Eden Warns Japan Intervening in Thailand Could Spark Serious War
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told the House that Japan was warned on July 31 by Ambassador Cragie about the dangers of intervening in Thailand. He noted Japanese press language mirrored their Indo-China demand tone and warned that a move into Thailand could threaten Singapore, urging Japan to heed the warning amid war debates.
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Thailand
Great Britain
Japan
House of Commons
London
Anthony
Ise
Pen
Clement Attlee
Commons
Churchill
Eden
Robert Leslie Cragie
Indo-China
Britain
Singapore
Far East
Russia
China
Attlee
British Isles
United States
North Sea
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Anthony Eden
Moscow Air Force Holds Back German Raids Says Official
An action authority returning from Soviet Russia says the Red Army air force fields many women fighters and dominates the air over Moscow. He notes Moscow’s defense, including a four level wall of anti aircraft fire, kept most German planes from penetrating and praises Soviet numbers and resolve amid heavy raids.
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London
Russia
Nois
Moscow
United States
York Yankees
New York Plans Septem rationing for gasoline use
A baseline plan for New Jersey and surrounding states proposes a five gallon weekly limit for pleasure car owners to curb oil shortages. Drafted by State Motor Vehicle Commissioner Carlisle Meanley for Interior Secretary Harold Ickes, the plan envisions Roosevelt era ration cards by September 1 and enforcement within 15 days, with exemptions for emergencies and certain business uses.
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New York
Newark
Fedral
Meanley
Washington
Ickes
Seaboard
New York State
Westchester County
Harold Mercer
Salesen
Defense Motor Corps
Mercer
Japan Warned By Hull Over Possible Move On Thailand
Secretary Hull voiced growing U S concern about Japanese intentions toward Thailand and the Southwest Pacific. He stated the United States opposes any conquest and would view a move into Thailand as a step threatening regional stability and independence. The briefing emphasized U S support for Thailand’s integrity and independence.
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Washington
Hull
Thailand
Southwest Pacific
United States
Pacific
Japan
German observer cites US pressure on Brazil over Azores
Berlin reports the German foreign office views US efforts to press Brazil to occupy Portugal s Azores as a dangerous handling of Roosevelt policy. An official spokesman warns Americans against using Brazil as a tool and notes Portugal strengthens Azores defence with dignitaries visiting the islands.
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Berlin
Roosevelt
Brazil
Portugal
Azores
United States
Foreign Office
FCC seeks radio help in anti Hitler crusade
The FCC opens talks with nationwide radio chains to make broadcasting an arm of the war effort. Officials envision press and air operations shaping public opinion against Germany, boosting British morale, and countering anti American forces in Latin America. Critics doubt feasibility of censoring or guiding war news. Continuous on page 9.
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Washington
Ray Tucker
Federal Communications Commission
Germany
Hitler
United States
Latin America
Tate
F.C. C
Fly
Stalin
Extension Backers Fight Off Year’s Limit On Measure
Washington August 6 Administration leaders pressed for an 18 month service extension as the Senate faced a Burton amendment proposing a one year limit. Senator Barkley stood firm against a 14 month compromise while Senator Thomas, the floor sponsor, supported the 18 month plan despite tense prospects for final passage.
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Washington
Burtion
Ohio
Senate
Chamber
Pat
Barkley
Kentucky
Thomas
Utah
Crime To Be Unprepared
Raleigh date Aug 6 The Rev Dr Sankey L Blanton of Wilmington urged moral strength for national survival during a farm and home week address at North Carolina State College before 300 attendees. Following his talk the group discussed livestock and marketing. Dr Helen Mitchell of the federal Security Agency spoke. events continue with the WN C Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs and a speech by Governor Broughton.
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Dr. Sankey
N. C. State
Raleigh
Sankey L. Blanton
Wilmington
N.C
Helen Mitchell
Federal Security Agency
WN. C. Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs
Governor Broughton
Profiteering Seen In Boost To Silk Stockings
Washington August hearing on price controls quotes Price Administrator Henderson calling silk stocking price increases as largely profiteering. He warns against applying World War era methods, noting production stoppage does not justify higher retail prices and citing damage from past price rises. He cites need for a definite statutory framework and a four month debate for wartime food and fuel controls.
