Leningrad's Rise and Name Changes Through History
The article details Leningrad as Russia's second city after Moscow, its 3.2 million population, and vital defense industries. It traces its founding by Peter the Great as St. Petersburg, name changes to Petrograd and then Leningrad, and population drops after 1916 and 1920 before gradual Soviet recovery and flood risks from the Neva delta.
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Moscow
Europe
Leningrad
Russia
Peter the Great
St. Petersburg
Petrograd
Neva
Nazis Order All Mexican Consuls Out
Berlin reports the German government informs Mexico that it will withdraw Mexican consular privileges in Germany. Mexico had ordered 15 German consulates closed by Sept. 1 in retaliation for Germany closing Mexican offices in Paris and six other German cities. Germany also closed Haiti consulates and severed ties with Cuba and Honduras for political reasons.
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Berlin
Mexico
Germany
Paris
United States
Haiti
Reich
Cuba
Honduras
Fronts Drive Against Allies as Soviet War Effort Rages
Russian forces push on multiple fronts with heavy fighting reported along the front. In the Baltics, Tallinn remains contested as German pressure tightens near Gomel and Dniepropetrovsk. Soviet defenses in Odessa exact a toll on besieging forces while a Russian warship sinks a German sub in the Black Sea.
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Gomel
Dniepropetrovsk
Dnieper
Odessa
Novgorod
Lake
Ilmen
Kingisepp
Karelian Isthmus
Finland
Yarrow Used as Love Charm Worldwide
The ancient herb yarrow is noted for its long standing use as a love charm across diverse cultures. Its traditional applications span many regions, linking botanicals to romantic folklore and social customs.
Reckless Driving Fines Set in Public Records
C. W. Gardner presiding notes reckless driving cases with Joe Cone facing 30 fine and 15 days, Frank Sequeiros 30 and 15 days, Joe Contreras 50 bond forfeiture, Dalton L. Baker 30 or 30 days, W. A. Braden 30 or 30 days, and William Thompson 30 or 30 days.
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Public
C. W. Gardner
Joe Cone
Frank Sequeiros
Joe Contreras
Dalton L. Baker
W. A. Braden
William Thompson
Police Court Docket Includes Reckless Driving Vagrancy
Presiding Paul Cella and Julius B Knight oversee cases with Roosevelt Walker and Della Hardage for vagrancy each facing $50 or 30 days and $30 or 30 days. Lemuel L Webb granted bond $25 on possession of improperly registered vehicle.
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Paul Cella
Julius B. Knight
Roosvelt Walker
Della Hardage
Lemuel L. Webb
Azores Seen as Valuable Prize in World War II Drift
The Azores, a Portuguese possession in mid Atlantic, could tilt the Atlantic war if seized by Germany or Britain. Portugal has bolstered defenses with 1,500 troops and fortifications, while American engineers previously expanded Ponte Delgada harbor and built an airfield on San Miguel.
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Andreas Dorpalen
Central Press
New York
Britain
Azores
mid-Atlantic
Lisbon
London
Havana
France
Atlantic
South America
Germany
Portugal
Santa Maria
Flores
Ponte Delgada
United States Navy
Central Atlantic
San Miguel
Angra Do Heroismo
Terceira
Horta
Fayal
Spain
Crete
Royal Air Force
Maria II of
Strikes Resolved in Pittsburgh and Detroit Bargaining
Strikes continued from May 28 were settled after mediation talks. In Pittsburgh, a wage dispute with a local union ended with a compromise plan raising some workers’ hourly pay by nine cents and others by five cents. Detroit transit workers, 5,500 strong, voted in a bargaining election under a settlement from a five day strike amid AFL CIO union rivalry.
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Page One
Pittsburgh
Roosevelt
Westinghouse Electric Company
Detroit
AFL
CIO
Broun Estate Valued At 9620 In Probate filing
The estate of late Heywood Broun, noted newspaper columnist, was totaled at 9620.25 in a Stamford probate accounting. Life insurance policies amounting to 100000 and real estate valued at 15000 transferred within a year before his death were not taxed, per executor Morris Ernst of New York.
