Youth Parley Closes With Unity Watchword
Lake Geneva Wis July 8 The American Youth Congress accepted unity as its watchword in this crucial political year of 1940 President Jack Mc Michael reelected without opposition urged unity for peace keeping America out of foreign war jobs for unemployed youth and civil rights and liberties Delegates cheered as they reaffirmed opposition to all forms of dictatorship A Kramer resolution condemning dictatorships but naming specific nations was defeated due to inclusion of Russia The convention elected officers nine regional representatives and 13 at large members A pro American group aligned with Gene Tunney formed within the event aimed at rivaling the American Youth Congress and charged ABC with Communist influence.
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Hunt Sender of Hoax SOS
The destroyer Barry was reported safe at anchor in European waters while agents hunted a hoax author claiming the ship was hit by a German submarine. An SOS in the Barry’s name triggered two hours of government anxiety before the Navy confirmed the vessel is peacefully at anchor. The only clue was a 55 meter radio-band waveform, not belonging to the Barry, with a false position 400 miles off the Spanish coast.
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Polish Group Told Britain Will Prevail Over Hitler
Rochester July 8 Europe will emerge from darkness though German appetite for domination is insatiable and will not stop at conquest says Michael Huxley first secretary of the British embassy in Washington at the Polish Falcons Alliance of America quadrennial convention. He says England stands at the last trench of defeat and Poland has been overrun but inch by inch with free peoples support Europe can be won back and built as a system with no conquerors and no ruling race. Count Jerzy Potocki Polish envoy to the United States reminds delegates they owe allegiance to the United States and that their stance can help Poland rally around Roosevelt's principles.
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Gene Markey Leaves Hedy Lamarr and Seeks Attorney
Hollywood July 8 U P Gene Markey has moved from the Lamarr home and is living with his father while Hedy Lamarr consults her attorney. The film star and producer-writer husband say they have been incompatible for months and have separated. A cyclist was struck and killed yesterday by an automobile while riding near Granville.
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Mandl Marries End Markey in Mexicali Marriage
Austrian munitions maker Mandl wed End Markey, former husband of actress Joan Bennett, in Mexicali Mexico on March 4 1939.
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Wheeler Injures Leg in Golfing Accident
Senator Burton K. Wheeler Democratic presidential candidate hobbled on a cane after slipping on an embankment during golf. It was believed a small bone was broken or a ligament torn in the foot.
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Turkish-Russian Talks Hint at Dardanelles Concessions
Istanbul July 8 Russian Ambassador Terentyev left for Moscow after a one hour meeting with German envoy Franz von Papen. Allies expect Russia to demand concessions in the Dardanelles or the Caucasus Kars region as Berlin Rome and Moscow align on Turkey policy amid Turkish military buildup.
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Nazis Extend Paris Curfew to Eleven P.M.
Paris under German occupation tightens curfew from 10 P.M. to 11 P.M. with no street activity after 11 P.M. unless permitted. Officials report stricter blackout rules amid fears of Allied bombing. Colonel Saalfrank orders civil and military compliance with new passive air raid defense regulations.
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Psychiatrists To Examine Buffalo Slayer Case
Buffalo July 8 The district attorney plans to arrange for psychiatrists to examine Frank Swiontek 19 to determine his mental state after he was charged with first degree murder in the hammer slaying of his younger siblings Donald 9 and Theresa 12 Investigators also held his stepfather Peter Miziolek on $2000 bail as a material witness Swiontek who was paroled from Elmira Reformatory for killing his 17 year old brother Leo in 1937 claims his stepfather urged him to kill while the children slept The mother Cecilia Miziolek has endured a string of misfortunes since her first marriage and police say her former husband Stanley Garborski was shot to death by another man Detective plans to question Swiontek further.
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Detective Details Motive Gap in Fatal Child Murders
Detective Chief Arthur Britt said the motive remains unsatisfied as officials release a 4 percent page statement. Funeral services for the two slain children will be held in the morning.
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Tokyo Police Arrest Government Critic During War Anniversary Speech
Tokyo police arrested a young man and ejected others from a gathering when they heckled Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita during his address marking the third anniversary of the war with China. The crowd shouted liar at one point.
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