French Court Dooms Exiled Army Officer
Absent from his homeland General Charles de Gaulle, who formed a London based provisional French committee, was condemned to death by a military court in Abacatia on charges of treason and desertion. The same report notes Riom set for August eight for trials of Verdun era leaders including Dala dier Reynaud Gamelin Mandel and more for wartime responsibility.
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Clermont ~ Ferrand
France
Charles de Gaulle
London
Germany
Abacatia
Frere
de Baulle
Paul Reynaud
Gamelin
Vichy
Supreme Court
Riom
Edouard Daladier
Maurice Gamelin
Georges Mandel
Raphael Alibert
Chaouis
Lagarde
Court of Cassation
Admiral Herr
Louis-Jacques Tanon
General Watteau
Georges Ripert
Jean Benoist
Great Britain
Armaments
England
Marquis de Castellane
Probe State Civil Service Hearing In Harrisburg
A legislative investigating committee in Harrisburg summoned Ralph M. Bashore former Secretary of Labor and Industry and his aide Robert Fitzgerald to explain civil service exam methods for unemployment compensation bureau jobs during the prior Democratic administration. The panel seeks how tests were created who was eligible and why some applicants were denied or bypassed.
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Harrisburg
Ralph M. Bashore
Secretary of Labor and Industry
Bashore
Robert Fitzgerald
C. Gilbert Wolfenden
Indiana
F. Clair Ross
Guy K. Bard
Gazette Man's Brother Dies in Williamsport
Harold H. Hoover, brother of Gazette linotype operator Ben Hoover, died suddenly yesterday of a heart attack in a Williamsport physician's office. A World War veteran, he was commander of the Williamsport V. F. W. Post and a state highway engineer.
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Harold H. Hoover
Ben Hoover
Gazette Linotype
Williamsport
Mr. Hoover
V. F. W. Post
U-Boat Crewman Escapes to United States Says Americans Fair
Walther Kurt Reich, a 23 year old German machinist’s mate and U boat survivor, escaped a British prison ship through a porthole in the St Lawrence and walked to Maine then Boston. He praised U S authorities for permitting consul contact and immigration processing, noting he is an alien without passport. Reich, captured after a sunken sub incident, faced immigration review while under German consulate bond. He described a perilous northward trek aided by minimal English and local French speaking residents, then contact with immigration officials who halted him for questioning. Reich hopes his parents hear he is alive and well.
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Boston
St. Lawrence River
United States
Maine
Bangor
Walther Kurt Reich
Reich
St. Lawrence Tives
Manchester
Eny
Canada
Somes Gutard
Company F Leaves for Training in Lisbon New York
Company F of the 110th Infantry Rifle departs for annual Field Training at 10 10 Sunday, expected to arrive in Lisbon New York at 10 35 Monday. The roster lists officers Captain Campbell Lieutenant Tait Lieutenant Overdorf, and many NCOs and privates including Starry, Shank, Cheskey, Leadbeater, and others. See COF LEAVES.
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110Th Infantry
Lisbon
New York
Charles W. Campbell
William Tait
Carl P. Overdorf
George A. Markell
William H. Leadbetter
Int
Harry P. Bucher
Inf
William L. Ruddock
Seargeants
Erskine P. Beatty
Carl F. Cheskey
Henry B. Ditch
Lewis H. Edwards
Edward §. Lydick
Richard E. Pantall
Ralph A. Ruddock
Raymond F. Stimson
Russell Fairbanks
Richard J. Ganley
Merle W. Henry
Paul A. Hoffman
David B. Kerr
Joseph H. Kinter
Robert H. Palmer
Boyd M. Phillippi
Alex Tait
William S&s. Adams
Thomas P. Adams
Mark V. Bonelli
Mathew J. Bornak
Harold J. Boyer
Clarence W. DeVinney
Frank J. Bernat
Charles F. Birch
James A. Black
John Britsky
Leroy R. Buchanan
Robert C. Caldwell
Jack R. Cheskey
Clarence R. Farren
Leo A. Geary
Frank Good
John Good
Steve Good
Ivan B. Kerr
George Kuchta
Dale D. Lewis
Alexander F. Lenark
John Mackanos
Joseph E Mihalich
Philip F. Mitchell
Donald
Headon Crash on Route 422 Checks Two Drivers
Two cars crashed head on when both drivers left the highway to avoid a collision two miles west of Indiana on Route 422 this morning. Frank J. Slawczka, 20, of Clymer, eastbound, drove into a side road as a truck was passed. Rev. Joseph L. Redmond, of New York City, also left the highway into the same road. No injuries. both cars sustained extensive damage.
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Indiana
Frank J. Slawczka
Clymer
Joseph L. Redmond
New York City
Car Hits Tree injuring Bedford Driver on Wayne Avenue
Harry Logan 38 of Bedford was northbound on Wayne Avenue when he tried to avoid an oncoming car from Maple Street. His car iced and overturned, suffering a deep cut to the right leg and mouth lacerations. He was taken to Indiana Hospital for treatment. Police Investigator Orvis Flick noted extensive vehicle damage.
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Maple Street
Harry Logan
Bedford
Wayne Avenue
Logan
Indiana Hospital
Orvis Flick
Green Township Fair Announced at Cockport
Officials of the Green Township Community Association announce the 24th annual fair to be held in Cockport September 12 13 and 14. Thursday the 12th is devoted to entering and placing exhibits. Friday the 13th opens the fair and is school children day with free admission for all area students. Games and sports will be directed by Dean Siverd.
