Trade of destroyers speeds to Britain in 1940 swap
President Roosevelt and White House officials confirmed the rapid transfer of eight US destroyers to Britain in exchange for British bases in the Caribbean and beyond. The Navy prepared ships in Boston for Canada, while a 10 member Army Navy commission sailed toward Bermuda for base talks. The pact drew mixed reactions in Washington and London as talks continued on exact site locations and lease terms.
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Stephen Early
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Early
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Boston
Atlantic
Roosevelt
Bennitor Barkley
Kentucky
Senate
Byrnes
D-5. C
Senate Appropriations
Bankhead
House
Raybim
Texas
Bloom
House Foreign Affairs
Cheteman Pittman
D-Ney
Nesvaila
Wendell L. Wilke
Wilke
Royal Navy
Hampton Roads
ARMY
Nave
U. S
St. Louis
Bermuda
Newfouthland
T-man Navy
Bahamas
Jamaica
St. Lucia
Trinidad
Antigua
British Susana
Great Britain
United States
New U S Outposts Defense Aid Sparks Debate In Congress
The United States moves to supply Britain with destroyers in exchange for naval bases, prompting mixed reactions in Congress. Supporters call it essential defense aid, while critics warn of risking war. Senate recess delayed full debate as lawmakers weigh legality and strategic value.
Japanese Ultimatum Shocks Indo China Moves Near Haiphong
Admiral Hart reports rapid East Asia developments as Tokyo presses for Japanese troop access through French Indo China and Haiphong base rights. Hongkong reports a Japanese ultimatum withdrawn temporarily while Hanoi and Saigon observers note armored mobilizations and potential moves Friday. Chiang Kai-shek’s regime may have solidified plans with Saigon authorities.
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Shanghai
Thomas C. Hart
United States Asiatic Meet
Amd
Haiphong
China
Reuters
Hongkong
Indo-China
Huzi
Murblehead
Hanoi
Into- China
Assaka Nishihara
iChina
Indo- China
Chungking
Chiang Kale Shek
Siagon
Halpong
Tokyo
Saigon
Japan
Domei
Japatese
King Loses Senate Race in Utah Primary
Salt Lake City Sept 4 Willi H King appears to have lost the Utah United States Senate seat he held for 24 years in a primary. Democratic nominee Abe Murdock outpolled King 9587 to 28 188 with Draper 5129. Republican Farnsworth led a bidder quartet in 492 precincts Carlson 6440 Farnsworth 10735 Webster 1673 Worthen 5129. Ton B Col ton led Republicans for governor as six way Democratic primary narrowed to Maw Moyle Blood in 193 convention.
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Salt Lake City
Willi H. King
United States Senate
Abe Murdock
New Deal
King
Debert M. Draper
Veleton
Murdock
Draper
Philo ‘J. Farnsworth Jr
Carlson
Farnsworth
Webster
Worthen
Ton B. Colton
Utah
Herbert B. Maw
Henry H. Blood
Henry Mr. Moyle
Pope Pius Urges Return to Faith
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XII urging a return to faith and Christian doctrine for Catholics raised amid agnosticism. He spoke to over 6000 Italian Catholic Action members, emphasizing obedience to civil authorities and separation from political influence, with Vatican Radio broadcasting the address.
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Pope Pius
Vatican City
Pius XII
Catholic Action Society
Vatican Radio
Catholic Action
Ale Pontiit
Papal
Protests Swapping IPS Ships Prompt U S Students
The American Student Union telegram to President Roosevelt protests the transfer of 50 destroyers to England as an act of undeclared war. Delegates at the union's third annual fall conference dispersed the message led by Leonard Detweller as Herbert Witt stated the govt follows a betrayal path and demanded student input in national defense policy.
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Chicago
American Student Union
Roosevelt
England
Leonard Detweller
Philadelphia
National Intercollegiate Christian Council
Ths
Burke-Wadsworth
Herbert Witt
New York
A.8.u
Petain-Reynaud
France
Education Week Plans Discussed in San Antonio
A committee met with Superintendent J. E. Stutsman to discuss Education Week plans for November 10-16 in San Antonio. Events include open houses, a band drill, a concert at Alamo Stadium, stud stage, and instructive radio programs. The organizing group lists Elina Weal, L. W. Max, Lila Marshall, G. C. Ball, Besy Nash, and Rufus D. Ball.
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San Antonio
J. E. Stutsman
Alamo Stadium
Elina, Weal
L. W. Max
Lila Marshall
G. C. Ball
Besy Nash
Rufua D. Ball
Forum Speakers For Willita Forum Speakers For Willita
A lawyer banker and preacher will speak Thursday at La Willits in Willita on facing the situation. Sponsored by the San Antonio Public Affairs forum under B. Troutz the three will discuss personal economy and national adjustments. Speakers include Rev A G Swartz Jon J Bee and Willan Alter with music by Spudle. Mayor Maury Maverick grants venue.
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al la Willits
San Antonio Public Affairs Forum
B. Troutz
Public Affairs Forum
A. G. Swartz
Frvat Congregations
Jon
Bee
Vassistant Cashier
Bexar County National Bank
Willan Alter
Maury Maverick
la Viltlta
Spudle Music
Troutz
Burglar Alarm Triggered By Rock Through Window
Early morning noise from a stone striking a Hill’s Western Heights business triggered a burglar alarm. Neighbors alerted police. investigation found only a small hole and no burglary evidence. L W Hill was contacted to shut off the alarm. a window was damaged but no suspect identified.
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Western Heights
Frin City
Polite
L. W. Hill
West Mistletoe Avenue
F.S. Herrera
Theo Avenue
Bob Herrera
Nazi Raids on Britain Fail in Broad Air Battle
British fighters and antiaircraft guns repelled German attacks on Kent and French bases as London endured short air raid warnings. German bombs damaged targets in Wales and northeast towns, but official reports cited no major British losses.
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R.afl
France
Kent
Fasex
Taront
Bnt
Germany
Fas de Calais
Dover
le Touquet
St. Omer
Aidromes
Ainistry
England
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