Germans Drive Into Ukraine and Toward Moscow
Berlin reports a fast German drive deep into mid Ukraine with speed troops knifing into retreating Soviet forces near Kiev. A vanguard encircled Russians far east of Smolensk while 35,000 were said captured south of Smolensk. Unofficial German figures claim 82,000 prisoners in a week and Finns driving Russians from the winter war’s last acre.
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Berlin
mid-Ukraine
High Command
Moscow
Red Army
Smolensk
Kiev
Adolf Hitler
Ukraine
Dniester
Bessarabia
Black Sea
Odessa
DNB
Russia
Acre
Japan Sends Forces To Reinforce Areas Near Russian Border
London reports British sources say Japan has sent heavy reinforcements to Manchukuo and Korea. The units are being disposed as a possible strike toward Vladivostok along the Amur border with Siberia.
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Japan
London
U.P
Manchukuo
Korea
Vladivostok
Russia
Far Eastern
Amur
Siberia
Price Fixing Bill Faces Trouble In Washington
Washington August 2 The looming Far Eastern situation including Japan's southward move was discussed by acting Secretary of State Sumner Welles with Lord Halifax the British ambassador Richard G Casey the Australian minister and Ralph Close the South African minister The officials would not detail the questions under consideration and suggested readers see Envoys on Page 15 for more.
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Washington
Japan
Sumner Welles
Lord Halifax
Richard G. Casey
Ralph Close
Halifax
State Department
Group Rejects New Proposal On Exemption
Washington reports show a price fixing bill would let the President set price ceilings for commodities and rents but not wages or utilities, with farm commodities given special treatment. The measure faces farm-state discontent and awaits further hearings as lawmakers weigh exemptions and joint filing changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Doughton
D-Nc
Ways and Means Committee
Roosevelt
Coughton
Treasury
Oil Embargo Moves Threaten Japan Expansion Plans
The United States imposes oil and silk curbs aimed at Japan as President Roosevelt freezes Japanese assets and hints at a full embargo. Washington drives a hard line to deter expansion toward the Philippines and critical rubber and tin supplies. The policy follows prior hints of broader trade restrictions to pressure Japanese action.
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Washington
Japan
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Dutch East Indies
United States
U. S
Seizo Sakonji
Shanghai
Indo China
Thailand
Cambodia
Bangkok
Tokyo
London
Singapore
Japan Times and Advertiser
Japanese Foreign Office
South Orient
South Seas
India
United State
Canada
Ashe Denies Certification In Bisbee Row
Bisbee August 2 Special to The Daily Citizen Frank J Ashe commissioner of conciliation with the U S department of labor denied he had certified the AFL as bargaining agent for Phelps Dodge Copper Queen mines or that he would return to Bisbee to apologize He said the word certification caused misunderstanding and released his full statement explaining the situation He discussed the matter with his superiors and explained See ASHE on Page 15
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Bisbee
Daily Citizen
Frank J. Ashe
U. S. Department of Labor
AFL
Phelps Dodge Corporation
Copper Queen
Ashe
American Federation of Labor Organizations
Washington
Knox Doubts Japan Two Year War Lubricant Reserve
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox said Japan may have 14 to 18 months of oil and gasoline in reserve for war. He noted the guess is speculative and tied to Roosevelt’s export bans and rationing, but stated there is a general impression of a one to two year supply.
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Washington
Frank Knox
Japan
Roosevelt
Knox
U A Upheld By Conway On Home Purchase
Attorney General Joe Conway upheld the University of Arizona board of regents decision to rescind its contract to purchase the Monte Mansfield home as president’s residence. He found no legal binding contract and cited violation of the state finance code and the need for writing memorials to meet the statute of frauds.
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Joe Conway
University of Arizona Board of Regents
Monte Mansfield
A. M. Crawford
Mr. Mansfield
University
Mansfield
Conway
Welles Warns France As New Crisis Looms
The United States warned the Vichy government that future relations will hinge on France's resistance to the Axis in its territories. Acting Secretary of State Sumner Welles read a press statement denouncing the French Indo China pact with Japan as a threat to American security and urging France to defend its territories. The note noted the pact and pledged to consider the broader African and colonial stance in U.S. policy. Reuters confirms more details on Page 15.
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Washington
U.P
United States
Vichy
France
Sumner Welles
Japan
Welles
Reds Wipe Out Four Divisions Of Nazi Troops
Moscow reports say the Red army after six weeks of war has mounted consecutive counter attacks and wiped out four German divisions at least one in the Smolensk area. Pravda quotes the move as shifting from isolated blows to sustained counter blows driving the enemy back.
