German Held Patents Targeted in War Industry Probe
Assistant U S attorney general Thurman Arnold announced a federal grand jury found evidence that patents vital to U S war industries are German controlled. He noted eight grand juries across major cities will probe antitrust violations, patent arrangements, and possible bottlenecks in production and pricing.
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New York
Thurman Arnold
U. S
United States
Arnold
Washington
Samuels
Isseks
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
Chicago
St. Louis
National Defense Board
Louisiana cities seek aid after 20 inches of rain
Crowley and Lafayette report nearly 20 inches of rain in 48 hours amid floods that submerge streets and businesses. Refugees fill schools and warehouses as aid from governor and Red Cross is sought. boats reportedly en route. Roads blocked. crops submerged. hundreds displaced across several parishes.
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Crowley
Louisiana
Louisiana Rice Belt
W. J. Cleveland
Emergency Relief Organization
Red Cross
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Morgenthau urges new taxes to widen defense funding
Secretary Morgenthau warned of a five point seven billion dollar federal deficit and urged Congress to enact an excess profits tax to enable faster defense production and better cost distribution. He said debt limits may rise and called for prompt action on pending tax legislation to accelerate defense contracts.
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Secretary of Treasury
Washington
Morgenthau
Congress
Daniel W. Bell
Treasury
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury and Budget Bureau
Treasury Department
Wisconsin National Guard to be fully ordered to active duty by October
Adjutant General Ralph M. Immell told a conference with Gov. Julius P. Heil that all units of the Wisconsin National Guard are likely to be ordered to active duty before October 1. He warned members face months or years of service and predicted the entire guard will be mobilized.
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Immell
Milwaukee
UFI
Wisconsin National Guard
Adjt
Ralph M. Immell
Guard
Imnell
Julius P. Heil
Wisconsin
National Guard
George C. Marshall
Army
Cudahy Reprimanded and Recalled as Belgium Comments Spark Debate
Washington announced that John Cudahy the American ambassador to Belgium was publicly reprimanded by the State Department and ordered to return to the United States for consultation. The statement cited his London interview on Belgian food conditions and the occupation, stressing that his views did not represent U S government policy. Cudahy drew British press criticism for predicting famine without American aid and implying German troops were sometimes better behaved than U S troops.
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Washington
John Cudahy
Belgium
State Department
London
Sumner Welles
Cudahy
Roosevelt
United States
Department of State
Rumania to cede more territory under Axis pressure
Premier Ion Gigurtu announced in a radio speech that Romania would yield to Hungary and Bulgaria on Transylvania and southern Dobrudja. He said negotiations were under way and emphasized Romania’s alliance with Germany and Italy while urging sacrifices to resolve the territorial disputes.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Ion Gigurtu
Gigurtu
Carol
Hungary
Bulgaria
Transylvania
Dobrudja
Romania
Bessarabia
Bukovina
Russia
Germany
Italy
Japan Bombing Sparks Fire Near Embassy in Chungking
Large fires broke out by the United States embassy on the Yangtze south bank as 64 Japanese warplanes attacked Chungking in two waves. Authorities fear heavy casualties with many people outside shelters. Reports also claim damage to the residence of Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek in Shanghai.
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Chungking
United States
Yangtze River
Shanghai
Chiang Kai Shek
Weather data fragment from historic bureau observations
Fragmentary weather report notes temperature, precipitation, wind, and barometer values from multiple stations. Mentions Phoenix and Yellowstone among station listings with highs and lows, and a time window from Wednesday 8 p.m. to Thursday 8 p.m. for observations.
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Phoenix
1001 Guards Won't Leave U S in Peace Time
President Roosevelt at a press conference said odds are 100 to 1 the national guard would not have to operate outside the United States or possessions during peace, while noting a proposed amendment to restrict guard service to the continent could affect emergencies. He planned an Aug 29 nomination acceptance in Des Moines with Secretary Wallace. He then departs for New England to review defense projects. inspection of bases on the west coast would violate essential presidential proximity requirements.
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Myde Park
Roosevelt
United States
Senate
McNary
Oregon
Continental
Philippine Islands
Wallace
Des Moines
Washington
New England
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Wendell Willkie
Hyde Park
Pittman
Nevada
Chamber
Adams
Colorado
Can
Philippines
Latin America
Duke and Duchess Aim to Visit United States Soon
In Bermuda the Duke of Windsor and the American-born Duchess discussed a forthcoming U S visit. The Duke noted his eight year absence from the U S and recalled the Woolworth Building era. The Duchess said she is excited and eager to see family and hoped many Americans visit the Bahamas.
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Bamilton
Bermuda
Bahamas
United States
Government House
Milwaukee chosen for Wisconsin national guard air base site
Gov Julius Weil selects Milwaukee over Madison for a 300000 air base with a second base planned for Madison and a third squadron possibly for Superior by January. Groundbreaking expected Sept 1 10 and a WPA grant for hangar shops pending approval. Units include 1 major 6 captains 11 first lieutenants 13 second lieutenants with 136 enlisted men.
