Air battles fought over Singapore in early war skirmish
Describes initial air combat near Singapore with Allied and Japanese forces. Notes coastal defenses, naval movements toward the island, and U S cruisers en route for a ceremony. Highlights perceived value of Singapore base and Dutch Indies strategic concerns amid the China Japanese conflict.
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U. S
Britain
Australia
Singapore
Tis
Netherlands
Eporc
Dutch East Indies
Sig
United States
Pearl Arbor
Hawa Tne Corief
Singa Pere
Gs Ter
Java
Spanish Loyalists Curb Aerial Raids
Instructions to the Spanish Government air force limit bombing during Anglo French negotiations. Government aircraft will cooperate with army fronts and rear areas while talks proceed.
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Barcelona
Iea
Wright Undergoes Final Ordeal in Los Angeles Trial
In Los Angeles Raul A. Wright faced a grueling day in court as prosecutors pressed him on the November death of Roll. Wright appeared exhausted and fragile, answering a barrage of questions about the alleged murder plot involving his wife Evelyn and John B. Kimmel as guards watched closely. The testimony centered on Wright’s possible participation and the circumstances surrounding Roll’s death.
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Los Angeles
Raul A. Wright Humnsett
Kning
Evelyn
John B
Kimmel
Mit
Wright
Roll
Wight
Salt City P T A Observes Fathers Day Event
Members of Salt City PTA will observe Fathers Day at 8 o'clock Tuesday night in the school auditorium on Pact Road. Harold A. Wood, past president, will speak on the significance of Fathers Day.
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Salt City
P.T. A
Salt Ciity
Lrérpact
Harold A. Wood
Policeman Sought After Holdup At Empire State Building
James Pstrick Hart, a special policeman, fired shots during a holdup at the Empire State Building observation tower. Cashier Fuchard Finngielian was injured. Hart fled but returned before police tracked him to his Brooklyn home.
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Feo
James Pstrick Hart
Empire State Building
Fuchard Finngielian
Tmn
Hart
Strondellow
Brooklyn
Japs Urge Nationals to Flee North China War Zone
Shanghai reports Japanese officials call for evacuation of foreign nationals from a wide North China area as bombing and ground operations intensify. About 3,009 Americans and 4,009 others are in the affected zone with isolation of groups possible. Hankow suggested as a major target for evacuation.
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Shanghai
INS
Japan
United States
Hankow
Windsors Move Goods Into Versailles Villa
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor prepare housekeeping in a palatial Versailles villa near Paris. They stored furniture linen and personal items from Windsor Castle at the Chateau De May for a period of several months as they plan a temporary residence.
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Loxdox
Windsor
Versailles
Paris
Windsor Castle
Ney
Rome
Railroads to Spend a Billion if Rate Increases Granted
J Daim president of the Delaware Lackawanna & Western Railroad says railroads would invest at least one billion annually in improvements if the interstate commerce commission approves proposed rate increases. The move aims to spur recovery by boosting production and employment.
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Beupfann Fer
J. Daim
Delaware. Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Mystery of a Broadway figure linked to a staged arrest
A garbled report ties a Broadway stage figure to a complex scheme involving a staged arrest, a high bond, and alleged planning to influence public safety in Philadelphia. Names include Mrs Magzea Delaney Davis and attorney Eemuet Echozeld, amid references to New York, Philadelphia, and a suspect detained on $2,500 bond.
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Denes
New York
George
Berg
East Riese
Schult
Dimie
Denar
Ata
Ammedia
Saparesus
Tee Eemuet
Echozeld
Poviadeloi Ag
Toranes
Avid Viser
Public Safety
Block Booking Fight Lost By Theater Operators
Paramount and seven major distributors faced a federal case over alleged block booking practices that restricted independent exhibitors. The suit claimed the industry conspired to form a trust and monopoly keeping films from independents. Judge Yankwich allowed a demurrer by Paramount and others, sustaining objections to fraud claims while noting the complex contract rights in film distribution.
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Siegal
Syracuse Journal
Holly Woop
Tiack
Loch
Teacims F
Mar
Dezeat
Diwize Leon RB
Yankwich
Paramoun
Prytures Corporation
Athens
We Biabe
Ang
United States
Capial
Des Vaniaich
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Ima Meas Bboto
J. Richard
Dixie) Davis
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Rose Rickert
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Salina Street
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Varet
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