Furious Nazi Raids End War Lull
Nazi warplanes shattered a one day lull in bombing Britain with attacks from Wales to the Channel. Aldershot and southern England targets reported, with civilian casualties and a claim of German troops landing on Ouessant. Gibraltar and Gibraltar-related Franco statements color the broader wartime scene as Britain backs Roosevelt’s third term and Japan selects a new premier designate.
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English Channel
Tne
Aldershot
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Plattsburg
London
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Brittany
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Which & Wrench
Ee Petit Dauphinois
Sarilery
Brita
Roosevelt
London Daily Telegraph
United States
Orient
Japan
Wumimaroonoy
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Admiralty
Guy of
Limerick
Sone Casalties
George VI
Spain
Francisco Franco
Rock of Gibraltar
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Gibraltar
Africa
Station WKPT To Broadcast Baseball Game
The Kingaport Elizabethlon base ball name will be broadcast tonight over radio station WAPT. Arrangements were completed by Glib and radio officials after noon. Bo Froky of WCET will handle play by play with dort Sichisan describing highlights. Broadcast begins at 8 em.
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Charnkae
WAPT
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Bo Froky
WCET
Dort Sichisan
Mayor Aids Kingsport Boys Car Plate Unveiling
The Kingsport Civitan Club and Mayor W. Tipton unveiled the first Kingsport City of Industry car plate for underprivileged boys. President A B Coleman attended as the plate shone in red and white enamel above the genese plates, depicting Ringsyort's industrial skyline.
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Civitan Club
Toon
Mayor & W. Tipton
A. B. Coleman
Kingsport
Ringsyort
Civitan Drive Aims To Help City Needy Boys
Civitan Club launches Boost Kingsport campaign to aid underprivileged boys. Funds support Cedarview Scout Troop in Nelsontown and pay off about 75 debt on a meeting place. Auto license plates bearing Kingsport skyline will be sold to raise funds.
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Kingsport
Civitan Pres
Coleman
Burke Bolts Support for Willkie Shocks Nebraska Democrats
Senator Burke of Nebraska, long a critic of the current administration and opponent of the two term limit, announces he will bolt the Democratic party and back Wendell L. Willkie. In a letter to the Republican nominee, Burke says he will work for Willkie’s victory in November, following his recent renomination defeat by Governor Cochran.
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Washington
Edsward R. Burke D. Neb
Wendell L. Willkie
Nebrask
Lag Pols
Burke
R. Js. Cochran
Willkin
Native Greek Seeks Naturalization and Name Change
Hartford court records show Panagintis Chatzianan nagnontars, a native of Greece, applying for naturalization and requesting permission to adopt the name Pater Reader. The dual petition seeks U S citizenship and a legal change of name.
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Conn
Greece
Coders Court For Naturalization
Permisasion
Pater
Panagintis Chatzianan Nagnontars
Dies Hearing Seen For TVA Area In Chattanooga
A Dies committee hearing in Chattanooga reviewed TVA and WPA staff conduct amid charges of un American activity. Rep Joe Starnes urged further investigation and possible public hearings after 12 witnesses, including TVA Knoxville and Chattanooga offices, testified behind closed doors.
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Tennessee Valley
Joe Starnes
Alabama
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WPA
South
Full Dies Committee
Starnes
Roosevelt
Britain Proposes Peace to End China Japan War
Prime Minister Churchill offered Britain's good offices to end the three year conflict between China and Japan through peaceful means. He cited a temporary Burma road accord with Japan restricting ammunition and materiel transit, urged neutral restraint, and explained the move aims to gain time toward a just solution while acknowledging Britain's life and death war duties. An air incident in Memphis injured 11 year old Jimmy Papageorge when he struck a lighter to clear smoke. he was hospitalized with burns.
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United States
Democrats Pledge No Troops Abroad in 1940 Platform
The Democratic Party opened its 1940 campaign with a platform pledging no overseas troops except in case of attack and promising aid to victims of aggressors. It backs the Monroe Doctrine, strengthens defenses, endorses farm programs, opposes state control of relief, and seeks broader Social Security and unemployment measures.
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Republicaan
Hopkins
Il Batty
Wilde
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Robert Wagner
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Roosevelt
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Elmer Ryan
Minnesota
Lister Hill
Tennessee Delegates Await Roosevelt Vice Presidential Pick
Tennessee's delegation at the Democratic convention waits for President Roosevelt's choice for vice president. Hull, Tennessee's preferred candidate, has reportedly declined any convention role. Governor Cooper and national committeeman Crump note the delegation will support the President's designation, with Barkley as a possible alternative if approved.
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Washington
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Alben Barkley
Kentucky
Keen Johnson
Barkley
Farley Returns To Sports After Roosevelt Skirmish
Big Jim Farley, once a key Democratic figure, heads back toward sports amid memories of the Roosevelt–Farley partnership. The split came when Roosevelt’s renomination blocked Farley’s presidential bid, yet he remains cordial, aiding the party unity as he reenters the public stage.
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Big Jim Farley
Roosevelt, Farley and Company
Big Jim
Roosevelt
Farley
Iurley
Phil Regan
Jones withdraws from consideration for Democratic nomination
Administrator Jesse Jones has definitively withdrawn his name from consideration for the Democratic presidential nomination at the national convention. Madrid reports two hundred thousand Spanish workers marching in rhythm in celebration of the fourth anniversary of the nationalist revolution outbreak.
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Chicago
Jesse Jones
Madrid
Gibraltar
Tobruk Bombed. RAF Reports Third Straight Day of Actions
The Royal Air Force says Tobruk, Italy's North African base, endured a heavy bombardment for a third day. It notes large smoke plumes from the Tobruk jetty and blasts near a fuel facility, detailing substantial destruction from aerial raids.
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London
Royal Air Force
Tobruk
Italy
Barby
Innka
Mrs FDR to Appear Before Democratic Convention
Chairman James A Bailey of the Democratic national committee disclosed that Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt would appear before the Democratic convention tonight after the President's speech.
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Cheago
James A. Bailey
Democratic National Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
One More Contest Berlin Upset Propaganda Contest
In Berlin today a final contest against Nazi propaganda is noted as Minister Goebbels contends for a lone return. The call persists that “You still have one more contest to win.” The report frames renewed efforts to sway public opinion amid ongoing troop movements.
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Berlin
Goebhela
McNutt Withdraws From Presidential Nomination
Chicago senator Minton states McNutt will not be entered in the presidential race due to the administration backing Secretary Wallace for the nomination. The split reflects the White House endorsement of Wallace over McNutt.
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Minton
Iadinon
McNutt
Wallace
FDR Favors Wallace for Vice President Nomination
Chicago dispatch reports Henry A. Wallace, secretary of agriculture and former Republican, emerges as Roosevelt's VP pick. Byrnes shaded, Hull declined, Wallace’s party switch noted. convention opens with traditional mood as Roosevelt seeks radio reply tonight.
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Chicago
Henry A. Wallace
Agriculture
Roosevelt
Roosevelt backs Wallace as nominee for vice president
May run favored by President Roosevelt to run with Henry Wallace on the Democratic ticket. The party convention will choose a vice president today.
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Henry Wallace
Roosevelt
U S to Triple Powder Output With New Plant
The United States contracts for a 25 million dollar smokeless powder plant to triple national output. The plant near Louisville will be owned by the federal government and operated by DuPont on a fixed fee basis, signaling a push for ammunition reserves amid manpower debates and calls for selective service.
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Washington
Stimson
Congress
Louisville, Ny
B. 1 DuPont, de Nemours, and Company
DuPont
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