Noble resignation signals political optics in Washington
Washington notes the under secretary of commerce Edward J. Noble resigns with a diplomatic nod to nonpartisan service amid New Deal ties. His departure sparks chatter of shifts in the Hopkins era and potential future public appearances with Wendell Wilkle, while internal tensions and draft DIM debates color the political scene across the Midwest and White House circles.
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Washington
Edward J. Noble
Roosevelt
Iap
Noble
New Deal
Bob Jackson
Francis Biddle
Supreme Court
Stanley Reed
Tom Corcoran
Wendell Wilkle
Clu
Commerce Department
Hopkins
Victor Sholls
Department
Noodle
Wendell Winlkle
Almanac snippet with sun and moon data for Peay
The entry lists date Aug 16 2940 with daylight time 44 pm and miscellaneous times. It notes moonrise and sunset timings and includes a brief SAU Vehicles line with tonight’s time 8.26 pm.
U S Seeks Air Naval Bases From Britain In Canal Zone Area
President Roosevelt disclosed talks with Britain on acquiring naval and air bases for American defense in the Panama Canal region and said discussions with Canada cover hemispheric defense. He urged reporters to avoid speculation on destroyers and kept details minimal.
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U.S
Britain
Canal Zone
Roosevelt
United States
British Empire
Panama Canal
Great Britain
National Guard Mobilization Bill Clears House Vote
Washington August 16 Overwhelming House approval of the National Guard Mobilization bill moves toward enactment. About 396000 men may be called for a year of active service, with the Senate to concur and President Roosevelt to sign. The army plans to call 55400 guardsmen by September 16 as mobilization proceeds amid debate on destroyers for Britain and related bases.
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Washington
House
National Guard
Senate
Roosevelt Mass
Army
Pleng
Great Britain
United States Hemisphere
Britain
United States
Traffic Heaviest In Years Says State Policeman
State Police Officer William McBain reports traffic in Portsmouth and vicinity is the heaviest in years. He notes conversations with visitors and experiences of other officers suggest many people who previously went to 3 are touring New England.
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Portsmouth
William McBain
McBain
New England
Ruling Upholds Pinkham Company Authority in Maine
Justice Thaxter of the Maine Supreme Court binds a Massachusetts Supreme Court decree affirming Arthur W. Pinkham’s authority to run Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co under the board, amid a Maine equity suit by Lydia Gove and others seeking a receiver and dissolution.
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Portland
Sidney St. Felix Thaxter
Maine Supreme Court
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Arthur W. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
Marblehead
Mass
Caroline P. Gove
Caroline Doty
Mary Pitman
Mildred A. Wilder
Rae E. Reneghan
Lynn
Planes Parts To Be Made At Laconia By Local Firm
Laconia August 16 AP Completion of arrangements to manufacture aviation parts was announced today by Ralph Thompson president of Scott and Williams manufacturers of knitting machinery. Full time operation was possible almost immediately.
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Laconia
Ralph &. Thomson
Scott and Williams
Five Die In Blast At Powder Factory
Five men were killed when an Atlas powder plant unit six miles east of Joplin exploded. The plant employs about 400, producing nearly 2,000,000 pounds of TNT monthly, with most sold to British buyers. Authorities said sabotage was not suspected unless evidence emerges.
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Joplin
Atlas
Missouri
Kansas City
Dwight Brantley
Federal Bureau of Investigation
No. 2 Punch House
A. m. Sherrif
Carthage
Jasper
Weather Five-Day Forecast Plan At Boston
Cambridge Mass Aug 16 An experimental program to forecast weather five days ahead was started by the U S weather bureau. Data will be kept within eight sectional stations for their daily forecasts. Later the system may support national defense and assist weather dependent industries.
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Cambridge
Mass
U. S. Weather Bureau
C. G. Rossby
Bureau
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
National Defense Program
Has Easter Lily In Full Bloom
Mrs Louise Jacques of 349 Hanover street surprised neighbors by revealing a Easter lily in full bloom in her window. The flower fills the room with sweet perfume and delicate beauty, drawing admiring looks from all who see it as Easter seems to arrive early at the Jacques home.