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Milwaukee
Julius Weil
Madison
Wisconsin
Washington
Superior
Heil
Col
J. W. Jackson
Madison and Wisconsin Foundation
War Department
Adjt
Ralph M. Immell
Tax Uncertainty Slows Army Plane Contracts Says Stimson
Secretary Stimson told a congressional tax hearing that only 33 of 4000 plane contracts could be signed in June due to tax uncertainties. He defended the army's practices, blamed expansion costs for the aviation program, and urged special consideration of risks when government orders require building new plants.
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Washington
Stimson
Army
War Department
Defense Advisory Commission
Stimgon
Wasblagien
Henry L. Simson
Doughton
North Carolina
House
Ways and Means ‘Committee
British Claim Big Victory In Air Battle
British claim the biggest air battle of the African war near Libya ended with over fifteen Italian planes destroyed. The clash west of Sidi Omar involved a force more than twice the Italian strength and led to two British aircraft losses. Civil authorities tightened patrols in Cairo and Berbera amid ongoing Italian moves from Somaliland toward the Gulf of Aden.
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Cairo
Egypt
Berbera
Libya
Hergeisa
Oadweina
Gulf of Aden
Indian Ocean
Middle Eastern
Sidi Omar
Italy
Suez
Libyan
London
Admiralty
Zeila
British Somaliland
Kenosha Welcomes 20th American Legion Convention
Delegates and visitors stream into Kenosha Wisconsin for the 20th annual state convention of the American Legion. National commander Raymond J. Kelly will address Sunday sessions while auxiliary president Mrs. William Corwith speaks at an afternoon meeting. A parade and events including a grand banquet and a wreck are planned around the lakefront stadium.
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Kenosha
Wis
The
American Legion
Lakefront Stadium
Raymond J. Kelly
Detroit
Legion
William Corwith
Rockville Center
N. Y
Legion Auxiliary
Wll
Willkie Finishing Touches On Indiana Acceptance Speech
Wendell L. Willkie prepared his acceptance speech in a Cototade Springs hotel suite as he neared delivery in Elwood Indiana on August 17. He planned minor revisions up to the day before the address and awaited a weekend meeting with former President Hoover.
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Cototade Springs
Cote
UPI
Wendell L. Willkie
Elwood
Ind
Willkie
Herbert Hoovigy
Britain Withdraws Shanghai Troops Amid Far East Strain
Tonight the Toa Kyokai petitioned the cabinet for an immediate declaration of war on Britain over Japanese arrests in London. London reports Britain withdraws troops from Shanghai and northern China, reallocating forces elsewhere, with Hongkong guarded as tens of thousands of Japanese troops threaten southern China.
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Yokio
Domei
East Asia Association
Toa Kyokai
Britain
London
Frederick Kuh
United Press
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Japan
Shanghai
China
Hongkong
North China
Far East
Roosevelt Okays Cotton Crop Loan Fight War Marketing Tool
The White House announced President Roosevelt approved a $150,000,000 nonmandatory loan for the 1940 cotton crop via the Commodity Credit Corporation. The move follows Secretary Wallace guidance under the 1938 act, while a separate bill increased CCC resources to 1.4 billion to support mandatory loans and wartime needs.
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Hyde Park
White House
Roosevelt
Wallace
Commodity Credit Corporation
Washington
AAA
Agriculture Department
World War II air battle shifts heed to Libyan front
Reports from Britain and Italy recount yesterday’s air duel over the Libyan Egyptian desert. British claims 15 Italian planes destroyed. Italians admit two losses and say they downed five RAF craft. British home front warned of larger raids to come as both sides release figures.
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Associated Press
Ale
Britain
Italy
Afico
Channel
Draft Debate Spreads Talk On Broad Registration Plan
In Washington Senator Helman cites imminent peril of Alaska invasion from the Pacific. Debate on the Burke Wadsworth act centers on extending conscription, with Burke proposing 21 through 44 registration to double the potential pool. Senate approves guard and reserve mobilization amid strong support for broader mass registration and rapid rearmament.
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Pacific
Helman
Senate
Sheppard
Washington
Oregon
Alaska
Holman
Texas
Senate Military Committee
Burke
Nebraska
Opposed to Conscription Letters Counted by Johns
Representative Johns of Wisconsin reports 2 letters for conscription and 498 against the proposal for compulsory military training. He says the tally reflects district sentiment and questions whether President Roosevelt understands public opinion.
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Washington
Johns
Wisconsin
Roosevelt
Milton Junction Car Crash Claims Two Residents
James Fo 0, 55, of Milton dies from injuries suffered Sunday on the Janesville Milton Junction road. M. W. Rinehart, 44, of Milton Junction, is killed in the same accident on the Janesville Milton Junction road.
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Janesville
Wis
James Fo
Milton
Fred Tes
Milton Junction
M. W. Rinehart
Mion Junction
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Krupp Steel Works
Issels
England
IGE
Cudary
AXIS
F.D.R
Colum
20Th Legion
British Forge
Wwnorth
Roosevelt Okeys Cotton Crop Loan
RIP
Onanghai
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