Roosevelt to Ask Congress for Price Control Law
President Roosevelt will seek congressional author ity for price control legislation to curb defense related price increases. Senate leaders said the plan may include ceilings on commodities or groups, small business protections, rent rules, farm price supports, and licensing for enforcement. The talks involved Vice President Wallace and House leaders with Barkley noting general policy agreement.
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House Group Fails To Agree On Training Expansion Bill
House military committee cannot reach consensus on a bill to extend service for draftees guardsmen and reserve officers. Debates include deferring 28 year olds induction and allowing presidential plant takeovers for national defense. Senate non intervention bloc plans opposition while calls for broader emergency powers rise.
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German Notes Claim Belmonte Letter Falsified in South American Row
Berlin says the Belmonte note used to expel Bolivia's German minister is forged. The foreign office protests alleged US actions and signals to South American states to host US bases. Argentine seizure of German radio gear and propaganda materials sparks further tensions with Washington and Lima.
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Kingsport State Guard to view War Department film
Capt. W. J. Donnelly urged all members of the Kingsport unit to attend a 6:45 p.m. showing at the Civic Auditorium. The War Department released the film focusing on close order drill and procedures.
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Dobyns Bennett Band to Start Special Practice
T Witt announces Dobyns Bennett high school band will begin special practice sessions Wednesday at 9 a.m. for an important August engagement. The event features many top Southern bands. All members urged to attend. election of new sponsors planned soon.
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Poland and Russia Reach Accord on Honorable Terms
General Wladislaw Sikorsky announced at a Foreign Press Association luncheon that the Polish government in exile has reached an agreement with the Soviet government on honorable conditions. Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden also spoke at the event.
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Mill Strike at Smoky Mountain Hosiery Faces Deadline
Smoky Mountain Hosiery in Highland Park may close Wednesday unless 60 striking workers return to accept a 7.5 percent raise. About 200 workers idle due to material shortages after a walkout in the legging department. United Textile Workers organizer Robert Donnahoo seeks talks, threatening charges if denied access.
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Star Delayed Hopes for Pola Negri Tossed by U.S. Entry Rules
Silent film star Pola Negri faced a setback as U S immigration authorities refused her entry to the United States for failing to renew a five year permit during a seven year absence. She is detained at Ellis Island awaiting action.
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Mussolini Quiet Birthday Observed in Rome
Premier Mussolini aged 58 today amid silence from the regime no public birthday observances were announced in Rome.
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Japan expands in Indo China with Camranh occupation
Japanese forces occupy Camranh naval base in southern Indo China as Tokyo widens its push southward. Reports say Cambodia and Laos could be offered to Thailand in exchange for allegiance to Japan's new order. Hanoi to host 40 000 troops, with garrisons planned toward Ha Tien and Phnom Penh.
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Churchill Warns Britain To Prepare For Invasion
In a wartime address Prime Minister Churchill urged armed forces to be on concert pitch by September 1 and warned that Germany remains a threat. He praised Russia and the United States while cautioning against overconfidence and stressing Britain’s total war mobilization. Finland breaks relations with Britain amid broader war tensions.
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Representative from Texas Warns on German Forces in South America
Washington Representative dies said that Germany has about one million soldiers in South America organized into companies and battalions waiting for a psychological moment to disrupt aid to Great Britain. The statement frames wartime access and global military posture.
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House Rejects Defense Takeover Bill Impairing Production
Washington reports the House refused to approve a compromise bill granting the president authority to seize or operate key industrial plants when production interruptions threaten the defense program.
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Submarine pack sinks 19 ships from British convoy
Berlin reports German U boats destroyed 19 ships totalling 116 500 tons in the Atlantic convoy battle. German command says ships fell after days of fighting with strong British escort forces.
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Red Army Halts German Drives On Fronts Near Moscow And Kiev
A Soviet bulletin described heavy counter attacks stalling Hitler's 38 day drive toward Moscow and Kiev with successes against German forces. Reports claimed Bessarabia liberated and large enemy losses, while German claims spoke of near victory in Smolensk and hostilities across the 2000 mile front. The day saw air and sea actions including Soviet air victories and Baltic fleet sinkings amid Finland cutting ties with Britain.
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U S Destroyer Drops Bombs At Sub Threat
A U S Navy report cites Secretary Knox describing a destroyer off Greenland dropping three depth charges after detecting a possible submarine while rescuing 60 survivors from a steamer. The testimony supports no further inquiry into earlier Atlantic naval incidents.
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Snake Handling Trial Continued in Jonesville Court
Five people arrested in Pennington Gap area for a snake handling religious service had their trials continued to Friday in trial justice court at Jonesville. Eliza Cooper suffered a rattlesnake bite and refused medical treatment, leaving her arm swollen in court. The Rev Gus Burke and four others expect to appeal to circuit court as officials vow to prosecute all handlers of deadly reptiles in religious services.
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