Pepper urges united front for foreign policy support
Senator Pepper warned of Hitler leveraging European markets to dominate world trade and urged Americans to back stronger defense and partisan unity. He criticized profit focus over production and warned against fascist influence at home led by a fifth column. The talk, part of a Continents to Defend America event, featured remarks by James Adlason and reflections from former Gov. John W. Erickson.
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John W. Erickson
Montana
Warehouse Strike Settled in Bay Region
In San Francisco and East Bay warehouses unions voted to modify wage demands and return to work, accepting a 74 cent per hour increase for women workers. The ILWU Local president said members approved the pay raise after a mass meeting, with the union originally seeking 10 cents and employers offering 5 cents.
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Armed Forces May Be Increased By Nearly Double
An expanded plan proposes 28 new camps to accommodate an army near 6 million men, up from about 3 million. Gen George C Marshall indicated a 2.8 million initial army if needed. Shipping pools and defense measures prompt industry shifts and a White House review, with Amb John G Winant reporting on Britain's war economy and a push to accelerate production and naval patrols.
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Heavy Construction In Far West Sets Record Figure
Far West heavy engineering contracts show record annual pace with $430,577,000 booked in first two months, well above any full year in the 1930s. May totals cooled to $60,441,389 as labor shortages strained contractors, while Colorado posted $788,010 in May orders.
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Kaiser Wilhelm Summoned At Doorn Estate After Death
The former Kaiser Wilhelm IIs passing revived debate on Germany's defeat. Crown Prince Wilhelm inherits control of the family fortune as the dynasty fades from power. The old Kaiser, living at Doorn under guard, declined return to Germany and quipped that old trees cannot be transplanted.
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Interpreting The War Interpreting The War
War analysis notes a Tiriish occupation in Tegret Traq as a key element in ongoing conflict. The move aims to secure oil and fuel stocks for British forces if fighting spreads to French Syria while Egypt fears an Anis invasion from the Nile delta. British control of Mosul oil sources seen as essential to meet a potential Syria crisis.
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British bombing and fuel shortages impact Middle East oil hubs
Fragmentary report notes British air actions in Syria and Iraq targeting oil depots around Beirut and Mosul. It mentions German aircraft en route to Iraq, stalled refueling, and expected mobilization as Britain consolidates control over oil centers amid shifting alliances and regional tensions.
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Reductions in Long Distance Rates Announced by F.C.C.
The Federal Communications Commission announced July 19 cuts expected to save the public about 14 million dollars yearly. About 12.5 million comes from American Telephone & Telegraph rates and 1.475 million from Bell system interstate rates, totaling roughly 14 percent for long distance users. The move brings total toll savings in recent years to about 45 million annually.
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Ickes Proposes Wider Tanker Use to Ease East Shortage
Secretary Ickes said after meeting with President Roosevelt he will likely announce steps to expand use of existing oil tanker facilities to relieve an air shortage in the East that could bring gasless Sundays and colder homes next winter. He stressed no oil or gasoline shortage exists, only tanker and pipeline capacity.
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