Roosevelt flags draft delay may hinder defense program
A fragment laden report notes President Roosevelt urged mobilization resources and warned delaying the draft could hamper defense. He cited difficulties recruiting and training, emphasized new wartime electronics, talked of supply lines and the Burke Wadsworth bill stirring senate action, and described House delays as risking national readiness.
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Bombing Resumes Over Su China Capital
Bombs again pounded the capital of the Chinese central government after a 48 hour quiet. The government considered forced civilian removal except for high offices and staff serving war needs.
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Defense topic at oil session in Oklahoma City
The one day session of the Interstate Oil Compact Commission in Oklahoma City focused on national defense roles and energy. Delegates from compact states and observers heard a message from a national defense advisory committee representative, with petroleum experts discussing oil's relation to defense needs.
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Nazi bomb attacks threaten British crops in southwest England
Reports describe two air raids targeting farmland in southwestern England. Farmers report incendiary blasts hitting meadows and orchards and pastureland amid widespread damage to crops. Authorities note the strikes aimed to destroy agricultural output.
United States Canadian defense board to meet in Ottawa
Six Americans and five Canadians will meet in Ottawa on Monday for initial talks on high level strategy and military planning for joint security. Roosevelt appointed four Americans and King named five Canadians to discuss naval and air power and broader defense coordination.
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Fort Sam Soldier Injured in Upset
Jann Gisne, 44, of San Antonio, a member of the Serynd Ordnance Company at Fort Sam Houston, sustained serious injuries when a truck he rode in overturned near here. Doctors reported a fractured shoulder, several broken ribs, and a possibly punctured lung as his detachment returned to Fort Sam Houston from maneuvers in Louisiana.
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Man Named in Forgery Complaint in Bat Corrigan Court
Avuceto Benavides faced forgery charges after a Justice of the Peace court complaint filed Friday by district attorney investigator Ed Mabito. The document alleges he signed the name H. Carter to a $16 check on August 10, presented to M. Kline at 1720 West Commerce Street.
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Justice of the Peace Bat Corrigan’s Court
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Fewer Plane Types Used to Speed Production
Los Angeles Aug 23 Amy and navy fighting planes. Knudsen and Maj Gen Henry J Arnold say reducing plane types will speed output. Dornier in Germany produce 2000 airplanes a month by standardizing designs. Army aims to finish 3300 plane program weeks ahead of schedule and coordinate demands to avoid confusion.
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Army says ample basic weapons for 3,000,000 men
Washington reports an official inventory shows the Army has a large stock of rifles and all basic weapons for 3 million men, with newer anti-tank and anti-aircraft gear in limited supply. Gen. Marshall says conscripts can be trained with available equipment as debate over modern weapon readiness continues.
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Air units to be filled at Handolph field
Five air corps units will be activated at Handolph field on November 1 for transfer to a specialized flying school. The 60th, 69th, 70th, 71st and 72nd school squadrons join three other school squadrons. Readiness supports West Point of the Air training efforts at Randalsky? field.
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WPA Increases Airport Offer to Aid Simion Meld Transfer
The WPA plans to boost funds for the Simion Meld transfer, authorizing an extra 100000 dollars for the project. Previously 300000 promised in maternits and 800000 in Labor, with the new addition for non-labor expenses. The city will seek the increased figure, and the War Department will contribute 10000 dollars of national defense money to the deal.
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Hearst Forecast on U S Entry to War in November
British papers published an Hearst forecast claiming the United States would enter the war before the November presidential election. Hearst cited Canada trade links, mined seas, a war cabinet buildup, and conscription as factors urging early American involvement.
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Six Train Robbers Rob Mail Pouch in Upper Manhattan
A band of six gunmen derailed a New York Central mail train at Marble Hill station and looted mail pouches, fleeing with an estimated $100,000 in registered letters. Police suspected a well organized crew targeting Yonkers and Albany routes, with two postal clerks restrained during the heist.
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Italy Threatens Greece Invasion Amid War Talks
Rome reports Italy vows to invade Greece if Greece moves to aid Britain in the eastern Mediterranean. British and Italian forces clash as convoy bombardments, ship sinkings, and coastal attacks escalate. Athens says further specialization reforms are being ordered for Greece’s armed forces.
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London Bombardment and Dover Fire Shake Britain
British air raid over London and Dover coastal area with blasts on western outskirts and two sessions at dusk and night. Bombs damaged two empty cinemas and a bank, started fires, and later fire crews controlled the blaze. Dover and coast shelled by heavy guns estimated 12 to 14 inch, with British bombers replying by diving attacks. This followed two prior London raids within the past week as part of ongoing bombardment.
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VFW Head Urges Speed on Defense
LOS ANGELES Aug 23 Nelvna Commander Otis N Brown of the Veterans of Foreign Wars urges Congress to unite and pass the defense program swiftly. He spoke during the organization’s national convention, calling for over 80 percent support and warning against delays and delays in debate.
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Leader Found Shot Dead in Argentinian Capital
Victor Guillot, member of the chamber of deputies in Buenos Aires, was found dead from a self inflicted gunshot amid the political crisis following President Roberto Ortiz’s resignation. A senate probe linked funds to officials in a land deal tied to the El Patrón project. a note reading May God forgive me was found with his body as lawmakers prepare to consider Ortiz’s resignation.
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McNary To Learn VP Nomination Next Tuesday
Salem reports Oregon native Charlie McNary will arrive this weekend to be informed Tuesday of a Republican vice presidential designation. He has stood as Senate Minority Leader and was a key Oregon figure in the presidential ticket discussions.
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Italy Planes Raid Alexandria Area Reported
Italian warplanes bombed the Alexandria area in the early morning. A sequence of planes buzzed the cloudy sky and dropped explosives. An air raid warning lasted two and a half hours with two brief all clear signals.
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