French Admit Rebellion in East Africa
The French government acknowledged for the first time a rebellion in French East Africa and blamed British Prime Minister Churchill and General De Gaulle for fomenting it. De Larminat, governor of Chad, aligned with De Gaulle, reportedly urged Chad to fight with Britain. Churchill pledged aid to French territories resisting Germany, while Paris said measures were taken without detailing them.
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Senate Votes on Draft Bill Amid War War-Wary Debate
The Senate approved the draft bill 58 to 31 after early amendments, including delays proposed by Senator Maloney to pause conscription until January and extend voluntary enlistments. An attempted 60-day postponement failed 41 to 43, and a 30-day delay was rejected 26 to 58. Senator George warned the public would demand proof of peace moves before the coming election, while Senator Holt hinted at a hidden pro administration canvass about wartime status.
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Threat of War in Balkans Forces Hitler to Seek Quick Settlement
Edward E. Bomar reports rising Balkan tensions push Hitler toward swift settlement of Romania Hungary disputes to secure vital wheat and oil for the axis. Britain’s resistance and Romania’s stubborn stance complicate diplomacy as Berlin eyes Vienna talks and possible imposed terms.
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Wheeler urges war declaration tie to conscription bill
Wheeler proposed attaching a declaration of war to the conscription bill and allowing war and navy secretaries to seize factories deemed essential for national defense. The amendment passed after a 55 to 27 vote against Wiley’s bid to delay conscription until a congressional emergency is declared.House action stalls as Burns amendment narrow ages to 21–45, with party splits noted.
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Senate Votes On Draft Measure Passed By Wide Margin
Washington Aug 28 The Senate passed the military conscription bill by a vote of 58 to 31 with Democrats supporting the measure and Republicans opposing. Notable supporters included Andrews Bail ey Bankhead Barkley and Truman. main opponents included Capper Danaher Davis and Nye. The tally shows party lines in a tense wartime decision.
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Agency Girl Wins Style Events at 4-H Roundup
Hazel Jones of Agency won the style dress revue championship at the state 4-H roundup in Columbia Missouri held at the University of Missouri. Blue ribbon winners included Maxine White Doris Gose Mary Margaret Well Rosalie Fennewald Virginia Worthington and Catherine Jane O Bannion plus a Jasper county farm team of Lyle Stigink Billy Loften and Keith Sigars took first in poultry judging Pettis county ranked.
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Johnson Wins In California On 3 Tickets
SAN FRANCISCO Aug 23 AP Hiram W Johnson scores a clear cut three party victory in yesterdays California primary as he seeks a fifth term He led the Republican Democratic and Progressive fields by wide margins and faces only the Communist Anita Whitney in the general election The results show Johnson dominating in both the Republican and Democratic contests with large vote counts across most precincts.
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Ford narrowly defeats Rayburn in fourth district renomination
In a predominantly Democratic state, Rep. A. L. Ford defeated Kendall G. Rayburn by a two to one margin for renomination. With 190 of 202 precincts reporting, Ford led Rayburn 11,024 to 4,487 in the fourth congressional district.
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South Carolina Dem primary favors liquor prohibition
Late returns from South Carolina's Democratic primary show a majority favor discontinuance of the legal liquor sale. The liquor referendum is advisory, not binding, and will be considered by the next legislature. Unofficial totals from 1,347 of 1,523 precincts: 162,540 for prohibition, 110,994 to retain the current law.
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London and Berlin Subjected to Long Raids
London and Berlin endured extended air raids after a 20 minute alert in a London suburb. An air ministry communique reported 24 German planes shot down by 3 p m with British losses of 12 fighters. Britain’s long range bombers struck Kiel Wilhelmshaven Kelsterbach Augsburg Mannheim Turin Turin Marelli Sesto San Giovanni Bordeaux Pauillac Cherbourg and other targets in Germany Italy Nazi occupied France and French coast areas. One British bomber is missing.
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Charges Fly On Eve of Balkan Parley
Hungarian planes repeated attacks near the Balkan talks. At 10:15 a.m. a bomber F-228 fired machine guns and dropped six bombs on the civil airport at Satu-Maru, damaging a hangar but causing no material loss as the airport had been evacuated.
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Axis Meets Today with Hungarians Romanians
Vienna reports Germany and Italy push four power conference to resolve Transylvania dispute. Axis diplomats arrive amid urgency, signaling effort to avert wider Balkan conflict. Russia Romania clashes noted with alleged losses as Romanian air force claims and Soviet demands tied to Bessarabia and Bucovina. European agenda centers on peace for trade fuel and regional stability.
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Carter's Little Liver Pills Advertises Bile Flow
A vintage ad promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills claiming they force two pints of bile into the bowels daily to prevent decay and gas. It asserts the pills restore energy, ease constipation, and improve mood, urging readers to buy now at 10 or 20 cents and take as directed.
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Matt Gad
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Carter
Proposed US Australasia air service to cut transit to 445 days
A proposed air link between the United States and Australasia including Australia and New Zealand would reduce travel time to 445 days and would run one round trip every two weeks.
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Australasia
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New Zealand
US Airports Carry More Passengers Than European Counterparts in 1937
The five busiest U S airports logged more passenger traffic in 1937 than the 15 leading European airports did in the same year, underscoring the rapid growth of domestic air travel and the expanding role of American hubs in the early aviation era.
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Russia's L-760 airlifter unveils record wingspan and size
Russia showcases the L-760 transport aircraft with a 260 foot wingspan a 25 foot tall fuselage height and a 112 foot length. The design carries a gross weight of 45 tons highlighting a ambitious aerospace project by the nation's aviation sector.
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