Japan anxious over American bombers halted at Vladivostok
Tokyo expressed worry that U S bombers en route to Russia might be kept at the Soviet Pacific port, termed the northern Singapore, triggering fears Japan would be less unsettled if planes moved to the Western Front. Mori Ishii stated Tokyo seeks U S assurances against layover. A new mobilization plan to speed defense was announced. Hongkong's population has more than doubled in ten years per the Commerce Department.
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Yugoslav Minister Seeks Soviet Help Before Invasion
In Washington last spring Yugoslav Minister Constantin Fotitch pressed Soviet Ambassador Dumansky about Russia honoring a mutual assistance pact as Hitler threatened Yugoslavia. Dumansky warned that Western capitals are viewed as greater enemies than Germany. A June follow up notes the shift after Germany invaded Russia.
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New National Defense Board Faces Defense Priority Wrangle
After Roosevelt withdraws from international roles he confronts a domestic issue on his desk. Congress last spring passed the Priority Act splitting defense priorities between OPM and OPACS, signaling ongoing wrangling. The story continues on page four.
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President raises tariff on imported crab meat from Japan
President Roosevelt ordered an 80 percent tariff increase on imported crab meat, raising duties from 15 to 22 percent ad valorem. The move aims to equalize production costs found by the Tariff Commission, applying to meat in any form and packaging. It is part of broader economic measures affecting Japan.
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Japan
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Al Smith Jr Prepares for Military Duty at Fort Dix
Al Smith Jr, son of a former New York governor, ends civilian law study to report for duty. A captain on the New York National Guard state staff, he also serves as a city councilman. Special note: Dr William H Sargent and wife, noted San Francisco specialist, are aboard the Prince George en route to Skagway as tourists.
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Prince George
Skagway
Halifax Is Flown To Home
Lord Halifax British Ambassador to the United States arrived at a British airport this afternoon after crossing the Atlantic from Canada in a bomber.
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London
Lord Halifax
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Japanese Air Raid Strikes Chungking City Center
Chungking reports a force of about 50 Japanese planes bombed the Chinese capital today marking the first air raid since the prior week ending August 14. The attack underscores intensified wartime operations over Chungking with limited details on damage or casualties available in the readable text.
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Wiong
FDR Defends War Production Against Byrd Facts
In Hyde Park on August 22 President Roosevelt sharply challenged Senator Henry Flood Byrd of Virginia over defense production figures. He said American output has been above estimates in tanks and aircraft, noting hundreds of tanks sent to Britain and monthly aircraft deliveries planned for the remaining months. He cited Department of War projections and disputed Byrd’s gun and motor production claims with specific monthly outputs.
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Skagway Pioneer Mrs Rapuzzi Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs. T Rapuzzi pioneer merchant of Skagway died early today after a brief illness. Survived by three sons Charles George and Louis in Skagway and Andrew in Seattle, two daughters Mrs Aubrey Simmons and Mrs Sid McDonald. Mrs Rapuzzi came during the Klondike rush and started a store on Broadway near the White Pass and Yukon Route depot.
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Fire Damages Finnish War Stranded Aurora, One Officer Dead
Mystery blaze aboard the Finnish motorship Aurora caused about 50,000 dollars in damage and killed one ship officer. The fire burned for five hours before control was gained with no evidence of sabotage.
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Cities on Rivers Subject To Blitzkriegs, Army Is Now in Need of Huskies
Washington dispatch notes that cities straddling rivers are vulnerable to air blitzkrieg. Moscow’s river bisects the city, illustrating how waterways guide bombers. The analysis cites nine heavily bombed war cities near rivers or harbors, emphasizing aerial light as a constant beacon.
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Germans Routed as Soviet Bombers Hit Romanian Coast
A Soviet radio report quoted in London said German transports carrying reinforcements to the Ukraine front were driven off in three air sweeps along the Romanian coast. Two transports were sunk, one set afire, with other vessels hit and damage not disclosed.
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Romanian
Plan to tax defense urged by Princeton professor
Washington Aug 22. Prof. Harry Lulz of Princeton University urged the Senate Finance Committee to approve a 10 percent withholding tax on individual income as a bold departure in taxation for defense.
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Harry Lulz
Princeton University
Senate Finance Committee
Dufresne Back After Southeast Alaska Bear Patrol
Executive Officer Frank Dufresne of the Alaska Game Commission returned to his Federal Building office after a six day trip around Southeast Alaska on the Black Bear. In Petersburg he conferred with Kurt Ohmer, chairman of the Game Commission, on general game matters. He returned with W. E. Crouch who represents the director of the Fish and Wildlife Service in Alaska for the summer.
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Alaska Game Commission
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Alaska
Petersburg
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Kurt Ohmer
Game Commission
W. E. ‘Crouch
Fish and Wildlife' Service
Russians Hold Off German Siege Around Leningrad
Russian dispatches describe Leningrad as a formidable camp after four days of bitter fighting while thousands of civilians volunteer for the Peoples Army. The Red Army battles in rain to stem Nazi drives near Novgorod and Kingisepp as Finnish forces push toward the Karelia border.
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Kingisepp
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Hitler
Iran Faces Invasion by Two Forces On Verge of War
Amid global conflict shifts a new front appears in Iran as Britain and Russia threaten intervention. Reports say British troops may enter Iran unless the German government ousts about 3,000 so called tourists with military aims. British and Russian forces stand poised on the border ready to move at signal.
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London
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Britain
Gruening Heads to Sitka for Navy Base Talks
Gov. Ernest Gruening flies from Juneau with a navy plane bound for Sitka to confer with Commander A. R. Tate on defense base work in the Territory. He is expected to return late today. Buy defense bonds.
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