Packard Plans Aircraft Engines for U S and Britain
National Defense Commission announced Packard Motor Co tentatively agreed to build 9,000 aircraft engines for U S and Britain with 3,000 and 6,000 units respectively. production to be approved by Packard directors while Henry Ford declined the order. A new defense program, potentially adding billions, was discussed by President Roosevelt and defense leaders, with details not yet disclosed.
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National Defense Commission
Packard Motor Company
United States
Great Britain
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Knudsen
Packard
Henry Ford
Vast defense program seeks 50 000 plane goal by Congress
A White House briefing outlines a multi billion defense program costing up to 5 000 000 000 dollars aimed at expanding the nation air forces to a 50 000 plane target. The plan covers planes tanks and guns with mass production to begin and a Congress submission anticipated next week. The army would receive about 4 800 000 000 dollars and the navy about 1 000 000 000 dollars in appropriations and authorizations.
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White House
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Navy awards contracts for carriers and cruisers
The navy awarded contracts to Newport News Shipbuilding for three aircraft carriers at 43,662,000 each and two cruisers at 19,272,500 each. These are the last of the 92 combatant vessels funded by Congress. Aircraft motors in the Packard deal use Rolls Royce designs, made previously only for Britain. Packard president M. M. Gilman said the Detroit plant would be ready to begin production in ten months.
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Navy
Newport News
Hunted Black man brought to Kilby prison in deadly Barbour county case
An 18 year old Black man, John Hills Jackson, was moved to Kilby prison for safekeeping amid a crowd of over 500 in Kilby Alabama. He is accused of fatally injuring Spurgeon Knight near Blue Springs after a confrontation and was arrested in Dale county with bloodhounds tracking him.
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Ala
Barbour County
Kilby
Alabama
C. W. Kimbrough
State Highway Patrol
John Hills
Jackson
Spurgeon Knight
Blue Springs
Knight
Skipperville
Dale County
D. C. Delaney
Ozark
Pitt Williams
Williams
Knight Farm
Ofder
Willkie Sees Party Lines Weaken In Campaign
New York July 3 Willkie said party lines would play little part in the coming campaign with the issue between those who favor and oppose the New Deal. He predicted victory regardless of Democratic nominee and endorsed Lewis that Roosevelt could not defeat him if a third term were pursued. He outlined a three man campaign leadership and said he spoke by phone with running mate McNary and discussed suggestions. He rejected large cash contributions for rewards and noted basic beliefs split voters mainly over the New Deal.
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Wendell L. Willkie
John L. Lewis
Cio
Wheeler
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Willkie
Lewis
Roosevelt
Senator McNary
Oregon
McNary
Stuart L. Williams
Reno
Nevada
Lester D. Summerfield
Robert Matter
Marion
Ind
Philadelphia
Ralph Cake
Elwood
Willkie campaign led by advisory committee in Washington
AP reports a 12 member advisory group took charge of Wendell Willkie's Republican bid while John L. Lewis endorsed Senator Burton Wheeler. Lewis spoke at a St Louis pension convention as Wheeler floated a third party path and indicated his name may be submitted at the Democratic National Convention.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wendell Willkie
John L. Lewis
Burton K. Wheeler
Lewis
St. Louis
Wheeler
Britain Refuses Japanese Demand Over Burma Route
London rejects Japan's demand to close the Burma to Chinese supply route aiding Chiang Kai-shek. R A Butler says questions with the United States may arise if Britain yemains open to any form of acceptance. Navy and army leaders press for a stronger Asiatic stance amid Europe defeats.
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Great Britain
Burma
Chiang Kai- Shek
Britain
United States
R. A. Butler
House of Commons
London
Robert Leslie Craigie
Foreign Office
Robert
Far East
Europe
Hachiro Arita
Japan
Arita
East Asia
Ajita
Dr. Job T. Cater Dies At 39 In Montgomery
Dr. Job Thirpin Cater, 39, renowned medical specialist and head of the state committee for prevention of blindness, died in Montgomery early today after a brief illness weighing on him.
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Ala
Job Thirpin Cater
State Committee For Prevention of
Germans Pile Attack On Britain In War Of Nerves
London reports a heavy German air raid against the British Isles with 24 planes destroyed in half a month of defense. Night raids struck four to five northeastern towns and the south coast injuring many, while fires, debris and scattered glass marked the damage.
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Associated Press
London
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Rumanians Torn by Strife and Territorial Losses
In Bucharest the nation mourns after losing Bessarabia and Northern Bucovina amid anti Jewish demonstrations. Refugees swell numbers as 300000 homeless flee the Red Army advance and 10000 Jews move toward Besarabia as Soviet occupation begins. King Carol II seeks unity while in close contact with the German minister.
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Berlin
Rumania
Carol II
Romania
Russia
Bessarabia
Bucovina
Old Romania
Red Army
Carol
Johann Fabricius
Soviet Russia
Texas Hit By New Floods
Floods hit Texas with heavy rains across the state. Taylor area saw three schoolhouses crushed and crops damaged, while East Texas faced washed tracks and a dam break stranding two trains. Southeastern Texas counted 10 dead amid widespread property losses, as unsettled weather spanned from the Mississippi Gulf Coast to Virginia.
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Associated Press
Texas
Taylor
Tex
Palestine
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Virginia
Ohio River
New York
Evacuees From Hong Kong Reach Manila Safely
More than 1,600 British women and children fleeing Hong Kong due to unsettled conditions arrived in Manila aboard the Empress of Japan. Additional evacuees from various nationalities, including Americans, followed later on the President Coolidge.
