British Show Of Force In The Present Crisis
London outlines a series of mobilization and export credit steps to strengthen the Allied front. Britain plans air shows with Royal Air Force units, partial mobilization reserves, and expanded export credits to back Poland Greece Turkey and Roumania, with New Zealand receiving a small aircraft industry credit.
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London
Biritman
Brn
Freseh
Amr
Courne
Europe
Sangria
Poland
Beesnama
Greece
Turkey
Royal Air Force
Board of Trade
China
Roumania
Egypt
Iraq
Finland
Sweden
New Zealand
Germans Begin Mass Repatriation From Southern Tyrol to Berlin
An exodus of German speaking Tyroleans from Italy to Germany has started, with about 5,000 already in Germany. Officials say thousands more will follow to join the Reich labor ranks amid a broader German labor shortage, though the total number of repatriations remains unclear.
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Berlin
Tyrol
Italy
Germany
Zaid
Pension Plan for British MPs Proposed in Commons
Prime Minister presented a bill to create a pension fund for needy ex MPs and their widows. Ex MPs pay £12 yearly from parliamentary salary. Pensions capped at £150 for former members and £125 to widows. fund aims to aid eligible former MPs and their widows.
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London
Chaimberlain
House of Commons
Tower Bouss
Global Gold Reserves Compared Among Powers
A historical report notes Britain and France hold about two times Germany and Mexico’s reserves. It cites a survey of gold stocks and movements, stating democratic powers total roughly £6.2456 billion versus $222 billion held by Italy and Germany.
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Washington
Great Britain
France
Germany
Maly
Beant
Italy
Arab Terrorists Sentenced Near Halkilie
A military court sentenced seven Arab terrorists to death for killing four British soldiers and three Jewish auxiliary policemen patrolling the Halkilie railway. Five more terrorists received life imprisonment.
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Hala
Palestine
Halkilie
King George and Queen Elizabeth to Visit Belgium
A formal palace notice says King George VI and Queen Elizabeth will visit Belgium from October 24 to 27, touring Antwerp and Liege Exposition. The trip, a reciprocal gesture for Leopold’s 1937 visit to London, aims to reinforce Anglo Belgian friendship after World War II era ties.
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Lowinn
George
Queer Wabeth
Belgium
Leopold
London
Britain
English Channel
Berinn
Qumen
Elizabeth
Antwerp
Liege
England
Holiday Fourth of July Death Toll Tops 600 in Us
A nationwide survey counted at least 635 deaths during the four day Fourth of July holiday, far above last year. Auto accidents caused 281 deaths, drownings 158, and other disasters 194, with Farward Fisher, 21, among the slain near Ludington Michigan.
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York
Farward Fisher
National Safety Council
Ludington
Michigan
Trade Revival Berlin and Europe Weighs Armaments Impact
A mid year analysis by Reichs Kredt Gesellschaft, Berlin's large bank, links GI gantic armaments to revival in Europe and predicts France Britain and Germany share the trend. It notes drag on world economy from indebtedness and uneven gold distribution, with over 60 percent in the United States, and expects Germany to push its barter trade with renewed energy.
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Berlin
Europe
Reichs Kredit Gesellschaft
France
Great Britain
Germany
United States
New Developments Survey Northern Ontario Resources for Toronto
Toronto Controller D F J Conboy announced a special survey by the civic northern Ontario development committee. The study will assess developing large lignite coal deposits near Blacksmith Fall to absorb Toronto's unemployed and explore encouraging Canadian pottery industries using untouched northern clay deposits.
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Toronto
D. F. J. Conboy
Civic Northern Ontario Development Committee
Blacksmith Fall
Torontou
Civic Employment Committees
Ontario
Bata Visits New York and Plans U.S. Branches
Bata, head of a major shoe firm from Czechoslovakia, tours New York and inspects the first American branch under construction at Belcamp Maryland. He and old contacts join reserves at Hounslow Barracks and prepare for training in London and Ontario.
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New York
Jan Bata
Huel le de
France
Belcamp
Hounslow Barracks
London
Ontario
Britain Japan Talks Narrow to Tientsin Issue Says Tory
A Japanese spokesman reiterated cooperation with Britain while Sir Robert Craig, British ambassador, said Britain’s stance on the Sino-Japanese dispute would not be discussed in forthcoming conversations with Tokyo. Talks will focus on the Tientsin matter. Sir Robert showed cautious optimism about arbitration but warned that forceful tactics could make a solution impossible and cause catastrophe.
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Britain
Japan
Tientsin
Great Briain
Robert Craig
Tokyo
Robert
Royal Treasures from Canada Shown at Windsor Fair
Royal souvenirs from the King and Queen of Canada were displayed at a Windsor fair. The items include gifts from their Canadian tour and personal mementos, sent by the King along with historic Windsor Castle exhibits for a Royal School display in Windsor Great Park.
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Fair Windsor
Eng
Canada
Windsor Castle
Royal School
Windsor Great Park
Arrange Credits for Purchase of War Materials London
The Daily Mail and Daily Express report cabinet plans to seek about £1,000,000 in trade and defence credits to aid Poland Romania Turkey and Greece. A Polish financial mission has been in London to negotiate. Some papers claim credits would be better used in Canada Newfoundland and Australia to build armament factories and pay mobilized officers and men.
