Allied decisions loom as Paris calls cabinet meetings
British and Allied reports cite momentous decisions likely within 24 hours. In Berlin the French situation was described as hopeless with Nazi forces penetrating fortifications and French withdrawals labeled orderly. Over 200,000 prisoners counted since June 5. Weygand's Poilus allegedly counterattacked at several points. French fighting continues in Normandy while Champaign faces German pressure. Italian forces claim Alpine territory gains and attacks along the Aden front. Switzerland warns public to resist possible parachute invasion.
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London
Berlin
France
Weygand
Normandy
Champaigne
Red Sea
Aden
Switzerland
New Ambassador to Mexico Urged by Collier's Gervasi
The June Collier’s article argues for recalling ambassador Josephus Daniels, citing his lack of Spanish and weak ties with Mexican leadership. It warns diplomacy is frontline defense and calls for younger, energetic diplomats in Central and South America to improve relations and safeguard democracy.
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Frank Gervasi
Collier's Magazine
Mexico
United States
Gervasi
Josephus Daniels
Latin America
Washington
America
Mexico City
Daniels
England
France
Germany
Central
South America
Europe
Skeet shoot ends in a draw over a ham prize
Jim Wilson and Heck organ tie at 48 while W L Davis claims a phantom 49 ham prize. The dispute spills into the Wilson Brothers club west of Columbus leaving the hanging ham missing after the argument and the field finishing with Davis third and the rest in the 40s.
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Wilson Brothers
Columbus
Wilson
Jim Wilson
Wilson Clan
Beck Morgan
W. L. Davis
Remington Arms
Davis
Jin
Heck Organ
Stuug
Ham
Smok
St Beck Morgan
Dadis
Dud Price
Jewell Atkins
George Wiley
Ralph Bailey
M. L. Melvin
C. V. Nunn
Divided Kingdoms Destruction Warned In Luke Verse
A biblical quote from Luke chapter seven warns that every kingdom divided against itself falls into desolation. The saying emphasizes internal conflict leading to collapse and is presented as a moral teaching about unity and strength.
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Luke
Cranium Crackers Short and Tricky
Questions cover definitions terra cotta Terre Haute terrapin and Ferra Firma plus fauna versus flora. Distinguish Virginia Creeper Red Nightingale Rail and identify Thalia Pylons Trojans. Locate Washington Elm and Washington Monument referenced by Kage Dove.
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Terre Haute
Virginia Rail
Trojans
Washington Elm
Washington Monument
Kage
U S Dealing for Air and Navy Bases in South America
A NEA Service military analysis highlights Brazil as a strategic hinge in World War II, warning that Africa is near the Western Hemisphere and a neutral air-sea ferry could enable invasion. It notes German and Salian communities in Brazil and predicts fascist influence if the Allies falter, while reporting two fast cruisers sent to Brazil for a good will mission.
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Thomas M. Johnson
NEA
Vargas
Brazil
Roosevelt
Italy
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Hemisphere
Achille
Panama Canal
South Atlantic
West Africa
Cape Verde
Old World
Dirigtar
United States
Panama
Lesser Antilles Islands
Puerto Rico
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Spain
Taly
Franco
Latin America
George C. Marshall
Spa Water Races on Fourth of July at Hot Springs
HOT SPRINGS The Lake Hamilton outboard speedboat regatta, held annually on Independence Day since 1932, is scheduled again. The event runs from Wilson's landing on Highway 7 with Jimmy Phillips as general chairman and Miller Merritt as regatta chairman. Substantial prizes are promised and plans are under way to sanction the races under the National Outboard Association rules.
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Hot Springs
Lake Hamilton
Chamber of Commerce
Wilson's Landing
Highway 7
Jimmy Phillips
Miller Merritt
National Outboard Association
Cotton New York Open and Close in July Report
The July cotton market in New York opened at 10.21 and closed at 10.28. The middling spot price stood at 11.1, reflecting a modest uptick and market volatility.
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New York
Jollopy Races at Fairpark Sunday Afternoon
American Legion officials announced that jollopy races will be held at Fairpark Sunday after noon at 2 30. The track has been graded and oiled and will be watered before the races begin. A large crowd is expected after many hundreds attended previous events.
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American Legion
Fairpark
Columbus Couple Married 50 Years
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Green of Columbus celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at home. Married June 8, 1890 in Rockville, Texas, they moved to Columbus soon after and have nine children across Texas and Oklahoma. Four children attended. refreshments were served.
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Texas
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Houston
Vance
Fort Smith
Cecil
McNab
Gilbert
Okay
Jack
Hope
Forest Hughes
Rockhill
C. F. Phostson
Dallas
Sam Schooley
Emmet
J. O. Johnson, Jr
J. ©. Johnson
Modest Commissioner Declines Gold Badge Tradition
Tulsa police Commissioner Russell Cobb jokes that he would only want a badge to tease friends, becoming possibly the only city commissioner not to display a police token. The story notes the unusual stance in a history of officials showing authority with insignia.
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Tulsa
Okla
Russell Cobb
Argentina Begins Rearmament Plan
Argentina moves toward a large scale rearmament program to fortify defense. President Roberto M Ortiz and war ministry heads met to seek congressional authorization for about 70 million dollars in aircraft and anti aircraft weapons.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Roberto M. Ortiz
War Ministry
Willkie Calls for Stronger US Government Change
Wendell Willkie denounces the Roosevelt administration as unprepared and incompetent in military spending. He argues the New Deal belongs to a past era and urges voters to elect a government that awakens and liberates the sleeping giant of America. He cites Britain and France as changing leaders amid crisis.
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Boston
Wendell Willkie
Blum
France
Chamberlain
Britain
America
Willkie
Great Britain
Russia Forcing Lithuania Accepts Moscow Ultimatums
Moscow says Lithuania accepted sweeping Russian ultimatums including ouster of its government and free passage for Soviet troops on a one hour deadline. Berlin dispatches report troops began marching into Lithuania as the agreement was announced.
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Russia
Lithuania
Moscow
Berlin
British Capture Italian Forts in Egypt Libyan Front
Italian forts Caprazzo and Maddalena near the Egyptian Libyan frontier were declared captured by British forces after 24 hours of fighting intensified by RAF bombings. The clash heightens fears Egypt could be drawn into the war, as sharp fighting continued between Italian and British troops on the frontier.
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Alexandria
Egypt
Caprazzo
Maddalena
Belgian Note Alerts Turkey to Stay Neutral
Diplomatic circles report King Carol sent a note to the Turkish president urging neutrality to stop war spreading into the Balkans. Naval experts weigh how a Berlin Rome alliance could challenge British sea power by attempting to seize the French fleet as a potential peace term. Senator Norris argues a German victory could yield a collective German Italian French fleet advantage, possibly surpassing Britain and even the US in major warships.
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Bucharest
Carol
Turkey
Balkans
Washington
United States
Manicurist Dodges Payment After Sleep Incident
A Butte customer walked out without paying for nail services claiming no moral obligation to pay after dozing in a barber chair. Police arrested the man, who said he slept and the shop proceeded with work on his hands. A stray editorial note about Hitler appears in the same clipping.
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Butte, Mont
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