Churchill warns of German invasion threat in September
Prime Minister Churchill warned Britain of a possible German invasion attempt in September while denying demands for a minister of War production. He criticized Finland's break in relations with Britain and warned armed forces to be ready by September 15, noting Russia and the United States unlikely to win the war for Britain.
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Congress backs policy in far east amid tense talks
Washington dispatch notes Senate supporters urging the administration to maintain its Far East policy. Senators Lea and Pepper push for a firm stance toward Japan, stressing economic, military, and political moves. The State Department watches events in Indo China and Shanghai as Japanese actions rise.
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Tokyo Breaks Vichy Pact Territory Offer to Siam
A Reuters dispatch from Bangkok says Japan offered parts of French Indochina to Siam as part of a broader shift southward. The report notes the move could strain Anglo American relations and test the French Japanese agreement signed in Vichy. British Shanghai sources protested and U S officials watched closely as Tokyo presses its Asia strategy.
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Finland to gain twofold reward for war on Russia
Berlin reports a high authority German pronouncement stating Finland will receive a twofold reward for joining the war against Russia and breaking relations with Britain. It says Finland's position will be exalted among Scandinavian states and its territorial ambitions for a civil Finland are recognized.
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Senate expected to approve emergency service extension
July 20 Washington reports administration leaders pressing for full passage of a bill extending the military training period for selectees and National Guardsmen. Senate action appeared likely as White House strategists forecast overwhelming support, while House and Senate panels debated a related measure. The War Department sought a national emergency declaration but Senate committee paused.
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Christensen Motors Buys United Radiator Building
Chris Christensen of Christensen Motors, Packard distributor, announces purchase of the office building and corner plot of the former United States Radiator Corporation on West Washington Street. He plans to move his Patriard Agency and garage to the new location before September 11, with remodeling to start immediately. The Het Construction Company sold the property after former Radiator holdings were subdivided. He may develop the corner plot later, but will occupy only the office building initially. Loblaw Groceterias, Inc. has leased the North Center Street property for a large supermarket opening this fall, forcing vacating by September 1.
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Rebate on 1941 County Tax Ends Saturday
County Tax Collector Tene urged taxpayers to pay the 1941 county tax with the five per cent rebate before noon Saturday. Miss Mullen announced she will accept rebate payments until then, as collections run ahead of last year and a final rush is expected before the deadline.
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Ickes Seeks Gas Curtailment as Consumption Rises
Washington reports Petroleum Coordinator Harold J. Ickes urged voluntary gasoline use cuts after an apparent backlash as demand climbed. He warned government rationing could come within weeks if consumers fail to reduce. Meanwhile heavy fuel oil talks aim to speed a possible limit to supply to Britain amid transport bottlenecks. In a national radio address, Ickes pressed for a 33 1/3 percent reduction and noted last week’s oil firms sold well above the prior week, signaling mixed consumer response.
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Camranh base first taken as occupation widens
Saigon reports Japanese armed forces seize Camranh naval base on Indochina east coast. About 40 000 troops to southern Indochina after Camranh fall, with bases at Toutland Nhal and Tou rane, and Saigon as gateway. Japanese planes and ships move to secure additional posts including Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Ha Tien as dispatches describe planned bases dominating coast and Gulf of Siam.
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Thailand
Public Band Benefit Planned in City Park
The Cory Band and the Ladies Auxiliary sponsor a band benefit in City Park on Wednesday evening. Lionel V. Thorogood directs a planned program of popular and select numbers with marital airs. Ice cream will be served by the ladies at park tables. Proceeds aid the band treasury for music purchases and other expenses.
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Manila Plans Shelters and Civilian Defense
Manila moves to build air raid shelters and launch civilian defense drills amid the Far East crisis. City council considers allocating about a half million to start shelter construction while Corneliman de undo Agustin urges urgent action and rapid evacuations.
