July 4 Finds US arms goal at 14 billions
On July 4 the United States chose a vast defense expansion. Congress already funded 5 billion for Army and Navy. The Navy expansion hoped for 4 billion over six years, with a projected 5 billion for a long range plan to mechanize the Army and reach 50,000 planes. The Senate backed naval growth, with White House support expected next week.
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France to adopt totalitarian corporative government
Geneva reports an official Italian dispatch stating France plans a totalitarian corporative regime. A separate London bulletin notes a lengthy conference between Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet Ambassador Ivan Minsky, officially disclosed today.
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Sunk by U-boat tragic Arandora Star disaster
London reports a British prison ship Arandora Star torpedoed off Ireland by a German U-boat. About 1,000 to 2,000 prisoners and guards were aboard. 113 lives were lost and only a portion survived. The attack prompted British authorities to tighten harbor control.
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Italian Army Enters Egypt From Libya
Italian forces pushed across the Egyptian border to Musaid near Sollum while Dubai troops from Ethiopia seized Mayale on the Kenya border. The Cyrenaican front saw our column reach Emusaid in the Sollum zone with air force support dispersing an enemy motorized unit. English attacks at Caputo redoubt were repulsed and a submarine failed to return. In East Africa Dubai forces held Mojate despite air raids. Squadrons bombed forts at Akopo and Gallabat along the Sudan frontier. an enemy air raid on a car caused minor damage.
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Italians Raid Suppressed in Alexandria Air Raid
Five Italian planes attempted a daytime raid on Mexandria but were driven out to sea. No damage or casualties were reported. About 20 bombs were dropped. Alexandria offered its first air raid alarm since June 22. Concluded on Page 5, Column 4.
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British Aircraft Carrier Hit by Torpedo Claim
Berlin reports that a German U-boat torpedoed the British aircraft carrier Imustrious, flagship 23,000 tons, with a crew of 1,600. Completed April 5, 1939, the ship is one of six in her class, 733 feet long, armed with sixteen 45 caliber dual purpose guns, and capable of 30 knots. Jane's Fighting Ships provides these specifications.
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Six Brooklyn firefighters hurt in collision with coal truck
Six firemen were injured in Brooklyn when Engine Company 248’s fire truck collided with a coal truck at Churchhead Flatbush Avenues. Four firemen were thrown from the vehicle and required hospital treatment, two suffered minor cuts and bruises. The engine was returning from a blaze at 250 Ocean Avenue. The coal truck driver Istiney Rusteika, 23, of Barnesville Pennsylvania, was issued a summons for not giving the fire truck the right of way.
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Argentina arrests anti Nazi rioters in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires reports police dispersed groups that attempted street demonstrations after anti Nazi rioters were arrested last night while trying to prevent screening of the German film Siegfried Ten.
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Pro German Fury in Rumania Cabinet Formation
Bucharest July 44 reports say King Carol named a pro German government led by Ton Gigurtu amid unconfirmed Soviet demands on Romanian bridges along the Prut and Danube. The cabinet includes former Iron Guard members and anti Semitic officials, sparking fears of renewed anti Jewish violence as protests erupt.
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Hitler Orders Scuttle Ships If Necessary Harbor Action
A wartime directive shows Adolf Hitler ordering the scuttling of German ships if required, with harbor threats prompting commanders to choose between scuttling or continuing resistance depending on evolving battle conditions.
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British Open Fire As French Defy Ultimatum At Oran
British warships bombarded French ships at Oran after a six hour ultimatum to surrender. The clash involved Dunkerque Provence Mogador and other fleet units, with reports of ships burning and magnetic mines laid at Mers El Kebir. Berlin urged French bases to aid escape to Brest or Bizerta as fighting spread to Casablanca and Alexandria reports.
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Churchill says part of French fleet saved by Britain
Prime Minister Churchill told the House of Commons that Britain has taken over portions of the French fleet, including the battleships two light cruisers eight destroyers and hundreds of small ships in ports at Portsmouth Plymouth and Sheerness to prevent Axis capture. He noted fighting began with the submarine Surcouf and reported casualties among British and French personnel.
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Commissar KaganoVitch Released From Duties
Reuters dispatch from Moscow reports Commissar for Heavy Industry Lazar KaganoVitch has been released from his duties with no further explanation given.
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Britain Seizes French Fleet to Keep Nazis From Aid
London reports Britain moved to seize or control the second largest European fleet held at French ports in North Africa. The Royal Navy placed French warships in British ports under control with minimal casualties, as authorities say many ships were taken over by British forces and security actions continued.
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