British Japanese Relations Tense Amid China Incidents
In Tokyo a government informant said relations with Britain have neared a breaking point due to rising incidents in China. A admiralty spokesman urged calm to avoid serious international repercussions as Britain faces accusations of intimidation and backing by the United States. Reports cite a British cruiser firing near Hong Kong and Japanese naval boards of British vessels outside Hong Kong waters, plus the death of a British mill worker in Shanghai and arrests of two British officers at Kalgan.
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Tokyo
Great Britain
China
Admiralty
Ashuhi
Britain
Japan
United States
Chiang Kai-Shek
Domei
Hongkong
Shanghai
Kalgan
Associated Press
London
Soviet
Russia
France
Asahi
Domel
Kalgau
Tientsin
Pientsin
Swatow Harbor
Swatow
Kwanetunp
Relations with Britain worsen as Japan faces pressure
AP reports Tokyo says Japan Britain ties near breaking point amid Soviet nonaggression talks. British and Japanese clashes in China cited including a British officer arrest in Shanghai and a Japanese warship incident near Hongkong. Strang to Moscow plan noted as London seeks three power talks.
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William Strang
Britain
Foreign Office
London
Moscow
Strang
William Feeds
Chamberlain
House of Coins
Generalissimo
Francico Franco
Montana Senator Seeks Third Term Amid 1940 Talk
Washington reports show Senator Murray states the West backs Roosevelt, while discussions swirl about a third term. Cabinet loyalty quotes from Secretary Wallace and Mayor Maverick mix with cautious notes from Ellender and Mead on the presidency and traditions.
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Roosevelt
Wheeler
D-Mont
Senate
Weather Forecast Across South Carolina and Nearby States
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with scattered thundershowers in northern areas, and similar conditions across Georgia Florida and Alabama with possible central and southwest thundershowers. Winds mainly light to moderate along the coast variable or easterly to southerly.
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South Carolina
North Portion
Georgia
Ireida
Inbama
Florida
Snead Leads National Open With Sub-Par 68
Sam Snead shoots a 68 to grab the first-round lead at the 43rd National Open in Philadelphia. He posts a back-nine 33 to finish two under and tops a crowded field that includes Olin Dutra, Tommy Armour, Craig Wood, and defending champion Ralph Guldahl.
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Philadelphia
Sam Snead
Big Sam
Olin Dutra
Tommy Armour
Craig Wood
Mamaroneck, NY
Ralph Guldahl
Wilford Wehrle
Racine
Wis
Fdl Meister
Warrensville
Ohio
Harry Cooper
Snead
Sam
Lloyd Mangrum
California
New York
Ray Mangrum
Byron Nelson
Guldahl
Johnny Bulla
Chicago
Henry Picard
Hershey
Terri Johnson
Norristown
Bobby Cruickshank
Richmond, Va
Frank Moore
Bretton Woods N. H
St. Louie Cardinals
Terry Moore
A Houghton
Athesda
Frank Walsh
Guidaht
Paul Runyan
Ke Dudley
Horton Smith
Chicopee
Mass
Johnny &Evalta
Pat Sawyer
Tennessee Labor Group Backs Roosevelt for Third Term
Nashville union leaders urge President Roosevelt to seek a third term. The Tennessee Federation of Labor executive committee approved a convention floor resolution asking Roosevelt to complete his program restoring democracy and liberty, arguing the welfare of common people depends on his 1940 reelection.
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Nashville
Tenn
Thr
Tennessee Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Gerald Coley
Franklin D
King and Queen Welcome at Niagara Falls Historic Visit
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visited the United States border at Niagara Falls to begin a four day tour of Canada. Secretary Cordell Hull hosted the ceremony as crowds cheered beyond the river. The royal party then departed by train toward Washington with Ambassador Hull and the Hulls aboard.
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George VI
United States
Elizabeth
Niagara Falls
Hull
Reir
Windsor
Niasara Falls
George Via
Puglana
Cordell Wall
Louie
Niwa
Fluomidd Lindsay
Anada
Uheny
Niagvara Padls
Cat
Wan
State Department
Vo Otter Khazabeth
Georgia Air Tour En Route From Atlanta to Savannah
The all Georgia air tour began in Atlanta and ended the first leg with a safe check in for a barbecue lunch. Thirty five privately owned planes started the trip at 9 30 p m today with about 15 more en route and planned a hop off for later. The group will spend the night in Savannah.
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Atlanta
Savannah
Augusta
Vavarnas
Amendments Support General Effect with Early Georgia Returns
Early unofficial counts from six of 157 counties show three general effect amendments approved, including highway refunding bonds and coastal highway financing. A vacation hearings amendment also appears favored. Voter turnout is expected light, with estimates under 20 000. In Brunswick circuit race for solicitor general, incumbent W Glenn Thomas leads with five votes.
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W. Glenn Thomas
Solicitor General
Brunswick
W. D. Turner
H. L Williams
M. i Wood
Release Ordered for Sean Russell Leader of Irish Revolutionary Group
The department ordered the release of Sean Russell a self styled head of the Irish revolutionary army held after capture near the Canadian border as the King and Queen passed. Congressmen including Sweeney urged President Roosevelt to intervene and obtain his release amid threats over reception of Their Majesties.
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Withutitua, Jae
Phe la der
Sean Descch
Clodasg
Vie Dense Arden
House of
George Wash
Sweeney
McGranery d Par
Roosevelt
Russel
President Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
Marine
Mr. Roosevelt
Washington
King George and Roosevelt Welcome Royal Visitors in Washington
The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit the capital, greeted by President Roosevelt. The procession moves through the capitol grounds as battleships, aircraft, and salutes mark the royal welcome. The royal party meets officials, tours the White House area, and is escorted to a motorcade amid crowd cheers.
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Roosevelt
George
Briti
Republic
Wien
White House
Capitol Grounds
British Ruler and Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Capitol
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