WAR POWER FACTOR War Power Factor
Washington's neutrality debate fuels speculation on European war prospects. Observers weigh August/September crises, Danzig status, and domination among great powers amid economic strains and anxious publics.
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Newspaper
Panama City Pilot
Location
Panama City, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1939
Page
3
Washington's neutrality debate fuels speculation on European war prospects. Observers weigh August/September crises, Danzig status, and domination among great powers amid economic strains and anxious publics.
The Maasdam arrives from Antwerp via Tampa with a fertilizer cargo for discharge here, operated by Holland-Amerika Line with Fillette, Green Co. as agents. The Lafayette, now under Waterman S.S. Co. and renamed, shipped from Tampa to Avonmouth London Hull Antwerp in its first voyage under new ownership. The City of Alma sails to London Newcastle Bremeh and Hamburg via Gulf ports, operated by Waterman S.S. Co.
SAN PEDRO Calif July 21 Dr Roscoe Pound former dean of Harvard law school says Europe is in crisis due to a Cult of Power. He accuses France and Britain of trying to mentor Europe’s destinies, joining Germany Italy and Japan in responsibility.
Montgomery, Alabama, July 21. The Rebels opened the week with hope but have endured three straight scoreless games after last night’s 8-0 defeat to Pensacola, marking their second consecutive shutout. The eight runs kept the visitors firmly ahead as Montgomery failed to punch across any runs.
In Sioux City Maurice Strickland 195 from New Zealand knocked out Bruno Dooley 220 from Gary Indiana. In Fort Wayne Floyd Gibbons 202 of Detroit stopped Tony Martin 193 of Chicago. In Baltimore Louis Cocoa 147 of New Haven outpointed Steve Mamakos 152 1 2 in Washington. Jezy Jannazyza 146 3 4 of New York outpointed Andre Jesserun 149 of New York.
Pittsburgh July 21 More than 10 000 members of Lag's International attended the 23rd convention after a long parade with enthusiasm. The 50 marching sections included Florida Lions in Seminole Indian dress carrying live alligators.
Washington July 21 Republican leaders join Democratic chieftains in pressing fast action on President Roosevelts 2.8 billion loan bill so Congress can adjourn by July 29. Mead and Barkley outline expansions and reforms while opposition constrains progress.
Summary of multiple league results with wins and losses. Notable scores include Cleveland 3 Philadelphia 2 and Detroit 7 New York 2 in the American League, Pittsburgh 4 New York 1 in the National League, and Columbus 5 Greenville 3 in the South Atlantic. Several rain interruptions noted in Barabnah-Augusta and Gadaden-Meridian regions.
Douglas Corrigan arrived in Pensacola with his bride Elizabeth Marvin of San Antonio. The famed trans Atlantic flyer, in a jovial mix up, forgot to add Mrs when signing the hotel register. They planned a naval station visit before continuing the honeymoon likely to Jacksonville, flying here from New Orleans.
At a Pensacola gathering the State Road Department heard new requests for road and bridge projects across the Gulf coast area. The Gulf Coast Highway Association urged early completion of the coastal route in Pinellas. Madison county proposed a Wakulla Springs to Gulf of Mexico link on a 50 90 basis with Georgia across the Withlacoochee river. Re-surfacing of the Clearwater Dunedin highway and many other projects were also listed for funding.
Washington July 21 A neutrality measure will be evolved from hundreds of talks between Congress members and voters in their states during the coming months. Roosevelt may campaign for neutrality or Borah and Johnson oppose it, but politicians agree the recess soundings will determine the final policy. Barnstorming threats to a neutrality debate are minimized in several quarters.
Florida WPA Administrator Roy Schroder visited Tallahassee to seek the state welfare board to resume certifying needy persons for work relief. The board halted certifications after legislative cuts reduced operating funds. Schroder said the WPA cannot take over the task due to drastic cuts in administrative staff.
In Thomasville Georgia yesterday the Georgia Florida league saw big innings decide outcomes. Waycross plated six runs in the eighth to defeat Cordele 9 to 6 after Cordele erupted for five in the same frame.
William Joseph Miles died last night at a Tampa hospital. He is survived by his son William M. Miles, known as Jack, who serves as secretary of the State Road Department in Tallahassee.
Franklin identifies Carl Quail's fingerprints at Goldcrest Bank and warns coworkers. In a tense midnight scene near a ghost town jail, Dick Bancroft confronts Packman from Western Metals and Minerals, who confesses attempted intimidation to scare Roselee Dale into selling. Packman flees as Dick warns of pursuit.
Japanese forces in North China launch a campaign to remove all remaining British employees from Peiping Mukden rail interests and related operations as tensions rise across the region. The effort signals intensified pressure on foreign workers amid ongoing conflict and occupation dynamics.
Chinese observers in Tientsin report developments on rail links between Tientsin and Pukow. The article notes progress and local commentary on the railway project and its regional impact.
A House subcommittee continued its review of Representative Caldwell's bill to extend federal barge service from Mobile Alabama to Carrabelle Florida. The plan would serve Pensacola Fort Walton Destin Panama City and other intermediate points to improve economical transport and water rate parity with other gulf ports, according to Caldwell and L E Thornton a Pensacola engineer.
Oakland July 21 Fred Anderson ace passer and line plunger slated to be University of California fullback next fall may never play again. His right ankle was crushed by an 1,800 pound heat interchange he was helping unload for an oil company.
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