10 Jul 1941
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
1
Police searched for the body of Milva Marin, 10, who drowned with teammate Georgian Villa, 23, when their rowboat capsized in lower New York Bay about a quarter mile off the Jersey Shore.
U S writers headed to Iceland to view American troops meet a sudden ban as officials in London paused the trip amid claims Washington interfered. Three reporters started north before being halted and sent back to Scotland. The piece questions the rationale and urges a clear explanation.
President Roosevelt bars American newspaper men from Iceland during the U S occupation, calling it a purely military program. Press secretary Stephen Early said once occupation is complete and conditions permit, photographers and major news services may be allowed to proceed. current correspondents in Iceland may stay.
Rome July 10 Fascist editor Virginio Gayda warned that American and British troops in Iceland are targets for Germany and that bellicosity from the United States provokes a war between Europe and the United States. He joined others in attacking Willkie over bases in Ireland and Scotland.
Washington July 10 The War Department contracted for 5 419 pairs of skis 3 733 pairs of snow shoes 27 416 toques and 40 000 wool blankets amid heavy army purchases of Arctic clothing and equipment linked to operations in Iceland and Alaska.
Dr. Hans Borchers former German consul general in New York sails toward San Francisco with his wife and maid after a U S government order closed all German consulates. He plans to join Fritz Wiedmann and sail to Japan on the Yawata Maru, defying safe-return guidance for consular staff. Borchers, stationed in New York for 15 years, gave a brief farewell and kept silent on his feelings.
Finnish High Command says Red Army resistance limited and 14 Russian planes plus an observation balloon were destroyed by Finnish fighters yesterday and this morning. Reports claim Finnish and German forces penetrated 35 miles into Soviet territory toward the Murmansk Leningrad rail line, with five Soviet villages occupied and counterattacks repelled. Naval losses include five Soviet ships sunk recently. Helsinki releases a Blue-White book accusing the USSR of pressure and interference. Citizens ordered to ready blackout lights. nights grow darker in southern Finland by mid July.
Tokyo reports political and financial circles press for an extraordinary Diet session. Domei notes the push aims to secure strong public support for government policies and strengthen the wartime political and economic framework amid a rapidly changing international scene.
London July 10. Prospective fathers pacing on the roof of a suburban maternity hospital now take shifts as fire wardens. An idea from a man who felt official duty beat endless corridor pacing, aiming to keep fathers busy while awaiting the stork. Other items in brief include a late draft-board trip to Pittsburgh ending in a $7 ticket, a Charlotte mother and baby milk mix up with police, a newlywed couple handcuffed at a reception, a deer wandering into second base at Fort Stevens, a traffic delay for W Earl Hall, and George Tywater, a self-built bungalow homeowner, noting $1,000 cost.
British troops with tanks were driven from the Salum front in North Africa as Axis air forces pounded British positions. German and Italian flyers hit Tobruk and British air bases on the Egyptian side of the Libyan frontier, destroying planes at one base. Six British planes were shot down in a raid on Tripoli. The British raided Bengasi as Axis forces advanced in Libya. In East Africa, Italian troops in an Ethiopian stronghold halted a British attempt to approach, with lively artillery in Gondar. The Nicosia base in Cyprus was attacked again, and a 5,000-ton steamer torpedoed off the Cypru s coast.
Atlantic City August 10 A campaign for the return of prohibition was proposed to the International Christian Endeavor Society in its biennial convention. Dr. Daniel A. Poling of Philadelphia president of the society, which claims 2,000,000 members in the United States and Canada, told 6,000 delegates last night that alcohol has little to contribute to national defense and that the task now is greater than two decades ago before the last world war.
Hillsdale N J July 10 Funeral services were to be held today for Jayne Lappin 19 year old artists model who died yesterday after several months illness Miss Lappin chosen last year as prettiest in a group of debutantes and professional models was married last Aug 16 to Martin Fornes an attache of the Venezuelan consulate in New York City.
Memphis July 10 General Ben Lear replies to congressional criticism over the severe penalty for yoohooing soldiers. He says he will demand high standards of conduct and trate civilians with respect. He notes the 150 mile march contrasted with the majority of soldiers during Tennessee maneuvers.
Kenkichi Yoshigawa, Japan's representative in collapsed negotiations with the Netherlands East Indies, returned to Tokyo and met with Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka. His report was regarded as highly important in shaping Japanese diplomatic southward policy.
Lavop first aid to eyes offers soothing relief for inflamed itchy burning eyes and granulated eyelids. Promises five years of success with prompt relief. Advertises Lavop as a safe local remedy for eye discomfort and irritation.
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