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Manila
Hongkong
Orient
President Coolidge
Senate group approves Toknor for secretary of the navy
The Senate affairs committee approved Colonel Frank Knox, Chicago Republican, nine to five, to be secretary of the navy. The vote clears the way for Senate action likely next week on Knox and Henry L. Stimson’s nomination for secretary of war. Knox denied advocating sending U.S. troops to Europe.
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Senate Affairs Committee
Frank Knox
Chicago
Senate
Earl
Henry L. Stimson
Naval Committee
Knox
United States
Europe
Stimson
Hearing On Probate Judge Contest Recessed For Fourth
The hearing on the contest of Judge Charley Bragg over Isaac Johnson Jr. as Lawrence County probate judge will be recessed this afternoon until Monday. Witnesses had testified, with many summoned for Tuesday not appearing, leading to adjournments and subpoenas. The session continues before the Lawrence County Democratic executive committee with many witnesses present.
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Charley Bragg
Isaac Johnson, Jr
Lawrence County
Democratic Executive Committee
Scout Call Issued For Fourth Parade Helpers
All Boy Scouts in the area not in band are asked to meet at Johnston Street Fire Department Thursday morning at 8 o'clock to assist with traffic during the parade on July 4. With many away at camp and others in the band it is urgent every available boy report.
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Betty Foster Pointer Is Decatur Queen In 120th Anniversary
Betty Foster Pointer was named Decatur queen for the 120th anniversary celebration, with Nell Beach Dix winning the Tennessee Valley Queen title after a close vote. The announcement came as preparations began for a four day celebration and a gigantic patriotic parade. Attendants named include Katherine Trimmerlake, Bloise Thompson, Billie McFerrin, Jane Harris, Mary McClure, Rebecca Pettey, Geraldine Whitt and Peggy Brown.
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Decatur
Nell Beach Dix
Tennessee Valley
Katherine Trriberlake
Bloise Thompson
Billie McFerrin
Jane Harris
Mary McClure
Rebecca Pettey
Geraldine Whitt
Peggy Brown
Allied War Plan Bared by German News Agency
Berlin reports that the German news agency published alleged Allied wartime documents. The files claim Gamelin drafted plans to widen the war by entangling Scandinavia, Romania, Turkey, Greece and Yugoslavia. Also cited are aims to threaten Swedish ore, Romanian and Soviet oil, with further white books expected.
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Germany
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Turkey
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Hitler
France
Maurice Gamelin
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Norway
Foreign Office
Flanders
Gamelin
Baku-Bulim
Fourth of July Parade Garners North Alabama规模
Thousands of visitors will join homefolks to celebrate Independence Day with a grand parade. Officials lengthened the march to give spectators better spots for viewing. The event features scores of floats, five brass bands from Cullman Huntsville Columbia Sheffield and Decatur, and three National Guard companies from Athens Hartselle and Decatur.
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Cullman
Huntsville
Columbia
Sheffield
Decatur
Athens
Hartselle
Huntsville Decatur Parade Plans Set For 10 A.M.
Five bands are to march in the mammoth procession forming at Fort Stephen Decatur. Officials said the parade will start at ten o clock and proceed along Gordon Drive to Lee Street, Bank Street, Church Street and back to Second Avenue. Participating groups include Huntsville Columbia Sheffield Cullman and Decatur high school bands.
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Lee Street
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Ferry
Huntsville
Columbia
Sheffield
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Decatur
Man Injured In Car Wreck Near Bee Line Road
Joe Curry of Hartselle route 3 was slightly injured Tuesday afternoon when his car overturned three times and rolled into a backwater near Somerville road east of the Bee Line highway. A Brown ambulance rushed him to Beneficial Society hospital where doctors expect minor back injuries. he was kept under observation.
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Hartselle
Somervile Road
Bee Line
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Benevolent Society
Hitler threatens Britain with no escape from destruction
War reporting notes three grave threats to England include wholesale bombing and British merchantmen losses. In the week ending June 23, ships totaling over 88 000 tons were sunk and 299 000 tons of allied shipping claimed sunk since June 5. The air raids intensify across virtually all of the United Kingdom.
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Dewitt MacKenzie Herr
Hitler
Britain
England
High Command
United Kingdom
Land's End
John O'Groats
Hitler Plans Give British No Chance
Analysis argues Germany builds bases along the continental coast to threaten Britain. It predicts intensified bombing and torpedoing and speculation that invasion could be launched if conditions allow. The piece notes Norway to Brest as potential routes and considers blockade as possible to soften defenses.
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Hitler
Norway
Brest
France
Arandora Star torpedoed off Ireland. many dead
The 15,501 ton Arandora Star carrying German and Italian internees was torpedoed in the North Channel near Ireland. British guards aboard perished, about 1,000 survivors landed at a Scottish port. A separate French dispatch says Vichy will call a national assembly to draft a new constitution under Marshal Petain.
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Canada
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Berlin
North Channel
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France
Marshal Petain
Britain Endures Day of German Air Raids and Submarine Attacks
German air raiders killed and wounded dozens in a daylight assault across southeast and northeast England. U boats stepped up attacks on British shipping as Nazi high command claimed significant shipping sinks while rumors of a broader Balkan crisis influenced Allied defense thoughts.
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Air Ministry
Hitler
Europe
Rumania
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