Soviet Denying Demands on Turks in Turbulent Times
Istanbul reports official Soviet circles denying any intent to press Turkey for concessions in the Dardanelles or Caucasus. They dismiss fears of Moscow seeking control, noting good relations and open straits. Turkey proceeds with defense preparations amid regional tensions.
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Northern Ireland Loyal to Britain in War Says Premier
Lord Craigavon told the House of Commons that Eamon De Valera rejected joint defense talks. He said Northern Ireland would not be neutral and remains at war with Britain’s enemies, pledging loyalty to the Empire.
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Wreck Victims Seem Improved
Evelyn Nicewarner a 17 year old Berkeley county girl was worst injured in a seven person crash near Clearbrook. She has regained consciousness after more than 60 hours unconsciousness. Vernon Frock a 20 year old from Hagerstown also injured with a broken leg and internal injuries remains about the same.
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Intimidation Charged By Hull On Latin American Moves
Secretary Hull condemned German warnings to Latin American governments as intimidation of sovereign nations. He noted the Havana conference will meet July 20 to discuss western hemisphere defense and economic unity. Hull said no theory justifies attacking sovereignty and that the US excludes non American nations from advance talks on the proposals.
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Guba Flying Boat Completes Record West Coast Flight
The flying boat Guba arrived at Floyd Bennett Airport after a 15 hour 49 minute nonstop flight from San Diego, beating its previous best by 1 hour 49 minutes. Officials doubt any naval version matches the speed. Unofficial reports say owner Richard Archbold plans to sell to Britain for bomber conversion.
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Bible School At Stephens City Schedule Listed
A Vacation Bible School will be held at the Stephens City Methodist Church starting Monday July 15 at 9 a.m. and continuing throughout the week. Church School Day is set for Sunday July 24 at 11 a.m.
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Manbeck Baking Co Appeals City License Charge
Police Court reports from Hagerstown Maryland show Manbeck Baking Company appealing a conviction from Trial Justice Donald Weems for nonrenewal city automobile licenses. The firm paid a $5 fine plus costs. Other cases included Sam Chrisman, listed as city drunk, and June Lofton, also a city drunk, with minor fines.
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Hagerstown
Corporation Court
Donald Weems
Weems
Sam Chrisman
Une Lofton
Uniforms Quiet Riot in Mexico City Election Day
Heavy police and soldiers with machine guns guarded tabulation sites as Mexico counted returns for Sunday’s presidential election. Traffic was restricted and districts posted as many as 200 guards at tabulating places, keeping riotous elements largely quiet.
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Eli Whitney and Early Firearms Manufacturing
In 1798 Eli Whitney secured government contracts for making firearms and pioneered division of labor by producing parts separately before assembly. He also designed innovative machinery to facilitate gun production.
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Eli Whitney
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Gunboats Detain British Tankers in Romanian Ports
Bucharest reports that Romanian gunboats detained about 50 idle British tankers from leaving Romanian ports. The move appears part of measures to place British oil interests under control of Ion Gigurtu's pro German government. The government had already banned transfers of shares in foreign owned oil firms without approval to block a British plan to shift oil interests to Soviet Russia.
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Bucharest
Ion Gigurtu
Romania
Russia
Rock of Chickamauga title for General George Henry Thomas
General George Henry Thomas earned the nickname Rock of Chickamauga for his steadfast defense at the Chickamauga battlefield during the Civil War. The designation highlighted his firm stand and crucial role in holding his position.
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British Steamer Shen king Released by Japanese
The 3,000 ton British steamer Shen king was released by Japanese authorities in Shanghai after 794 packages of ammunition were removed to Japanese Naval fighters in an amicable settlement of an arms traffic dispute.
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Shanghai
Five Men Killed in Holcomb Sawmill Blast
Poplar Bluff Mo July 11 five mill workers were literally blown to pieces and six or seven more critically injured by a sawmill engine explosion near Holcomb Mo. Postmaster described mangled bodies making immediate identification impossible. Cause not known.
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