American Legion Denounces Soviet Russia War Policy
A New York American Legion convention statement condemns Soviet Russia for aiding aggression, opposing communism in the United States, and urging strong stance against communism and Soviet influence in wartime. The document argues against Bolshevik ideology and criticizes U.S. administration and Congress for perceived leniency toward communism while supporting democratic ideals. Continued on page 3.
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New York State
United States
Stalin
Soviet Republic
Communist Party
United States of America
Great Britain
Dies Committee
United States Congress
America
American Legion
Department of New York
Nozl
Germany
Saxton
Russia
Alow
Agale
Atheleiny
Roosevelt disputes Byrd on defense output and tanks
President Roosevelt rebutted Senator Byrd’s claim that defense production lagged, citing War Department data showing output generally up to estimates and tanks supplied to Britain. He defended anti aircraft and anti tank gun programs, noting expected monthly deliveries and recent efficiency gains despite past difficulties.
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Hyde Park
N. J
Byrd D-Vay
Roosevelt
America
Byrd
Washington
War Department
Aira
England
Egypt
Rooseveltt
Vath
Deendantes
Dimenca
McIat
Uren
Ae Haran
Swinning Pool
Norther Weather Signal Drops Heat This Weekend
Weather forecast notes northerly cool spell arriving in August with lower temperatures around 27 Friday and 28 Saturday. Humidity stays high, and the thermometer will fall though clouds develop Friday evening and Saturday. No severe storms expected, just a cooler, somewhat damp spell per Weatherman J Henry Jarbee.
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Bikremi
J. Henry Jarbee
Bus Auto Wreck Beals Leaves Two Dead and Injured
A two vehicle collision near Crogioune Bridge today left two men dead and several others injured. Jol Morse of Lake Forest and Clyde Anderson of Danville were identified as victims by Lieut. Couranee J. Ray Keaton. The driver of the other car, from Marin County, San Francisco, was reported seriously injured. Highway patrol noted poor visibility and drivers straying onto the wrong side of the road.
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SAR Sarakl
Gall
Gokire Gate Bridge
J. Ray Keaton
Jol Morse
Lake Fores Tih
Clyde
Andersons
Danville
Calif Andersen
Highway Patrolmay
Baye Zeta
Zelo
Marin County
Francisco
Mario Regalia
Finse Fineers
Gas Use May Be Cut 40 Percent East
Authorities consider drastic steps to trim gasoline consumption in the eastern seaboard during mid August. A potential plan aims for a 40 percent reduction in two weeks, with approvals needed from government bodies and industry groups. States likely affected include Delaware Florida Georgia Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey New York North Carolina Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia and the District of Columbia.
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New York
Seaboard States
Teuscet Loca
THA KK
Bailes Hs
Othe Basler Petrolenn
Olfiein
Basia Mint
USL
Carnig
Goninellent
Delaware
Morida
Cgeorgia
Maine
150000 Held by Nazis in Paris headline
New York dispatch reports arrests in Paris raise the tally to 160000. Prisoners are described as Jews foreigners and police suspects under Nazi control. A London broadcast notes 200 people in Romania jailed for spreading pro Russian leaflets.
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New York
Paris
London
N.2.g
Tidto
Rumania
Duke of Kent Visits Roosevelt in Hyde Park
President Roosevelt greeted by the Duke of Kent at his Hyde Park family home. The royal visitor, younger brother of England’s king, planned a brief weekend stay from Saturday through Sunday before returning to Washington. Roosevelt was to hold his usual Friday morning press conference.
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Duke of Kent
Roosevelt Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Washington
England
Sunade
Do.m,c
Mystery fire tears through stricken Finnish freighter Aurora
Mysterious blaze rages aboard the 4956 ton Finnish freighter Aurora at Hudson River anchorage near the George Washington Bridge. Chief Officer Conrad Freese of Helsinki suffocated while crew of 18 largely escaped as police and private boats recovered survivors. Deaths climb to 25 from a separate Brooklyn water front blaze, with seven missing. Authorities see no sabotage evidence as investigations continue.
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New York
Aurora
Conrad Freese
Helsinki
Flitnrid
Hudson River
George Washington Bridge
Waitressel
Deans
Amore
Brooklyn
Panuco
Tnk
Adora
Englewood Cliffs
Buenos Aitres
Aviora
Finland
Dyer Atal
Red Bombers Sink Nazi Transports
Soviet reports say a fleet of German transports carrying reinforcements to the Ukraine was attacked by Soviet bombers along the Rumantin. Two transports were sunk, another set afire. details from the Soviet cadre describe destruction and fires in the raid.
