U S Warships Move as Jap Threat Looms Across Sea
A British peace offer rumor from Rome and a possible Japanese cabinet resignation darken the global scene. Meanwhile U S battleships depart Pearl Harbor as Allied operations in the Pacific contemplate guarding British and French Isles. Berlin and London trade stark war rhetoric while raids and blockades tighten.
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Duke and Windsor to visit New York then Bahamas governor post
Reuters dispatch from London says the Duke and Duchess of Windsor booked passage by clipper to New York and expect to fly to the Bahamas where the Duke will govern Rennval. In Jonesboro Arthur Holmes Jr six-year-old son of W A Holmes was fatally struck by a truck, Washington county's seventh fatality of the year.
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Washington County
Sales Tax Proposed in Special War Budget Next Week
London plans a special war budget likely to include a sales tax to be introduced in Parliament next Tuesday. Prime Minister Clement Attlee, Churchill's lieutenant in the Commons, announced today. Santiago Chile reports Foreign Minister Cristobal Suen has received a note from the United States on establishing a protectorate over European possessions in Central and South Iberia.
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Santiago
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United States
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FDR Takes Active Role in Democratic Convention
President Roosevelt increases his involvement in the Democratic national convention by conferring by telephone with Secretary of Commerce Hopkins, a key ally in the Roosevelt third term faction at Chicago.
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Ala
Thomas F. McAllister
Democratic National Committee
Arthur Mitchell
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ihay Claims Right to Exercise Holy Land Protectorate
In Rome and press debate, Ihay asserts a protectorate over the Holy Land and argues Italy bears responsibility as the strongest Mediterranean power. The discussion centers on who should oversee the region amid shifting power dynamics.
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Ihay
Holy Land
Roms Radi and Press
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Non Partisan Willkie Parley Planned in Kentucky
Liwerrus residents led by Thur ton Ballard Morton plan a state wide network of non partisan Willkie for President clubs. The Kentucky fore Willkie club of Jefferson county will open headquarters soon. Clubs aim only to support Wendell L. Willkie, the Republican nominee.
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Louisville
Thurton Ballard Morton
Kentucky
Jefferson County
Morton
Wendell L. Willkie
Army cabinet resigns under pressure over new East Asia order
Admiral Mitsumesa Yonai and his entire cabinet handed in resignations to Emperor Hirohito amid army pressure for stronger enforcement of Japan's new order in East Asia. Domei noted army circles favor a one party state led by Prince Konoye, with uncertainty over parliament's role. Yonai will stay in office until further notice.
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Britain Appeals For U S Fliers
London reports the British air ministry seeks American volunteers for the Royal Air Force. Urgent need includes pilots radio operators and technicians. Volunteers are promised commissions and would not lose their American citizenship.
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Machinery Ready For New TVA Dam
Heavy machinery was unloaded from five railway flatcars as the TVA prepared to start construction of the 428 500 000 Loudoun dam. The project completes river development for navigation flood control and power along the Tennessee River with completion expected in 1944. Construction this year focuses on building a permanent railroad spur to the powerhouse site, an access road, and project buildings.
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Bodies Removed From Exploded Coal Mine in Pennsylvani a
In Sonnan Pennsylvania rescue teams pulled 62 bodies from a gas filled mine after an explosion that killed 63 workers. L. Campbell of Koppars Company said one man remained missing and presumed dead. Victims included Tom Leap and two sons Melvin and Homer found together in No 18 section. About 84 men were working the mine at the time across three shifts.
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Koppars Company
Pennsylvania
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Melvin
Homer
Campbell
Legion to Buy New Uniforms For D B Band
American Legion will sponsor the Dobyns Ben nett High School Band for next year with an appropriation up to 2700 dollars. Band director Witt and principal Coffman praised the move, while plans for fund use remain to be finalized. Band Mothers noted the benefit, and the group credited the Legion for the action. The club also set officer elections for August and planned a Legion party on Brooks barge in Holston on July 26.
