Britain Readies Wider Defense as Invasion Threat Grows
London Aug 19 The defense of Great Britain expands as fears rise of a German invasion. Britain plans to mobilize more areas under defense regulations while continuing air and coastal operations. Churchill to speak publicly on foreign relations amid reports of Nazi troop concentrations and renewed bombing raids. The air war sees heavy losses on both sides with Britain claiming superiority in fighter and anti aircraft defenses.
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Tribute to Chrysler Genius Ends Industry Tribute to Chrysler Genius
Leaders of the automobile industry paid tribute to Walter P. Chrysler after his death at 63. He rose from a night shift locomotive wiper to chairman of Chrysler Corporation. Services planned at St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church with burial at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
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Military policy debate urges defence focused strength
In a letter to Senator Millard F. Tydings, an advocate argues for a strong national defense centered on deterrence. He proposes expanded Panama Canal facilities, a superior air force, and a fully prepared Army and National Guard to deter aggression and preserve democracy. He also backs citizen soldiery training modeled on the Swiss system for ages 21 to 31.
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United States Senate
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Tragic aircraft crash near Rusyou claims four lives
A Kelly Field trained navigator James H. Oniffin, a North Carolina State graduate, perished when a B-12 Mig crashed in an electric storm near Arcadia Ruston 17 miles away. Other occupants, Lieut Hubert Elders, Quinker, and Pvt Daniel Johnston, were jailed as the plane burned.
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War Updates From 25 Years Ago Today
Fragmented report recalls a German submarine sinking the White Starmer Arable off Faster and French forces seizing a trench in Aisne. It mentions Germany’s prewar mobilization and Polish Slovak tensions, with Britain reviewing naval movements and international siting amid rising hostilities.
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Aisne
Brestphavek
Texas Cools As Heat Wave Gives Way To Fall
A sharp cool front sweeps across North and West Texas lowering overnight temps. Amarillo drops from near 100 to 56 while Dallas records a rare August chill. Highs reach into the 60s and 70s in several cities as Dallas notes one of its cooler Augures in years.
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Progress in Navy Fund and Draft Legislation Debates
Washington reports indicate a $5.006 billion defense appropriations bill was approved to fund army expansion and equipment for 1.2 million troops, with cash outlays of about $94 million and $15 million more for aircraft arms. Senate and House conflict on conscription and National Guard mobilization persists as leaders consider voluntary enlistments and postponement to 1941, amid discussions on destroyer transfers and upgrade negotiations.
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War Roundup Through German Invasion Plan
British authorities say Nazi forces massed at French ports prepared for a cross-channel invasion as air power and blockade efforts were set to intensify. German claims of swifter victory faded amid reports of air and naval assaults, with London and Croydon airport targets hit and 141 Nazi planes believed downed according to British communiques.
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Blinkrieg Boxscore Reports Heavy Losses In Africa Front
Reading from the Africa front, British Mediterranean forces bombarded Libyan bases at Baedla while British pilots claimed downing 147 planes as the Brits battle for Samaiandé and Aden. Cairo and Rome sources note military activity with British ships retreating toward Berbera, Soleyalli, and the capital amid heightened tensions with Greece over territorial claims.
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Allies Press Germany on Prisoner Treatment and Air Attacks
The article notes Allied concern that German forces must respect international law in treating captured troops and warns of reprisals against English air force captives. It cites US ambassador William C Bullitt predicting a Nazi attack on the United States if Britain falls, and mentions weekend RAF strikes against German air bases in France Belgium and Holland as the British press reports heavy RAF activity and German frontline losses.
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Roosevelt delays reveal of destroyer base deal debate
Informed legislators say a destroyer naval base agreement was under consideration in the Wester hemisphere. They allege President Roosevelt delayed public announcement amid criticism over attempting to blunt Willkie's acceptance speech.
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Senate approves aid bill to allow ships to remove child refugees
The Senate unanimously passed a measure to let American ships transport unharmed refugee children under 16 from war zones with safe conduct guarantees. The bill, already approved by the House, returns for minor Senate amendments before final action.
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Japanese Attacks Hit Chungking for Fourth Day
Japanese forces assaulted the Chinese capital Chungking this afternoon, marking the fifth strike in three days with destruction described as unparalleled since early June. The raid underscores escalating aggression in the region and raises concerns over civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
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Bomb raid damages city as casualties loom
A Japanese air attack left debris blocking streets near the American Methodist hospital and the Associated Press office. Explosions rocked the area around the American Seventh Day Adventist mission with fires reported. Authorities could not confirm casualty figures, but believed other raids targeted Ghragtin, 170 miles westward.
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Nazig Seek to Force Peace Amid Britain Blockade
Germany announced a 1000 mile blockaded zone around Britain extending into the Atlantic as it warned neutral shipping to stay clear. Berlin said German air force would patrol Britain while Britain’s strikes against Germany were deemed ineffective.
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E R D Urged Not to Debate Willkie in House Session
Representative Patrick of Alabama urged Republicans and Democrats to skip debates with Willkie to focus on serving 130,000,000 people, saying the president must attend to national interests. The wording reflects wartime governance and partisan pressure in Washington.
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The Quick Way to Soothe Sunburn
A fragment lists supposed remedies and products for sunburn relief with unclear names and partial phrases. It mentions infant care and various remedies, but readable content is sparse and inconsistent. The item resembles a consumer health note or advertisement clippings with scattered terms and no coherent instructions.
Son-in-Law Held in Slaying of Texan
In Livingston Parish Louisiana Aug 19 Oillego 74 was shot to death and three others burned. The son-in-law E M Threalt 48 was critically hurt as a man identified as Gillean 22 surrendered after the shooting near Mailee. Victims named James O Baker Byron Griffin Joe Cinquemann.
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