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Washington
Henderson
Congress
House Banking Committee
Williams
D-Mo
World War Board
Bright Leaf Prices Range Over 22 To 26
Bright leaf tobacco prices rose in Georgia Florida markets with averages near 22.35 cents at Moultrie where 519,002 pounds sold for $116,012.79. Pelham and Nashville saw baskets around 23 to 27 cents while Baxley and Tifton reported up to 37 and 36 cents. Officials note opening prices higher than last year across leaf grades cutters and lugs, with substantial leaf volume and improved averages over 1940. Market observers indicated afternoon prices higher than morning estimates with official figures awaiting release.
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Valdosta
Georgia-Florida
Moultrie
C. E. Isom
Pelham
J. D. Rogers
Robert Herring
Tifton
Nashville
Frank Park, Jr
Baxley
Barnes
Department of Agriculture
E. D. Booker
Adel
Booker
Douglas
Frank Park
Aussies to See More U S Warships During Conflict
Rear Admiral Sherwoode Ayerst Taffinder commanding five US cruisers said Australia will likely see more of the US Navy during the war. The ships will probably not visit other Australian ports, as they came to Brisbane only for fuel and supplies.
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Brisbane
Australia
Sherwoode’ Ayerst Taffinder
United States
United States Navy
Taffinder
Soviet claims huge losses in Ukraine war effort
Soviet Russia reports massive casualties and prisoner gains as German forces push forward in Ukraine. Official communiques claim near 4 million Red Army losses, 895,000 prisoners, and multiple battlefield victories, with the battle of Smolensk cited as a German triumph amid a new war phase.
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DNB
Red Army
High Command
Smolensk
Russia
Adolf Hitler
U. S. Unfreezes Soviet Orders As Aid To Reds
The United States has unfrozen millions of dollars worth of Soviet orders and begun unlimited licenses and priority help on Russian orders. Officials say the move marks an important start in aiding the Russians with supplies, with details kept secret for military reasons. The government promised favorable consideration for extending American shipping facilities to Vladivostok and Russian requests for 10 vessels normally operating between U.S. ports and Vladivostok were noted.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Pacific
Vladivostok
American
Rumors of FDR Churchill Meeting Sweep Through Washington
Rumors spread that Franklin D Roosevelt and Winston Churchill would hold a secret wartime conference aboard a vessel or at sea with MacKenzie King and Harry Hopkins. Officials denied knowledge of any such gathering, calling the reports unlikely and improbable amid secrecy surrounding Roosevelt’s northern cruise.
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Churchill
Great Britain
Harry Hopkins
U. S
England
U.S
Atlantic
Roosevelt
Washington
Aug
Britain
Winston Churchill
High Seas
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussalini
Inidas
Mr. Roosevelt
Macenzie King
Harry L. Hopkins
Canada
Iceland
Greenland
Newfoundland
Hopkins
London
Moscow
Ottawa
Transport Vessel Sunk By Red Navy
Moscow reports a German laden transport ship sunk in the Baltic by a Soviet submarine as the war front rages along a 350 mile arc from Smolensk to Bel Tserkov. Moscow says Red Army holds four main sectors while German losses deplete reserves and new forces face stiff counter attacks.
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Moscow
Red Army
Ukraine
Smolensk
Bel Tserkov
Kiev
Estonia
Leningrad
Baltic Sea
Kholm
Kohlm
British Bombers Hit German Cities in Clear Skies
London reports a large force of British bombers attacked Mannheim Frankfurt and Karlsruhe after poor weather cleared. Other raids targeted Aachen and Ostend, with Beauforts scoring four direct hits on a German supply ship at Mantes. Nine planes are missing.
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London
Germany
Mannheim
Frankfurt
Karlsruhe
Air Ministry
Aachen
Ostend
Beaufort
Coastal Command
Mantes
England
RAF
France
Dover Strait
Channel
Calais
Boulogne
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Leon Henderson
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Associated Cross
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