Japan’s New Cabinet Pushes Stronger Totalitarianism
Premier Fumimaro Konoye outlined a broadened autocratic home front while signaling diplomacy tied to the Rome Berlin axis. He warned policy remains unsettled pending cabinet and imperial HQ input, with emphasis on national defense and mobilization, as ministers eye closer Axis cooperation.
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Japan Eyes Axis Pact As War Drags On
A government dispatch traces Tokyo leaders seeking closer ties with Germany and Italy. Yosuke Matsuioxa praises Berlin diplomacy while Ichizo Kobayashi calls for escape from US Britain economic orbit and alignment with the axis. Officials foresee Japan guiding eastern Asia within their purview.
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Motor Stolen From San Jose Pottery Shop
K Beck reports to the sheriff's office that thieves broke into a San Jose pottery shop on Highway 66 South during the night and took an electric motor.
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British Admit Ship Losses In Week Ended July 14
The Admiralty reports nine British merchant ships totaling 22,0103 tons, four ships sunk at 735 tons, and six neutral ships at 20,734 tons during the week ending July 14. An authoritative source disputed German claims of enormous merchant losses and noted vagueness in Nazi statements.
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War Roundup Echoes UK's Final Stand Against Nazis
Churchill signaled Britain's final stand in Commons as Hitler pressed for peace but Halifax had spoken yesterday. Bombing rage across Britain with raids on Edinburgh Aberdeen and Bristol channel as German planes target shipping and cities. The budget crisis rises with a wartime tax hike and daily expenditures seen at about 35.6 million dollars. Allied and Axis plans unfold with America warning powers and Japan pursuing a diplomatic blitzkrieg parallel to Axis moves in Romania and Russia.
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Parley on Balkan Woes Set for Salz burg Meet
Berlin reports say German Romanian Bulgarian leaders will discuss Balkan problems at Salz burg weekend. Participants include Ion Gigurta Mihail Mangilescu Bogdan Philott Ivan Popoff and German Foreign Minister Ribbentrop. Conference follows Munich talks among Germany Italy Hungary and others. Hungary urged to defer territorial claims on Romania until wartime ends.
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Newsmen Press Roosevelt to Pressure Japan Over Shanghai
Five American correspondents C V Starr Randall Gould C D Allott J B Powell and Hallett Abend urged President Roosevelt to pressure Japan to halt alleged terrorism against Americans and lawlessness in Shanghai. Abend was beaten last week by two Japanese who entered his apartment. They spoke after attending the funeral of Samuel Chang a Chinese businessman assassinated Friday.
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Italians Bomb Afca Troops Rome July 23
Italian planes bomb British troops along the Egyptian frontier and at Wasir in Kenya. North Africa raids targeted Mersa Matruh and Sidi Barrant. all Italian planes returned. In East Africa the Allies bombed Wajir. Diredywa was hit by enemy bombing, killing one native but causing no further damage.
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Windsor Move Puzzles Nassau
Nassau Bahamas July 23 Bahamans ponder why the former king is sent as governor general to a small colony. They speculate on a wider dominion plan for the West Indies but note unity is difficult across many islands and dialects. Officials doubt a large dominion would be practical while expecting the duke to play a role in relations with the United States.
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Navy Puts Out to Sea in Mystery
Honolulu reports the U S fleet dispersing from Lahaina and Pearl Harbor as five battleships eight cruisers and nine destroyers depart Lahaina while Colorado Nevada Enterprise Yorktown and many cruisers and destroyers leave Pearl Harbor The fleet commander Admiral James O Richardson returned from Washington after talks with President Roosevelt about possible southern island moves
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Woman Jailed for War Rumors in Glasgow
Mrs. Matilda Forsyth, aged 47, was sentenced to 21 days in jail after admitting to making several war rumors. She claimed German landing in Southern England destroyed docks and that Roosevelt sent a ship to save Britain's poor children but the funds were diverted by officials including Alfred Duff Cooper.
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France to Modernize Merchant Marine and Expand Air Travel
In Vichy on July 23 the French government announced a plan to modernize and grow the merchant fleet while renouncing lavish liners like the Normandie. The Normandie remains in New York harbor as Britain pledges to seize French ships at sea. Admiral Jean Darlan said wealthy travelers would use planes for speed. others would ride large passenger steamers.
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Oklahoma City War Toughening Plan Gains Backing
Oklahoma City launches a war toughening program for men aimed at building patriotism and military readiness. Lyall Barnhart and Mayor Henry Bootz address five hundred volunteers, with eight companies meeting twice weekly for drill and training. no commitments required and participation can end anytime.
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Patro l s Hiked in Shanghai and Tsingtao
United States marine patrols in the American settlement of Shanghai were reinforced and shore leaves of U S naval units at Tsingtao cancelled since Saturday amid battles between American marines and Japanese police, according to the London Daily Mail.
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