Nazis Warn U S to Change Refugee Transport Route
Berlin declared it would assume no responsibility for safety of the American Legion ship carrying 892 refugees from Finland to New York. Germany warned the voyage could be endangered by minefields and war zones near Britain, while stating it would not insure safe conduct. The ship, including notable passengers, sails near Cape Wrath and Rona Island as German forces announce a broad naval blockade and mine-laying along British approaches.
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U S Holds Reich to Ship Pledge
The United States will uphold belligerent assurances for safe passage of the American refugee liner American Legion from Petsamo to New York. Germany sought a different course, but the State Department insisted the original route was the only safe option. The ship sailed July 25 under the convoy of promises from all belligerents.
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United States
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Finland
New York
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Tonigal
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American Legion
United States Army
Dynamite Found On FDR's Route
In Ogdensburg New York 15 sticks of dynamite were found in a railroad culvert along President Roosevelt's special train route. The dynamite was unfused and part of construction material discovered by soldiers inspecting the track in the war maneuver area. Weather forecasts predict a hotter spell with high near 98 degrees and light southeast winds.
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Ogdensburg
Roosevelt
First Army
Four Americans in Nazi Prison Camp at Elsterhorst
Four Allied servicemen captured in Germany say they are well treated at Elsterhorst prison camp near southeast Berlin. The group includes Albert W. Raymond a New York chemical supplier. Louis Welle of Fort Wayne Indiana. Murray Shipley of Cincinnati. and Marcus Clark a Chicago film worker. They express longing for freedom.
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Berlin
Albert W. Raymond
New York Chemical Sughiner
Louis Welle
Fort Wayne
Ind
Murray Shipley
Cincinneti
Marcus Clark
Chicago
Shipping Warned of Channel Peril
The ad miralty announced that the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay are dangerous to navigate without routing instructions from British officers. Germany proclaims a total blockade of England’s waters by navy, mine, and plane, while Britain uses routes for its own defense.
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Admiralty
English Channel
Bay of Biscay
Germany
England
Britain
War at a Glance Battle for Britain
Summary of WWII fronts: RAF hits Nazi France and Germany while Britain expands its blockade along the French coast. Nazi raids resume on Britain as mines are laid in a broader total blockade. US maintains sea safety for refugees aboard the American Legion despite German demands. Senate anti conscription foes bow as Wendell Willkie backs the policy. Roosevelt and Mackenzie King discuss mutual wartime issues in New York. In Africa, Italy claims Somaliland victory as British fleet shell strikes Libya. Mussolini pushes Greece amid Britain pressure.
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Finland
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Britain Defends Against Fresh German Raids In New Blows
Britain reports renewed German raids after an all day lull as RAF and Royal Navy strike back. British bombers hit targets in Germany including a large oil plant near Leipzig and Zeiss works at Jena. Navy bombardments hit Italian Libyan ports of Bardia and Fort Capuzzo. Casualties minimal but naval losses include submarine Orpheus overdue. Roosevelt attends talks with Mackenzie King amid Pan American defense discussions.
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England
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Germany
Landan
Channel
Hitler
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North Sea
Norway
Stivanger Fjord
Air Ministry
Empty parachutes found in Midlands and Northwest England
Reports say German parachutes were found scattered across parts of the Midlands and in northwest England. The remains appeared to be empty and show no chute loops, with witnesses noting war parachutes sewn to the ground.
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INS
Midlands
England
Woman Dies on Visit to Louisiana
Mrs. Leni Isom wife of W. W. Tsomt 1014 Bammand Avenue died in Ruston Louisiana while visiting, her son Irvin E. Isom reports. Survived by son Irvin a daughter Mrs Alta Halbedt and three grandsons Maynard Haledtt Sherffl and Larry Tsom. Body to be brought to San Antonio for interment.
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W. W. Tsomt
Bammand Avenne
Ruston
Visting
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Irvin
Alta Halbedt
Maynard Haledtt
Sherffl
Larry Tsom
San Antonia
Willkie Believes in America A frank Willkie acceptance address
The acceptance speech of Wendell Willkie is praised as frank, warm, and honest. It frames him as a new kind of political figure, openly discussing his life and principles, contrasting with the current administration, and presenting a clear call for Americanism and change. Indexed content notes its continuation on Page 9.
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Wendell L. Willkie
America
Mr. Willkie
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Wendell Willkie
United States
Democratic Party
Republican Party
New Deal
Cal
Willkie Proposes Multi Platform Debate With Roosevelt
In Blwood Indiana a Callaway Park audience of about 135000 heard Wendell Willkie propose debates with President Roosevelt across several platforms nationwide to let the public judge the issues. The crowd applauded for two minutes as Willkie urged a democratic selective service for national defense amid a tense reception. He spoke while crowds roared approval and Willkie and his wife appeared in the heat, signaling a vigorous, urgent bid for national leadership.
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America
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Regions
Cloudy skies with light to moderate southeast winds. High Saturday near 100, low Sunday 76, high Sunday 96. East Texas mostly cloudy with scattered showers, coast with moderate southerly winds, West Texas fair with late isolated storms. Temperatures generally above normal, periods of showers and thundershowers across central regions.
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