Cease firing ordered on Jap Russian frontier in Manchoukuo clash
A truce between Japan and the Soviet Union was agreed after talks in Moscow between Litvinov and Shigemitsu. The cease fire covers Changkufeng and forces to hold positions as of August 10. Disputed demarcation talks remain unresolved. Meanwhile fighting continues on the Yangtze with Chinese forces repelling a Japanese push toward Hankow. Japanese air raids hit Hankow Wuchang and Hanyang areas as casualties rise. In Shanghai an incident at a Chinese camp injures both Chinese and Russian guards during a flag dispute.
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Associated Press
Siberian-Manchoukuoan
Moscow
Maxim Litvinoff
Mamoru Shigemitsu
Changkufeng
Japan
Russia
China
Kiukiang
Hankow
Yangtze River
Yangtze
Tri-City
Hanyang
Wuchang
Shanghai
Corrigan Quips on Ireland Flight After License Suspension
In Washington on Aug 11 Douglas Corrigan tells Mulligan he flew on the wrong end of the compass to Ireland instead of California. Mulligan notes Corrigan’s flight had a tremendous effect on the world while restoring his license after a suspension.
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Washington
Douglas Corrigan
Dennis Mulligan
Mulligan
Federal Air Commerce Bureau
Corrigan
Ireland
California
California.” Mulligan
America
Suspen
Barkley Presidential Bid Backed by Kentucky Delegates
Sen Logan of Kentucky predicts Kentucky's delegates to the 1940 Democratic convention would back Barkley for the presidential nomination. He says he has no knowledge of Barkley's own desire and would not predict the delegation's stance if Roosevelt is renominated. Logan believes Roosevelt will not seek a third term, but if nominated, would win.
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Washington
Logan
Kentucky
Barkley
Roosevelt
James Roosevelt Earns 170 000 In Five Years
The Evening American reports James Roosevelt's total taxable income for the last five years at 170 000 dollars. It cites a responsible authority refuting the Saturday Evening Post estimate of 200 000 to 2 000 000 and lists yearly figures from 1933 and 1934, noting a 10 000 dollar federal salary.
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Boston
Evening American
James Roosevelt
Saturday Evening Post
Jimmy
Vote Gratifies Mrs. Caraway in Arkansas Primary
Hattie G. Caraway, the lone woman senator, expresses gratification over renomination on her record after a strong primary showing. Unofficial tallies from 1,973 of 2,002 precincts give Caraway about 140,366 votes to McClellan’s 132,469. Venable 3,273. Official canvass due Friday. Governor Bailey wins a second term nomination amid tight competition.
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Little Rock
Ark
Hattie G. Caraway
Huey P. Long
John L. McClellan
Caraway
McClellan
J. Rosser Venable
Carl E. Bailey
Senate
Joe T. Robinson
Meteor Shower Expected Over Darby Tonight
The American Meteor Society led by Dr. C P Olivier asks sleepless residents to count meteors tonight and tomorrow night instead of counting sheep. An unusual meteor shower is anticipated across the area.
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Bank Darby
American “Meteor Society
C. P. Olivier
Shrimp Strike Sparks Looting and Kerosened Catches Near New Orleans
In a price war, hundreds of pounds of shrimp were dumped or soaked with kerosene as strikers halted trucks bound for New Orleans markets. Sheriff Frank Clancy dispatched deputies along delta roads to stop the destruction and protect shipments amid the Gulf Coast Trappers and Shrimper union clash.
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New Orleans
Delta
Frank Clancy
Jefferson Parish
Clancy
Bayou
Myrtle Grove
Barataria
Gulf Coast Trappers and Shrimpers Association
The
Union of Shrimp Fishermen
Lake Salvador
Sardis Reservoir Nears Completion Ahead of Schedule
Army engineers report Sardis reservoir progress as highly satisfactory and on track for completion by August 1940. They plan to accelerate adjoining Arkabutla works in the Yazoo river flood control project with $4.6 million earmarked for 1938-39 and about $8 million spent or allocated overall.
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Quincy Ewing, Jr
Washington
Army Engineers
Sardis
Mississippi
Yazoo
Arkabutla
Yazoo River
Ickes Jostled By Alaska Railroad
Interior Secretary Ickes said the Alaska railroad needs rehabilitation funding from Congress. He noted the line’s jittery ride and promised no more letters from general manager C. F. Ohison as he pressed for state support.
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Alaska Railroad
Anchorage
Alaska
Ickes
Congress
Chamber of Commerce
C. F
Ohison
Germany's Brandenburg Starts Atlantic Flight Ahead of Schedule
Berlin announces the Brandenburg took off at 7:53 p.m. local time for a non stop Berlin to New York crossing. Lufthansa moved the departure earlier amid publicity over the planned daily trans Atlantic service. Italo Balbo and Hermann Goering did not attend the start. Balbo witnessed air force exercises and Balbo approved the launch.
