National Guard Mobilization Bill Approved By House
The House passed the Burke Wadsworth mobilization bill for 400000 National Guardsmen and reserves, sending it to the Senate for rapid action. Debate focused on conscription limits and war industry control to speed defense orders and curb profits.
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Trotsky Dies After Pickax Assassin Strikes Gone
Leon Trotsky world famed leader of the Russian Revolution died last night from head wounds inflicted by a pickax assassin. The exiled revolutionary, a refugee in Mexico since 1929, had accused the OGPU or a Fascist group of involvement. Police say the murder bears signs of an international plot.
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Blockade and raids span Europe and Atlantic
The AP report notes long range Luftwaffe activity over the Straits of Dover and anti allied patrols. Germany claims gains while Britain reports RAF air losses. In the Mediterranean Italy announces sinkings and Gibraltar bombing as RAP raids Libyan targets. western Hemisphere policy moves toward bank support and base negotiations in British possessions.
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Set Up Committee To Work With SDEA On Defense Plans
A committee to coordinate between the South Dakota Education Association and agencies on defense activities was named by SDEA president A. E. Mead. C. A. Beaver of Yankton was named chairman, with M. E. Steele of Northern Teachers College Aberdeen, James F. Slocum Colman, G. Williams of Hapelss, Ipswich Superintendent Fred Dehnert, Sioux Falls teacher June Smith, and others named to represent all divisions of education statewide. The group will liaise with local, state, and national organizations to preserve democracy and American heritage amid defense efforts.
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C. A. Beaver
Yankton
M. E. Steele
Northern Teachers College
Aberdeen
James F. Slocum
Colman
G. Williams
Tel
Fred Dehnert
Truck Driver In Fatal Collision Is Absolved Of Blame
Albert Lea, Aug 22 — Harry Gorham of Neosho Mo was absolved by a coroner's jury last night after his truck collided head on with a passenger car killing four people near here. The jury found no criminal negligence by Gorham whose truck struck as the car attempted to pass two large trucks. Victims were Mr and Mrs Frank Goette and Mr and Mrs Ernest Eifers of Bricelyn about 20 miles southeast.
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Ernest Eifers
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Bare
Dean H G Titt, Huron College Dean, Dies After Heart Attack
Dean H G Titt, dean of Huron College since 1986 and long time faculty member, died suddenly at his home after a heart attack. He collapsed on his porch around 7:30 p.m. while outdoors after dinner. Survived by his wife Alberta and four children Frances Edwin Dorothy Elsie, he held degrees from Washburn and Michigan and taught at Kingfisher, Yankton, Fairmont and Huron. He was active in civic affairs, served as Presbyterian elder, Rotary president, and held various academic roles, with a Doctor of Laws from Washburn in 1939.
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Huron
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Washburn College
Phi Kappa Delta
Phi Gamma Mu
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North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
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Ozark Ripley John B Thomason Dies in Chattanooga
John B. Thomason 87 famed wildlife authority and writer under the pen name Ozark Ripley died at his home in Chattanooga Tennessee after a six month illness. He was an expert on fly and bait casting and known as a professional bird dog trainer.
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Egypt Will Not Take First Step In War Stay Neutral
CAIRGO Egypt Aug 22 Egypt's government said the nation will not enter the war unless its territory or army is attacked. The decision leaves Egypt's entry or continued neutrality up to Italy, after pressure from allies urging participation alongside Britain.
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Italy Attacks U S Base Leasing in Break Up of Empire
Rome newspapers denounce a plan to lease naval bases in Britain’s Western Hemisphere, accusing the United States of seeking territory. Il Resto Dei Colarino cites U S aims to gain Canada and possibly Australia, while Popolo Di Roma backs opposition by Mexico and Guatemala to base occupation in British Honduras.
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Mile-Long Fleet Makes Getaway In Screen Of Smoke
A British convoy of small merchant ships escorted by warships slipped through the Straits of Dover under cover of smoke as German shore batteries near Boulogne and along the coast fired about 100 shells for 20 minutes. No casualties were reported, but the bombardment highlighted the ongoing air and sea siege of Britain.Meanwhile Mussolini’s command claimed new blows against British naval forces in the Mediterranean with torpedo strikes on two warships and damage to a British submarine and destroyer. Egyptian mobile units reportedly moved to positions near the front as war reports from Cairo noted.
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Britain Denies US Alliance Amid Conflicting Reports
London officials deny Britain seeks a military alliance with the United States despite earlier reports from well-informed quarters suggesting Britain is pursuing such an alliance. The foreign office spokesman dismissed questions on any potential agreement.
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American Bar Leader Warns Bad Laws Threaten Democracy
Jacob M. Lashly of St. Louis, president elect of the American Bar Association, told about 120 South Dakota Bar members at the state convention that hurried or misguided laws threaten democracy. He and Gordon Feldhaus of Pierre spoke on legal issues tied to South Dakota excise taxes.
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Huron
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Japan Shakes Up Diplomatic Staff Shakeup in Tokyo recalls ambassadors
Tokyo reports Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka ordered a broad shakeup of Japan's diplomatic corps. Kensuke Horinouchi, ambassador to the United States, and 16 other consular posts including New York Chicago San Francisco Honolulu and Manila are recalled. Yoshisuke Aikawa noted as likely next U S ambassador leads Nissan Concern and could push for American investment in Manchuria development.
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