Invasion plans and inflation clash in wartime address
The piece links German success claims in Russia to Axis setbacks and cites U S isolationist criticism of policy. It reports on Dies Committee rumors of South American forces and warns of Axis influence, then shifts to a National Safety Council home accident toll, and finally to Roosevelt urging inflation control with price stabilization, taxation of excess profits, and wage standards for defense industries.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics Index
Roosevelt
Office of Price Administration
National Defense Mediation Board
Hawaii's Arthur Jarrett eyeing Steelers line debut
230 pound Hawaii graduate and former assistant hangman travels 6000 miles to join Bert Bell's Pittsburgh Steelers in Hershey. He says he can kick barefoot but coach requires shoes on for practice and expects him to adapt when the squad arrives Friday. His father was warden of Oahu penal colony where he grew up.
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Hershey
University of Hawaii
Pittsburgh Pro Steelers
Arthur Jarrett
Bert Bell
Hawaii
Bell
Arthur
Jarrett
Oahu
Bert
Joe Louis Targets Nova Title Defense This Summer
In Cleveland on July 30 Joe Louis hinted at a summer title defense against Lou Nova after a month off following Billy Conn. The heavyweight champion, while playing golf at Highland Park, said he is tired of resting and eager to return to the ring.
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Cleveland
Joe Louis
Lou Nova
Billy Conn
Detroit
Nova
Highland Park
Joe
Invasion of Britain Possible Says Churchill Warning
New Mexico farmers urged to ensure labor for essential crops as draft boards receive deferment guidance. O Cheskey notes agriculture deserves study, WPA labor pools expanded, and State Employment Service offers aid with deferments and appeals to protect farm production amid wartime strain.
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New Mexico
Fred L. O’cheskey
AAA Committee
Selective Service
WPA
O’cheskey
Board of Appeals
State Employment Service
Albuquerque
Refreshments Planned for Soldiers During Roswell Stop
Citizens mobilize for the 200th Coast Artillery regiment visit to Roswell on August 12, pledging $215 in support. Mayor Hall forms a committee to organize cooling drinks and ice cream at the New Mexico Military Institute grounds, with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts assisting. The 200th, part of the New Mexico National Guard, will train August 8 to 14, traveling through Albuquerque, Deming, Hot Springs, Carlsbad, and Roswell.
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Civilian Defense Council
Col. Pearson
Hall
J. E. Johns
R. L. Burrow
W. T. Neely
Charles Boreing
Col
D. C. Pearson
Roswell
200Th Coast Artillery Regiment
New Mexico National Guard
Fort Bliss
New Mexico Military Institute
DeMoley
Jim Rallis
Red Cross
Elks Club
Woman’s Club
American Legion Auxiliary
First Christian Church
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Lions Club
E. P. Lodge
Advertising
Chaves County Bar Association
Rotary Club
Junior Womans Club
American Legion
First Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
Sheriff’s Office
A. D. Jones
E. G. Minton
Sheriff Young
Chrisman
Fort Blass
Tex
200Th Coast Artillery (Aa
New Mexico
Ft. Bliss
Charles G. Sage
Albuquerque
Deming
Hot Springs
Carlsbad
Britain Voices- Consequences of Foreign Policy
The report details reactions to rising tensions in the Pacific and Europe. Tokyo newspapers criticize U S actions while Tokyo stock prices falter. Eden warns Parliament that Britain fears strained ties with Japan and questions adherence to French Indo-China sovereignty. Premier Konoye cautions Japan to prepare for worst outcomes and pursue swift national policy changes amid global upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Fumimaro Konoye
Japan
Konoye
Jap Troops Move Closer to Key Southeast Asia Regions
Reports from Shanghai outline rapid Japanese advances in southern Indo China bases near Singapore, the Dutch East Indies, and the Philippines. Washington reveals seizure of 19 Japanese fishing boats in Hawaiian waters, while a Peiping committee to adjust capital and property targets British and American interests. American and British travelers at Peiping station say luggage was frozen by authorities per Japanese embassy guidance.
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Indo- China
Singapore
Dutch East Indies
Philippines
Japan
China
Peiping
Tientsin
Shanghai
Washington
Treasury Department
Hawaiian
Price control plan urged to curb wartime costs
Congress urged to push wage and price controls to ease rising production costs. Leon Henderson leads drafting of a bill to empower flexible price ceilings with licenses. President Roosevelt argues ceilings must be temporary and used alongside supply actions to stabilize markets. Rent control is needed to head off profiteering and protect civilian morale amid high defense spending and material shortages.
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Leon Henderson
Office of
Price Administration
Civilan Supply
Roosevelt
Soviet and Nazi Front Voices Clash Over Battles Near Moscow
Reports describe heavy fighting west of Lake Peipus in Estonia with about 30,000 Russian troops wiped out and Germans pressing toward Leningrad. Soviet officials claim drives toward Leningrad Moscow and Kiev stall while Red Army goes on the offensive in several sectors. Berlin papers speak of a 190 mile front around Smolensk as battles rage with stiff resistance and German losses.
