FDR To Speak Today At Four At Hyde Park
President Roosevelt will address Americans from Hyde Park at four P.M. Eastern, marking Independence Day observances. The broadcast from the Franklin D. Roosevelt library will reflect on liberty, rights, and the global crisis, with historical nods to Woodrow Wilson’s desk and the League of Nations covenant draft.
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Britain Fetes Fourth of July
London marked Independence Day with American flags displayed at major terminals and hotels and patriotic music echoing through Waterloo and Victoria stations. Ambassador Winant praised the flag as an emblem of universal ideals, while a tablet in bombed St Paul’s Cathedral honored Flight Lieutenant William L. Fiske, the first American born RAF pilot to die in the war.
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Soviet Plane With British Agents Returns to Ankara
A Soviet plane carrying eight British military and diplomatic representatives left Ankara for Moscow but returned later on orders from the Russian government. The aircraft, with room for 20, was likely awaiting additional passengers.
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RAF Bombers Hit Bremen Factory in Broad Daylight
British bombers dived about 50 feet over Bremen rooftops in broad daylight to strike a large factory by the water front. The air Ministry said the raid followed a night attack and preceded a later sweep across the channel. Blenheim bombers also attacked a flight yard and railroad junction northwest of Bremen and machine gunned planes on an airfield.
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Trial Alarm Sounded in Moscow During War Alert
A trial air raid alarm rang in Moscow at 1 45 am lasting one hour and twenty minutes. It marked the third siren test in the capital since World War II began with Germany.
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Cyclist Avery Raiborn Killed Near Charlotte
Charlotte records its first holiday fatality when 18 year old Avery Raiborn was run over while riding a bicycle on a road near the city. The incident occurred on July 4, marking a tragic start to the holiday.
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Nation Celebrates Independence Day as RAF Attacks Nazi Targets
The British RAF launches a daytime air raid across the channel against Nazi-occupied France after a night raid on Essen and Ruhr targets. Visibilities improved, reports say bombings hit Boulogne Dieppe coast and Bremen Bremerhaven areas. seven planes were lost in the 23rd assault in 25 nights. Emperor Hirohito conveyed felicitations to President Roosevelt on U S independence anniversary.
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Fourth of July in U S Celebrates with Roosevelt Address
Amid wartime strain and defense prep, Americans observed Independence Day with picnics, reunions, and public events. At 4 p m EST, listeners heard President Roosevelt from Hyde Park, N Y, recite the oath with Chief Justice Stone, then joined in singing the National Anthem as Stars and Stripes flew beside the Union Jack in many areas.
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Roosevelt era arms exports and Soviet ties spark congressional probes
The story reports that U S war materials exports have earned the nation an arsenal label amid conflicts in China and Poland. It notes Japan's oil imports totaling 25 million barrels annually for three years and other licensed shipments. critics urge investigations as fats, tin, trucks, and petroleum reach Germany's neighbors. It also discusses Finland Spain and Portugal boosting war material imports, including toluene for TNT, and hints at U S policy shifts under Roosevelt and Churchill toward Soviet allyship stirring domestic and South American unease.
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RAF Bombers Hit Tripoli in Second Night Raid
The RAF reported a heavy air raid on Tripoli the Libyan capital and Axis base, part of sweeping North Africa and Syria bombardments. Big bombers set fire to five ships in Tripoli harbor, the harbor vessel still burning from the prior night, and the Tripoli airdrome was bombed. Grounded lanes at Bengasi Gazala and Martube were targeted while Beirut and Syrian waterfront fires were noted.
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Vladivostok Route May Be Closed By Japs
Tokyo officials consider extending Japan’s territorial waters beyond three miles to block ships from reaching Vladivostok via Soya and Tsugaru Straits. The move could halt aid to Soviet Russia via the Pacific and label U S air deployments near Vladivostok as hostile.
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Japs May Try Saigon Grab Threats Stir Shanghai Reports
Unconfirmed Shanghai reports claim the Japanese army and navy may move within a fortnight to seize Saigon, Britain’s Southeast Asian port, and demand air bases in Thailand to attack China. Observers see possible aims to destabilize the Pacific and test Allied resolve.
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Nazi Legions Cross Berezina on Moscow Drive
Berlin reports German legions thrust toward Moscow have crossed the Berezina River at several points as Red Army retreats under relentless pursuit. Moscow says Germans checked in three main offensives, with heavy losses to the Red Army from air and artillery. Reports describe terrain, Stalin line advance, and brutal tank battles including a junior lieutenant’s five-tank victory.
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Finns Cross Into Soviet Territory
Helsinki reports Finnish soldiers pushing into Soviet Russia to seize several Red Army positions and take the Aland Islands, with a plan announced by military headquarters. The communique says Finnish forces and German troops advance toward the Arctic port of Murmansk as they claim success against Red air power.
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Army Receives First Dive Bomber Delivery
The army air force began regular deliveries of dive bombers and plans to organize six squadrons by November. About 100 dive bombers would be ready for mall maneuvers to train coordinated air and ground operations with Army and Navy participation. Initial deliveries started last month and about a dozen planes are in service, with a first air group of 34 planned.
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Labor Short In Tar Heelia
Raleigh July 4 An North Carolina Star Employment Service weekly bulletin reports a general labor shortage across skilled and unskilled work. Textile mills cannot reach three shift capacity due to worker scarcity, with foundries and machine shops also lacking materials and production. Apprenticeships in textiles, machine shop and foundry are urged. plants hire learners by law. Employers wary of expansion without adequate labor. Regions listed include Ashboro Asheville Charlotte Durham Gastonia Greensboro High Point Rockingham Wilson Statesville Wilmington Kinston Shelby Sanford and Burlington.
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