Axis Ministers Meet on Balkan Row in Salzburg Talks
German Foreign Minister von Ribbentrop and Italian counterpart Ciano hold a preliminary Salzburg discussion toward a four power approach to the Romania Hungary dispute. Vienna talks with Hungarian and Romanian ministers follow as Axis seeks speedier settlement.
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Louis P. Lochner
Berlin
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Germany
Count Galeazzo Ciano
Italy
Salzburg
Transylvania
Europe
von Ribbentrop
Ciano
Cizno
Vienna
Balkan
Hungary
Count Ciano
Belvedere
Kurt von Schuschnigg
Foes surrender on conscription bill in Senate
In a decisive 55 to 27 vote the Senate rejected an amendment to the Burke Wadsworth draft bill that would have set up conscription machinery immediately for men aged 71 through 30. A 54 to 29 vote defeated a plan to limit conscription to wartime or invasion, signaling the end of major changes before a final vote. Senator Wheeler voiced resignation, saying the House must decide.
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Senate
Congress
Wiley
Wisconsin
Chamber
Wheeler
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House
Maloney
Connecticut
Ten Men Dead In Bates Coal Mine Blast
A mine blast at Bates Coal Corporation near Bates Oklahoma border killed all ten night crew members. State Mine Inspector J. W. Fitzjarrell led the investigation into the 1700 foot underground explosion. Bodies were removed to mortuaries in Heavener Oklahoma and Hartford Arkansas. The miners included J. E. Manning and Murray Herndon among others. Rescue teams faced debris and noted the deaths appeared instantaneous. Local residents, many relatives, gathered at the entrance as rescue efforts continued.
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Hartford
Oklahoma
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Gilbert Johnson
Mayo Johnson
Jenny Lind
Alta Whatley
Greenwood
Earl Renfro
Tom Barkley
Huntington
Alvin Il. Yakley
Mansfield
Odis Harris
Clint Huff
Clarksville
Murray Herndon
Ben H. Bedwell
Indians Demand Trial Of Choctaw Chief For Murder
In Macon Mississippi crowds of Choctaws urge indigenous justice for Cameron Wesley charged with killing Evans Tubee. They cite the 1830 Dancing Rabbit Treaty claiming Indians should try Indians locally while Wesley faces a white man’s court.
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Miss
Mississippi
Cameron Wesley
Evans Tubee
Wesley
Dancing Rabbit
Refugee Ship American Legion Arrives With 800 Plus Evacuees
New York harbor welcomed the army transport American Legion carrying 897 passengers many Americans fleeing German and Russian domination. Crown Princess Martha and children were taken ashore by a coast guard cutter and planned to stay with Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt while seeking quarters. A Monroe family mourned as Mrs. Beda Swanberg died aboard the ship from a heart attack after years of residence here.
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George T. Summerlin
State Department
Hyde Park
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Otto Tolischus
New York Times
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Monroe
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Tillie Fleck
Texas Avenue
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St. John Street
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Fleck
Bastrop Road
Curt Swanberg
Sweden
United
Knox Gives Total Of Plane Orders
Secretary Knox defended army and navy air purchases at a press conference noting 1 031 combat planes 1 489 training planes and 21 miscellaneous craft under contract but undelivered. The figures accompany Roosevelt remarks that 10 015 planes were under construction.
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Army
Revolt Allegedly British-Inspired In French Africa
The French government said a British-inspired rebellion is unfolding in its African empire. It cites Chad's governor choosing to fight with the British rather than the Vichy regime and notes prior British attempts to influence colonies after France’s armistice. General de Gaulle acknowledged the Chad decision.
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Board of Finance Meets at Capital for First Session
Baton Rouge August 28 The board of finance the first created under Governor Sam Jones reorganization plan met for the first time to speed state dept restructurings. Martin Close director of finance attended the session as preliminary resolutions were expected to revamp at least two departments including highways and revenue.
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Board of Finance
Sam Jones
Martin Close
Department of Highways
Louisiana Highway Commission
Department of Revenue
Collector of Revenue
Japan rejects totalitarianism as incompatible with its system
Tokyo August 28 Prince Fumimaro Konoye denounced totalitarian theory in a surprise speech asserting it unsuitable for Japan He told 26 political leaders forming a committee drafting a new national structure that Japan will not adopt a single party system and will unite state and people without party domination
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Japan
Prince Fumimaro Konoye
Prince Konoye
Flood Relief Aims at Self Help for South Louisiana Farmers
Baton Rouge August 2. The state relief committee plans rehabilitation through farmers own efforts to limit debt. J L Lee LSU extension says parish committees will help secure government aid and provide training in cleaning homes and making furniture.
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South Louisiana
State Relief Committee
J. L. Lee
Louisiana State University
German POWs Escape from Western Ontario Camp
Two German prisoners of war, Theodor Steyrer and Hans Kibart, escaped last night from a Western Ontario internment camp. Steyrer, 29, an under-officer of the navy, is wounded in the left leg. Kibart, 25, is an airman. RCMP and provincial officers search for them. they were brought to Canada from England for the war.
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Theodor Steyrer
Hans Kibart
Canada
England
FDR Signs Bills to Call Guard and Reserves for 12 Months
President Roosevelt signed legislation authorizing call up of 996000 National Guard and Army Reserve members for 12 months of active duty. The move aims to train and organize a possible conscript army as mobilization plans target September 15 for the first contingent of about 55000 personnel. Units likely to be drawn include the 30th 4st Mth and 45th with homes at next maneuvers ending August 31 and deployment anywhere in the Western Hemisphere.
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White House
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Army High Command
War At A Glance On Fronts In Europe And Africa
Allied report outlines air battles over Britain with night incendiaries and running fighter sweeps as London endures an ordeal by fire. Attacks reach Derby Birmingham Chatham Southampton Aberdeen Dundee Leeds Hull, provoking protests. In the Med Italian high command admits raids from North Italy toward Egypt Haifa and Port Said. Diplomats discuss Transylvania dispute as Balkan tensions rise. Japanese premier denounces totalitarian theory in a surprise address.
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Bombers Fire Reign Of Incendiaries Across British Isles
German bombers attacked the southeast coast, London, and Kent with incendiary devices and time fused gasoline drums. RAF fighters engaged in heavy combat as fires raged in Dover and surrounding counties. at least 10 Britons were reported killed with trains targeted and aerial raids spreading across southeast England and Wales.
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Ethiopia
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RAF seeks new route to bomb Italian territories
A British bomber force moved along the Rhine toward Italy but swung south to avoid crossing neutral Swiss territory. The Swiss general staff said planes passed in both directions during the night and crossed Geneva Lausanne Neuchatel and Vevey in the French speaking part of Switzerland.
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Britain
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Jones to Speak Over Radio Tonight From Baton Rouge
Governor Sam Jones will address voters on WNOE New Orleans tonight from 7 to 8 15 via remote link from the Executive Mansion Baton Rouge. He will discuss candidates and amendments he supports. the event was delayed last night due to mechanical trouble.
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Sam Jones
Toeene Veen Didates
New Orleans
WNOE
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