
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Thousands of Japanese planes bomb Chungking in latest raid
One hundred fifty six Japanese warplanes bombed Chungking in the 16th raid this month. Widespread destruction reported while most Americans in the city are safe with casualties under two hundred. The attack, the largest yet, came in three waves as shelters were struck.
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Yangtze River
Willkie Gains Momentum as Nomination Drive Intensifies
At the Philadelphia convention Willkie's push for the Republican nomination draws cheers and boos as his speech places him in contention. Taft remains strongest, with Dewey support slipping, while Willkie negotiates with Vandenberg Bridges Hoover and other figures amid a tight, unsettled race.
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Japs Plan Monroe Doctrine to Cut Hongkong From China
Tokyo reports Japanese troops sever Hongkong from the Chinese mainland and advance toward French Indo China frontier. The Asahi notes the cabinet may invoke a Monroe doctrine for East Asia to bar western interference including Indo China and the Netherlands East Indies. The Chita incident is to be rushed to a speedy conclusion.
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Highlights of the Republican Platform for 1940
Philadelphia notes the GOP platform pledging Americanism preparedness and peace with strong armed defense. It outlines local unemployment relief, care for the aged, sound labor rights, fair farm policies, a tariffs plan, sound money, and public credit conservation with federal grants aimed at relief and economic stability.
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Willkie Gains Spotlight at Republican Convention Bedlam
Delegates roar for Wendell Willkie as the Republican national convention opens in Philadelphia. Nominations for Willkie, Dewey, Ganntt, and Taft trigger chants and clashes as crowds wave banners, while Halleck’s fiery speech stirs protests and police intervene in standard fights.
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GOP Stresses Five Failures in Philadelphia Platform
In Philadelphia the Republican platform denounces the New Deal as failing America. It lists five failures including fostering dependency and weakening the American spirit, with critics accusing the Democratic administration of undermining industry.
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Herald Tribune backs Willkie for GOP nomination
The Herald Tribune advocates Wendell L. Willkie for the 1940 Republican nomination at Philadelphia. The front page editorial argues extraordinary times require extraordinary abilities and praises Willkie as uniquely suited for the hour and responsibility.
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