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Stormy winds cause damage across Pennsylvania area
Heavy gusts from a recent storm disrupted power and communications across multiple towns. A tree fell on a home near Huclid Street, taking down phone lines and cutting service briefly. The C A Reed Company roof was torn open, and a barn was wrecked near Joe Carl Was. Widespread damage reported in Philadelphia, Scranton, York, Pottstown, and Reading as winds battered the region.
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Pottstown
Readnng
Pact Secured for Polish Russian Relations
London July 29 General Wladyslaw Sikorsky premier of the Polish government in exile said to press that his government and the Soviet government have reached an agreement in principle for resuming Polish Russian diplomatic relations and the release of about 200000 Polish war prisoners in Russia. The prisoners would be formed in the Far East to fight Germany.
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Russia
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Germany
Clark urges U S take over Canada and Latin America
Senator Clark calls for the United States to take control of Canada and Latin America, proposing puppet governments and a nonmilitary path to expand influence. He questions Europe military deployment, says action could require no shots, and warns this may be America’s last chance to consolidate the hemisphere under U.S. dominion. Senator O Mahoney calls the plan fantastic and imperialistic.
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Germany
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British Halt Japanese Freighter Detained in Cape Town
A NBC broadcast reports an order in Cape Town, Union of South Africa, to detain the 9,000 ton Japanese freighter Mianile sent to Japan with a full cargo. The detainment follows wartime measures and reflects escalating tensions in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters.
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Eden Says No Hitler Pact Is Possible
British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the Foreign Press Association that no Hitler pacification plan would be accepted. He outlined postwar reconstruction aims for Europe, urged U S aid, and warned that Hitler’s peace terms would lock nations into their wartime roles while Britain warned against trusting a “peace blitz.”
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Hitler
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Eden
Funsin
France
Germany
Body of Sperry to Arrive Friday for Funeral
The body of Richard Sperry a 19 year old Corry youth who died in a Long Beach California motorcycle accident will arrive here Friday evening. Memorial services will be held at his home then at East Pleasant Street Saturday at 2 pm burial follows at Pine Grove Cemetery.
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Long Beach
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East Pleasant Street
Fine Grove
Lumber Shortages Hit Local Building Projects
Building operations in Corry and nearby areas are months behind as lumber shipments lag due to strikes in the south and west and unprecedented national construction. Most lumber comes from southern and western sources, with cement remaining plentiful but other materials scarce. The J P Snyder Construction Co faces delays on defense housing units at the old fair grounds as about thirty cars of lumber ordered from the south are unavailable. Builders and homeowners report widespread trouble replacing materials, marking one of the worst stretches for the local supply market in years.
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Plan Appeal in Traffic Arrest
Strongly protesting his arrest on a charge of reckless driving, Sam Upwerman of Columbus appeals from a conviction by the police magistrate. Police Magistrate Dr. B Porter found him guilty and taxed costs. Upperman denies driving past several cars recklessly and says he will produce witnesses. the case will be heard in county court.
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Sam Upwerman
Columbus
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Governor James Signs Subversive Acts Amid Threat of Extra Session
Harrisburg July 29 Associated Press Gov James said Pennsylvania's new laws against subversive activity are weak and warned of a special session. He criticized a Democratic controlled House for diluting the measures and said the changes would only apply to those who commit overt acts to overthrow the government. He suggested convening lawmakers again to tighten relief roll bans and disqualify advocates of overthrow. Court appeals were provided. He noted convicting treason might be simpler than prosecuting under these acts.
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Moscow Reports Red Army Counter Moves Halt Nazi Drive
A Red Army bulletin claimed Hitler's 38 day Moscow and Kiev drives were breaking against Soviet troops. It said Russian counter-attacks inflicted heavy losses on the invaders and that German forces had been forced back from the Stalin Line toward Smolensk on the central front.
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Smolensk
Russian Counter Attacks Spread Across Front
Soviet communiques say counterattacks expanded to all major sectors from Smolensk to Zhitomir, as Russians claim to hold key centers like Smolensk after two weeks of heavy fighting. Berlin reports hinge on a potential assault on Moscow while clashes intensify along the Smolensk and Leningrad fronts and in the Ukraine.
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