Slugging Test Shows Air War Over England Broadening
Devon Francis notes Germany leverages air superiority to pressure Britain as the air offensive intensifies. The piece frames the conflict as a test of air power and national endurance, with Germany holding initiative and Britain fighting to sustain fuel, munitions, and pilots for continued resistance.
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Devon Francis
Associated Press Aviation
Germany
Great Britain
England
British RAF Attacks German Positions in Europe
German warplanes bombarded Southwest England and the Midlands as British forces retaliated with strikes on the French coast. The Royal Air Force conducted nighttime raids targeting German facilities including Augsburg and Bern as the Orpheus submarine was reported overdue. Pilot Officer William Fisk, 29, died from injuries in combat over England.
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London
France
England
Midlands
Royal Air Force
Continent
Britain
Africa
Urope
Admiralty
Orpheus
William Fisk
New York
Air Ministry
Messerschmitt
Augsburg
Junkers
Bern
Special session likely over amendment wording error
Baton Rouge reports indicate a special session may be needed to fix wording in a constitutional amendment tied to Governor Sam Jones's government reorganization plan. The error concerns designating the election for ratification and prompts review by the attorney general’s office to determine validity.
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Baton
Rouge
Sam Jones
W. D. Goff
Supreme Art
Goff
Eugene Stanley
Attorney-General
Tax Commiss
State Board of Liquidation
Conservation Commis
Man values nose at 25000 in suit
In New York on August 17 a $25,000 damage suit was filed in Richmond County by Burke against partner Edward F. Kerns. Burke, an oil tester, says a broken nose from a ball strike impaired his delicate sense of smell essential to his job.
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New York
John
Richmond County
Burke
Edward F. Kerns
United States and Canada Discuss Defense Ties
President Roosevelt and Canada’s Prime Minister W L King talked in private rail car about defense coordination for the Western Hemisphere. King traveled from Ottawa with American ambassador Jay P Moffatt as they meet near Ogdensburg and Heaverton to discuss stronger bilateral measures. Roosevelt reaffirmed long standing American pledge to aid Canada if overseas threats arise.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Ogdensburg
N. Y
United States
Canada
Western Hemisphere
Roosevelt
Dominion
W. le MacKenzie King
Ottawa
Jay Pierrepont Moffatt
Mr. Roosevelt
Heaverton
MacKenzie King
Prime Min
Natatorium Closure For Cleaning In Monroe
The Swayze Natatorium will close all day Monday for cleaning. City commissioner R Tidwell said streets and parks will announce the closure. The pool will reopen Tuesday for regular hours.
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Monroe Natatorium
Swayze Natatorium
R. Tidwell
City Commission
South May Gain in National Vote
Early census returns indicate the South and Far West will gain House and Electoral College votes while the Middle West and Northeast face losses. Reapportionment won't occur before the next presidential election as final figures are delayed and Congress must approve. The earliest use of new seating could be 1942 with action next year.
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Washington
South
Far West
House of Representatives
Electoral College
Middle West
House
Congress
Mid-Summer Santa Claus Gives $100000 In Gifts
Waterbury Connecticut residents received more than 109000 in charitable gifts over a single week from an anonymous donor. Hospitals received 25000 each churches 1000 apiece Scouts 5000 each and several groups 2500 or 5000. The donor’s identity remains a mystery as bankers delivered treasurer checks through bank presidents and church leaders expressed hope to learn the giver later.
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Waterbury
Conn
Santa Claus
Boy Scouts
Girl Scout
John C. Walker
Potential Killers Detected By Psychiatric Screening
Renowned psychologist Dr. Joseph Catton argues that psychiatric evaluation of lawbreakers and those in contact with public agencies could cut potential killers by about 40 percent. He notes that 60 of 100 killers would still evade detection, and recounts James Lucas, the Al Capone associate, who feigned insensitivity to pain during trial as his heart raced and blood pressure spiked.
