Russian Forces Seize Romanian Border, Danube Reach Expanded
Balkan capitals show nerves as Soviet Red Army gains control on lower Danube and in Romania. Russia demands defense shares of the Dardanelles while Germany and Italy shift to counter Britain. Reports say Hungary rushes troops to aid Romania, and baits of invasion loom on Libyan Egyptian front.
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Associated Press
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Rumania
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Bucovina
Morgan Arrives in Ketchikan Aboard Dolphin Yacht
Actor Frank Morgan and family travel with Genevieve Vedder aboard the Morgan yacht Dolphin to Southeast Alaska for fishing. The party, arriving in Ketchikan, plans to move toward Sitka tonight possibly reaching Juneau after modest success along the route. Morgan notes past roles in Boom Town and Mortal Storm.
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Alaska
Frank Morgan
Genevieve Vedder
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Sitka
Junea
Bank at Fairbanks Held Up by Lone Robber
July 1 report says a lone gunman robbed the First National Bank in Fairbanks, Alaska, before noon Saturday. Keith A. Chisholm, 38, fled the scene across the Chena River to a hotel, was cornered by U S Marshals, surrendered without his rifle, and was jailed after the money was recovered. He claimed origins in Seattle and said he came from Seward.
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Alaska
Keith A. Chisholm
First National Bank
Larry Meath
Meath
Chena River
U. S. Marshal's Office
Chisholm
Seward
Seattle
Nazi emissary in Los Angeles jailed awaiting hearing
German diplomatic emissary Herbert Hoesne remains in county jail in Los Angeles awaiting a hearing this week. He is charged with failure to register with the State Department. Sealed documents in his possession were seized by the FBI.
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Herbert Hoesne
Hoesne
State Department
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Passports Demanded Across Mexican Border
Mexico City July 1 The Cardenas Administration orders that effective immediately every person crossing the Mexican border into the United States must hold a passport. The order covers Mexicans and all foreigners seeking to enter the United States from Mexico.
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Mexico City
Cardenas
United States
Italians and British clash in East Africa report
The Italian Command reports capture of British positions and repelled British motorized attacks. At Khertium clashes described as considerable occurred and two British armored cars breached Italian defense at the Eritrea border, routing about 1,200 Italian cavalry with heavy casualties in a British War Office statement.
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Eritrea
East Africa
British War Office
Mystery Fleet Movements Baffle Pacific Forces
In Balboa Canal Zone and Honolulu reports swirl over the US Fleet units. Some say components may reach the Atlantic via the Canal and others report a sudden return to Hawaii. Admiral Richardson says the maneuvers are routine training under sealed orders with wartime simulation.
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Star-Bulletin
Maui Island
United States
James Richardson
Submarine Gramphs Declared Overdue and Lost
London July 1 The British Admiralty says the submarine Gramphs is now long overdue and must be considered lost. The Gramphs displacement is 1 520 tons and its speed is 16 knots.
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London
British Admiralty
Colorado Delegates Back Roosevelt For Third Term
Colorado Springs Col July 1 The 12 Democratic National Convention delegates from Colorado have been instructed to cast their votes for President Roosevelt for a third term.
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Colorado
Roosevelt
Congress Unanimous In Voting Big Sums Gathered
Washington buzzes over high living costs and a looming deal with Japan as Congress faces injected billions in expenditures. A sweeping vote in both houses signals strong bipartisanship amid job seekers and public sector pressures.
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Senate
President Seeks Steeply Graduated Excess Profits Tax
Washington July 1 President Roosevelt asks Congress to enact a steeply graduated excess profits tax for individuals and corporations without discrimination. He did not estimate revenue. House Majority Leader Rayburn said the tax would follow World War era lines and be equitably distributed.
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Roosevelt
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Rayburn
Ben Turpin Passes Away in Hollywood
Hollywood, July 1 Ben Turpin veteran screen comic famous for his cross eyes died here today after a period of illness His widow is the sole survivor in a brief obituary noting his long career and death at home
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Cal
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Paul Cravath Dies in East Locust Valley NY
Paul Cravath, 78, longtime chairman of the Board of the Metropolitan Opera Company and a noted New York corporate lawyer, died at his home in Locust Valley, New York, on July 1.
Boom in Marriages Sparks War Jitters In City
The city sees marriages rise about 40 percent alongside tax exemptions as couples react to wartime uncertainty. A senator's daughter Frances Reynolds, a 25 year old sculptor, draws attention after recent visits to the Stave Department, while chatter grows about Chicago safety and presidential nominating tactics on the Democratic side.
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Lily
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Chicago
Roosevelt
National Emergency Powers Expand Shipping Controls
Washington reports Acting under a proclamation on the existence of a national emergency the government has imposed new controls over all shipping in special waters. Port officials may order searches on any vessel and remove any person or items as needed, reflecting heightened security measures amid international tensions.
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U. S. Waters
Washington
United States
Jet Department
Navy Lets Contracts for Ships
Washington July 1 The Navy orders construction of more war ships totaling half a billion dollars in the largest single contract by the Navy Department. Acting Secretary Lewis Compton signed after President Roosevelt approved legislation to speed defense program, enabling contracts without bidding. Includes orders for 10 cruisers 20 destroyers 13 marines and one large carrier.
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Washington
Navy
Navy Department
Lewis Compton
Roosevelt
Nazi Occupation of Channel Islands Shocks Britain
July 1 Berlin reports German Army has landed on British soil for the first time and occupied Guernsey yesterday and Jersey today. The occupation is described as a coup de main by the German Air Force. The islands, known for cattle, had been recently air raided.
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Berlin
English Channel
Guernsey
Jersey
Guernsey Island
Jersey Taland
Bombers Hit Nazis in Night Raids as Britain Prepares
Associated Press reports British bombers struck at German targets in a warmup before a expected major battle. German High Command claims attacks were limited to non military points. They also report the sinking of a 7,000 ton Orion class cruiser and about 23,000 tons of British shipping by U boats over the weekend.
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Associated Press
Germany
Great Britain
High Command
Brest
British to keep Syrians to keep Syrians
London July 1 notes clarify Britain will not allow Syria or Lebanon to be occupied by a hostile power after General Mittelhauser's cessation of hostilities. Government also suspended communications with the Channel Islands, home to about 150,000 people.
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Office News Department
Syria
Mittelhauser
Great Britain
Lebanon
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