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Stamford
Conn
Heywood Broun
Braun
Morris Ernst
New York
Belgian Masons Under Nazi Ban
Berlin dispatch reports the German military commander in Belgium decreed the immediate dissolution of all Free Mason lodges and related groups. Their property is confiscated for Belgium, aiming to ensure order under occupation. Masonry had already been closed and forbidden since the early days of the occupation.
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Berlin
Belgium
Dienst Aus Deutschland
Duke of Kent Praises Effort of Martin Plant Workers
In Baltimore on August 26 the Duke of Kent told 13,000 aircraft workers at Glenn L. Martin that Britain deeply appreciates their hard work. He said every hour saves lives and brings victory nearer. He spoke with British and US military officials after touring the Martin plant producing fighting planes.
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Baltimore
Duke of Kent
Glenn L. Martin Company
Britain
Duke
United States
Washington
Martin
Chrysler tanks to triple output this year
Chrysler President K. T. Keller said the $20 million tank arsenal is producing five 28 ton tanks daily and will increase to fifteen per day by year end. The tank uses a 400 horsepower air cooled radial engine, carries seven men and mounts four .30 caliber machine guns, a .37 millimeter cannon and a .77 millimeter gun.
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Detroit
Chrysler
K. T. Keller
Tax changes propose lower exemptions and joint return pause
The plan would cut exemptions from 2000 to 1500 for individuals and 800 to 750 for single filers, raise revenue by 51 million by ending community property returns, and allow separation of income in community states. The committee delayed action on requiring joint returns for spouses and approved treating alimony as taxable income while permitting its deduction.
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George
D-Ga
Finance Committee
Connally
Dtexas
Senate
Clark
Idaho
Germans strike east of the Dnieper amid raids on Tallinn
German air operations east of Kiev and along the central front claim heavy Russian losses with nine planes shot down and many more damaged on the ground. They report a Russian monitor sunk in the Dnieper and bombardment of rail lines and truck columns as Stukas attacked Red forces at Tallinn in Estonia.
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Dnieperopetrovsk
Dnieper
Monitor
Kiev
Luftwaffe
Stukas
Tallinn
Estonia
Girl and pilot survive crash after 12 hours in North Dakota badlands
Dorothy Schindele, 22, of Billings Montana, lay beside a wrecked training plane for 12 hours while her companion C Moore, 27, crawled 4.5 miles with a fractured ankle to seek help. Moore crawled seven hours to reach the Shye ranch through difficult terrain. Both were transported with non life threatening injuries.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Dakota
Billings
Mont
Dorothy Schindele
C. CO. Moore
Moore
Bullion Butte
Little Missouri River
Badlands
Dickinson
Shye
Devil's
Missouri
Storms topple plant and injure dozen in Jersey area
Storms toppled a canning plant crushing a truck and caused Dozens of injuries around Woodbridge. David Pinder, 48, of Jersey City, was electrocuted while attempting to repair an electric crane in Jersey City shortly after the storm. About 40 people were injured, five hospitalized, with 51 homes wrecked or damaged and many trees uprooted and poles blown down.
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F. Hurff
David Pinder
Jersey City
Woodbridge
Kansas City Windstorm Destroys Towers Injures Few
A hurricane force windstorm in Kansas City yesterday toppled radio towers and damaged buildings. The KMBC 544 foot tower and a 275 foot emergency tower collapsed near Johnson County injuring three people, one seriously. Frank Hicks was trapped by a fallen tree but survived with back injuries.
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Kansas City
First Presbyterian Church
Kas
Owen Tharp
KMBC
Johnson County
Frank Angus
Frank Hicks
Invasion routes seen aiding Russian support lines
The source notes that invasion logistics could transport troops and supplies to Russia, citing Mediterranean routes with rail and motor links across the Iraq frontier to Tabriz and the Caucasus in a potential response to British aid criticisms against Germany.
