Hemisphere defense summit nears deadline for proposals
Delegates from 21 American republics pushed toward a consensus on hemisphere defense and economic policies at Havana. Proposals aligned with US aims centered on European colonial issues, suppression of fifth column activities, and remedies for war-disrupted economies. Disputes over joint mandates and Argentina’s late input clouded talks.
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Nazi Aids Said To Differ Report On Invading Britain
The Daily Telegraph cites neutral sources about a split in Hitler's circle over invasion plans. Goering Goebbels and Keitel oppose launching the invasion due to high risk while Ribbentrop and Himmler push for it.
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Texan Medal Bravery Is Awarded to Two American Women
Vichy France July 25 Two American nurses Helen Ahrenfeldt of Chicago and June Sheffield of Houston received citations for bravery from the French government for their service driving ambulances during the fighting around Soissons. They were cited for meritorious conduct and devotion to duty in the line of duty.
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Britain Denies Fleet Movement Talks from Singapore
Shangai dispatch reports Britain’s China fleet left Singapore Base for the Mediterranean or east coast. British authorities refuse to confirm or be drawn by the apparent ruse. German radio had cited a Japanese agency dispatch as its source for the claim yesterday.
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Britton Aids Spain in Wheat Purchase Plan
Lisbon July 25 A Portuguese commodity announced a tripartite agreement among Portugal Spain and Britain to meet Spain's wheat needs and to facilitate purchases of Portuguese colonial products. The British government will arrange payments through the British Spanish clearing system up to about 2 400 000 dollars.
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French Army Units Ready For Service In England
A press officer for General Charles De Gaulle said units of the army of all free Frenchmen are ready to serve in England. The force includes many top fighters who previously battled in the French Foreign Legion and other theaters.
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Warship on schedule under defense policy push
The Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock company said it moved production forward to aid national defense. A destroyer named U. S. 3 Plunkett, two tankers and a cargo vessel were delivered ahead of contract dates, with the destroyer completed in 23 months, seven months early.
Japs and Soviets to Mark Border Demarcation
Manchukuoan government says representatives of Manchukuo and outer Mongolia under Soviet protection will meet August 1 at Chita to finalize the Nomonhan boundary per the June 9 Soviet Russian agreement. The pact, reached by Soviet Premier Molotov and Japanese ambassador Togo, ends years of intermittent fighting.
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Argentine Chamber Approves Vast Arms Spending Bill
The Argentine chamber of deputies approved a large rearmament expenditures measure, sent to the senate. El Mundo reported the government sought about 34.5 million dollars in appropriations, though debates were conducted in secrecy.
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Woman Hit by JP Police in Shanghai Disorder
A report from Shanghai states the Russian wife of American C J Meyer of Salt Lake City was slapped by Japanese plainclothes police at Tsingtao during clashes involving U S sailors. Proceedings say Meyer’s bar had a broken window, police denied the aggression, and a scuffle occurred. Sailors were recalled to ships and 48 hours of leave was canceled amid injuries and disputes over who initiated the attack.
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