Heat Wave Relents as Cooler Air Spreads Across Plains
Heat toll rises to 338 with 16 states hit by extreme temperatures. Cooler air moves from the northwest toward Montana, Wyoming, the Dakotas, and Minnesota, with relief spreading toward the upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes by tomorrow night. Strong storms, hail, and lightning cause damage across several states. Mitchell records a July heat high of 116.
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Huron Welcomes Sharp Break From Heat Wave
Temperatures in Huron drop sharply after a near record heat wave as a morning shower cools the city. By noon the mercury hovered around 70s, down from 110 on Wednesday, with a 0.3 inch shower and smoke from firefighters dampening the extreme heat. Forecasters predicted partly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms and cooler air tonight and Friday.
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Patterson Named War Assistant Patterson Named War Assistant
The White House announced the resignation of Louis Johnson as assistant secretary of war and the nomination of Robert Patterson of New York, judge of the second United States circuit court of appeals, as his successor. Stephen Early said Johnson resigned yesterday and headed to Bohemian Grove. Patterson, a Republican and WWI veteran, has served as federal judge since 1939 and is training as a buck private at Plattsburg to support national defense.
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RAF Reports New Successes In Africa
Cairo reports the Royal Air Force scored new successes against Italian colonial targets yesterday including partial destruction of an ammunition dump and the downing of four or five Italian aircraft.
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Senator Norris Opposes Peacetime Draft Plan
Senator Norris of Nebraska denounces compulsory military training as turning the U S into an international bully citing Hitler as a warning. He argues peacetime conscription would shape young minds toward military force over decades. Minton predicts passage of a compulsory service program despite Norris and opposition groups.
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Army Draft Would Cost Over A Billion In First Year
Washington July 26 The House military committee heard Army estimates showing compulsory service costing 1.1 billion dollars for the first year of operation and 600 million dollars annually thereafter Major George L Eberle presented the figures while Chairman May noted a willingness to prepare for war to deter conflict Benjamin Marsh veteran leader of the Peoples Lobby called the pending bill a major victory for the draft The Senate military committee also worked on training legislation proposing registration for all men aged 12 through 64 years.
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Howes Predicts FDRs Reelection in 1940
MINNEAPOLIS July 25 07 William W Howes ex assistant postmaster general predicts President Roosevelt will be reelected to a third term by an overwhelming majority next fall He says James A Farley remains best suited for the job and praises Henry A Wallace as a strong progressive ally Howes arrives from Chicago en route to South Dakota to attend a postal group meeting and then a Democratic convention in Pierre He also notes his appointment to a committee to discuss Farleys successor with Roosevelt.
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French Ship Meknes Sunk by German Torpedo Near Portland
London reports a German motor torpedo boat sank the French 6,127 ton Meknes near Portland last night with an estimated 300 to 450 lives lost. The ship, flying French flags, was illuminated and publicly warned of safe passage, while 1,000 survivors were rescued. Prime topics include Allied claims of neutral signaling and potential armistice terms.
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Army Transport Sent To Petsamo To Retrieve Americans
Washington reports the army transport American Legion sailed from New York for Petsamo in northern Finland to remov e stranded American citizens. Sumner Welkies, acting secretary, said the move was arranged by President Roosevelt. Harriman, minister to Norway, would return on the transport, with American ministers to Lithuania Estonia and Latvia possibly aboard.
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Rural credits land averages per acre record
The item notes 16 tracts totaling 40 875 dollars with an average of 12 68 dollars per acre. Millard G Scottssid is referenced in connection with the land dealings.
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FDR Adds Gas and Scrap to Embargo Control List
President Roosevelt signed an order adding petroleum and products, scrap iron, and other scrap metals to the export control list. The move provides authority for possible licensing of shipments, without asserting an embargo. Morgenthau confirmed two oil shipments to Spain, and officials stressed this is control power, not an immediate embargo.
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Argentina Seeks Unity at Pan American Defense Talks
Havana July 25 Argentinian delegates outlined four project topics to preserve hemispheric solidarity. They proposed foreign possessions inter American neutrality and security zone child protection and defense coordination while a U S proposal on Fifth Column activities aimed at uniting the Americas to curb foreign subversion and safeguard domestic systems. Proposals aligned with U S aims were studied by committees addressing European colonies suppression of Fifth Column activities and postwar economic relief.
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Wallace to Stay Out Of Campaign Until Notification
President Roosevelt and Secretary Wallace discussed campaign strategy today and agreed Wallace should not engage in political activity until after the official notification ceremonies for his vice presidential nomination. The ceremonies are expected around August 20 in some town. Wallace said no decision on remaining as agriculture secretary was made and any final choice will follow the notification. He would also review precedents if considering a leave of absence from the cabinet.
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British Strike At Jump Off Ports Of Hitler Planes
Nazi air bombs fell near London as German torpedo speed boats attacked a British armed merchant ship near Portland. The Meknes claim, Weybridge raid, and RAF countermeasures framed Britain's victory tone amid intensifying Channel fighting and Allied blockades.
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