Will Japan Risk War with U S
Associated Press analysis weighs Japan’s possible gambles in the far east. It notes fear of the United States deters expansion, warns Japan could attack Siberia if Axis fortunes shift, and discusses how Nazi successes influence Japanese options amid the Russo German war.
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Associated Press
Japan
Russia
Siberia
United States
Indo-China
Britain
Sam
Kaname Wakasugi
Washington
Government to Run Strikebound Shipyard for Defense Needs
The Federal Drydock and Shipbuilding Co offered its Kearny New Jersey yard to the navy for immediate possession and operation to meet steel shortages. The strike there is viewed as largely jurisdictional, with wage and closed shop issues suspected to be involved.
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Federal Drydock and Shipbuilding Co
Kearny
New Jersey
Navy Department
National Defense Plan
German Drive- School Budgets and War News
Mullins reports a cash on hand decline of 235,908 with reserves down from nearly 1,000,000 to about 150,000. The current fund faces a 92,330 revenue drop from state land and oil rights leasing, offset by increases in sales tax, income tax, property taxes, and other revenues. The permanent fund rises 112,191. Bernalillo County gains 446,859 non transportation from the equalization fund, while transportation money totals 870,000. In war news, RAF daylight raids hit Cologne and France. Soviet forces face a large German push in the Ukraine near Odessa, Kiev, and Smolensk.
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Mullins
Bernalillo County
Germany
Hells
Rhineland
Cologne
Reich
France
London
Semeon Budyonny
Adolf Hitler
Ukraine
Nikolaev
Odessa
Uman
Kiev
DNB
Berlin
Red Army
Smolensk
Bel Tserkov
Plans to Cut The Tax Exemptions
Senate finance chair George proposes reducing personal income tax exemptions to 750 for singles and 1500 for married couples as treasury recommended. He expects rate readjustments before finalizing the 3.2367 billion tax program while Nye urges a 15 percent lease lend supertax to fund British aid, a move few expect to advance.
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Washington
George
D-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
House
Nye
R-Nd
Maneuvers To Be Like Real War Is Army's Hope
Alexandria dispatch reports a peacetime drill of half a million troops with invented nations Almat and Kotmk to simulate real war. Propaganda aims to increase realism for soldiers and public. Alleged border incidents and arrests fuel tension as neutral observers warn of an inevitable war.
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Alexandria
Almat
Oosenay
Kotmk
Kodunkis
Europe
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kitmk
Kotmik
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Missouri
Kentucky
Kotunk
New Orleans
Kodankis
Little Rock
Hot Springs
Fort Smith
Ark
Koduakis
Industrial shortages offset by new mills and a giant oil line
The article notes shortages in aluminum copper steel and iron due to increased defense demand, but forecasts rapid relief from new steel mills expanded copper production and a proposed eighty million dollar oil pipeline to move crude from the southwest to New York. Transportation fixes also promised including 25 Great Lakes ore boats. It also covers Richard Whitney's release after a fraud sentence and contemplates his public shame and possible restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ickes
Southwest
New York
Great Lakes
Minnesota
Mexico to revive Tehuantepec railroad for canal defense
The Tehuantepec line once operated across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec will be revived by Mexico as an adjunct to the Panama Canal for hemisphere defense. It would transport defense supplies including oil by rail to both ends of the canal for U.S. navy use and shipping. A future canal across Nicaragua and another across Tehuantepec are seen as feasible, though challenging, with world conditions possibly accelerating start.
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Tehuantepec
Mexico
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Pacific
Nicaragua
Panama
Press reaction shows approval for Tugwell Puerto Rico post
Weekend comments from the press gang indicate no strong objections to Rex Tugwell becoming governor of Puerto Rico. They also suggest similar acceptance if Ma Perkins were appointed consul to Chile or another country.
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Rex Tugwell
Puerto Rico
United States
Ma Perkins
Chile
Elks Quiet Over Supreme Judge Election
Amid many Elks in the state there is no bustle about the election of a supreme judge as Grand Exalted Ruler. The older members recall a prior choice that nearly wrecked the patriotic fraternity.
Clovis Editor Faces Baptist Driveway Clash
Jack Hull of the Clovis News Journal contends with a Baptists blockading his driveway on Sunday mornings. He argues for respecting individual property rights. Cheer up, Jack.
