Paris and France under fire amid war debates
An analysis argues France and Paris faced collapse from internal political divisions and flawed reliance on fortifications. It contrasts German strength with French leadership, warns against democratic weaknesses, and stresses self-reliance and competent leadership for effective defense.
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Willkie Named G.O.P. Presidential Candidate at Philadelphia
The Republican convention in Philadelphia backed Wendell Willkie as presidential nominee after a six ballot roll call, with Charles L. McNary chosen as running mate. The platform stressed peace, preparedness, and prosperity, while criticizing Roosevelt and the New Deal.
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NAMES IN THE NEWS AGENCY PLOTS AND COURT BATTLES
Secretary Cordelgull ordered Anthony J. Drexel to follow the exiled Polish government from Bordeaux to London. Earl Brower of the Communist Party faces another circuit court appeal over a passport conviction. Key Pittman urges swift British naval actions from Canada, while Landon warns against delays.
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England
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Communist Party
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New York
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
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Ney
Ware
Canada
Landon
Poavia Wee
Spreading Wings Aviation Expands Routes and Bases
Alaska Governor Ernest Gruening hosts a push for defense as the 20 ton Alaska Clipper begins Seattle to Alaska service in five hours, replacing four days by boat. Navy plans Sitka Kodiak air bases, Pan American starts trans Pacific to New Zealand, daily LA to Argentina flights begin July 12, four and a half day LA to Auckland service listed.
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Sitka
Kodiak
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Pan American Airways
South Pacific
New Zealand
Argentina
Los Angeles
Auckland
Change of Pace in Industrial Output Rises
Federal Reserve reports and other indices show a reversal of a downward trend in U S industrial activity since last December. Production expands in key industries with war材料 related demand and non military sectors rising. Steel is booming at capacity while auto tire shipments surge and rubber firms note gains. Southern Pacific railroad seeks about 2,500 new freight cars.
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Southern Pasife Railroad
League of Nations business report fades as resignations rise
The League of Nations, once a peace project, downsizes as 89 employees, the last 29 being told to resign or have contracts suspended since mid May after Germany’s blitz. The organization’s influence waned as Austria, Poland, Czechoslovakia, and other nations fell, ending an era of idealistic aims.
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Joseph Avenol
Germany
League
Spon
Austria
Poeland
Czecho-Slovakia
Albania
Pingland
Denmark
Norway
Netherlands
Belgium
Franco
Jamaica unrest and European politics in wartime notes
International tensions rise as Jamaica faces fears of a Negro uprising amid crop failures and German propaganda. British authorities watch Jamaica’s arsenal as Roosevelt warns against sovereignty changes, while French attitudes shift toward Germany amid Blitzkrieg news. Also, US-Soviet game plan fears and European political shifts color a volatile wartime panorama.
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Washington
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Gestapo
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Hitler
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Embroidered Picture Of Freedom's Lady Tribute Stamps Offered
A decorative embroidered picture titled Embroidered Picture Of Freedom's Lady features Miss Liberty towering over New York harbor holding a glowing torch. The ad notes transfer 29191 and a 15 cent stamp price, sized about 17 by 21 inches, with ordering instructions to follow.
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Ag Americsas
America
Household Tips From Common Sense Almanac
Household questions cover carpet care with hot water and turpentine, knife safety in storage, removing stuck food from pans, overcut turf leading to weeds, concrete painting wait times, linoleum upkeep with olive oil, and furniture polish steps using spirit of nitre.
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