British convoy shelled by German guns in English Channel
The British convoy in the English Channel endured an 80 minute bombardment as German shore batteries fired an estimated hundred shells from Calais to Boulogne. Most missiles missed ships, with observers noting a 220 mile range and shells landing in the sea. Crowds watched from the coast as ships moved through the straits, aided by smoke screens.
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Hemisphere defense talks held at White House session
President met with Nelson Rockefeller and other aides to discuss hemispheric defense. White House secretary say nothing on specifics. Attendees included Sec Stinson, Knox, General Robert Jackson, Sumner Welles, and others. Page 8.
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hemisoft
Jenen T. Early
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hemist
United States
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Stinson
Knox
Ceneral
Robert Jackson
Sumner Welles
Electrical Strike Settled After Negotiations Between Union and Contractors
The dispute between International Social Electrical Workers Local 629 and Sheboygan contractors was resolved today under terms proposed by the Peace Board. Representatives John Stranberg and Alfred Jung, with Judge Schlicht present, announced the settlement after negotiations led by the Committee of Peace Board.
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Germans Claim Practice Fires On Channel Battery
German quarters said they were only practicing during this morning's bombardment of a British convoy. They reported long range cannons mounted on both the channel and Atlantic coasts and that gunners began target practice to test the guns. They denied actual bombardment and said the British misinterpreted the activity.
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English channel
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Atlantic
Willkie plans extensive national campaign tour
Wendell L. Willkie and his advisers map a large campaign tour targeting Virginia North Carolina and possibly Texas with stops in Pennsylvania New York and Boston. The schedule aims to maximize public engagement and align with key party events including the New York Republican convention and the National American Legion gathering.
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Texas
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
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Sam Pryor, Jr
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Arthur H. James
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Mass
White Plains
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France
Chinese Nerves To Win War Is Author Belief
Ian Utang, in Chungking during Japanese raids, notes fires and calm of residents as China resists. He reaches Hong Kong after describing bombing efforts and Chinese shopkeeper selling porcelain amid raids. The report from Hong Kong by Lin Yutang dates the dispatch with reflections on morale.
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Hong Kong
LIN YUTANG
Japan
Trotsky Dies Of Wounds In Mexico City
Mexican workers and intellectuals filed in state at an undertaking house as Leon Trotsky lay in Mexico City. President Cardenas ordered funeral expenses borne by the government. vigil kept by Gen. Alfredo Lamont Hernandez and Gen. Manuel Nunez. Trotsky died at Green Cross hospital from wounds inflicted by a masked assailant. Burial planned at Spanish cemetery. Mrs. Trotsky’s status noted. continuation hinted.
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Leon Trotsky
Lazaro Cardenas
Alfredo Lamont Hernandez
Manuel Nunez
Green Cross
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U. S
Germans To Use French Airplanes
General Charles De Gaulle, recognized by Britain as leader of free French, said in a nine o clock broadcast that 800 French aircraft are leaving Morocco Algeria and Tunis to Istres France and will be placed at the enemy’s disposal.
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Charles De Gaulle
Britain
Morocco
Algeria
Tunis
Istres
France
Conference Report Approves Guard Bill Authorization
The House approved a conference report on a bill enabling President Roosevelt to call national guard and organized reserves into active service for one year anywhere in the western hemisphere. It allows selective callups, protects seniority and pay, and extends Civil Relief act protections. the measure returns to the Senate for agreement before a White House signature.
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Roosevelt
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hemisphere
senate
White House
Aerial Picket At Governor's Day Sparks Federal Probe
A Chicago flier trailing a banner over Wisconsin Governor Julius P Heil during Governor's Day at the state fair faces a federal investigation. The banner urged repeal of the oleomargarine tax, a point tied to Heil’s South tour remarks. Heil denied backing repeal and blamed rivals. Plane conduct worried exhibitors as it allegedly flew below the 1,000-foot limit. The pilot claimed to be W Williams of Stimson Flying field. airport officials say a waiver was not produced. Continued on page 8.
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Curtiss-Wright
United Press
Lawrences Implicated In Milwaukee Theatre HoldUp
John Zuzek a 25 year old Milwaukee liquor salesman signed a confession to the armed holdup of the Majestic theatre Monday noon and implicated Joseph Lawrence 24 and Lloyd Lawrence 20 as connected with the crime. Zuzek named Willard Lawrence 18 in jail on a disorderly conduct charge as motive. He was arrested by Chief Walter Wagner and Milwaukee police hours earlier. The brothers were staying with relatives after moving from Muskegon Michigan. The confession notes $1700 expected from the cafe holdup and $100 given to Joe Lawrence. Joe was followed to Muskegon and returned to Sheboygan after waiving extradition.
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Wagner
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Wade Mosby
Sheboygan
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Joseph
Lawrence brothers
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Joe
Edwin Kratzat
Liogd Lawrence
Willie
Willard
Zurek
Roosevelt To Leave Tuesday On 8 Day Trip
The White House announced President Roosevelt will depart Washington Tuesday for an eight day East and South trip. He will visit Ryde Park New York to September 1 and deliver dedicatory remarks at Chickamauga Dam in Tennessee. He then travels to Knoxville Newfound Gap Great Smoky Mountains Maryville and South Charleston to inspect naval ordnance plants before returning to Washington.
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White House
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Chattanooga
Tenn
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TVA hydro electric system
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Newfound Gap
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Great Smoky Mountains National park
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South Charleston
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Beach Temperature Readings by Side
North side reports air at 68 and water at 67 degrees while south side shows air at 7 and water at 65 degrees.
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Water
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Marshall says war department has plenty of material for Burke-Wadsworth draft
General George C. Marshall told reporters the army could train all men drafted under the Burke-Wadsworth bill with the current equipment and manpower. He noted 30 caliber rifles for 3,000,000 men, and said modern anti-tank and anti-aircraft guns were the main missing items while armored units remained intact for training.
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George C. Marshall
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Kentucky
house military committee
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Armored Corps
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army recruiting news
adjutant general's office
Labor Opposes Plans To Build Gas Pipelines
The Wisconsin State Federation of Labor adopted resolutions at its annual convention. A resolution backed by 14 unions opposed introducing natural gas pipelines in the state and urged WSFL representation at hearings. Delegates also pressed for notices when employers move factories, a higher unemployment benefit to 20 dollars a week, and a one week waiting period.
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Wisconsin State Federation of Labor
WSFL
Understanding On Bargaining Reached After Sheboygan Strike
No concessions were made in the upholsterers and woodworkers strike across seven Sheboygan factories. Reports say a closer understanding on collective bargaining was reached, though no official statements have been issued by employers or labor unions.
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Sheboygan
Greece Assured Aid If Invaded By Britain
A British spokesman stated the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force would aid Greece immediately if attacked. The pledge followed talks between a British minister and Prime Minister Metaxas at the foreign office. In London reports said angry crowds attacked the Italian consulate in Crete after Greek naval experts suggested an Italian submarine sank the cruiser Helle.
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Greece
John Metaxas
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London
Daily Mail
Helle
Crete
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