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Jack Hull
Clovis News- Journal
Baptists
Jack
Huge July crowds at Carlsbad Caverns draw big value
More than 50,000 visitors are expected to pass through Carlsbad Caverns in July, with attendees asserting the admission fees are well justified. The piece notes broad satisfaction and contrasts this experience with other forms of extraction.
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Carilsbad
Grace Corrigan Advocates School Consolidation Savings
Grace Corrigan state superintendent says consolidation saves 132000 dollars yearly for the people. She notes potential economies in new handling of school books would improve the educational sector.
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Grace Corrigan
Press Release Snapshot From Washington On Defense Share
On this day Washington releases figures showing Uncle Sam devotes 17 percent of national income to defense Germany 50 percent and England 45 percent. Officials warn these shares will rise next year as military spending increases and policy shifts unfold.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Defense
Germany
England
Government CCC and NYA spending across years
Government outlays for the CCC and NYA totaled 387 million dollars last year, project 365 million this year, with uncertain next year. Officials note possible changes if Mars is involved and describe the OPM order to increase pig iron production.
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CCC
NYA
Mars
OPM
Rent strikes spark Fair Rent Committees across twenty one cities
Exorbitant rents last month triggered the formation of 21 Fair Rent Committees amid defense industry demand. The groups will investigate profiteering in housing and assess methods to curb it, reflecting widespread concern over cost of living during peak defense production.
Makers of scientific apparatus aid hearing gain metals profits
A brief comment notes that a single industry line of makers of scientific devices for hearing assistance wields influence over metals and plastics access, shaping procurement and market dynamics across sectors.
Government Moves To Ease Farm Machinery Shortages
Material shortages chiefly of steel threaten farm machinery production prompting government action to address supply constraints and sustain manufacturing for agriculture.
Nickel Shipments to US Jump 20 Percent for War Device Use
Shipments of nickel from Canada to the United States rose by about twenty percent through August. The bulk of the metal now supplies wartime machinery and weaponry.
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Canada
United States
War Department Sets Juniors Registrants Near Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand
The War Department estimated 750 000 registrants of the juniors born since Oct 16. Today's official return shows 764 490 with Alaska yet to come. The figure aligns closely with New Mexico military officials expectations.
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War Department
Alaska
New Mexico
Oklahoma Selective Service backs early draft eligibility checks
The Selective Service of Oklahoma affirms New Mexico’s approach by urging advance examinations for those liable to be drafted. The aim is to identify and correct defects so draftees meet federal standards when called.
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Selective Service of
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Coastal Aircraft Warning Service completes phase
The coastal organizations of the Aircraft Warning Service, a key part of the national defense program, have been completed and the interior setup will be finished in the coming weeks.
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Aircraft Warning Service
New Mexico Expects Aluminum Drive Output Exceeding Quota
New Mexico reports a quota of 50,000 pounds for the Aluminum Drive and a tentative estimate shows the total will exceed by at least 10,000 pounds. Final figures await post August 1, with precise totals to be released later.
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New Mexico
New Mexico completes public relations setup for preparedness
The sheriff of Bernalillo county warned against looting scrap metal as two huskies with axes destroyed usable aluminum. Thirty six states established public relations departments to tell the truth about national preparedness, with New Mexico as the twenty first state. The State Guard counts nineteen companies and waits for proper equipment and housing before increasing organization.
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Bernalillo
New Mexico
State Guard
Santa Fe Fiesta draws visitors amid defense boosts
Santa Fe businesses push Fiesta advertising in Roswell as the state promotes defense related breaks and anticipates wider attendance for August 30 to September 1. Roswell ad buys include Home Grown Golden Sweet Cantaloupes from Anderson's Gardens as part of the effort.
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Santa FE
Roswell
Anderson’s Gardens
Adv
Japan Warns U S Britain of War If Pressure Continues
Kokumin reports Tokyo warned the United States and Britain any further anti Japanese pressure would trigger the worst situation and Japan would push ahead to establish its sphere in east Asia. London officials warned war if Japan seeks conflict, urging calm in the Far East. Koh Ishii raised concern over US war material shipments to Vladivostok.