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London
Daily Mail
Poland
Roumania
Turkey
Greece
Great Britain
Pearfinteca
Neeting
Daily Express
Ind
Canada
Newfoundland
Australia
Kentucky Flood Toll Rises in Eastern Hills Region
In Kentucky a cloud burst triggered floods across Morehead and Breathitt County. Authorities report 114 feared dead, 33 known dead, and 69 missing in Keck and surrounding areas. Postmaster W. E. Crouteher among the dead, with 12 unaccounted elsewhere as rescue efforts continue.
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Morehead
Kentucky
Merehead
Keck
W. E. Crouteher
Breathitt County
Breathitt
Walter Beaton
Jackson
Emergency Supplies Advice From Commons
British householders urged to store a week’s supply of rations as part of emergency preparedness. William Morrison, chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, told the House of Commons that traders should maintain or increase stocks of essential foodstuffs and households should build up reserves.
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London
William Morrison
Duchy of Lancaster
House of Commons
Morrison
Commission Report On Dominion Provincial Relations Unfinished
Ottawa learns the royal commission on Dominion provincial relations which began hearings in November 1937 remains incomplete. Prime Minister Mackenzie King said he wrote Dr Joseph Sirois, chair of the commission, for a definite completion date. It is expected the report may address a general election issue and a conference between provinces and Dominion to study its findings.
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Ottawa
Royal Commission On
Danzig Protection Protest Across Free City Tensions Rise
Great Britain France and Poland consider diplomatic action over German military activity in Danzig. Prime Minister Chamberlain stated Parliament that Britain will take necessary steps to make its attitude clear, following Conservative Vyvyan Adams' call for a strong gesture to deter German moves.
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London
Great Britain
France
Poland
Danzig
Free City
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Vyvyan Adams
Germany
Britain
Radio War U S Baldts Short Wave Station To Offset Propaganda
United States engineers prepare a 4 kilowatt short wave station called Big Bertha to counter German fascist propaganda. The station, developed by a New Jersey company, will be ready to disseminate a news barrage within two weeks.
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U.S. Baldts
NOY
United States
Germany
Ite
Centrol
South America
Eaduy
Uerad Electric Company
Clash on Manchukuo border drives heavy Japanese losses
Reports from Shanghai describe fierce border fighting between Japanese forces in Manchukuo and Soviet Mongolian troops. Hospitals in Harbin overflow with Japanese wounded as Tokyo claims heavy casualties while downplaying losses, and Moscow cites Soviet victories amid conflicting tallies.
Japan Pushes New Asia Order in Talks at Tientsin
In marking two years of the China war, premier Rachiro Hiranuma warned Britain to recognize Japan’s right to lead East Asia. He said settlement hinges on deep understanding of Japan’s new order and threatened to suspend talks if Britain resists. The incident occurred in Tientsin where discussions will focus on the Tientsin blockade.
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Tokyo
Bremner Baron
Rachiro Hiranuma
Great Britain
Japan
East Asia
Tientsin
Tientain
China
Chiangy-Whai-Shek
Tiritain
Soviet Claim Victory on Khatka River Front
Moscow newspapers report a great victory by Soviet Russian Outer Mongolian forces against Japanese Manchukuoan units on the Khatka river front. Despatches say July 2 to 5 battle ended in rout with 800 Japanese, 100 Soviet-Mongol killed and 200 wounded. 50 Japanese tanks knocked out, four planes downed, but nine Soviet planes lost.
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Moscow
Khatka River
Outer Mongolian
Russia
Quter Mongolia
Khalka
Lake Bor
Japan
Manchoukuo
Transatlantic trip by Dixie Clipper linked Chicago and Listen
Manufacturer James McVittie held a share in Listen Portugal and returned to Chicago after a rapid journey. He traveled by the Dixie Clipper flying boat and a land plane from New York, with meals noted in Listen Monday and Chicago Tuesday.
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Chicago
James McVittie
Listen
Portugal
New York
Congress Party of India backs Tanias in Commonwealth bid
The Congress Party of India, long promoting reform, supports Tanias membership in the British Commonwealth of Nations. In Montreal, Dre DP Panda, general secretary and ex-private secretary to Mahatma Gandhi, stated the stance as officers from British Columbia began criminal investigations under Staff Sergeant C K Mackenzie in Victoria.
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Montreal
Congress Party of India
Tania
Dre DP. P. Panda
Mahatma Garasthi
Vanover
British Columbia
C.K. Mackenzie
Criminal Investigation Department of
Victoria
Trans-Canada Air Lines to start Montreal Toronto service
Ottawa reports Transport Minister Howe said plans were set to launch a day service by Trans-Canada Air Lines between Montreal and Toronto with Ottawa as the context on July 15.
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Ottawa
CD. Howe
Trans-Canada Air Lines
Montreal
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Outer Mongolia
Manchukuo
Soviet Russia
Tamsk
Bmanchoukuo
Tess
Asia
India
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