Baltic States Move to Join Soviet Union
The Latvian Parliament moved to nationalize banks and large industrial concerns and sought incorporation of Estonia and Lithuania into the Soviet Union as autonomous republics. Parliaments in all three republics approved similar measures amid parades and pro union sentiment. Russia would gain Baltic coastline and ports including Tallinn Riga and Libau as well as Dagoe and Oesel islands. Latvian minister Bilmanis said he would refuse to surrender the legation and asked the U.S. to maintain recognition.
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Johannes Vares
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East Prussia
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Koenigsberg
Wils Lacis
Stalin
Libau
Dagoe
Oesel
Washington
U.S
Alfred Bilmanis
United States
Soviet Russia
Bilmenis
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Norway
Denamark
Holland
No heat relief for 24 hours amid three deaths
Milwaukee report says there will be no general relief from Wisconsin's heat wave for the next 24 hours. The federal weather man forecast partly cloudy skies and continued warm conditions tonight and tomorrow, with three deaths attributed to the heat thus far.
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Wisconsin
Federal
Navy purchases two huge ships for auxiliaries
Secretary Knox said the navy bought 15, A05 ton steamships the Santa B re and the Santa Maria from the Greer line. The two sister ships, built in 1928, join four prior ocean liners acquired recently, including the President Grant and President Jackson. Each vessel carries about 135 crew, with negotiations under way for gunner vessels.
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Knox
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Jackson
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Santa Brroara
Santa Mane
Exeland
Two Rivers Named Cool Spot as Heat Hits Wisconsin
Two Rivers Wisconsin drew over 20 000 heat dodgers as temperatures statewide surged to the high 90s The town on a Lake Michigan peninsula reached 74 degrees Sunday amid forecasts of showers and storms for the northwestern region The heat triggered Wisconsin s warmest reading of the season and three deaths Howard Adams Jr 18 Richland Center Ernest Krajnik 23 Sturgeon Bay and Herman Pupp 92 Stratford were killed Thousands sought relief at lake and resort areas with crowded beaches in Milwaukee Racine and Kenosha Madison and Wausau reported 95 degrees in the broiling sun Continued on Page 2 Column 2
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Herman Pupp
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Marathon
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Racine
Kenosha
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Wausau
Heil Urges Saengerbund Honor Stars and Stripes
Governor Julius Heil addressed about 2000 Wisconsin singing society reps at the Saengerfest in Appleton urging loyalty to the American flag and Americanism. He boasted of his governance and urged economy and restraint in spending, targeting education. AV. Mueller was reelected Fond du Lac as president with Frank Rhed and Ernest Strupp among officers. Manitowoc chosen for Suenzerfest 1941.
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Wis
Julius P. Heil
Wisconsin
Julius
Merrill
Manitowoc
Marville
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
AV. Mueller
Frank Rhed
Madison
Ernest Strupp
Adelph Manitiewec
Maniterveac
International at Glange Amid Global Crisis
Fragmented wartime report notes Britain rejecting Hitler's ultimatum and fires in German targets. London declares mobilization while air raids intensify. In Bucharest, rumors of a popular government surface as alliances shift amid economic strain and allied bombing campaigns.
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London
Roosevelt asks Congress to raise Export-Import Bank to 700 million
President Roosevelt urged congress to boost the Export-Import Bank capital from 200 million to 700 million and to lift restrictions on its operations. He argued increased lending would aid Western hemisphere neighbors amid European war disruptions, stressing a stable, nondisorganized market and freer exchange under loans from bank directors representing state treasury agriculture commerce and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
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Garner Criticizes Roosevelt For Delay In Disclosure
Washington dispatch reports Vice President Garner sharply criticizes President Roosevelt for delaying disclosure of third term intentions. Garner says he will attend the Texas primary in Uvalde this Saturday and will reserve decision on further plans. He avoided confirming any timetable or candidate support, stating he prefers to wait until the last moment.
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Roosevelt
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Amy Salement
Wheither
Trey Ced
Douglas and Hanes Offer Willkie Hand
Colorado Springs, Colo. Former Roosevelt budget director Lewis Douglas and ex Treasury official John W. Hanes offered to work for Willkie. They urged Democrats and independents to organize in support of Willkie, citing loyalty to country before party. Willkie urged them to start organizing with Mrs. Lawson and Alan Valentine joining the effort.