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Louise Jacques
Hanover Street
NHNG Plays War Game in New York Maneuvers
Canton Aug 16 The 197th Coast Artillery NH National Guard and three battalions of the 172nd field artillery Manchester engage in the Army maneuvers in upper New York State. Rain and fog hinder travel as Battery B Portsmouth runs maneuvers earlier week and camouflages under Captain Edgar J. Ladd amid friend foe color coding. A Mass for the Assumption was attended by soldiers led by Rev Matthew J. Casey regimental chaplain.
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Canton
197Th Coast Artillery
New Hampshire National Guard
172Nd Field Artillery
Manchester
Upper New York State
Portsmouth
Exeter
N. H
Edgar J. Ladd
Signal Corps
Air Corps
Matthew J. Casey
Willkie Sparks Warm Downstate Welcome in Rushville
In Rushville Indiana crowds greeted Wendell L Willkie and his wife as they returned from Colorado Springs awaiting a formal acceptance of the Republican nomination He was driven in an Indiana caravan and waved from his auto at crossroads residents cheered The couple planned a rally at Elwood tomorrow where a keynote address on national defense and foreign policy is expected to be delivered
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Rushville
Ind
Wendell L. Willkie
Willkie
Indianapolis
Indiana
Colorado Springs
Colo
Elwood
New Vault To Make City Records Easier and Safer
City expands vault to double capacity with 250 feet of steel shelving boosting access for officials and the public. Clerk John J. Henson oversees installation during vacation, while copies of ancient records are photostated for preservation and easier inspection.
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City Wall
John J. Henson
Fire truck test speeds through Portsmouth yard
A Portsmouth fire engine from the local station completed a 300 second trip to the Navy yard yesterday with Ernest Weeks at the helm. The test showed the yard could receive aid quickly in an emergency though traffic delays prevented shaving seconds off the route.
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Portsmouth
Navy Yard
Ernest Weeks
Memorial Bridge
Troops Rest Up For FDR Welcome
Ogdensburg New York August 16 three short lived wars ended today as training exercises halted 24 hours early to allow 90000 soldiers to prepare a welcome for President Roosevelt. The president will arrive by special train tomorrow morning to tour the 1300 square mile maneuver area. Returning to camp today some guards units were without regular officers released in a thorough overhaul of command personnel ahead of possible federal service. Expert opinion within the guard cites a 30 percent mortality rate.
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Ogdensburg
N.Y
Roosevelt
National Guard
National Guard Command
Guard
Hislop Testifies on Missing 2500 Dollar RCA Check
Washington August 16 AP failure of witness to locate accounting records hindered Senate inquiry into a $2500 check tied to RCA anti trust case delays. Albert J Hislop former Portsmouth mayor said the loan was from Roger Whiteford Washington attorney, with Whiteford unable to locate the check and Hastings receiving funds from RCA through Whiteford. Tobey pressed for endorsements and questioned timing of payments to Hastings Moses and others.
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Washington
Senate
Radio Corporation of America
Albert J. Hislop
Portsmouth
Interstate Commerce Committee
Roger Whiteford
RCA
Hislop
Whiteford
Tobey
R-N.h
George Moses
New Hampshire
Ufa
Del
Hastings
General Conflagration May Start In Balkans
Allied war reporting describes a massive air assault as Nazi bombers surge across the English coast near London and RAF defense battles erupt. German forces reportedly field up to 2,500 planes, while chaos and censorship ripple from Dover to London as Greece and the Balkans edge toward wider conflict involving Britain, Italy, and Turkey.
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Associated Press
Hitler
London
Berlin
English
GSV
NBC
New York
Agai
Scotland
Cornwall
Dover
Channel
England
DNB
Thames River
Italy
Britain
Alps
Rome
Europe
Athens
Albania
Bar Navigation By New Bridge For Two Weeks
The Piscataqua river near the new bridge will close to boats for 14 days beginning Monday as the drawbridge is used. U S Engineers approved the closure to expedite work and relocate the channel depths. Small crafts only allowed during the period with 24 hour lift span operation after two weeks. Counterweights, lifting machinery, and operator’s house are progressing.
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Piscataqua
United States Engineers
Mussolini and Italy blamed in mixed Mediterranean view
A New York report mocks Italian press claims over Albania and Mussolini’s campaigns. It notes perceived Greek anger, Mussolini’s rapid advances into occupied desert regions, and Adolf Hitler’s contrasting fortunes as Britain and English Channel breezes frame a global sting.
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