Churchill warns of German invasion in September
London reports Prime Minister Winston Churchill warning Britain of a possible German invasion attempt in September. He rejects calls for a minister of war production and notes the severance of diplomatic ties with Finland. He urges vigilance by all armed forces by Sept 1 and cautions against pessimism and optimism while praising Russia and the United States. The Atlantic battle is ongoing but aided by American intervention.
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Winston Churchill
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Finland
Russia
United States
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England
Australia
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Nazis Break Through Red Defenses In Smolensk Clash
Soviet leaders declared German drives in Smolensk and Zistomir areas were breaking against firm defense with heavy Red Army counterattacks inflicting losses. In the air, Moscow said fighter patrols and AA gunners repulsed a mass raid of 140 to 150 German planes. nine raiders downed, with no Soviet losses reported. Washington reports a shift to command and rationing talks as Ickes warned of voluntary curtailment and possible compulsory action if consumption does not drop.
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Zistomir
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U S Should Take Over Latin Americas Canada Senator Clark Contends
Senator Clark argues the good neighbor policy failed and calls for the United States to take control of all Latin America and Canada using puppet governments if needed. He says troops could be redirected home rather than Europe and notes possible arrangements to prioritize American interests over Germany.
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Latin America
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Movie Actress Offers Torrid Kiss As Prize
Hollywood reports Paulette Goddard launching a personal drive to collect old aluminum pots and pans for Uncle Sam. The prize promises a kiss to the male winner guaranteed to “mock him back on his heels.” The winning woman will be invited to be Miss Goddard’s guest at the movie studio for a day.
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Theatre clipping invites Ruth Perkins to Strand showing
The Grafton Sentinel presents a ticket invitation for MISS RUTH PERKINS of 9 Grand Street to attend tonight’s screenings at the Strand theatre featuring Dan Crawford in A Woman's Face and Madeleine Car in One Might In Lishon, with identification possibly required at Dixie theatre.
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Grand Streep
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Strand Theatre
Lishon
Fred ‘Ay
Madeleine Car
Dixie Theatre
Seek to Speed Giant Tax Bill
Administration leaders marshal forces to push a 3.529 billion tax bill to the house floor under a rare parliamentary rule lauded by supporters and denounced as a gag by critics. The three day debate would bar amendments not approved by the ways and means committee, with a vote expected Friday and a Senate send. The measure aims to impose heavier personal and corporate taxes, lifting federal collections to over 11.3 billion for the year ending June 30.
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Man Sentenced 60 Days For Carrying Matches at Mine
Fayetteville July 29 Charlie Banks jailed 60 days by Magistrate W. W. Morris for carrying matches into the Layland mine operated by New River and Poca Hontas Consolidated Coal Company.
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Charlie Banks
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New River
Pocahontas Consolidated Coal Company
W. W. Morris
Study Bill for Long Service in Congress Consideration
Washington July 29 Administration leaders in both chambers urged passage of a long service extension bill for selectees guardsmen and reserves. The House Military Committee met in executive session to draft a measure aligned with the Senate version but with a key authorization for keeping guards in service beyond one year. Senate passage seemed assured amid White House expectations and negligible opposition, with only Reynolds voting against in committee.
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Senate Military Affairs Committee
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D.-Ky
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War Department
White House
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Military Affairs Committee
Administration
Lee
D.-Okla
Pepper
New Court of Claims Studies Case Methods
Charleston dispatch reports the newly formed court of claims resuming study into efficient methods for handling state claims. President Judge Robert Bland of Weston notes each of the three members has submitted procedure proposals. The court, created by the 1941 legislature to handle claims against the state, cannot be sued.
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Court of Claims
Robert Bland
Weston
Poles Sign Honorable Agreement With Soviet
London July 29 General Wladislaw Sikorsky premier of the Polish government in exile said today that government had reached an agreement with the Russian government on honorable conditions.