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U. S.-Britain
Tokyo
Kokumin
United States
Britain
Japan
East Asia
Pacific
Koh Ishii
Cabinet Information Bureau
Vladivostok
Soviet Russia
Home Grown Blackeyed Peas at Anderson's Gardens Adv
Local garden feature highlights home grown blackeyed peas grown by Anderson’s Gardens. The advisory notes prime planting season, soil tips, and water needs to boost yields and flavor for the home cook.
Regimental Coast Artillery Exercise Returns via Roswell
About 2,000 officers and men of the 200th Coast Artillery Anti Aircraft regiment leave Albuquerque after a three day stay. They head to Fort Bliss via Roswell and Carlsbad, with a 17 mile column of 268 trucks and a blitz on social scenes. The unit, boosted by selectees, has about 850 guardsmen and 1,000 new troops, plus 1500 New Mexico natives and others from several states. The regiment uses 110 miles of telephonic wire, searchlights from its plant, and includes two battalions with batteries stationed from Albuquerque to Taos.
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200Th Coast Artillery Regiment
Miler
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Roswell
Carlsbad
Fort Bliss
200Th Coast Artillery
A-A
New Mexico National Guard
Virginia
Miller
New Mexico Military Institute
Virgil O. McCullom
Max Miller
Clyde Earle Ely
Charles E. Sage
Deming
Smith
Cain
Sherman
Dorris
Vinette
Santa Fe
Greeman
Gallup
Stump
Col. Luikart
Clovis
Grimmer
Reardon
Saddler
Silver City
Compton
Taos
George
N. M
Tex
John Miles
Albuquerque Army Air Base
France Moves to Raise All Ministers in New Decree
France plans to elevate all government members to ministerial rank, previously state secretaries, in a decree. Petain will address the nation tonight to explain the step and the aim to unite the country around the chief of state with a broad cast that will be rebroadcast two hours later. The Paris press urges collaboration with Germany on political economic and military matters including defense of Dakar and other French African points.
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Germany
Paris
Dakar
Africa
French Africa
Petain
House Democrats seek amendment to limit World War II draft extension
A group of at least 25 House Democrats proposed an amendment to the draft extension bill to exempt men called before December 31 1942 from service if Congress acts later. Representative Downs led the effort with Anderson and others backing, as Rayburn and party leaders sought an 18 month extension. Elston questioned the need while praising Marshall, who follows Stimson and wants limits on rank and outside use. Faddish warned about political scalp risks.
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House Democrats
Congress
Representative Downs
D-Conn
Roose
Velt
Anderson
Downs
Rayburn
House
Senate
Elston
Ohio
Geo. C. Marshall
Army
Western Hemisphere
Marshall
War Stimson
Stimson
Rep. Faddish
D-Pa
Marriage Licenses for D L Lee Jr and Frances A Cazier
D L Lee Jr of Dexter married Frances A Cazier of El Paso per local marriage license records.
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D. L. Lee, Jr
Dexter
Frances A. Cazier
el Paso
Callender And Deaton Speak At Kiwanis Meeting
Two talks at the Kiwanis luncheon featured Roswell high school principal Paul H. Deaton outlining school history and new additions plus courses and activities, while James M. H. Callender spoke on the present world conflict. Paul McEvoy led the program and E A Roberts guest hosted as the Southwestern Public Service district manager new to Roswell.
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Kiwanis
Paul H. Deaton
Roswell
James M. H. Callender
Paul McEvoy
E. A. Roberts
Carlsbad
Southwestern Public Service Company
A. B. Cotton
Strikes and Mediation Reel Across Key Industries
Strikes persist in multiple sectors as the CIO walkout halts defense plant output and wage talks loom. A national mediation board seeks talks in Chicago to avert a railway shutdown affecting about 1.15 million workers while Curtis-Wright and Koven plants face walkouts over union issues and contract terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearny
Korndorff
Navy Department
National Railway Mediation Board
Chicago
U. S. Conciliation Service
Mack Manufacturing Company
Allentown
CIO
Washington
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Caldwell
N. J
Jersey City
Dover
L. O. Koven and Brother
Employes Association
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Los Angeles
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Leningrad
Ion
Moscow
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Murmansk
Red
Constant
Danube
Richard Whitney
Whitney
Sing Sing
George Whitney
Army Air School
State Fairgrounds
Army Air Base
Socorro
Gun Nary
Pleyel
America
Callender
Deaton
Auto Service CO
2Nd
Penn
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