Admiral Yarnell Defies Japanese Yangtze Demands
American naval officials reject Japan’s demand to clear the Yangtze river zone between Wuhu and Kiukiang. Admiral Yarnell declares U S ships will remain free to move where Americans are in danger and will not alter ship colors to suit Japanese wishes. He notes Japan bears responsibility for any harm to U S vessels despite warnings. Chinese fronts report Cantor bombardment and heavy casualties amid floods and a scorched earth policy.
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Yangtze River
Wuhu
Kiukiang
Hankow
Jal
Harry E. Yarnell
Harry Farnell Cormmander
United States Asiatic Feet
Yangtze
Asiatic
Yarnell
United States Navy
United States
Chengchow
Cantor
Kennedy to Resign as Ambassador in Washington
The London Daily Express reports Ambassador J P Kennedy plans to report to the President on arrival in Washington to discuss settling Britain’s war debt and will then resign after just three months in London. The move follows party rifts and a broader White House effort to repair Democratic divisions.
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Hellew
Tommy Corcoran
Democratic Party
Gillette
Victor
Iowa
White House
Roosevelt
New York Democrats
Lehman
Nazis Win in Elections in Czech German Districts
Nazi Sudeten party wins a landslide in Czechoslovakia’s German districts marking the first municipal elections. In Czech areas Benes party gains, Socialists and Agrarians hold, Communists gain. few violent incidents. Britain gains Czech permission to station observers in major districts. Meanwhile US reports show depression remains severe. war materiel largely supports industry. WPA chief Hopkins notes Iowa primary politics. Congress signs relief-in-politics probes. Jenks ousted in New Hampshire amid political protest.
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Nazi Sudeten Party
Czechoslovakia
Czech
Benes
Great Britain
Larry Hopkins
WPA
Gillette
Iowa
Hopkins
Otha Wearin
Roosevelt
Tydings
Adams
Colorado
Bulkiey
Ohio
Burkes
Nebraska
George
Georgia
Gerry
Rhode Island
Hatch
New Mexico
King
Utah
McAdoo
California
Wagner
New York
Eight Army Flyers Die in Illinois Storm Crash
Eset army airmen from Chanute Field in Illinois were caught in a storm. A bomber lost a wing and crashed in a Delavan farm field. All eight crew members were killed and the tanks burst into flame. Three victims were commissioned officers.
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Chanute Field
Ilinois
Delavan
Boy Found Dead After Kidnapping Racket in Florida
James Bailey Cash, a five year old held against his will in Princeton Florida, was found dead by federal agents. His father had paid $10,000 in ransom. Franklin Pierce McCall, a 21 year old truck driver, confessed after arrest by J Edgar Hoover and his G men saying the boy was accidentally suffocated before the ransom note arrived.
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James Bailey Cash
Princeton
Fla
Palmetta
Franklin Pierce McCall
J. Edgar Hoover
G-men
Navy Plans Monster Plane With Million Dollar Boost
The appropriation committee added another million to the second deficiency bill for the world’s largest military plane. The Navy Department is set to start building a monster possibly weighing 50 tons, with the base model costing over 3 million dollars. Rear Admiral Arthur B. Cook, head of the bureau of aeronautics, said the craft would greatly exceed the 5,000 mile range for a nonstop San Francisco to Honolulu flight.
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TEE House Appropriations Committee
Navy Department
Arthur B. Cook
Bureau of Aeronautics
San Francisco
Honolulu
Sons of Italy field a star Italo American baseball squad
A speculative piece dreams an all Italian lineup across positions from catcher Ernie Lombardi to outfielders Joe DiMaggio Vince DiMaggio and Johnny Rizzo. It notes players like Kampouris and Bonetti as core pitching options and profiles managers Mellilo and others while surveying historical context and recent trades.
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Italy
Dolph Camilli
Brooklyn Dodgers
Zeke Bonura
Washington Senators
Dolph
Banrra
Tony Lazzeri
Chicago Cubs
Tony
New York Yankees
Tony Cuccinello
Boston Bees
Bees
Lou Chiozza
New York Giants
Alex Kampouris
Billy Terry
Vincent
Johnny Rizzo
Pittsburgh Pirates
Phil Cavaretta
Chicago
Cubs
Rizzo
Vince DiMaggio
St. Louis Browns
Joe Cascarella
Cincinnati Reds
Oscar Mellilo
Browns
Mellilo
Onnie Mace
Philadelphia Athletics
Athletics
Don Lambeau
Green Bay Packers
Fordham
Wee Dickie Kerr
White Sox
Kerr
Bunny McCormick
Notre Dame
Livermore
Calif
California
Ted Douay
New York Giant
Rutgers
Carl Hubbell
Yale
Thyroid Gland Removal Solves Congestive Heart Failure In Some Cases
The article describes dramatic improvements after thyroid removal, noting a patient whose heart rate fell from 96 108 to 72 76 after surgery and a physician whose goiter led to calmer health post operation. It cites Dr Terence East on full recovery from heart failure post thyroid removal, and compares surgery, X rays, and lifestyle measures for lighter cases. It also discusses child underweight prevalence, causes, and the need for medical examination before increasing food intake.
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Medical Board
Goiter
Terence East
King’s College Hospital
London
A Long Life and Youth’s Ambition for a Bright Day
A reflective meditation on longevity and youth. The author notes a long life brings gratitude and little regret, while youth seeks endless possibilities for a bright, free, and perfect day ahead. The piece contrasts measured contentment with youthful drive toward an unending horizon of opportunities.
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Emi
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James Roosevelt
Citizens Committee
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Social Security Board
Jenks
Pthur B. Jenks
New Hampshire
Alphonse Roy
Fred Brown
Roy
Manchester
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George A. Barclay
Lou Ambers
Henry Armstrong
Barney Ross
Armstrong
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Ross
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Art Winch
Tony Carizoneri
Jimmy McLarnin
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Little Armstrong
Joe Gans
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Gus Mancuso
Gus
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Flag Insurance
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Little Alex
Sacramento
University of Southern California
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Reds
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