Lincoln Cited By Roosevelt Warning Seen
President Roosevelt cited Abraham Lincoln to warn that the United States must endure a long war to defeat the Axis. He referenced a 1862 exchange described by Carl Sandburg, saying the public has not yet grasped the scale of the struggle or resolved to fight through. The address framed the war as continuing through 1943 if needed and urged resolve.
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Baseball results from the National League and others
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati games show doubleheaders with varied outcomes across leagues. Notable scores include Cincinnati clobbering Philadelphia 25 to 3 and Chicago routing New York 9 to 4 while St Louis fell to Boston 11 to 6. Detroit edged New York 6 to 0 in another matchup.
U S Built Planes Chase Nazi Bomber From Iceland Base
American built Tomahawk fighters and British aircraft chased a German twin engine bomber over Reykjavik Iceland for 45 minutes during an air alarm. The bomber flew over the city at 7 am and escaped into the clouds. No bombs were dropped.
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Britain Views Move By Japs As Serious
London officials called any new Japanese action in the Far East extremely serious. Britain has not guaranteed Thailand’s independence though no assurances were sought. Defense measures in the Far East are in place as Tokyo presses Thailand amid moves into French Indochina.
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Menzies Hits Japan Over Far East Tension
Prime Minister Robert Menzies told Australia's Commonwealth Parliament that Japan creates Far Eastern tension and claimed Japan has means to ease the situation. He added he does not wish to say anything that could impair peace in the Pacific during a special Far East session.
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U. S. Prepared To Lend Reds Money For War
Washington August 20 The federal loan administrator Jesse Jones said the United States is prepared to lend money to Russia to finance war supply purchases on American soil. He indicated a loan is more likely than lend-lease as Russia runs cash short. He noted Russia may offer a promissory note as collateral and that Russia carries one of the smallest debts among major powers.
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Government to Build Aluminum Plants in Three Regions
Washington announces federal loan administrator Jessie Jones says the government will spend 52 million dollars to build aluminum plants in Arkansas New York and the Bonneville dam region to supply metal for bomber production.
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Detroit Transportation Strike Paralyzes City Transit
Detroit street cars and buses were halted by a strike effective at 4 a.m. as AFL and CIO unions clash over bargaining rights. About 400,000 workers faced transportation disruption while Hudson Motor Car Co delayed production with 10,000 idle workers. Roosevelt urged end to labor disputes to defend national defense projects.
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Hopkins to Lead U S Delegation to Moscow Talks
Capital Hill forecasts Harry Hopkins will head the American delegation to the Moscow joint meeting with Premier Stalin. Reports say American built war planes may be ferried to the Soviets via Siberia and a south Atlantic route to Britain. Pan American Airways would operate the ferry with routes to Natal and Brazil.
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Murdock Plans to Visit Home State
Representative Murdock of Arizona intends an extensive tour of his home state soon. Senators McFarland and Hayden plan, or have planned, trips, with Hayden delaying until October to address a National Rehabilitation association meeting in Phoenix.
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Uruguay Accepts 17 Million US Loan for Arms Import
Montevideo reports the Uruguay government accepts a $17 million credit from the Import-Export Bank of Washington to buy military, naval, and air equipment in the United States. The cabinet and President Alfredo Baldomir ratified the loan documents signed by Uruguay’s ambassador to Washington.
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British Go Easy On Italy In Preparation For Revolt
Washington presses for Allied airlift to the Mediterranean while Britain weighs a potential strike against Italy. London reportedly fears a German push toward the Caucasus and has moved British and Russian troops to Persia to expel several thousand alleged fifth columnists.
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Mackenzie King Flies Ocean To London Parley
Canadian Prime Minister W L Mackenzie King arrived in Britain by trans Atlantic flight to meet with Winston Churchill and other British leaders. He traveled with Norman A Robertson Brigadier George Vanier and three secretaries aboard a four motor Liberator bomber. It was his first wartime visit to England and came amid debates in Canada over coordinating empire war efforts following Churchill Roosevelt talks. The Ottawa statement noted the trip was planned earlier and follows the Churchill Roosevelt meeting.
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Graham House Member Dies At His Home
SAFFORD Aug. 20. J W Greenhalgh longtime Graham county legislator and LDS church bishop from 1917 to 1938 died at his home after a long illness. He would have turned 66 on Sept. 23 and leaves a son Grant of Safford and a daughter Mrs Cloyd Hoopes of Yuma along with siblings. He served as Graham county board chair and twice elected to the Arizona House. He worked in real estate late in life after copper mines in Miami and early freight work between Willcox and Globe. He was a Santaquin Utah native and member of Mount Graham stake high council. Relatives were at his bedside.
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British Ships Of War Reach French Jibuti
Two British warships arrived at Jibuti the French Somaliland port after the shelling of a French ship outside the blockaded harbor. The broadcast said the blockade harms the colony, tanks were seen near the frontier, and planes over French territory.
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Britain Gives Iran Week to Meet Allied Demand
London reports Britain and Russia demand Iran expel 3,000 German tourists and technicians. Tehran speeds up defenses raising army to 200,000 as troops stand ready on Iran's frontiers if Iran fails to comply. Hope and warnings from official quarters persist amid potential Allied action.
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Highway Building Hindered by Defense Calls
Phoenix August 20. The State highway department says national defense is delaying highway construction. Officials note difficulty in securing equipment and workers and that contractors who once bid on projects now have no time for smaller contracts.
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Counter Attacks Are Admitted By Invaders
The Red Star reported that after landing tanks behind German lines, Red Army forces launched a strong local counteroffensive on the central front near Moscow. Germany pushed toward Novgorod on the Leningrad front while defending in the Ukraine and Baltic regions.
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Thirty Three Lose Drivers Licenses in July
Phoenix report states thirty three persons lost their drivers licenses in July for driving while intoxicated. Four other revocations involved underage, physical unfitness, and auto theft. Forty one licenses were suspended 60 days to one year. 36 for reckless driving. others for miscellaneous offenses. B H McAhren said 3354 license examinations were given in July with 176 failing.
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