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Russia
Germany
Mediterranean
Iraq
Tabriz
Caucasus
Roca Leads As All Bar Applicants Pass State Examinations
Phoenix August 26 25 applicants passed the semi annual bar examinations held July 11 and 12 marking the first time in at least 15 years that all testers succeeded Paul M. Roca led with 90.25 the top score while William A. Mitchell was second at 85.25 and F Britton Burns and George D Allen tied for third at 84. Others listed include Freder ick W Bolen Leander J Cox Jr Walter Linton Jr Arnold Newman Ray V Slayton Phoenix Lewis A Bell John K Carlock Perry A Devere Gordon W Hostetter Hoyt G Irving Jack S Kempton Alvin F Krupp Toby Lavetter James M Murphy Andrew B Pace Cabot Sedgwick John M Williams Tucson Dix M Price Anthony O Jones Washington DC John F O Mara Sells Donald W Dennis Yuma.
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Phoenix
State Bar
John L. Gust
Paul M. Roca
Carl Hayden
William A. Mitchell
University of Arizona
F. Britton Burns
George D. Allen
Tucson
Frederick W. Bolen
Leander J. Cox, Jr
Walter Linton, Jr
Arnold Newman
Ray V. Slayton
Lewis A. Bell
John K. Carlock
Perry A. Devere
Gordon W. Hostetter
Hoyt G. Irving
Jack S. Kempton
Alvin F. Krupp
Toby Lavetter
James M. Murphy
Andrew B. Pace
Cabot Sedgwick
John M. Williams
Dix M. Price
Anthony 0. Jones
Washington, D. C
John F. O'Mara
Sells
Donald W. Dennis
Yuma
Army Uses Dummy Weapons to Train Tactics
The War Department defended using dummy weapons in summer maneuvers noting real devices were scarce but training focused on tactical placement and operation. Critics argued morale suffered, yet officials cited Germany's cardboard tanks and wooden rifles as evidence that learning tactics mattered more than authentic armament.
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War Department
Turkey at Risk as Nazi Plans to Use Route Through Persia
The article analyzes how Allied control of Persia worsens Turkey's neutrality and increases the threat of Turkish entry into the war. It Germany could strike when winter halts Soviet fighting and Ukraine falls, seeking passage for troops and equipment across Turkish soil.
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Persia
Turkey
Hitler
Near
Middle East
Russia
Germany
Ukraine
Gasoline Hearing Sets Stage for Defense Priorities Probe
Gasoline was chosen for the first hearing as the commerce committee backed Maloney's plan to investigate the defense priorities system. Meanwhile three non interventionist senators demanded proof of a gasoline shortage on the East Coast, arguing it is used to boost war spirit. Sen. Gerald Nye led the charge with D Worth Clark and John A. Dana.
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Commerce Committee
Maloney
Gerald P. Nye
N. D
Sens
D. Worth Clark
Ida
John A. Danaher
Weather Summary for Southwest and Plains Regions
Severe rain and wind storms moved from Kansas toward the West Coast while the Southwest remained fair and warm. Temperatures include Albuquerque 88 59 and Los Angeles 83 61, with Prescott 67 and San Diego 66. Arizona and New Mexico show generally fair, cooler in higher elevations. Southern California cloudy with a few sunny periods. West Texas fair with possible afternoon thunder showers Panhandle.
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Phoenix
Kansas
U. S. Weather Bureau
Albuquerque
Ash Fork
Chicago
Denver
el Paso
Kansas City
Kingman
Los Angeles
TN . Ooenennenneen
Minneapolis
New York
Prescott
Salt Lake City
San Diego
San Francisco
Puceon
Washington
Winslow
Arizona
New Mexico
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Calif
West Texas
Panhandle
Lindy Rebuffed by Oklahoma City Auditorium
The Oklahoma City council voted unanimously to deny Col. Charles A. Lindbergh the use of the city auditorium for a Friday night address under the America First Committee. About 250 people attended the meeting to protest the plan, with many American Legion members among the demonstrators.
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Oklahoma City
Charles A. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
America First Committee
American Legion
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Danube
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Salazar
Broun Estate
North Stone Ave
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Tidmarse
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