Roosevelt and Mackenzie King to discuss hemispheric defense
President Roosevelt travels to upstate New York to meet Prime Minister Mackenzie King aboard the Roosevelt train near Ogdensburg. Talks focus on defense of the American hemisphere and U S acquisition of naval and air bases in British possessions with a possible press statement.
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Jay Pierpont Moffatt
British Score Hits On Italian Objectives
The admiralty said British naval forces in the Mediterranean bombarded Port Bardia and Fort Capuzzo in Libya and other military targets near the Egyptian frontier. Fleet air arm salvoes hit their targets amid heavy Italian bombing, two enemy aircraft shot down.
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Fort Capuzzo
Libya
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RAF Bears Brunt Of Nazi Assault
The article describes Germany's intensified air offensive against Britain and its global implications. It notes Luftwaffe air power as a test of national resilience and its linkage to potential land and sea operations, with observers tracking the campaign across England from Land's End to Scapa Flow.
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England
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Land’s End
Scapa Flow
Berbera Falls To Italians, Rome Asserts
Rome reports Italian forces seized Berbera the capital of British Somaliland with an official announcement expected soon. Completion of mopping up in a sparse region would lead to full occupation, marking a major Axis victory on British territory and jeopardizing Aden and Red Sea shipping.
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Gulf of Aden
Mathews Plans Radio Address On Campaign Tonight
William R. Mathews editor publisher of the Arizona Daily Star and Democratic candidate for Congress from Arizona will speak at 7 30 P M tonight on KTUC. He will cover the same points as his Phoenix address including national defense copper tariffs taxation and other subjects.
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Huachuca To Host More Army Units Under Draft Plan
Secretary of War Stimson said if compulsory training and selective service laws pass, additional army units will be stationed at Fort Huachuca. He noted Arizona national guardsmen must train at Fort Sill, Oklahoma to ensure division teamwork, with the 45th division ordered to Fort Sill.
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Italy Bows To Greece After Ships Attack
Greek reports say Italy apologized to Premier-General John Sraxas for yesterday’s bombing of two Greek destroyers by Italian aviators who mistook them for British vessels. Greece mobilizes reservists for Aug 20 while disputing nationality of the attackers.
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Aegean Sea
Duke of Windsor Sworn Governor of Bahamas in Nassau
The Duke of Windsor arrived at St George’s wharf in Nassau and was sworn in as governor at 9 16 am. The Duchess accompanied him in a flowered dress as a crowd of about sixteen thousand watched the ceremony and royal salute.
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Willkie Accepts GOP Nomination with Defense and War Debate
Elwood Indiana August 17 Wendell L Willkie accepted the Republican nomination for president endorsing conscription and aid to Great Britain as national defense. He challenged Roosevelt to a nationwide debate and urged unity across races and creeds to preserve American democracy. The rural ceremony drew crowds at Callaway Park as Willkie attacked Roosevelt as a dictator and accused him of political persecution through taxes.
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Leon Blum
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German blockade of British Isles declared by Berlin
Germany announced a complete blockade of the British Isles and warned neutral ships that approaching the British coast would risk destruction. Notes were sent to neutral states, excluding the United States and Argentina, which bans their vessels from British waters. The German reply vowed retaliation and cited domination of continental coasts from Biscay to North Cape.
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North Cape
Nazis warn U S ship in danger
Berlin reports Germany says it is not responsible for the safety of the American Legion returning from Petsamo Finland with several hundred aboard. The radio notes the ship remains on a course through a danger zone near the British Isles despite a German government warning.
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Willkie Aims Public Debates Across Nation to Debate Campaign Issues
The Willkie acceptance speech outlines a plan to appear with Roosevelt on public platforms for debates on campaign issues. He assails New Deal policies, urges selective military action if needed, stresses nationwide unity, and outlines proposals on labor rights, federal regulation, social welfare, and farm policy while contrasting spending approaches with the New Deal.
Britons Enjoy Air Raids In Lighthearted London Scene
Londoners faced the air raid with calm and humor after yesterday’s attack on the eastern suburbs. Workers resumed homeward traffic as alarms sounded and cinema lights guided patrons to shelters. about 600 people were seen at the Regal Theater near Marble Arch.
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Stock Exchange
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Jones Draws Large Crowds Through State
Governor R T Jones reused his 1940 campaign theme praising record crowds as he arrived in Tucson for a birthday banquet honoring Epes Randolph, former Southern Pacific of Mexico manager and builder. He planned to join Randolph’s former railroad workers at the event.
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Trinidad And Newfoundland Favored For New Defenses
Defense experts favor Trinidad and Newfoundland as the most strategic sites for U S naval and air bases in talks with Britain and Canada. The issue ties to overall security and potential terms including destroyers or debt deductions.
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British claim no bombs dropped in 12 hours
London reports that German air attacks on Britain halted for 12 hours since dawn while RAF raids hit Leuna benzine refinery Bohlen Zeiss works at Jena Augsberg Holledze. German losses listed at 75 planes downed with 22 British losses. British pilots safe.
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Baseball Finals NL Rain Postpones Cincinnati at St Louis
National League games postponed by rain as Pittsburgh beats Chicago 19 to 13 in a delayed match. Other games mothballed with Cincinnati at St Louis and Philadelphia at New York awaiting resumption.
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American League Baseball Scores Reported
Box score fragment shows St Louis and Cleveland games with pitchers Niggeling Susce Harder Eis enstat Hemsley and others. Detroit and Washington match details listed. Boston and New York at Philadelphia results partially shown with listed pitchers and final tallies.
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