Armies Lock In Battle as Syria Conflict Surges
French and British forces clash over Syria and Lebanon with Beirut contested. British gains include Damour seizures and shelling near Beirut while Dentz seeks armistice terms. France accuses Britain of insults and propoganda as tensions rise.
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U S Builds Navy Base in Ireland Report Leaks to Senate
Senator Taft alleges weeks ago that the United States planned a naval air base in northern Ireland for Great Britain. He cites Willkie’s call for bases in Northern Ireland and Scotland to free British troops and defend Atlantic shipping. The Senate panel considers testimony on combat involvement with German vessels and probes reports of hostilities.
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Hemisphere Ban On Army Moves Likely to Stay
Washington reports indicate the Selective Service ban on using trainees outside the Western Hemisphere will remain in effect for now. Congressional leaders told President Roosevelt they cannot secure approval for changes, while General Marshall’s longer-term service plan faces strong opposition despite Roosevelt’s interest. The July 17 lottery for 750,000 registrants remains the upcoming milestone.
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Roosevelt Seeks 4.7 Billion for U S Defense and Deferment
Washington reports President Roosevelt plans to ask Congress for 4.7 billion dollars in new army funding as the first installment of a 15 billion defense program. The House tentatively approves a mandatory draft deferment for men 28 or older as of July 1, with debate over optional deferments for those inducted. The bill also grants the president broad labor-plant protection powers to resume production and safeguard workers amid strikes.
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Veterans to Hold No More Rallies Says Gen Howell
Gen J F Howell Bristol leader of United Confederate Veterans says no more reunions will be held. He notes dwindling attendance from 71 at last year’s Washington gathering to 7,000 in 1917 and says the group is shrinking as veterans pass away. Also reported is the death of William Bush Herbert, 63, Nashville contractor and civic leader.
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Georgia Renews Feud On Trucks
Georgia and Tennessee clash over truck licenses as Tennessee demands occupation licenses for Georgia truckers operating in its markets. Georgia official Earl McDaniels travels to Nashville to meet with Tennessee finance commissioner George F. McCanless to seek resolution after a reciprocal tag deal.
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Illegal Parking Bonds Forfeited
Juvenile Judge Clifford Sanders ordered forfeitures of two cash bonds of $3.50 each posted by motorists cited in city court during Judge Napoleon Bond's absence.
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Axis Warned Of Retaliation Over Prisoner Repatriation
The United States warned Nazi and Axis authorities that Americans held as retaliation hostages must be freed and exit permits granted. The State Department aims to repatriate prisoners on the West Point voyage, with hundreds of German and Italian consular staff to depart New York July 15 and Americans abroad to return home. Among those held are 21 American ambulance drivers, two newspaper correspondents, and two consular employees.
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Australian troops occupy Beirut, Reuters reports
London Reuters hears German controlled Paris radio announce that Australian troops occupied Beirut, capital of the Syria Lebanon mandate, this morning.
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Youth Held in Extradition Case in Scott County
Paul Wallen, 18, is held in Kingsport jail at the request of Scott County officers charged with house breaking. He resists extradition to Virginia as authorities seek Governor Cooper to requisition Governor Price for delivery to Scott County sheriff.
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Briton warns raids on Berlin to rise with American bombers
Britain's new Minister of Aircraft Production Lieut. Col. J. T. C. Moore-Brabazon said American-made bombers will soon allow Britain to retaliate on Berlin for London raids. He cited Liberator use across the Atlantic and noted increased bomber capacity and high altitude fighters, with close U.S. collaboration and even godfather oversight for American aircraft. Regular Kingsport law court session opens Monday amid a heavy docket.
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Moscow Says Troops Hold Nazi Losses High Near Moscow
Russian war bulletin claims annihilation of a German motorized division of about 15 000 men as they block Nazi drives toward Moscow and Leningrad. Berlin reports claim German gains around the Stalin line and heavy air losses for the Soviets.
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Troopers Move in as Mine Strip Battle Flares in Pa
About 150 state troopers patrolled the lower anthracite region as coal stripping operations resumed under guard after riots. Authorities investigated three disturbances where 13 men were wounded by buckshot and 20 more injured. Two wounded men remained in Ashland hospital in fair condition.
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