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Green Township
Cockport
Green Township Community Association
Dean Siverd
Local officer injured starting police motorcycle
Borough patrolman Homer Bagley suffered a fractured bone in the right foot when the police motorcycle kicked on during startup. He was treated by a local physician. Edelstein's Shoes priced 1.09 two for.
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Homer Bagley
Ofwer
Bombing of Hamburg Led Allied War Claims in August
British sources say Hamburg and Bremen were major RAF targets as more than 100 German cities reported raids. Germany counters with claims of sinking ships and attacks on Britain while Italy and Libya saw further actions. The piece also blends travel diary and humor about August bank holiday and England’s wartime mood.
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Associated Press
Hamburg
Royal Air Force
Germany
Britain
RAF
Bremen
British Isles
Scotland
Wales
England
Mediterranean
Batdia
Libya
Italy
Formentera
Baleares
Dewitt MacKenzie
Dover
J. Bull
Appy
Ampstead
Bath
Happy Hampstead Heath
London
Balmoral Castle
Bonnie River Dee
Bognor
Manchester
Hitler
Bee Almanaq
Willkie Says Issues, Independence Drive Election
Willkie told reporters at a Colorado Springs press conference that the election will hinge on issues rather than party loyalty. He said about half the voters are independents who cross party lines, and independent support could aid his bid. White and others stressed independence as a key factor in the race. Campaign notes included Willkie meeting Republican leaders and planning much of his strategy independently. The talk touched on census findings about Washington, D C growth and a New Mexico race context.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Wendell L. Willkie
Willkie
William Allen White
The
Emporia
Kan
White
Willike
Joe Martin
National Committee
Washington, D. C
Washington
Waldo Rogers
Congress
New Mexico
Garner
Robert G. Allen
Penn
Windsors Sail To Bahamas En Route From Lisbon
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor traveled aboard the Excalibur from Lisbon to the Bahamas via New York, with long range protection by British warships possible. The party included Capt. George Wood and Mrs Wood, Scotland Yard detective Fletcher, and the Duchess’ maids. Guards and dignitaries aboard and ashore. Moorhead's sale ad follows.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Bahamas
New York
Ricardo Espirito Santo
Windsors
George Wood
Wood
Fletcher
Scotland Yard
Bombardment of Wireless Station Claims Crippling German Centers
London reports British bombers striking德国 targets across over 100 German cities. Hamburg lies in ruins while Bremen docks and Cologne aircraft works suffer heavy damage in three months of raids. Coastal command daylight raid on Cherbourg fails to return three bombers.
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London
English Channel
Hamburg
Bremen
Cologne
Scotland
Admiralty
Air Ministry
Cherbourg
France
Hinburg
Aerow
Focke-Wulf Aircraft Factory
Europe
Germany
Borkum
Fristin Islands
North Sea
Rugen
Baltic Sea
RAF
Ruhr
Pittsburgh
United States
Duisberg
Dusseldorf
Essen
Wesel
Dortmund
Weingrode
Kiel
Wailhelmshaven
Coastal Command
High Command
Democrats Prepare Organizing Push Ahead of Flynn Chairmanship
Edward J. Flynn is set to take over as Democratic national committee chair August 17, with Washington planning a formal reorganization for the Roosevelt campaign. Flynn, a New York figure and Bronx leader, will base headquarters in New York City and confer with James Farley about a pivotal New York strategy while considering potential replacements for the party treasurer and secretary roles.
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Washington
Bae
Eecinve
Democratic National’ Committee
Edward J. Flynn
Flynn
New York
Bronx
Roosevelt
White House
James A. Farley
New York State
New York City
L. W. Robert
National Committee
Oliver A. Quayle
Chicago
Farley
New York Yankees
Long
Farrey
Tammany Hall
Frank C. Walker
Scranton
Almanac Paradox Predicts High Tides and Invasion Dates
London reports almanacs forecast peak tides aligning with potential Nazi invasion timing. Analysts cite next Monday through Friday mornings as prime windows, with September and October dates as backups. British observers warn weather and seas could thwart landing plans, while air raids and leaflets spark questions about a delayed war of attrition.
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London
Allmanacs
Adolf Hitler
England
Mondsey
Fuehrer
Hitler
Britain
North Sea
English Channel
Ander
Wallenat Foo SR
Atill
Snakebitten child found after three days missing
Six year old Leithe Ann Rowan, bitten by a small pocnamen, was returned by her mother to her uncle Lawton Rowan near Adel Gu. The sheriff said she was brought to the farm home then to the sheriff's office for treatment. The girl had been spirited away to avoid medical care.
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Adel
Sherif W
Daugherty
Leithe Ann Rowan
Lawton Rowan
Sheriff's Office
Bat
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Moorhead
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Landsay Warren
North Carolina
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Wolfenden
Pennsylvania
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Green Township Fair
Molly Ann
Moorhead's
Ton. Y
William Phillips
U. S
Rome
Anthony J. Drexel Biddle, Jr
Poland
George Gordon
Netherlands
John A. Gade
Brussels
John Dudahy
Belgium
Edelstein’s
Mourhead
Baron Rothschild
Baron Edward Rothschild
Paris
New Deal Party
Almanac
Blitzkreig
America
Albert
Rowan
Lawton
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