Armistice Brings Quiet To Russo-Japanese War Area
Tokyo reports a cease fire order is in effect along the Siberian Manchoukuo border as Soviet, Russian, and Japanese forces halt operations per Moscow armistice terms. Forces positioned at Chungkufeng Hill, Shacofeng, and Yangkwangping are described in mid night lines, signaling calm as talks continue.
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Tokyo
Japanese War Office
Siberian - Manchoukuosa
Moscow
Noosa
Chungkufeng Hill
Shacofeng
Changkufeng
Yangkwangping
England Calls Italy To Task
London reports Britain has informed Italy of alleged transfers of fresh troops to Franco’s insurgents in Spain despite a prior understanding and nonintervention pledges. Italy has yet to reply as Paris voices concern over France remaining closed to war materials and the stalled withdrawal plan.
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London
Great Britain
Italy
Britain
Tulian
Rome
France
Spain
Francisco Franco
Paris
Foreign Office
Georges Bonnet
Eric Labonne
Barcelona
Labonne
Bonnet
R. H. Campbell
Patty Berg Wins Women's Western Derby Championship
Patty Berg of Minneapolis coasted to the Women s Western Golf Derby title with a 72 hole total of 303 strokes a new tournament record and 12 under par for the distance after carding a 39 43 82 on the final 18 holes in Chicago on August 11.
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Chicago
Patty Herg
Minneapolis
Brandenburg Sets Nonstop Berlin to New York Flight Record
The four motor German transport plane Brandenburg completed a 24 hour 54 minute non stop flight from Berlin to New York, landing at Floyd Bennett Field after 25 hours in air. Crew of four included Captain Rudolf von Moreau and pilots, with Deutsche Lufthansa stating the flight was experimental to gauge feasibility of commercial nonstop travel. Officials speculated Brandenburg may make an immediate return trip to New York.
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New York
Berlin
North Atlantic
Brandenburg
Floyd Bennett
Atlantic
Boston
Alfred Henke
Rudolf von Moreau
Paul Dierberg
Fritz Kober
Deutsche Lufthansa
Germany
Corrigan Plans Co Pilot Role After Return to New York
Douglas Corrigan said he would return to New York to reassemble his $900 Atlantic airliner and seek a co pilot job with American Airlines. He spoke at a breakfast with Oswald Ryan of the civil aviation authority and discussed an early flying permit for his plane. Corrigan noted he flew on the wrong end of the compass needle and Mulligan anticipated no issue in granting the request. The Bureau of Air Commerce later said he would be allowed to fly after a safety inspection. Harry Guy Taylor, 58, longtime rail executive and former Nebraska publisher and legislator, died in Chicago from a heart ailment.
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Washington
Aug
Douglas Corrigan
New York
Oswald Ryan
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Corrigan
Stirling
American Airines
Mier
Benis Mulligan
Mulligan
Bureau of Air Commerce
Federal Air Commerce Bureau
Thousands Called Back To Work In Detroit
Detroit industry moves toward 1938 model production as plants ramp up. 1,260 families left welfare rolls in two days while US Rubber and Ford announce resumed operations and Toledo plants prepare for assembly work. GM parts plants start 1939 assemblies. Ford adds steel and rolling mills soon. Other firms like Packard and Plymouth push toward expanded schedules.
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Detroit
United States Rubber Co
General Motors Corporation
Ford Motor Co
Ford Steel
Ford
Toledo
Davis R. Wilson
Willys-Overland Motors
Packard Motor Car Co
Plymouth Motor Corp
Motor Products Corp
Fisher Body
General Motors
Murray Corp
Chrys
North Dakota Buys Durum Wheat At 65 Cent Price
In Bismarck the state mill and elevator were authorized to buy all No 1 amber durum milling wheat offered in carload lots at 65 cents a bushel, 27 cents above Grand Forks card price. Governor Langer said the move should raise hard spring wheat prices unless trade opposes, noting state production at about 24 million bushels, roughly 80 percent of US durum. He pledged the state will pay a fair price.
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Bismarck
N. D
Aug
North Dakota
Grand Forks
William Langer
State Industrial Commission
Frain
Mill and Elevator Association
United States
Quake toll rises in Ecuador as tremors sweep nation
Two deaths were reported today after a sequence of earthquakes shook Ecuador yesterday. The shocks affected numerous regions across the country, causing damage and raising concerns over aftershocks and safety.
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Quito
Ecuador
Westfall Manhunt Grows For Suspect In Hammer Attack
Police and CCC veterans join a wide search for Harry Westfall a baron-area man accused of beating his wife Catherine Westfall slashing her throat and leaving her for dead in their Minnesota like home. The attack followed alleged marital discord and Westfall was last seen near the Great Northern railroad line with authorities fearing he may flee.
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Harry Westfall
CCC
Baron Police
Harry Westfal
North Huron
Westfall
Catherine
Homce
Wisconsin Avenue
Northwest
Huron
Jake S. Nelson
Harry Wanrtfall
Kerb Huron
CCC Campenrallene
Further Relief From Heat Wave Given Thursday
Huron records show a cooling trend after an 85 degree 3 p.m. peak. The State weather bureau reports a high of 84 degrees yesterday and forecasts fair, warmer conditions tonight. Officials warn a possible late-week return of heat remains a concern for residents.
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Huron
Mercury
State Weather Bureau
Roosevelt Promises Boost for Low Wage Areas
President Roosevelt declared the national government must raise purchasing power and spark wealth in regions where it is markedly low. Speaking at the University of Georgia after receiving an honorary degree, he emphasized education and southern economic conditions while avoiding direct reference to the wage hour law. He also urged support for Camp in Georgia politics and hinted Camp’s stance against Senator George ahead of the September 14 primary.
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William B. Ardery
Athens
Roosevelt
University of Georgia
South
Warm Springs
Lawrence
Camp
Georgia
Walter F. George
George
Fed
Bee Roosevelt
Spy hunt denied near Hamilton Field base
Army officials and FBI agents denied any knowledge of a spy hunt centered at the Army Air Corps base in San Francisco area at Hamilton Field. The notice clarified no coordinated operation was underway by federal authorities.
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San Francisco
Army
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Army Air Corps Base
1St Hamilton Field
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Patty Berg
Bremen
Bradenburg
America
E.S.T
Floyd Bennett Feld
Harry Taylor
Harry Guy ‘Taylor
Western Railroads
Western Association of Railway Executives
Amber Durum
State Mill
FDR
Pojnta
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