Move Brings Sharp Protest From Tokyo
London dispatch reports an Empire wide roundup of Japanese subjects in custody following arrests of two London representatives of Mitsui and Mitsubishi. British authorities deny retaliation while Japan protests to London and notes a suspected spy ring with branches in Canada, Austria, and Burma.
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Nazi Agent to Leave Scarsdale Estate on Landlord Request
Baroness Irmingard von Wagenheim and German agent Gerhardt Alois Westrick faced pressure from the landlord and New York authorities as reports linked Westrick to German government work. Westrick agreed to vacate the Scarsdale residence next week after his driver's license was revoked for a declared address change and alleged disability.
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Naval Attache Clears Nazi Lines in Three Passes
U S Naval attaché Cam Mascoe H Hitleckset ter and Sergeant John Cook slipped through German lines on the third attempt at Vichy France to deliver a mail bundle for the U S Embassy. Germans twice earlier blocked entry arguing a diplomat accredited to Vichy could not enter the occupied zone without a permit from Paris authorities.
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Theodore Roosevelt's Widow Misses Birthday Plans
Theodora Roosevelt, widow of the 26th president, will not observe her birthday in Oyster Bay due to poor health. Her daughter says she will remain at her Brooklyn ancestral home until later in the summer, with the hot spell blamed for the condition. In nearby news, Albert T. Pwellet, 32, died last night in Vernon after an automobile accident.
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British Refuse to Let Two French Tankers Sail Port Salé
British authorities refuse two French tankers Rexane and Melpombe totaling 25009 tons to sail from Port Salé Egypt on August 3 to France. Oil cargoes would fall into German hands. Drafts of Australian reinforcements reach England as London reports two deaths among incoming forces.
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Allens Aug.ia Greece and the European War Situation
Fragmentary report notes a reference to Allens Aug ia and Greece as part of ongoing European war coverage. Mentions seamen and a merchant context with unclear dates and entities due to damaged OCR.
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Bipartisan Bloc Forms to Fight Army Draft
Washington currently sees a bipartisan bloc forming in Congress to oppose peacetime conscription backed by President Roosevelt. Senators and former War Secretary Woodring voice support for voluntary military training, proposing a one year program at $30 monthly with the President authorized to call out National Guard and reserves.
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Champagne Serving To Nazis Overworks British Prison Staff
British prison warders protested overwork as wealthy aliens allegedly placed standing orders with London caterers for special foods. Warders said they must spend extra time meeting these demands, reducing time available for inmates and staff duties.
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Suspect Questioned in $108,000 Bank Messenger Robbery
An unidentified prisoner was held at Monmouth County Jail in Freehold as a suspect in the $108,000 Asbury Park Bank and Trust Company messenger holdup. County Prosecutor John J. Quinn declined to name the prisoner while saying authorities have reason to believe the individual played a part in the crime. The robbery, carried out by a “woman in white,” occurred yesterday.
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Duke and Duchess Befriend Excalibur Passengers Aboard
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor mingle with liner passengers aboard the American Export Liner Excalibur en route to New York Aug. They walk the deck with their entourage, greet Captain Groves on the bridge, and join a lounge movie before continuing to Nassau. British sources in Washington note plans to disembark at Nassau to meet the Governor and Commander in Chief.
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Morgan Sister Leads Refugee Aid in France Efforts
New York reports Alyse Anne Morgan sister of J P Morgan More lean was stopped from ambuignon driving to aid refugees in France. The American Friends of France says Miss Morgan president would attempt to organize relief and continue the committee work without interference.
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Boy Saved At Fire Coast Guard Rescue Near Buffalo
A boy was rescued from a fire near Buffalo on August 3 by coast guardsmen from Malo Harbor. The child, Robert Barber, was found in good condition at Emergency Hospital after the incident.
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Navy Says U S Can Defeat Japanese In Three Weeks
Washington reports claim the Navy high command believes Japan would fall in three weeks if war erupts with the United States. The U S fleet allegedly could ring and cripple Japan, with a blockade aimed at Hong Kong, Cavite, Guam and Southern Japan, forcing Tokyo to decide between fleet engagement or home defense. The briefing suggests U S aviation gasoline exports and strategic moves shaped President Roosevelt’s policy, while noting uncertainties about the Japanese fleet’s location.
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Rome Reveals British Raids on Sardinia and North Africa
A Rome dispatch says British air forces raided Sardinia’s Gaglisi airport causing one death and several injuries. The communique claimed two British planes were shot down with prisoners taken from one crew. No material losses were reported in the Wardia raid, and fire began near Haifa.
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British Mission Seeks War Supplies In U S To Aid India
A British purchasing mission in the United States seeks war supplies to aid India in the war. Brig Gen C S Tate and Capt Frederick Tomms, director of Titan aviation, met with manufacturers and are negotiating with a large aircraft firm to establish a warplanes plant in India.
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Phelps Bill Seeks Damages for Innocent Jailing
Senator Phelps of Manhattan says the proposed 2941 legislature will reintroduce a bill to compensate the state for damages in cases of wrongful imprisonment. He cites Max Uchanski as an example, calling penalties reminiscent of totalitarian regimes and inconsistent with American democracy.
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Synthetic Gasoline And Arms Plants Bombed in Reich
London reports heavy strikes on Germanys synthetic gasoline plants and armament works in industrial centers. Britain claims air force and submarines sank significant merchant and war ships in July. Italians say British air actions caused slight damage on Sardinia. Scotland Yard also rounds up Japanese businessmen amid a wide spy roundup.
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Nazi Air Losses and Raids Reported Over British Isles
German high command claimed July air force operations in the British Isles sank hundreds of merchant and warships and downed hundreds of planes. They reported July totals of 260,000 tons merchant shipping and 25,000 tons warships sunk and 380 British planes shot down. Submarines allegedly sank 458,000 tons of coastal shipping and three enemy submarines were credited, including a commander with 117,001 tons sunk. The report cites raids on Thames Estuary, Cardiff and Cologne Dortmund targets, with widespread fires and damage to industry.
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