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London
Wladislaw Sikorsky
Draft Call Would Wreck Havoc With Newspaper
TIGARD Ore July 29 Edward J Finley the Weekly Tigard News publisher editor linotype operator and pressman faces mandatory draft The notice threatens to disrupt the small town paper and its operations and staff aside from Finley the paper would lose its chief executive and production backbone
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Edward J. Finley
Tigard News
Japs Occupy Camranh Bay Base In Indo China
Japanese forces seize Camranh Bay French naval base and begin occupying five garrison posts and eight air bases in southern Indo China. A Japanese HQ in Saigon issues marching orders as Maj Gen Sumita oversees maps and staff. Nearby housing may be requisitioned for the army.
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Neely praised by CIO head at West Virginia convention
Van A Bittner, president of United Mine Workers District 17 and CIO official, lauded Governor Neely as the first West Virginia leader to offer labor a square deal at the fourth annual West Virginia Industrial Union Council convention. He warned that not every voter should expect a state job, urging restraint in rewarding supporters. Speakers on the program were listed on page 5.
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Harry
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van A. Bittner
United Mine Workers District 17
Congress of Industrial Organisations
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Neely
Hitler to Stage Peace Blitz in Europe
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden rejected any peace with Hitler and eyed reconstruction in Europe after the war. He warned a forthcoming "peace blitz" will offer promises to many, perhaps liberation to some, and appealed for United States aid to sustain the peace.
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Germans claim Axis mops up in Bessarabia region
Berlin reports Romanian troops reached the Dniester estuary marking Bessarabia's liberation from the Russians. The high command says Ukraine operations continue and that forces overrun near Smolensk have been wiped out, with large numbers of prisoners and booty taken as the encircled troops are destroyed.
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Demand firm hand in east and far east policy
Washington July 29 Senate supporters urged unwavering Far East policy amid hints of new Japanese developments. Senator Lee said economically hit Japan with all we’ve got and militarily not back an inch. Senator Pepper said now is the time to show Tokyo we mean business as Tokyo’s stance and occupation developments unfold in Indo China and Shanghai.
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D.-Okla
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D.-Fla
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Indo China
Shanghai
Nazis Submarines Sink 19 British Vessels in Atlantic Raid
Berlin reports authorized German sources claim German submarines sank 19 British ships totaling 116000 tons in a trans Atlantic convoy. The Germans say one destroyer and one corvette protecting the convoy were also sunk.
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Huntington Strike Enters Sixth Day Deadlock
Huntington, July 28. The Am erican Car and Foundry strike remains stalled on its sixth day with no sign of progress. District Manager R W Ward said the company proposed the Steel Workers Organising committee return to work on a 60 cent hourly basis and a 19 percent increase for precedents, signaling a tentative concession but not a settlement.
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American Car and Foundry Company
R. W. Ward
Steel Workers Organising’ Committee
ORO
Nazis Declares Belmonte Letter Falsified Across South America
Berlin reports that the German government has informed South American governments that a Belmonte note connected with Bolivia’s expulsion controversy is falsified. The foreign ministry protested Bolivia’s charge of treason against Major Elias Belmonte Pabon and warned of possible similar incidents affecting regional relations.
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Dienst Aus Deutschland
Wilhelmstrasse
Belmonte
Elias Belmonte Pabon
Ernst Wendler
la Paz
Break In Heat Wave Predicted In East Onset Of Relief
The Associated Press reports a break in the heat wave in the eastern region but no general relief for the North Central states over the next two days. After examining weather conditions, forecasters expect some relief this afternoon in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia, with a break in New York, Pennsylvania, and the Middle Atlantic states. The 1941 heat spell has already caused 241 heat prostrations and 128 drownings. Nine northern states observed rising temperatures. Fort Madison Tops.
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Middle Atlantic
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John L. Lewis summons mine district heads
President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers CIO called a conference of district presidents to seek uniformity in drafting wage agreements based on the recent blanket Appalachian contract.
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John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
CIO
Duke of Kent Begins Canada War Tour
The Duke of Kent, youngest brother of King George VI, arrived in Ottawa to inspect air and training establishments and other war efforts. He traveled by Rockcliffe airport after a trans Atlantic flight from Great Britain and met the governor general and key officials. He will establish headquarters during his stay with Royal Air Force officers accompanying him.
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