Nazis Set for Attack on England
Berlin reports bases for an attack on England are prepared from Norway to France, with Germany ready to strike when Hitler orders. Nazi commentary asserts Britain faces a final decision and invasion, warning London to expect heavy assaults and possible overthrow if peace is refused.
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Berlin
England
Norway
France
Atlantic
Nagis
Germany
Adolf Hiller
Rome
Britain
Europe
Dienst Alus Deutschland
Ghutehill
British Refugee Plan Delayed Amid Evacuation Protests
London reports that the government delayed plans to move British child refugees to the United States. Labor MPs accuse the scheme of favoring wealthy families while risking poorer children in wartime, claiming it is camouflage to relocate elites. Registration continues with about 50,000 applying to Canada and 20,000 to the United States. private transfers remain allowed, but escort vessel shortages are cited.
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London
United States
Iltzkrieg
British Held Eager for U. S. Airmen
A London source said the Royal Air Force would welcome unlimited trained American pilots for war service but had not taken official steps to recruit volunteers. Experienced fliers are needed to match the pace of rising aircraft production, with no oath of allegiance required if needed.
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London
United States
Royal Air Force
Fort Knox Named New Mechanized Forces Headquarters
Fort Knox Ky becomes headquarters for all U S mechanized forces with Brig Gen Adna R Chaffee in charge of motorized units. He confirms mechanization will be separated from fort command to allow mobility and coordinated improvements. Nomination of Lt Cal J J Betham Williams as fort commander is awaiting Fifth Corps area approval. Fort Knox will oversee organization equipment and training of mechanized forces as home of the First Armored Corps and related divisions.
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Fort Knox
United States Army
Adna R. Chaffee
Uncle Sam
Chaffee
Cal
J. J. Betham Williams
Twenty-first Field Artillery
Fifth Corps
Pirst Armored Corps
Seesong Armored Division
Benning, Gn
Organization In Industry Urged In Washington Talks
Vy been under way in Washington for spending huge sums on rearma two years, urged organizing American industry to work at high speed. Dr Ralph H Lutz of Stanford warned that Adolf Hitler would not attack the United States while Russia remained in retreat, citing efficiency studies. The talk highlighted cutting red tape and best church buildings as benchmarks in state efforts.
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Calif
Washington
Thej
Pr. L. P. Alford
Newmade
York
Stanford
Serence
Ralph H. Lutz
Stanford Nistor
Adolf Hitler
United States
Department of
Russia
New York
Pennsylvania
Sinking of 41,600 Tons More British Ships Reported
Berlin reports 41,600 tons of British shipping sunk with renewed air raids on England aimed at airports harbors and factories. Three merchant ships totaling 18,000 tons were sent to the English Channel bottom yesterday and another 23,600 tons added by U boats, per submarine master reports.
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Berlin
England
High Command
English Channel
Argentine Nazis Arrests in Norther Territory Raid
Buenos Aires reports that 25 German residents were arrested in raids aimed at possible fifth columnists in the northern Argentine territory.
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Buenos Aires
Apostales
Pormosa
Mexico backs Havana parley amid war fears
Mexico signals support for a Havana conference as it contemplates possible joint economic and defense measures. Reports cite ministers and delegates discussing security, airfields, and financial plans while noting Allied wartime maneuvers and submarine threats affecting shipping in the Atlantic.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Havana
Pem
St Athan
Plymouth
Cester
Cardiff
Brighton
Eduardo Fur
Yeovil
Athan
Associated Press
Wales
Creconvoy
Kenya Colony War Quiet Day Reports Northern Front
Kenya Colony report from Nairobi notes a quiet day on July 16 with British communiques claiming troops in Turkana completed the destruction of the enemy post at Namataputh and then withdrew. The scene reflects broader concerns over trade disruption and calls for enduring inter-American cooperation.
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Kenya Colony
Nairobi
Frontier
Turkana
Namataputh
British air raid hits Libyan oil tanks near Tobruk
Cairo July 16 Royal Air Force communique reports direct hits on two large naval oil tanks during a British air attack on Hobrak Libya. British planes penetrated nearly 300 miles into Libya, described as the longest raid of the African war phase, reaching Tocra 60 miles from Mersa Matruh.
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Hobrak
Libya
Royal Air Force
Tocra
Mali
Brogiasi
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