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Berlin
Germany
Focke-Wulff
Brandenburg
New York
Atlantic
Lufthansa Fine
Lufthansa
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Italo Balbo
Libya
Marshal Balbo
Air Ministry
North America
Canada
New England
Lufthansa Line
North Atlantic
Karinhall Forest Preserve
Alfred Henke
Balbo
Pommerania
Double Service Held for Two Plane Victims
A short service was held at Peters funeral chapel for Henry C. Miller 55 and his brother Herbert Philip Miller 4 vic tims of an airplane crash near Woodville Mississippi. The bodies will be sent to Toledo Ohio for funeral and interment. Active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are listed. Henry Miller survived by two sons Carl and R J Miller and a daughter Mrs F W Gummow. Herbert Miller leaves wife and 15 month old Barbara Adele Miller.
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Peters Funeral Chapel
Henry C. Miller
Herbert Philip Miller
Woodville
Miss
H. L. Johns
Monroe District
Methodist Episcopal Church
Toledo
Missouri Pacific
Joe Greer
Frank Edney
Brunswig
H. H. Holloway Sr
Harmrick Holloway Jr
Otis Downing
E. Powell
H. B. Armstrong
Ralph Thorton
Alexandria
Bradley Carr
Blakemore
Chicago
Rev. L. A. Patton
Henry Miller
West Monroe
Monroe Sand and Gravel Company
Carl
R. J. Miller
Monroe
F. W. Gummow
Neal Miller
Arthur Overmyer
Elmore
Herbert Miller
Curtice
Louisiana
Barbara Adele Miller
Miller
Gulf Coast
Flustered Groom Mistakes Mortgage Paper For License
In Holt Me a rushed groom waited for a marriage license. He grabbed a recorder paper and hurried to his bride. The minister opened it and found a chattel mortgage listing one son and seven pigs. In Vancouver a nine month old fell from a couch and was examined by doctors. In Raleigh a game warden counted deer in Pisgah National Forest.
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Holt. Me
Clay County Recorder
Vancouver
B. C
Raleigh
N. C
J Y. Eller
Pisgah National Forest
Short Course Schedule At LSU Highlights Agriculture Talk
Big Baton Rouge program marks the 27th annual short course at Louisiana State University with addresses by United States Senator Alien J. Elien der and Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Harry L. Brown. Dr. Clarence Poe urged ambidextrous farming to boost livestock, poultry, and dairy sectors. Couples received medals and certificates at the event.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana State University
United States
Alien J. Eliender
Harry L. Brown
Executive Mansion
Richard W. Leche
Clarence Poe
New York
Farm Publication
Dr. Poe
Alarming Birth Rate Drop Warns of Population Loss
An Anchorage report cites the Institute of Maternal and Infant Welfare stating the U S birth rate is collapsing. Dr M Edward Davis of the University of Chicago warns the nation must reach an average of two and seven tenths children per family to stabilize population. He notes 1926 births fell to about 200000.
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Anchorage
Alaska
America
M. Edward Devis
Ohotetrica
University of Chicago
United States
Mississippi Home Tax Exemption Seen Near Passage
In Jackson Mississippi the legislature approved a near tax free plan for about 133 000 homeowners. Governor Hugh White backed a compromise that included municipal taxes though the school maintenance review was excluded. The Senate and House negotiations centered on the exemption scope with a quick tabling of moves to reconsider.
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Jackson
Mies
Mississippi
Hugh Whites Tan
House
Senate
Tito Fh
Rescues End Storm on Lake Erie as Teams Return
Fifteen people in six boats were rescued or reached safety after a violent storm on Lake Erie. The last to be found safe were six members of a Maryfield fishing party including three Lutheran ministers who rode into Sandusky under their own power.
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Cleveland
Lake Erie
Maryfield
Nited Lutheran Church
Sandusky
Interlake
Regetta
Put-In-Bay
Prisoners Mutiny in Shanghai Sparks Police Action
Aug 11 report says police reserve forces were thrown about as a prisoners mutiny erupted in Shanghai. Officials sought control amid unrest and disturbances at the facility.
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Shanghai
President Roosevelt Seeks Higher Buying Power for South
President Roosevelt urged greater purchasing power and progressive federal action during a University of Georgia address at Athens. He outlined a plan to lift wealth and spoke at the 37th graduation, introducing by Governor Rivers and praising education while avoiding mention of rival campaigns.
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Willen
Athens
Roncevelt
Universty
Geartie Etecture
V. Sanford
University System of Georgia
E. 1. Finers
Lawrence S&s
Heosevelt
Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Warm Springs Foundation
Carep
Federal
Valer F George
Camp
George
Governor Rivers
Britain Warns Italy on Allegations in Diplomatic Note
London reports Britain has formally reminded Italy of obligations over certain allegations sent abroad. Italy has not replied, and Paris is reportedly uneasy as France closed war material treaties. The note strains the British Italian friendship pact expected to take effect after Easter.
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London
Great Britain
Italy
Rome
Britain
France
Spain
French Lettiera
Generaliaamon Prencisco
Franco
Garage Bomb Hits Frankensteen Home In Detroit
A garage at Richard T. Frankensteen’s Detroit home was bombed last night causing minor damage and no injuries. Police feared escalating factional violence within the United Auto Workers as a guard was posted at the residence amid the upheaval. A UAW spokesman described the incident as a violent act amid internal power struggles.
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Detroit
Richard T. Frankensteen
United Auto Workers of America
Homer Martin
U. A.W. Aed
Heney Kragfener
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