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Wendell L. Willkie
Lewis Douglas
Roosevelt
John W. Hanes
Secretary of the Treasury
Willkie
Irvin S. Cobb
Vance McCormick
Stephen Chadwick
The
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William H
Bill” Murray
Oklahoma
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Hanes
Roberta Campbell Lawson
Lawson
Alan Valentine
Rochester University
Britain Waits For Hitler Peace Reply In Final Note
Berlin reports Germany expects Britain to answer Hitler’s peace proposal before any large offensive. British leaders, including Lord Halifax and Winston Churchill, reportedly may delay response to avoid undermining public morale. Luftwaffe and U boats strike along English channels, sinking several ships as Allied air power suffers losses.
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Berlin
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Lord Halifax
Winston Churchill
Adolf Hitler
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Crure
High Command
Ree
Enclanci N
Eotdroames
Anid
Commuutague
England to resume raw material exports in full allocates
A parliamentary source said Britain will resume raw material exports with seven garaton of full allocation. Home consumption restrictions are deemed necessary to maintain the ports.
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London
Pestaun
Trusteeship For Colonies Is Advocated
The United States asks 20 American republics to approve a collective trusteeship for European colonies in the New World. Cordell Hull outlines a broad program to safeguard the hemisphere’s economy and defend against subversive and military threats. He warns against any modification of European possessions and endorses cooperation if a trusteeship is needed.
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New World
Cordell Hull
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Hult
U S Vessels May Carry English Children Under New Amendment
Rep Thomas Hennings of Missouri introduced in the House a proposal to amend the neutrality law allowing United States ships to evacuate British children to American havens. He urged prompt action, noting no remote risk to U S involvement, while Britain faces thousands of orphans needing safe passage.
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UPI
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Hennings
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Canada
United S
Air Ministry Says Enemy Supply Vessel Bombed
London reports the air ministry announced that a 14.1 ton enemy supply ship was bombed successfully by bomber forces near Denmark. Berlin targets were hit in Germany and Holland, with a German raider allegedly destroying the balloon Larrate. Four German aircraft were shot down in air battles over Britain, with two British fighters lost.
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Japs Bomb Chungking In Industrial Districts
Japanese planes blasted industrial and military targets in Chungking this afternoon, striking four facilities and causing damage in the provincial capital.
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Americans in China Guarded as Threats Rise in Shanghai
United Press reports reinforced US marine patrols in the Shanghai international settlement. Bodyguards protect Americans facing threats from Japanese dominated elements. A message to President Roosevelt urges Japan to ensure American safety in China and proposes retaliation against Japanese run papers in the US if mistreatment occurs.
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Plane crash injures Medford aviator in Wisconsin
Medford Wisconsin reports an aviation accident as a plane fails and drops, injuring pilot Jean Calfen. The incident leaves the aviator with injuries described as serious. local authorities investigate the mishap and scene details are emerging from the crash site.
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Weather Summary for July 22 With Temperature Notes
Daily forecast and observed temperatures show a warm pattern with clear to partly cloudy skies. Morning readings around 8 to 9 a.m. varied from 63 to 92 degrees, with afternoon highs near 92 degrees and lower evening values around 63. Nearby stations reported similar trends and barometric readings.
Frossoula sunk by German bombers off Cape Finisterre
A 1,282-ton Panama registered freighter named Frossoula was sunk by German air forces on July 15 about 258 miles northwest of Cape Finisterre in very bad weather. Eighteen crewmen departed in two boats. three survivors reached a Brush port after four days. The ship’s last port was Barcelona and the loss is feared to be heavy.
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JE Vargasee & Co. Baits
Eberlein Shawang Seek U S Senate Seat
Madison report notes attorney Mickey seven names and a state secretary credit date, listing Exchean of Showene and with payers involved in filing for Illinois and national candidacies. Vague references to ballots, March deadlines, and campaign processes appear as fragmentary OCR results.
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Mickey
Exchean
Australian destroyer sinks Italy submarine
An Australian destroyer sank an Italian submarine in a naval action reported from Sydney. The incident involved Commander A. G. Cameron and the Pan destroyer, with details emerging from the Munster office and the Associated Press.
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Sydney
Australia
Ann Day
Navy Munster
A. G. Cameron
Secretary Replies To Hitler Offer
London British foreign secretary Lord Halifax responded to Adolf Hitler's peace offer with a firm vow to continue fighting until freedom for Britain and others is secured. He stressed unity, courage, and resilience across Britain and the Commonwealth, while noting American support for victory. He contrasted Britain's vision of a free Europe with Hitler's domination and warned against appeasement amid ongoing air and sea warfare.
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