Million Japs Under Arms Mobilization Report From Shanghai
A foreign intelligence report out of Shanghai says about one million Japanese men are being called to arms in the largest mobilization since 1937. The drive, which began July 17, includes veterans and others once deemed unfit for service. Ships from central and north China are diverting reservists to active duty while destination remains secret. A Japanese spokesman confirms reservists in China are being recalled for training in Japan.
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Japan
Central
North
China
Hanoi reveals treaty terms with Japan in Indo China
Reports say a Vichy Tokyo agreement grants Japan use of several air and naval bases in southern Indo China and allows large forces there. The Molente-Indo-Chinoise said practical application remains unclear and sovereignty was not discussed. An editorial hinted base occupation as a step toward Singapore and the Netherlands East Indies.
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Hanoi
Indo-China
Vichey
Tokyo
Japan
Molonte- Indo- Chinoise
Vichy
Singapore
Netherlands East Indies
Formosa
Hainan
Indo- China
Cycling Judge Reflects On America Then And Now
A veteran cycling judge recalls his half century in America, remarking that despite tourist homes glamour and changes, the country’s core spirit remains the same. He notes disdain from a garage attendant over his dusty bicycle and critiques modern trends as superficial while stressing enduring values.
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América
America
Switzerland Celebrates 650 Years of Confederation and Unity
Switzerland marks its 650th anniversary since the 1291 pact of Uri Schwyz and Unterwalden that formed the confederation. Officials will light a perpetual Fire of the Swiss Federation, parade troops, issue a five-franc memorial coin, and Red Cross staff aid prisoners of war. The population of about 4 million speaks multiple languages with a strong defense posture against Nazi Germany.
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Switzerland
Uri
Schwyz
Unterwalden
Morgarten
Sempach
Cai Ee Sione
Hapsburg
International Red Cross
Red Air Force Seen Building Bombers In Asia Route
The article notes Russia’s air strength relies on rapid replacement of planes and crews. It cites Soviet factories inland from frontiers, pilots trained at 32 schools, and glider programs. British and American sources give mixed signals on performance, with claims of fast medium bombers over 300 mph according to Glenn D. Angle, highlighting expert estimates amid wartime context.
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Russia
Journal of the Royal United Service Institution
Glenn D. Angle
United States
Navy Creates Patrol Craft Under Navy Reserve Induction
The Navy orders reserve crews in San Francisco Monterey Eureka and other west coast towns to man auxiliary patrol boats. Larger ships will mount machine guns or heavier armament to deter aircraft while the boats patrol for submarines intercept small landings and guard unfrequented coasts. Vessels are being valued for possible government purchase.
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Twelfth Naval District
Naval Reserve
San Francisco
Monterey
Eureka
Navy
Opera House Presents Sally Payne in Robin Hood of the Pecos
Pretty Sally Payne stars as Belle Starr in Repub’s Robin Hood of the Pecos at the Opera House. The Chicago born actress, famed for Calamity Jane in Young Bill Hickok, rose from a Detroit theatre contest prize to Hollywood contract. Married to Billy Tellak, she lives with him on a Hollywood hilltop.
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Sally Payne
Lovely
Robin Hood
The
Pecos
Republic
Opera House
Belle Starr
Sam Starr
Sally
Detroit
Hollywood
Pete Smith
Chicago
Billy Tellak
Bob Hope
The Great Mr. Nobody at Strand Theatre
Warner Bros comedy opens at the Strand with Eddie Rivers guiding Dreamy Smith a timid newspaper ad salesman who longs to be a hero. A crippled newsboy friend is hit by a car and Dreamy saves him earning hero status despite not swimming, while facing firing for holding ads.
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Warner Bros
Eddie Rivers
Strand
Mr. Nobody
Albert
Smith
Martin
Alan Hale
Mary Clover
Joan Leslie
Dreamy
Dickie Moore
John Wade
John Litel
Harold Titus
Ben Markson
Kenneth Garet
Ben Stoloff
Naval Reserve enlistments amid wartime drive and RAF raids continue
The article notes volunteers aged 17 to 50 are being enlisted in the M-2 class of the merchant marine naval reserve with minimal physical requirements. Men may enter active duty or stay on call. It also reports RAF raids over northwestern Germany with heavy bomb loads, targeting Wilhelmshaven and Rotterdam while British strikes aim to influence Soviet aid. German radio counters British claims of a Western front offensive and asserts German air defenses are destroying RAF planes faster than Allied production.
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Merchant Marine
Naval Reserve
Lear
Eather
Germany
Lair
Fone
Wilhelmshaven Janolner
Sea Naval
Rotterdam
Britain
Russia
RAF
England
United States
CBS
Stiff Fighting Continues From Page One Report
Informed quarters report ongoing stiff fighting continued from page one, with details limited to the fragment provided. The brief note lacks further names, places, or outcomes to specify the conflict's participants or location.
Surrender of Emil Ezyn fortifications reported to Germans
War news notes the Emil Ezyn fortifications south of the Pinsk marshes fell after a 24 hour fight, with claims that red air losses reached 92 planes and German strikes extended along the entire 2000 mile front including the White Sea and Black Sea areas. Reports from Odessa and Kherson harbor describe rail and shipping damage to Russian lines as German propaganda and air operations continue. A public notice from Taylor County West Virginia Probate Court outlines an order of publication for a divorce suit between Phillis R Lusadder and Aaron Luzadder with defendant to appear within one month.
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Stalin Line
Emil Ezyn
Pinsk
White Sea
Arctic
Black Sea
Thse
Tn Am
Kherson
Dnieper
West Virginia
Cherk’s
Court of
Taylor County
Phillis R. Lusadder
Tis
Aaron ‘Taylor Luzadder
James Aaron Luzadder
Boj
Taylor Countty
Frank M. Hollis
JAIE
Wyckoff and WY
Plavitt
Order of Publication in West Virginia Real Estate Case
The Circuit Court of West Virginia issues an order of publication in a suit by J. Watts against Kuh et al to clear cloud on title to 38 acres of real estate. Defendants and unknown heirs must appear within one month after publication to contest or defend the action and claim any interest. NYCROPF and Attorneys represent the plaintiff.
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West Virginia
Ines
Circuit Court
P County
Jilly
J. H. Watts
Valam 'T. Kuh
George Kuh
Kuh
Charles Kuh
Daniel Kuh
Mary Kuh
Josephine Kuh
Dhi
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East Main Street
Geneva
Red Cross
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Gera
Altdorf
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Judge Welsh
Maryland
RED Air Force
Asia
Navy Creates
Sass
Robin Hood OF
the Pecos
NEW Opera House
Strand Theatre
GAY New Strand Film
Hamburg
Binnen Alster
Lombarday Kruecke Bridge
Odessa
Chevrolet
Tygarts Valley Chevrolet Company
Beech Street
Grafton
Nycropf
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