Roosevelt Talks With King Tonight Amid War Prep
President Roosevelt plans a private dinner and talks aboard his train with Prime Minister King as Canada discussions join U S efforts for Western Hemisphere defense. Officials say talks may anchor mutual naval and air security while studying bases in British possessions and potential Canada partnership with all American republics.
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Roosswelt
Britain
Kingston
Roosevelt
United States
Canada
Washington
sMiurees
King
Averesell
Trinidad and Barprdoce
South America
Atlantic
Jamaica
Bahamas
Hermuda
Lictarion
Hemosphere Defense Union
Mons
Springs
Isat Apel
War Pie
Wendell L. Willkie
St Lawrents
Ottinante
Second Detective Dies in Dublin Raid
Dublin reports a second detective died from wounds incurred yesterday during a raid on suspected members of the outlawed Irish Republican Army. The officers were injured while pursuing suspects in the Aug. 17 incident.
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Dublin
Dubin
Et & Nou
Irish Republican Army
Gred
Nazis Launch Full British Isle Blockade Claims
Dramatic reports describe German air force use of larger bombers and intensified attacks against Britain as Nazi leaders claim aim to dominate the island. British counterstrikes target German depots and ports while the Luftwaffe vows continued heavy raids and maritime offensives along the channel.
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England
High Command
Yeserday
Britain
Gentral
British Broadcasting Corporation
New
Yor Eld
Munich
Weimar
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Tary
Goethe House
Red Cross
London
Carait
Newport
Bristol
Nemacnent
Brith
Mearrwnile
Poland
Norway
Britiab
DNB! Ald
Veriladio
Germany
Dornier
Crowds Pack Elwood for Willkie Campaign Talk
Crowds gathered in Elwood for a Willkie speech at Callaway Park with 45 000 seats and extensive festivities. Representative Charles Halleck announced Willkie’s nomination while plans included a 30 minute policy address and a large partisan display. Special trains, tents, food stalls, and entertainment accompanied the event as communities prepared for a major Republican gathering.
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Charles Halleck
Indiana
Willkie
Sur
Ada
Indiare
Elwood
Callaway Park
Warner
Wilkie
Premier King And Roosevelt Tour Potsdam Maneuvers
President Roosevelt and Premier King observe a large scale Army War Game near Potsdam with First Division forces, Brig. Gen. Karl Troesdell, and corps leaders in attendance. Units from 44th, 27th, 16th, 25th, 2d Cavalry, and others maneuver in staged battles along the St Lawrence and Grass River areas, as a peace treaty signals and a review concludes.
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Thi
Amy
Karl Troesdell
Ino
Potsdam
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Kolo
New Jersey
Maryland
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Virginia
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Bensselace
Pennayl
Liston
Oxdensburg
Ogaensibury Bree Academy
Francis B. Iine
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Air Defense Command
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Dtr
Roosevelt
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Grass
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Conard
National Guard
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2D. Cavalry Division
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Shem
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25Th
Blackville Road
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al Alishon
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Séth
Noracd
16Th Field Artillery
Puebla
Potedat
Notared
Friml Finds Japan Inspires Symphony Son Angele
Rudolf Friml, noted composer, arrived in Angele after months in the Orient. He intends to use the experiences as material for a forthcoming symphony.
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Japan
Son Angele
Rudolf Friml
Orient
Ja Ward Ayo
Ie ‘Pratt
Greece Faces Italian Demand Amid Balkan Tensions
A partisan wartime briefing reports Italians pressing Greece to state its stance within days as propaganda sharpens. Observers note British and Italian pressure, with rumors of a possible invasion and calls for Greek military moves. The piece details Italian aims in East Africa and Somaliland, Greek defense buildup, and rumors of high command talks among Russia Turkey and Greece.
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Waleh
Athens
Athenia
Virginia Gayda
Curp
Italy
Hattie
East Africa
Communiegues
Somaliland
Gayde
I Gternnte Anella
Ratt Jan East Africa
Gayda
Uke
Tisliens
Britain
Aden
Gulf of Aden
Aratia
Arbor
Alexandria
Brosh
Cairo
R.A. FE
Meanenite
Fasci
Milan
Cathans
Changaria
Gerturing
Fragmentary Read on Balkan and Aegean Strife
A fragmented report notes Albania's fate tied to regional destiny amid tensions among Britain Italy and Greece. Stefani news agency claims Turkey shifts stance toward Italian claims while denying sensational Greek naval losses near Tinos and the Aegean amid past destroyer attacks.
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Fustiens
Turkey
Greece
Britain
Stefani
Tinos Island
jAekean Sea
French Airmen repel Italian bombing attempt on Rechera
Aug 17 1940 Egypt report says Royal Air Force French airmen near Maita shot down one Italian bomber and forced others to withdraw. British bombers targeted Italian held Somaliland positions and other military objectives. RAF claimed hits on a Malian submarine and oil tanks at Tobruk with fires burning hours later.
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Egypt
Royal Air Force
Rechera
Socnaliland
Feith
Ind
Tsltn High Command
Somraunique
Somaliland
Tobruk
Libya
Resoir
British Fight New Wave of Nazi Raiders
British forces repelled a new Nazi air raid as waves of German bombers attacked towns along the coast and southeast England. Reports describe bombing near Eastbourne and Thames Estuary, with casualties and destruction but limited total losses. The Air Ministry claimed downed German planes and defense success, noting RAF pilots and anti aircraft actions.
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Niko
Souigwest
England
Ouse
Byrain Aginst
Germany
Claiamed
Filota
Japeelii
Thames
London
Cuburbs
R. A. F Pirusames
Ceptorshin
Comunique
Lown
Eastbourne
Pratetic
Toven
R.A. FY
Elouda Trans Watehera
Ln 2
Fly
Thames Estuary
Tikvury
Neet
Barking
Air Ministry
Teathne
Cuburh
Berin
Mortherts
Mars Squadron
Croydon Airedrome
Prediie
Mme Ted. Cay
Prisoner dies after fall during escape bid
A man identified as James Dort, 42, alleged jail inmate, fell from a window during an escape attempt at a police facility in Puttwlo. He sustained a fractured skull and died last night at the hospital where he had been treated since Tuesday. The incident occurred during the attempted raid described in a police report from Aug. 14.
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Teller
James Dort
Bnernenes
Pella Ryporiet
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