Johnson Urges National Unity and Defense
Former assistant secretary of war Louis Johnson told the National Association of Broadcasters in San Francisco to unite for national defense and hemispheric solidarity. He urged mechanisms to overcome differences, praised labor and discipline, warned that unpreparedness could end civilization, and called for a shared motto to promote teamwork on air. He stressed Anglo Latin unity and a common pursuit of freedom.
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San Francisco
Louis Johnson
America
National Association of Broadcasters
War Department
Johnson
Special three cent stamp for Coronado anniversary issued
Postmaster General Farley announced a special three cent stamp to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Coronado expedition through the Southwestern states. The stamp will be issued on September 7.
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Washington
Farley
Gallipoli battles intensify with heavy losses
Twenty five years ago today August 6 1915 hard fighting raged in Gallipoli with heavy casualties as British land reinforcements arrived to reinforce Allied positions.
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Associated Press
Gallipoli
Warplane types simplified as industry shifts gears
Army officials push toward six general plane categories as production focuses on interceptors, single and twin engine fighters, attack craft, and medium to heavy bombers. The move reduces earlier 18 combat types and aims to speed orders for defense, with long range bombers and experimental heavy designs in view.
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Washington
Germany
United States Army
Hitler
Air Ministry
Army Air Corps
Air Corps
Army
Buffalo
N. Y
Burbank
Calif
Seattle
San Diego
Santa Monica
Congregation Hopes to Beat Heat with Home Fan
In Kansas City a Baptist congregation started a two ton ice load and a six foot fan in the furnace room to move cold air into the auditorium. Novus Reed, the choirmaster, devised the plan that cost seven dollars and lowered the temperature by eleven degrees.
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Kansas City
Cote Sennen
Novus Reed
Japanese Coral Fishermen Rescued After 44 Days At Sea
Eight Japanese coral fishermen were landed in Honolulu after drifting 44 days. They were rescued by the American freighter Doctor Lykes, owned by Lykes Steamship Company. The ship picked them up about 400 miles northwest of the San Bernardino Straits in the Philippine Islands.
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Honolulu
Doctor Lykes
Lykes Steamship Company
New Orleans
San Bernardino Straits
Philippine Islands
The War Today: Europe’s Resistance To Hitler’s Plans
DeWitt MacKenzie argues Hitler’s regimentation may fail as Balkan independence and national pride resist. He notes Greece’s revolt against infringement, alliance pacts with Britain and exiled governments, and French and Vichy youth programs as tools that may empower future liberty movements. He contends democracy is distant in Europe, with personal prerogatives driving resistance.
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Associated Press
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Europe
Kathimerini
Athens
John” Metaxas
Britain
Germany
Norway
Holland
Czechoslovakia
England
Balkans
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Vichy
France
Chinese Communists Urge Support For Chiang Against Japan
The Chinese Communist Party calls for members to back Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek against Japan, seek internal harmony, and bolster two field armies. Hongkong sources say the manifesto, delayed from July 7, signals a continued united front with Nationalists though past clashes strained ties. The two sides had warred for a decade before Japan's invasion.
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Chinese Communist Party
Chiang Kai- Shek
Japan
Hongkong
Chiang
Yellow River
Yangtze Valley
Safety Committee to Meet Wednesday
Henry Caroll, chairman, announces the second meeting of the negro safety committee to be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the First Baptist Church on Eighth Street. The group is linked with the Monroe Safety Council under Sergeant J M Busby. The church choir will entertain and a basket of groceries will be given away. Ministers and businesses urged to join. public invited.
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Negro Safety Committee
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Eighth Street
Monroe Safety Council
J. M. Busby
Lost Bridge Demolished After 38 Years of Use
Stanley Kansas reports the Lost Bridge, unused by vehicles since its 38th year, has been demolished by workers. Built to satisfy a rural mail route requirement, a township board feared it would take traffic from a nearby highway, so no approaches were built and traffic used a river ford.
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Stanley
Kans
Sanders Jr. Wins Endorsement from Mass Meeting
In Baton Rouge a citizens mass meeting endorsed J. Y. Sanders Jr. for the Sixth district congressional race. Delegates from eight parishes said Sanders had backing from Governor Sam Jones supporters, reflecting his lineage as son of a former governor and an early opponent of Huey Long. The article note also mentions kangaroos becoming rare in Australia.
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Baton Rouge
Aug
Citizens
J. Y. Sanders Jr
Huey P. Long
Long
Sanders
Sam Jones
Pickford Plans Film Exhibition For War Relief
Mary Pickford, Toronto born star known as Americas sweetheart, will curate a cavalcade of her films for the Canadian war relief fund. She expects about six weeks to prepare edited versions with a modern prologue. She cites Coquette Daddy Long Legs and Tess of the Storm Country as top works and hopes to raise around 25000 dollars via a Vancouver auction and bond sales in late October or November.
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Hollywood
Mary Pickford
Canadian War Relief Fund
Coquette
Miss Pickford
Vancouver
Mules Won't Go to War After All
Three hundred fifty Missouri mules and horses once destined for the European war are returning home. The French Purchasing Commission bought the animals for the army before peace with Germany and received only half price. Mules sold for 55 to 155 dollars. horses for 35 to 85 dollars.
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Kansas City
Missouri
French Purchasing Commission
France
Germany
Train Kills Man at Crossing in City
Russell Williams died at St Francis Sanitarium from injuries from a Missouri Pacific switch engine that struck him near Pine and Olive streets on Louisville avenue about 3 am He was found lying on cross ties with an arm over the rail Police said the engineer saw a bundle of trash and did not realize it was a man until too late The victim reportedly had been drinking beer The crew involved included Frank Jones engineer J W Musselwhite fireman E B Hale brakeman and Tom Mills engine foreman
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Russell Williams
St. Francis Sanitarium
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Frank Jones
Pine
Olive Streets
Missouri Pacific
L. A. de M
Louisville Avenue
Rudolph Bernstein
J. W. Musselwhite
E. B. Hale
Tom Mills
Halibut Life Span Revealed By Fisheries Bureau
Washington report says halibut life mirrors human longevity with fish living 40 years or more. The Fisheries Bureau notes the largest halibut reach ages of 40 to 40 years and older.
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Washington
The
Bureau of Fisheries Today
Ouachita Sends 86 Boys to CCC Enrollment
Eighty six youths from Ouachita parish joined the Civilian Conservation Corps through the state Public Welfare intake. The July enrollment rose from April’s 1 021 as states filled quotes and replacements rose. About 6400 Louisiana youths are now serving in CCC. Eligibility requires unmarried status between 17 and 23, and need of employment.
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Carter
Ouachita Parish
Civilian Conservation Corps
State Department of Public Welfare
M. B. Bowman
Louisiana
CCC
Ing
Bowman
Wilfare
C. Eli
United States
Olio Leads State in Hollow Building Tile Roof Tie Production
Olio state reports lead in production of hollow building tile roof ties, topping other states. Industry officials note high demand for durable roof components and steady supply from local mills.
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