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Caton
United States
James Lucas
al Capone
Alcatraz
Lucas
Crop conditions improve despite floods in Louisiana
Louisiana State University said state crop failures may be less serious than feared due to improving conditions. J W Bateman noted county reports offer hope if good weather continues, weevil control improves, and no new disasters occur. Cotton prospects rise in several parishes though weevils spread, with ultimate yield tied to control efforts.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University
J. W. Bateman
Claiborne
DeSoto
Sabine
Borsier
Ouachita
Windsor Takes Bahama Helm Amid Great Welcome
In Nassau Bahamas on August 11 the Duke of Windsor and the American born duchess arrived by camouflaged vessel to a tropical throng. Edward pledged to aid the colony with wartime problems as crowds cheered in the council square during the induction ceremony.
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Nassau
Bahamas
Bahama Islands
Duke of Windsor
Edward
Bermuda
Legislative Council
W. C. B. Johnson
Photo of Lindbergh ordered destroyed
Jackson Mississippi August 11 The secretary of state ordered the arrest and a photograph of Charles Lindbergh and his plane The Spirit of St Louis hung in Wood s office for 12 years The photo was taken in October 1927 during Lindbergh s capitol visit He stated he opposed any pro Hitler sentiment and declared himself one hundred percent American
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Jackson, Miss
Walker Wood
Charbuberek
St. Louis
Wood
State Capitol
Hitler
Lindbergh
Willkie Accepts Nomination In Campaign Drive
The article covers Wendell L. Willkie formally accepting the Republican presidential nomination in Elwood Indiana. He criticizes Roosevelt and foreign policy, endorses selective service, and promises to defeat Hitler on American terms. The narrative notes the large crowd in Callaway Park and Willkie’s homecoming tone as he launches the 1940 campaign.
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ELHA
Roosevelt
Wendell L. Willkie
Callaway Park
Europe
Willkie
Hitler
Elwood
Ind
Aggerit
Wiy
United States
Lincoln
Monroe
Indianapolis
International in Brief Pivots on Defense Talks in New York
Roosevelt huddles with Canadian PM Mackenzie King in upstate New York to discuss probable defense proposals. Germany warns American refugee steamers, Britain tightens blockade rhetoric, and U boats raid Southwest England as Italy claims gains in Somaliland. Greek-Italian friction persists with threats of consequences.
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Roosevelt
New York
Germany
Pinland
British Isles
United States
Greece
Italy
U.S. Vows to Press War Ring Nations on Assurances
The United States says Germany and other war ring nations must honor pledges not to attack the army transport American Legion carrying nearly 900 Americans home from Petsamo Finland. Berlin disavows responsibility for safety as the ship plans a risky route near Cape Wrath.
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Washington
Ava
United States
Germany
Europe
American Legion
Petsame
Finland
State Department
Berlin
Rona
Cape Wrath
American Lee
Britain
Cape Weath
Geremany
Petsamo
Gers Gene
Amereican Legion
United States Army
Fineland
Arctic
Thia
Couresa
Hitler's system used by troops in Red River maneuvers
Seventy thousand national guards and regular army troops staged a four day mock battle at Camp Beauregard under a furnace sun. The exercise showcased flanking tactics associated with Hitler's shock troops as Lt Gen Embick directed operations from headquarters near Hineston with a 20 mile front. Initial contacts marked by Calcasieu river crossings.
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Camp Beauregard
Red River
Hitler
France
Stanley D. Embick
Third Army
Calcasieu
Hineston
Red Force
Appeal Received in Pipes Court Suit for Congress
Appeals from Terrebonne district court upholding David W. Pipes as a Republican candidate in Louisiana's Third District race were filed in New Orleans for supreme court review. Opponents Paul Villermin and Donald V. Gastie challenged the GOP designation.
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New Orleans
Terrebonne Paruh
Congress
David W. Pipes
Supreme Court
District
Pipes
Paul Villermin
Donald V. Gastie
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Windsor
Bahaman Helm
Cora Wilk
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K. P. Hewins
U. S
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