2500 Planes Bomb English Defenses In Largest Raid
Germans launched what officials called the greatest air assault of the war, targeting British war centers and coastal towns. Heavy explosions and fires lit the Midlands while raids pressed along the eastern counties. The Nation warned of further attacks as British air defenses and anti aircraft fire challenged the invaders. The official tally reported German losses and British fighter victories, signaling a costly but costly raid with limited strategic gains.
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Bombs fall on Croydon as London endures night raid
Air raid horrors trace damage around Croydon eight miles from London as dive bombers strike targets. Rescue workers and volunteers aid victims while Britain rallies with fighters in the skies. German planes are reported shot down in multiple encounters as RAF jets contest the Channel front and broader UK regions endure attacks and oil supplies are hit in France.
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Roosevelt Seems to Endorse Trade of Destroyers for Bases
The article reports on President Roosevelt discussing naval matters and potential exchanges of destroyers for British bases. It mentions debates in Congress led by Senator Pittman and lawmakers Pepper and Ler amid talks of shifting ships and base rights in the Atlantic and Pacific theatres.
Parleys On Leasing of Bancs Angioti
Aug 16 reports from Loren cite unofficial conversations in London and Washington about leasing air and naval bases in British West Indian realms to the United States. British sources previously floated allowing US use of ports and airfields in certain Western Hemisphere islands. Official commentary indicated any leasing proposal would be treated with interest and protection.
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Dinner Party for Windsors Planned After Oath Taking
Nassau Bahamas Aug 16 An exclusive dinner will greet the Duke and Duchess of Windsor after the oath of office as Governor. They will attend a gala at the Everrald Beach Club with Bahamas officials and their wives, while concern about German raiders remains. Edward and wife join executive council cabinet chief justice and speaker of the assembly and their ladies.
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Horse Traders Convention Creates Open Swapping Ring
At Alingnd on August 16 spectators watched a horse trading convention with a new open swapping ring. Chairman George Rame Nis planned the area to allow swappers and horses to trade publicly. Notable traders included Nike Hayes of Wellsville and Leon Welch of Kirkwood, each dictating terms with seasoned tactics and a specialized signaling language.
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Mechanic Smothers Yankee Clipper Fire At Lauardia Field
A fire at LaGuardia Field injures mechanic Richard F. Dilly and another worker, while the Yankee Clipper is unharmed. Fire crews arrive as gas ignition sparked by a hydros stabilizer caused the blaze. Atlantic Clipper and Clare sheltered in the hangar during the incident. Authorities see no sabotage.
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Patrolman Finds Diamond in busy New York traffic
Patrolman Anthony Doyle spotted a four carat diamond dropped from a window and wedged in a Fifth Avenue crowd near St Patrick's Cathedral. Quick wind and traffic judgments diverted the street, revealing the gleaming find amid city noise.
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Man Fatally Hurt by Boat Flywheel at Farm Scene
In Batavia yesterday James A. ute, 18, farmhand, was crushed to death when a boat flywheel detached from a motor and struck him in the chest and face as he attempted to start the printer beat. His father Pred was nearby, knocked aside by the flying wheel before it struck. The incident occurred on a nearby farm where a bull also attacked a worker named Lyutie, who was repairing a fence and died yesterday in hospital.
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Lightning caused record rail accidents kill 884 in 1940
The Association of American Railroads reported today that 884 persons were killed in railroad accidents during the first half of 1940, the highest half year toll since 1939. Frederick Persons injured 74, and Ingesalls 56 died in the same period.
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