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London
Ukrainy Frost
Rumantin
Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Texas Regions
Weather outlook shows cloudiness early Friday and Saturday with scattered thunder showers in northern and northeast portions. Temperatures: highs around 82 Friday, near 74 Saturday morning, high Saturday about 86, low Friday morning 54. Winds light to moderate southeasterly coastal areas, variable inland.
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San Antoino
Texas
Porilon
West Texas
Pecos Valley
Snow Falls in Ukkthn Mountains and Wyoming Area
Light snow blankets the Ukktnh mountains and nearby Wyoming region as of August 22, with scattered showers reported earlier. The brief item notes weather changes affecting Green River and surrounding communities.
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Wyoming
Green River
Wyo
Veterans of Peruyn Wars official faces trial in Chicago
Earl Southard, suspended Tifiols commander of the Veterans of Peruyn Wars, awaited verdict after a 12 hour court martial on a charge tied to an oath question. The case, amid tensions over free speech, centers on a circular urging opposition to entering the war. The national encampment in Philadelphia looms as a potential arena for further action.
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Ghicago
INS
Earl Southard
Tifiols
Vercourt
Wofw
Philaelphia
Southard
Citizens Keep America Out of War
Secretar
Alex M. Miller
Joseph Gentendes
New Orleans
Sna Ete
Helsinkt
Phuand
Houthstd
Red Army
Hein Cules
Hig Bat Ltd
le Ladoga
Sorinvaln
Lanieenish High Command
Egulust
Hhey
America
Tim
Jon Ole Way
Debtor Gertrude Shinn Hirshown Lists Massive Debts
Philadelphia report details Gertrude Shinn Hirshown filing for federal bankruptcy. Debts reach 1,485,015.20 while assets are only 50. She describes herself as a housewife with no income. Most debts stem from mortgage transactions dating back to 1920.
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Philadelphia
Gertrude Shinn Hirshown
Ade
British Reds Set For Iran Action
London reports that Britain and Russia may act to oust German technicians from Iran’s key industries and communications positions. Officials say an answer from Iran to the demand for banishing Nazis is awaited and could trigger joint action if they refuse.
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Iran
London
Middle East
Britain
Rosily
Austin
Ecarlier
ynnAse Ures
Gehan
Strender Willian
Billard
Argentine Plans Arrest of Nazis
Judge Ramon Vasquez ordered the arrest of 35 persons including German nationals and alleged Naz sympathizers in a move linked to investigating anti Argentine activities. Raul Taborda led a special congressional committee discussion on operations of Nazi associations within the country.
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Buenos Aires
Naz
Ramon Vasquez
Vasquez
Raul Doantonte ‘Taborda
Mega
German U boat Attacks Force British Convoy Change
Berlin reports German barrage off Prenen tush opened fire on British ships in the English Channel, forcing the convoy to reverse course according to DNB dispatches.
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Berlin
DNB
Cathedral Congo Joins Army Hero in Ky
O Y N T I A N A Ky August 22 Wale ter G Freeback is observed as he receives many comments on the name Cathedral Congo a boy among three volunteers in the army. The headline notes the choice was made for its unique phonetic appeal and mentions other locales and names in a light local-interest tone.
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Oyntiana
Waleter G. Freeback
Cathedral Congo
Momare
France
Italy
Aquiliat
Snake sighting at roadside cub shop shocks traveler
Carlsbad Aug 22 report a traveler attempted a shot at Shorty Broadbent's roadside cub Sas, but the scene went awry as a piehole drinking tovirlats misfired. The event centers on the mishap and Broadbent's reaction, with no injuries.
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Shorty Broadbent
Shorty
Extension by FDR Extends Selectee Service Terms
Hyde Park, N.Y. President Roosevelt issued an executive order extending the term of service for selectees, reservists, and National Guard units by 18 months. The move allows early release for those with nearly 12 months served and enables transfers to reserve status to hasten a larger trained reserve for national defense.
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Hyde Park
Roose
Feseyvists
Tassa
Torl Winkley
Minh
Feyston
National Désense Perriit
City Rushes to Front Amid Leningrad Defense
Thousands of men rush from Leningrad to stem German siege columns while civilians volunteer for a people's army. Red Star reports fierce counteroffensives along the central front as German and Soviet forces clash. reports also describe Nazi reserves and heavy fighting around key river and Baltic fronts.
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Leningrad
Red Star
Moscow
Ratysin'a
Talwest
Leningend
Berlin
Red Army
Initidge
Dasie Pertend
Ukraina
Formny
Nes
Hitler
Batteline
Dnieper
Ukrnine
Tass
Iigenry
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