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Leningrad
Lake Peipus
Estonia
Smolensk
Moscow
Kiev
Berlin
Voelkischer Beobachter
Hitler
Mogilev
Vyazma
S. A. Lozovsky
Red Star
Red Army
Germany
Bulgaria
Rio Grande flood control plans draw federal action
In Washington a rivers and harbors bill funds a Rio Grande flood control survey by the Army. Interior official John J. Dempsey says reclamation should take over the district, with field surveys already under way. Proposals include dams at San Felipe and near Rio Puerco, canals from San Felipe to San Marcial, and optional dams at Abiquiu and Ute Mountain to protect Elephant Butte.
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Senate
Rio Grande
John J. Dempsey
Interior
New Mexico
Reclamation Bureau
Stanley Philippo
Conservancy District
Colorado-New Mexico
Elephant Butte Dam
Philippi
Arthur Fife
The
Soil Conservation Service
Clifford H. Stone
Denver
Resources Regional Board
Hyd
Washingon
White Rock Canyon
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
San Felipe
Rio Puerco
Rio Salado
Rio Jemez
San Marcial
Abiquiu
Ute Mountain
Fife
Elephant Butte
Cooler Weather Ends Heat Wave Across Northern States
The heat and humidity wave eased as cooling northerly winds and thundershowers swept from the Dakotas to New England. Relief was expected for much of Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, with readings in the 60s to 80s in many cities. The blaze of high temperatures noted 320 deaths nationwide, including 165 from heat prostration and 155 from drowning.
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Associated Press
Dakotas
New England
Chicago Weather Bureau
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
G. L. Canaday
Milwaukee
Washington, D. C
Philadelphia
New York City
Baltimore
Canaday
Rocky Mountains
Blythe
Calif
Spot cotton steady in Galveston market report
Galveston July 30 report shows spot cotton steady with 56 down middle grade mid dling 15.94 and no sales. The brief also mentions canning cucumbers and dill at Andersons Gardens as an advertisement.
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Galveston
Axis plans eyed for Black Sea and Dardanelles raids
Arrivals at Varna and Burgas hint at operations against the Russian fleet. Rumors in Turkey allege the Axis intends to seize the Dardanelles and Bosporus to move the Italian fleet into the Black Sea.
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Black Sea
Varna
Burgas
Turkey
Axis
Dardanelles
Bosporus
Congress debates defense power and draft deferment
Senator Peppers said opposition to the measure was easing as the country recognizes the need for national defense. Congress has not completed action on deferment legislation for registrants over 28. The House rejected a compromise to allow deferments and to authorize plant seizure, while conferees were told to press the House amendments removing references to plant seizure from the Senate bill.
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Congress
Peppers
D-Fla
House
Senate
Four Girls Registered for Beauty Pageant at Yucca
The Yucca announces four local young ladies have registered for the Miss America Pageant to be held August 13 14 in town. Eligible entrants are ages 16 to 28, unmarried and American. Winners receive an all-expense trip to Atlantic City and will compete for the Miss America title with prizes including screen contracts and dramatic school instruction.
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Atlantic City
Wide break in cotton prices shocks market
New York July 30 heavy liquidation followed President Roosevelt's price control message to Congress. Cotton futures tumbled as much as 5.15 a bale on the New York Cotton Exchange, the largest drop in years. A brief rally later cut losses to about 2.50 to 3.00 per bale as trading neared the close.
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New York
Roosevelt
Congress
New York Cotton Exchange
Cotton Exchange
New York Wool Futures Close Mixed on July 30
Grease wool futures eased slightly while wool top futures fell modestly. Oct grease wool 94.5, Dec 93.2B. Certificated grease wool spots 95.0N. Top futures Oct 123.5B, Dec 121.5B, March 1200, May 119.3B. Certificated spot wool tops 125.5N. B-Bid N nominal.
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New York
Staple parity price sparks futures fluctuation in 1942 contracts
After the parity price for the Staple was set at 16.49 cents per pound a buying surge pushed futures 45 to 50 cents a bale. Yet gains faded as calculations on allowances freight and smaller charges capped loans at no more than 15 cents per pound. By 2 PM October futures stood at 16.50 cents, May 1942 at 16.63, and July 1942 at 16.80.
Federal defense observers to attend New Mexico mobilization
SANTA FE July 30 Representatives of the Federal Defense Council will attend New Mexico's civilian mobilization in September. Adj Gen Russell C Charlton said they will observe and develop observations to be applied to civilian defense on a nationwide scale.
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Santa FE
Federal Defense Council
New Mexico
Adj
Russell C. Charlton
Fur pelts catch reported by New Mexico Game Department
Santa Fe July 30 Warden Elliott Barker reports a 13077.47 dollar catch in fur pelts for the last fiscal year. The take included skins of 1160 trapped under state permit.
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Santa FE
State Game Department
Elliott Barker
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