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Moscow
Red Army
Smolensk
Communist Party
Pravda
137Th
Nevel
Zhitomir
Norway Seeks Emergency Rule and Radio Seizure in Occupied Nation
In Oslo, the German commissioner Terboven is empowered to declare a civil state of emergency to contain disturbances and protect order. Radios from the Swedish border to Alesund must be surrendered, with further bans on Lofoten and northern towns. Penalties include death or life imprisonment. A Moscow report note tans in the Soviet counteroffensive around Smolensk and encirclement of the 137th division, with heavy casualties.
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Oslo
Norway
Alesund
Lofoten Islands
Kristiansund
Molde
Tromsoe
Stockholm
Berlin
Terboven
German police seize power in Norway during occupation
Morning papers report that German authorities have taken over all power in Norway and proclaimed a state of civil siege across the Nazi-occupied country, with many inhabitants affected.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Norway
Aluminum drive nets 10000 pounds for planes
Joseph R. Hanson, commander of Morgan McDermott post American Legion, reports the local aluminum defense drive has weighed 4500 pounds with 10000 pounds estimated collected so far. After weighing completes he will inform the U S procurement office in Los Angeles and await the chosen smelter for use in airplane production.
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Joseph R. Hanson
Morgan McDermott
American Legion
Hanson
U. S
Los Angeles
Silk Use Is Banned Triggering 175000 Job Losses
Washington August 2 plan to transfer thousands of silk workers to defense industry jobs announced by Paul V. McNutt federal security administrator following a government order to cease production at midnight. The order freezes raw silk and shutters mills risking unemployment across Pennsylvania New Jersey New York and other hosiery centers as the army and navy may requisition a two year supply for defense needs. See JOBS on Page 15.
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Washington
Paul V. McNutt
Federal Security
Walington
Pacific
Office of Production Management
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
E. R. Stettinius, Jr
Japan
Soap Box Derby Preparations Heat Tucson Ahead of Race
In Tucson crews will ready the 800-foot course on West Congress Street for 51 entrants in the 1941 Soap Box Derby. Gates open at 5 pm for three simultaneous heats, with Class A and B advancing to a final for the city championship and a trip to Akron.
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David Henes
Congress Street
Main
Granada Streets
Tucson
Granada Street
Akron
Sons of the American Legion
U. S Tightens Hold Over Copper
Washington Aug 2 The government tightened copper control directing that after August 6 no refined copper deliveries can be made except by specific orders from E R Stettinius Jr defense priority director, marking a tighter wartime supply regime.
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Washington
E. R. Stettinius, Jr
Britain designates Finland as enemy destination for contraband
Britain declares Finland enemy occupied territory after severance of diplomatic ties. All goods destined for Finland may be seized and trade between the two nations halted. Communications with Finland interrupted as Foreign Secretary Eden was notified of the break, though Britain says no formal war exists.
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London
Great Britain
Finland
Helsinki
Anthony Eden
Britain
Baseball scores and player names from American League games
St Louis crushed New York 28 to 6 in a high scoring contest as Gatehouse Ferrell Breuer and Dickey led the win. Detroit prevailed 6 to 5 behind Trout Bridges Tebbetts Grove and Bridges in a tight affair. Cleveland beat Philadelphia 3 to 2 with Bagby Hemsley Babich and Hayes contributing.
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St. Louis
New York
Gatehouse
Ferrell
Breuer
Dickey
Detroit
Trout
Bridges
Tebbetts
Grove and
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Bagby
Hemsley
Babich
Hayes
National League scoreline mash keyed by late runs
New York beat Pittsburgh 6 to 5 after a late surge with 9 runs? in New York. Brooklyn and Chicago posted high scoring deficits as pitching, offense, and ninth inning activity shaped the standings.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Schumacher
Danning
Sewell
Lopez
Brooklyn
Chicago
Higbe
Kimball
Olsen
Owen
French
Page
Mooty
McCullough
Boston
Cincinnati
Earley
Mass
Derringer
L. Moore
Pearson
Lombard
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Associated Press
Harry Hopkins
Joseph Stalin
Soviet Union
South Pacific
Steagall
Ala
House Banking Committee
Bill Monay
Taft
Ohio
U.S
East Indies
Philippines
Labor Department
U.A
Board of Regents
Uni
Germany
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