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Nobody Sure Yet What Jim Farley Meant in Speech
Chicago is reported to have hosted a Democratic convention where Jim Farley spoke to a large audience of about 10,000 people. The speech left attendees whispering about his intentions, with observers noting Farley did not resign and addressed the crowd with a confident, steady presence.
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Chicago
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Jim
Big Jim
Nlieg
Italians Claim Bombing Leaves Port In Flames
Italian high command reported crippling blows to Britain's Mediterranean fleet. Haifa and Haifa oil port strikes set refineries alight seen 120 miles away. Hood hit thrice, Ark Royal and other major units damaged or sunk. air battles left crew casualties and ships rendered combat ineffective.
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Kentucky Girl Tells Abduction by Two Men In Murray Robbery
A 15 year old Kentucky girl testified to abduction and abuse by two men during a Sunday incident in Murray. Sergeant W Jett said the pair Bernard Ray and Maynard Winks admitted prior state records but denied involvement in the local robbery where about $1000 was taken.
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Murray
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Bernard Ray
Maynard Winks
Barger
Tex
Nadison
Winks
Ine
Berlin Readied For Victory Parade
Berlin is being dressed for a victory parade with grandstands and flag poles along Unter der Linden. Munich plans a parallel celebration this afternoon with motorized troops who aided in capturing Nancy and Verdun leading the march.
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Brazil Increases Exports From U S
Rio De Janeiro UP reports Brazil is buying more from the United States than it sells. The year’s first quarter shows a five million dollar trade surplus. The United States remains Brazil’s top supplier and customer, while Germany slips to seventh amid wartime disruptions.
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Mexico Ready to Aid in Western Hemisphere Defense
Mexico City reports Finance Minister Eduardo Suarez said Mexico is prepared to cooperate in any military defense plan approved by the Pan American conference in Havana. Suarez, who will head the Mexican delegation, added that he believes the conference will focus more on economic issues than military ones.
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Former Kingsport Youth Dies On Vacation Drive
James Bri 18, son of Andrew J. Bri, died this morning near Stephens, Va, on the eve of a family vacation trip to Kingsport, Tennessee. He collapsed under the steering wheel while preparing to drive the car. Dr. James A. Miller attributed death to carditis. He was a native of Kingsport and planned to spend vacation there with his family. His father works for the Department of the Interior in Washington.
Cabinet Aide Forecasts Third Term
Memphis dispatch says Wendell Wilkie plans at least two Tennessee speeches with Chattanooga and likely Knoxville or Nashville on the schedule. Shelby County election records show about 85,000 registrations with three books pending. earlier tally was 80,647. Chicago stadium rally highlights third term talk with Bankhead keynote and fierce debates over nominating Roosevelt.
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Wendell Willlkie
Tennessee
George Klepper
Klepper
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Nashville
Shelby County Election Commission
Rees Mathews
Mathews
McNary Sets Venue for Speech at Oregon Fairgrounds
Senator McNary has chosen a venue for his formal acceptance of the Republican vice presidential nomination. Notification ceremonies are planned at the Oregon State Fairgrounds around August 15, with the exact date to be set after Wendell Willkie finalizes his plans.
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Oregon
J McNary
Oregon State Fairgrounds
Wendell Willkie
Fifth Column Probe Planned For TVA Area
Rep. Joe Starnes says a brief Dies committee hearing will be held in Chattanooga on possible fifth column activities in the Tennessee Valley. He will be the only member attending. an investigator has been in the area since last Saturday and will arrange witness summons. Starnes notes Alabama and Tennessee communists have long centered activity in Chattanooga and Birmingham. Likely behind closed doors.
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Joe Starnes
D.-Ala
Dies Committee On UN
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Keller Confident Cordell Hull for Roosevelt VP
Tennessee delegates at the Democratic convention expect Secretary Hull to be Roosevelt’s running mate if he accepts. Senator Kenneth McKellar says Hull would be “a good soldier” and Tennessee leaders like Crump see strong options among Tennessee Republicans and national figures amid door to door canvassing for votes and extra tickets.
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Chicago
Shelby County
Edward H. Crump
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