British navy seizes French warships in coup amid raids
Britain announces the seizure of about 250 French warships as Prime Minister Churchill pushes the first steps to deny the enemy possession of French vessels. German air raids continue on the southeast coast and the Portland naval base amid restricted public access in parts of Essex and Hampshire including Portsmouth and Southampton.
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War Roundup From Associated Press Breaches Clash In Europe
War roundup notes Britain holding key French positions in Alexandria harbor while German and Italian air forces strike British and French targets. Diplomatic break between Germany and France signals escalating hostilities as air raids threaten Mediterranean bases and ships.
Naval actions and claims of Oran battle expand war claims
Reported French admiralty communique details the Oran sea clash. The Breiagpe was blown up while Dunkerque Proveper and the squadron were set afire by British shelling. Churchill described the battle in Parliament noting the Dunkerque escaped. The British extended defenses along the east coast to Dorset. Casualties reported include 15 killed and 7 wounded.
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Allied Plotins Supplies For Romania Seen Held Up
Moscow reports Pravda Shanghai says Chinese Red Cross warns Western war efforts hindered by railway restrictions into northwest west and south. American Red Cross seeks confirmation if German white book shows plans to attack Russia. relief shipments to Romania appear delayed.
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Last U S Ship to Faroe Beached in Galway Harbor
Americans boarding the Washington for the United States began in Galway Ireland after the ship reached the harbor last night. The voyage carries 1809 passengers who are bound for home as the war nears end. The inner Washington will depart with the evacuees once boarding completes in the port.
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Status Quo Maintained in French Indochina Waters
British and French authorities say the status quo is being maintained in French Indo China waters. The report notes ships and naval forces in the area, with officials from Britain and France confirming no change in control or posture. Elizabeth Hart shoots color photos of mountain scenery, while others plan sailings and reunions with family as the Rivers End company contemplates combat dispersal and departure.
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Brazil rice crop purchase talked in Porto Alegre
Trade elites in Porto Alegre report negotiations under way between North American grain dealers and Brazilian firms for the purchase of Southern Brazil's surplus rice crop. The deal centers on about 2,000,000 60 kilogram bags or 132,280 tons of rice.
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Mrs Edmondson's Mother Stricken In Illness
Mrs Frances H Edmondson reports her mother Mrs M Haskell 76 struck by a stroke and unconscious at her daughter's home 517 West Woodlawn Avenue after the elder Haskell lived with the family since her son in law’s death seven years ago He was the hirel governor of Oklahoma.
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Walz Backed for National Office in Legion Group
Max Walz of San Antonio received the endorsement of the Texas state convention of the Military Order of Capite for supreme junior vice commander. The endorsement will be presented at the national convention in Los Angeles on August 25.
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Italian Take DACT I Sudan Rome July 1 Capture Kassalia
Italian high command reports capture of Kassalia in Anglo Egyptian Sudan, an important caravan and railway hub. It says Italian planes bombed Haftar Malta air field, destroying eight British aircraft and damaging ships near Alexandria. Royal Air Force communique cites losses of seven enemy fighters and damage from Blenheim bombers near Bir el Gohul.
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